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, TX05-2016
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