driven import coordinator with a strong background in logistics and imports. Fast at tracking shipments and resolving issues, ensuring smooth operations for the customer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
NFI Logistics
Seattle, WA
04.2022 - Current
coordinated customers Po's by the RDD for delivery from shipper to Customer's warehouse (domestic freight/Trader Joe's DC's)
Tracked all Po's and Reported any potential or current delays or accessorial to the customer (at shipper /in transit or at Receiver)
Provide spot rates or team rates for customer to expedite Hot/Priority Po's
Input Po's into system, along with tracking notes and docs for clerical/data entry
Worked close with capacity members across the network, to get low rates and lock in solid carriers for heavy volume lanes
Handled All Canada shipments, sending docs to broker for clearance
Import Coordinator
Acme Food Sales
Seattle, WA
11.2013 - 03.2022
Worked closely with freight forwarders/brokers & ocean freight carriers on rates, helped maintain rates and help share with Purchasing team for costing purpose
Contacted suppliers, 3-4 weeks prior to shipment date to ensure PO was ready to ship and Carrier information was provided to start booking process
Handled booking process- made sure shipment dates aligned with ETD/ETA's of customer, along with rates being within cost of PO
Updated system with booking information, along with all tracking details until PO completed delivery
Prepared shipment information/details and documents to customs broker(s) for clearance of shipment. ISF filing, docs prior to clearance, arrival notice, collecting delivery order for trucker.
Processed Ocean freight bills and customs broker bills and trucker bills
Tracked all Po's once shipped, reporting any delays on hot loads.
Handled all FDA and Customs and USDA issues or holds until cleared, along with any extended charges to clear the load. IF on FDA or customs Exam, I coordinate closely until fully released.
Coordinated Po from port or in-land rail yard to X-dock warehouse or directly to customer warehouse. Ensuring truckers were aware of freight coming in, securing the capacity for these loads, and contacting warehouse or delivery warehouse with Paperwork to receiver the PO. Collected Paper work and charges to receive and bill out.
Worked closely with customer service, for timely updates on any hot loads. Worked closely with outbound team, to coordinate xdock loads at multiple whs locations. Worked close with purchasing team, on product delays, costings, sourcing rates for new products. Worked closely with accounting on bills and making sure PO's were turned in to be received for month end. Worked closely with compliance and Seattle warehouse when handling USDA or any sample collections for FDA.