Christian Ohlrich

Joined as a Global Transportation Manager (Security). My area of responsibility was increased to include both Fire & Security transportation within 5 months. Made an immediate impact in keeping the global supply chain moving with minimal disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provide leadership and expertise to my team and across several brands (UTEC, Supra, Onity, Lenel, Kidde Safety, Chubb, Edwards and more) and locations in my area of responsibility across North and South America.

Joined as a Program Manager and swiftly made an impact organizing, advising, and leading freight forwarders into optimizing modes, routes, and carrier selections. Handled additional projects, contract negotiations with freight forwarders, and strategic transportation plans for new product offerings of increasing importance. Provide leadership and expertise across all business units from shipping aircraft parts to catering items.

Coached and indirectly led a cross-functional team of operations employees in air and ocean export/import. Direct lead of 2 junior Account Managers. Coached customers on optimized routing and mode selection. Created customized solutions for customers’ supply chain to decrease transit time and reduce transportation costs.

Hired as an ocean import agent after an internal referral. Entrusted with one of the highest performing account portfolios in the U.S. Rapidly became one of the best performing operators within the organization by providing excellent customer service and growing profit margins.

Part of the air export team responsible for high value clients. Additionally, responsible for collections and accounts receivable with the Regional Credit & Collections Manager. Expeditious handling of all air freight shipments for Pratt & Whitney new/replacement parts.