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Almas Palsani

Rosenberg,TX

Summary

Seasoned Logistic manager with 15+ years of experience. Adept at optimizing supply chain operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving cost reductions. Proficient in advance analytics, strategic planning, and team leadership. Seeking to bring expertise in a dynamic organization, fostering growth and improvement in supply chain operation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Manager

TRANSAMERICA LOGISTIC
Stafford, TX
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Analyzed pricing trends for exported / imported items to identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Established relationships with international suppliers to facilitate procurement process.
  • Negotiated annual freight and consolidation contracts with steamship lines and freight forwarders to obtain best pricing.
  • knowledge of all transportation modes including air, sea, road, rail, LCL, FCL, and special equipment
  • Implemented procedures to ensure compliance with customs and hazardous shipping regulations under IMDG and DOT
  • Provide expertise on export/import compliance regulations and specific country requirements of each destination.
  • Ensured accuracy of shipping documentation prior to submission for customs clearance.
  • Prepared paperwork required for export and import licenses and certificates.
  • Address customer inquiries promptly, ensuring resolution, and manage shipment issues, escalating to management when necessary
  • Manage customer SOP, bond and POA maintenance
  • Handle all types of financial aspects of shipments for accurate billing, including full cycle accounts payable and receivable
  • File rates promptly with the Federal Maritime Commissions and ensure proper invoicing and collection processes.
  • Adhered to standard operating procedures for every customer's account and data to maintain consistent service levels.

LOGISTIC ANALYST

ALLYN INTERNATIONAL
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Planned and executed supply chain optimization projects including warehouse-slotting, route planning, and standard developments
  • Identified cost effective shipping modes and schedules, negotiated rates with customers and suppliers
  • Cultivated relationships with vendors and team members and evaluate vendor operations
  • Tracked KPIs, monitored product movement, shipments across channels and reported on supply chain performance
  • Assisted in logistics policy planning, maintained accurate records and resolved transportation and logistics issues
  • Analyzed corporate logistics for cost-effective methods and communicated costs with stakeholders
  • Processed and evaluated customer claims.

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

MTS LOGISTICS
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Performed daily logistics operations safely and efficiently
  • Collaborated with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, and quality personnel for shipment information
  • Tracked, traced and updated shipment status and bookings for clients
  • Participated and excelled in numerous improvement trainings
  • Coordinated with steamship lines, custom brokers and truckers for freight releases, customs clearance and final delivery arrangements
  • Coordinated bookings, ISFs, and shipments with MTS overseas offices and agents
  • Handled files from origin to delivery and checked shipment status with terminals
  • Entered freight payments into Cargowise to release shipments and obtain trucking rates
  • Quoted DDU and DDP rates to overseas agents
  • Approved vendor bills, collected freight payments and obtained original bills of lading before shipment release.

Logistics Specialist

Transamerica Logistic
01.2008 - 07.2019
  • Analyzed customer orders to determine optimal shipping routes and methods.
  • Coordinated and monitored the transportation of goods between warehouses, customers, vendors, and other locations.
  • Ensured that all shipments met international regulations for customs clearance.
  • Utilized software programs to track shipments from origin to destination.
  • Generated, filed and maintained accurate customer records, reports and shipment documentations
  • Assembled entry packets for custom submission and reviewed documentations for accuracy
  • Monitored shipments and custom clearances, communicating status and delays to relevant parties
  • Coordinated trucking for domestic and out of state import shipments
  • Developed and implemented an effective customer service follow-up system for daily operations.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting any problems that may arise during the delivery process.
  • Worked with team members to improve process integration and flow.
  • Monitored and organized logistics documents, bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
  • Planned and prioritized day-to-day shipments and billing in collaboration with warehouse and sales team.
  • Improved lines of communication between company and customers.
  • Stayed informed of logistics technology advances to apply appropriate solutions and improve processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05-2016

Skills

  • Import and export operations
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Global logistics
  • Transportation Planning
  • Customs Compliance
  • Documentation skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Full-cycle AR and AP
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Increasing efficiency and productivity

Proficient in below software:

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SAP
  • Cargowise
  • Climax suite
  • Descartes
  • AES Direct

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Logistics Manager

TRANSAMERICA LOGISTIC
02.2022 - 02.2024

LOGISTIC ANALYST

ALLYN INTERNATIONAL
09.2021 - 01.2022

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

MTS LOGISTICS
04.2021 - 09.2021

Logistics Specialist

Transamerica Logistic
01.2008 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY

University of Houston
Almas Palsani