Vic Santiago
About Vic Santiago
Vic Santiago serves as the Director of Transportation and Logistics at The Hillman Group, overseeing compliance and performance across various transportation modes. With over 19 years of experience in supply chain and logistics, he manages a substantial logistics budget and applies lean principles to enhance operational efficiency.
Work at The Hillman Group
Vic Santiago has served as the Director of Transportation and Logistics at The Hillman Group since 2016. In this role, he oversees compliance and performance across various transportation modes, including Parcel, Ocean, Intermodal, LTL, and Truckload. His responsibilities include managing a logistics and transportation budget exceeding $160 million, focusing on operations that span from Asia to North America. Santiago applies six sigma and lean principles to enhance transportation and logistics strategies within the organization.
Background
Vic Santiago has over 19 years of experience in supply chain, transportation, and logistics. His career includes significant roles at several companies, including Evenflo Company, Inc., Xerox, and Penske Logistics. Santiago's military background includes serving as Brigade Deputy Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army since 1993. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of logistics and transportation management.
Education and Expertise
Santiago has pursued extensive education in supply chain management and leadership. He studied at Clarkson University, earning a Master's degree in Global Operations Management from 2006 to 2009. He also achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration from New Jersey City University between 1991 and 1996. Santiago holds certifications in supply chain management and has completed various military leadership courses, including the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Santiago held several key positions in logistics and transportation. He worked at Xerox in various capacities, including Manager of Local Fleet & Crossdocking and Latin America Regional Transportation Manager. He also served as Senior Manager of Transportation and Logistics at Taylor Communications and as Transportation Sourcing Manager at Penske Logistics. His experience spans multiple aspects of logistics, including procurement and carrier performance.
Achievements
Vic Santiago has implemented six sigma and lean principles to optimize transportation and logistics strategies in his roles. His management of a substantial logistics budget and oversight of diverse transportation modes demonstrate his capability in the field. Santiago's educational background and professional certifications further reflect his commitment to excellence in supply chain management.