Objective
Pursue work in a container terminal as a supervisor or manager.
Experience
2009-2010 PetEdge, Beverly MA
Traffic & Logistics Compliance Manager
• Managed all areas of transportation to include domestic (LTL, small package), import/export shipments, compliance and distribution.
• Developed audit program for vendors and import/export compliance.
• Responsible for directing all daily operations for the Logistics Department
• Responsible for the development of global transportation strategies and for the most cost-effective and efficient means of transporting products and/or supplies.
• Worked closely with the Inventory, Merchandising, and Finance personnel in order to coordinate time lines to ensure timely product distribution.
• Negotiated all import/export rates with freight forwarder/customs brokers
• Created Import Compliance and FDA shipments procedures manual
2008-2009 Sihi Pumps, Buffalo NY
Logistics Manager, North America
• Organized and directed material flow, financial and customs/export compliance operations of logistics department.
• Coordinated and managed all domestic and international shipments with logistics providers, custom brokers and freight forwarders.
• Monitored, analyzed and reported on activities, trends and results of monthly freight activity.
• Responsible for the negotiating of new contracts
• Ensured compliance with the NAFTA agreement and the maintenance of certificates of origin.
• Established operational manuals for all North America facilities.
• Trained logistics, engineering and customer service staff on logistics operational manual and customs/export compliance requirements.
• Managed the material flow process with a team of buyers to insure timely shipping and receiving of materials required for large engineering projects.
• Advised program/product/engineering/customer team management on logistics requirements to assure timely transportation of the engineered systems and projects.
• Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement a distribution, transportation and warehousing strategy while maintaining minimal cost and customer’s satisfaction.
• Selected by senior management to advise on customs compliance, international shipments documentation and recordkeeping/audit requirements.
• Initiated and managed the process of CTPAT Certification for North America offices to include obtaining rates and provide additional information to company’s customs broker and US Customs.
• Monthly visits to North America facilities to ensure accurate supply of products, training and system troubleshooting.
• Assisted accounting and customer service departments to resolve billing, audit and claim issues.
2005 – 2008 DHL Global Forwarding, St. Louis MO
Import Brokerage Supervisor
• Responsible for the oversight of group of entry writers to include hiring, evaluations and disciplinary procedures.
• Received, reviewed and processed documentation required for the entry of goods into the US.
• Supervised and coordinated process of obtaining required documentation, product classification, and submission to US Customs, FDA and USDA.
• Designated contact between import customers and US Customs, FDA and USDA including customs entry processing, post entry work and customs compliance.
• Provided advice to clients on issues concerning customs compliance, terms of delivery, payments, insurance and all other import services.
• Coordinated with import break bulk departments to ensure accurate entries are filed in accordance with the Harmonized Tariff.
• Coordinated activities between all applicable parties for air and ocean freight import break bulk shipments.
• Provided quote rates for customers as requested. Set up and maintained customer accounts insuring compliance with the US Customs regulations.
• Trouble shooting of import related problems including customer complaints and claims.
• Timely prepared weekly/monthly tracking reports to customers.
• Monitored and addressed ACH Statement, daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Ensuring that invoicing of rendered services was completed accurately and in a timeframe consistent with a company policy.
• Daily processing of payments for freight release as required for expedited release of goods.
• Coordinated and maintained effective process flow of goods at the in-bond warehouse.
• Ensured all employees were fully trained in all aspects of their job as well as cross-trained in other areas when possible.
• Acted as temporary Import Operations Manager.
2004 – 2005 Eagle Global Logistics, St. Louis MO
Import Specialist
• Processed import shipments for an assigned base of accounts
• Designated contact for two high visibility accounts
• Processed customs releases, other government agency releases, delivery of cargo, accounts payable and receivable.
• Coordinated and maintained effective process flow of goods at the in-bond warehouse.
• Coordinated daily operations with customs exam and consolidation stations.
• Assisted Import Manager with file audits
2003- 2004 Speedmark – International Freight Logistics, Chelsea MA
Logistics Coordinator
• File logging, tracked shipments, prepared documents for the US Customs clearance, client liaison, contacted shipping lines, airlines and trucking lines, account payable and receivable.
Education
1999.2002 Lasell College, Boston MA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
• Major: Management
Certification
2010 Global Training Center – Boston MA
• Certificate of Import Compliance Audit
2009 Allocca Enterprises, Inc. – Aurora NY
• Certificate of Export Compliance
2008 Cargo Training International, St. Louis MO
• Certificate – Dangerous Goods by Air
2007 International Customs Program, St. Louis MO
• Certificate of International Customs Regulations
2006 Transport Security Agency (TSA), St Louis MO
• Certificate of Compliance
2005 Eagle Global Logistics, St. Louis MO
• Certificate of Achievement in Customs Brokerage Operations (Level I and II).
2003 Massachusetts Export Center – Export School, Newton MA
• Certificate - Export Management/Logistics
Skils