April Herrera

• Reviewed and entered all new orders.
• Coordinated all rail and truckload shipments with carriers and warehouses.
• Tracked shipments for on-time delivery.
• Worked closely with supply chain, logistics, and accounting to ensure all orders are processed and handled most efficiently.
• Managed inventory levels for specific customer products in the West Texas division, ordering railcars as needed to replenish inventory.
• Invoiced all orders for billing within 48 hours.
• Handled intercompany transfers and processed billing for the intercompany trucking division.
• I worked on a special compliance project, setting up company trucks to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
• Trained current and new drivers on Samsara software.
• Solicited feedback from customers on their experience with products or services.
• Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Entered orders accurately and efficiently into the SAP system.
• Sent orders, COA, and any special instructions to warehouse and trucking companies to reserve appointments for requested dates.
• Tracked shipments for on-time deliveries.
• Requested rates for new lanes with carriers.
• Track and trace railcar shipments.
• Provided the warehouse with packing instructions once the railcar arrived at the warehouse.
• Worked closely with sales representatives and customer service representatives, providing shipment schedules or any delays.
• Always maintained an accurate account of inventory to ensure the SAP system had the correct information shown.
• Requested BOL in a timely manner to ensure the customer was billed within a 48-hour window.
• Sent the customer invoice and shipping documentation within 48 hours from the ship date.

• Scheduled and dispatched all outbound and inbound loads that came over in various barges at the port.
• Kept up with our expenses and allotted time for our in-house rail spur with Union Pacific. Worked closely with the production team and warehouse to confirm when the material would be ready to ship out to customers.
• Worked directly with Sales to ensure that customers received material as promised, and managed all house drivers, scheduling them for local deliveries to customers.
• Achieved and maintained compliance with DOT standards through accurate maintenance of driver, permit, and equipment records.
• Supervised all facets of routine deliveries by effectively routing loads, managing drivers and meeting DOT requirements.
• Gave drivers a clear understanding of day-to-day job functions, and assisted them with any issues they may have.
• I worked directly with the leasing company that maintained our house trucks in the event of a breakdown or a maintenance issue.
• Managed the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation matters within the company. Met with carriers and negotiated spot and contracted rates.
• Approved all invoices, and corrected discrepancies.
• Routed and tracked all orders, prepared reports, and attended meetings on behalf of the transportation manager.

• Developed and implemented efficient routing strategies to minimize delivery times and costs.
• Monitored inventory levels, vendor performance, and delivery schedules.
• Analyzed data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Worked closely with buyers to coordinate and facilitate shipments with carriers to accommodate customer requests and deadlines for delivery.
• Facilitated both inbound and outbound shipments to various Univar warehouses and direct customers.
• Tracked loads with carriers throughout the day to ensure on-time pickup and delivery, in order to monitor service performance.
• Collaborated with the Transportation team to identify issues and long-term solutions to improve transportation within the company on all inbound and outbound logistic activities.
• Prepared quotes for buyers and sales support for new business proposals.

• Created and maintained a detailed report provided to upper management on a weekly basis. Planned, coordinated, and facilitated freight and materials movement.
• Monitor and expedite pickups and deliveries with Dow-approved carriers.
• Created and updated standard operating procedures for logistics operations.
• Coordinated with customs brokers to ensure smooth and compliant international shipments.
• Participated in logistics planning and forecasting activities to meet future demand effectively.
• Resolved any issues or discrepancies related to product delivery or receipt in a timely manner.
• Ensured accurate completion of customs documents for international shipments as required by law.
• Prepared and maintained accurate shipping documentation, including bills of lading and invoices.
• Tracking and tracing of shipments from pickup at the supplier to delivery at the site.

• Receive material orders and work with suppliers to facilitate shipments.

• Arrange international transportation with ocean and air carriers.
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.

• Filed AES within deadlines.

• Alert overseas offices of cargo routing, and estimated time of arrival.
• Scheduled import shipments with various carriers to ensure all cargo was picked up from prospective ports within LFD.
• Completed billing of shipments.
• A firm understanding of customs regulations.
• Provided support services to exporters such as arranging transport, storage and insurance coverage for goods shipped abroad.
• Ensured timely collection of payments from customers by following up on outstanding invoices.
• Tracked and traced air shipments in order to maintain current status information.
• Monitored product shipment status from production through delivery at destination port or airport.