Angela Nail
Spring
Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven logistics and supply chain specialist with extensive experience in procurement, operations management, and global logistics. Expertise in optimizing supply chain processes, negotiating cost-effective contracts, and managing large-scale domestic and international shipments. Adept at inventory control, demand planning, and vendor relations, ensuring seamless operations and timely delivery. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Salesforce, QuickBooks, and other logistics management systems.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement & Operations Manager
Integrated Shipping & Logistics
03.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end logistics operations, procurement, and shipment coordination for domestic and international projects.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with global vendors to negotiate competitive rates and ensure supply chain efficiency.
- Oversee asset procurement, including ISO tanks, containers, and special equipment, optimizing storage and logistics costs. Review and negation commodities contracts.
- Manage container master data for tracking, reporting, and inventory control.
- Set and monitor pricing strategies for import/export shipments, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
- Train new employees in logistics operations, company policies, and system applications.
- Provide strategic insights to the CEO regarding business development and logistics improvements.
Lead International Logistics Coordinator
Enerflex Energy Systems
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Directed logistics planning and execution for complex domestic and international shipments.
- Maintained real-time tracking and material master data to ensure project schedules were met.
- Created and processed commercial documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance with export classifications (ECCN, Schedule B).
- Collaborated with supply chain teams, engineers, and vendors to optimize shipping strategies.
- Assessed risk factors in logistics operations and implemented proactive mitigation strategies.
Operations and Procurement Manager
RiceBran Technologies
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Managed procurement and logistics operations across multiple facilities, ensuring seamless supply chain execution.
- Negotiated and managed contracts with vendors and customers, optimizing cost savings and service efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory control, tracking, and demand planning for three production plants.
- Led the team responsible for onboarding new customers and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Provided pricing structures, documentation, and logistics solutions for all shipments.
- Delivered financial reporting.
- Negotiated commodities contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
International Logistics Coordinator
Kuehne - Nagel
04.2011 - 10.2015
- Coordinate air and ocean freight orders destined to Asia, Africa and Russia.
- Quoting and generating invoices in the customers system.
- Approve, release and monitor work orders, Regularly update order and shipment status to customer, organize and manage all project shipments.
- Train new employees on day-to-day account functions.
- Obtain export information from vendor such as schedule B, export control classification number (ECCN) and country of origin (COO)
Lead Account Executive
Agility Project Logistics
08.2007 - 04.2011
- Coordinate ocean export shipments, FCL and LCL for key accounts
- Quoting and arranging shipments such as tracking and auditing all documents for customs
- Preparing and distributing documentation per country, customer and/or LOC requirements
- Obtain export information from venders such as, schedule B, export control classification (ECCN) and county of origin (COO)
- Maintained customer profiles, customer service and closing shipments to accounting
- Coordinate air export shipments
- Quoting, scheduling and coordinated trucking
- Preparing and distributing required documentation per country and customer requirements
- Legalization of documentation, closing shipments to accounting
- Maintain active communication with customers
- Train new employees on the main system and day-to-day account specific functions
Education
University of Houston Downtown
01.2008
Copper Mountain Community College
01.2003
Skills
- Supply Chain & Logistics Operations
- Procurement & Vendor Negotiations
- Freight & Transportation Management
- Inventory Control & Demand Planning
- International Trade Compliance
- Cost Reduction & Process Optimization
- Contract Negotiation & Management
- Team Leadership & Training
- ERP & Logistics Software (SAP, Salesforce, QuickBooks)
Qualifications Summary
Highly organized, dynamic, and results-focused professional equipped with comprehensive experience in coordinating all facets of operations in supply chain and logistics industry. Adept at developing cost effective initiatives to streamline processes and accomplish set goals. Armed with strong capabilities to prioritize tasks and manage activates simultaneously within a fast-paced environment. Communicate well with proven ability to interact effectively with people from different backgrounds and levels. Strong negotiation and procurement skills. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Works, Salesforce, SAP, Windows, Data Base, Adobe, Quick Books and Freelance Accounting Software System.
Timeline
Procurement & Operations Manager
Integrated Shipping & Logistics
03.2024 - Current
Lead International Logistics Coordinator
Enerflex Energy Systems
03.2023 - 03.2024
Operations and Procurement Manager
RiceBran Technologies
01.2016 - 02.2023
International Logistics Coordinator
Kuehne - Nagel
04.2011 - 10.2015
Lead Account Executive
Agility Project Logistics
08.2007 - 04.2011
University of Houston Downtown
Copper Mountain Community College
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