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Beltza Jimenez

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

ABOUT ME International Logistics professional with more than 20 years of experience working in the import and export processes in the United States and abroad, supporting different industries, such as construction materials, agricultural goods, and animal feed. I have proven experience developing procedures, implementing innovative approaches, and supporting business partners in several countries to secure compliance and meet customs requirements. In addition, I have successfully developed working relationships with customers and sales representatives. I have experience processing customers’ queries and information, preparing specialized reports, supporting audit investigations, scheduling meetings and conferences, and conducting projects. SUPPORT SALES – CUSTOMER OPERATIONS – INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS – MARKETING UNITS. Experience managing logistics processes for inland and ocean transportation, supply chain, forecasting/planning, and operations while developing and executing strategy for logistics and improving logistics networks. Coordinated with internal and external teams to develop the most efficient process to align marketing, manufacturing, and purchasing procedures to cost- effective supply chains. Monitored all operations and regulatory processes to meet contract obligations and local and international government regulatory requirements, including quality controls. Worked on onboarding new customers (account setup, SOP for customer team and shipping plants, product ordering forms, contact list for customer and associate shareholders), including setting up registration dossiers for exporting products (required standard forms, complimentary documentation (brochures, product literature), translations (required translations of documents), required certification (US government institutions (FDA, USDA, and Dept. Agriculture)), including plant registrations (if needed for the country of destination). Managed customer records utilizing Salesforce for recording and monitoring topics while ensuring appropriate recordkeeping, and related compliance issues by Experienced customer service professional bringing [Number] years of coordinating shipments, collaborating with freight carriers and managing customer needs. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues. Knowledgeable about [Type] regulations and standards. Talented Logistics Specialist with detail-oriented and hardworking approach to keeping goods flowing efficiently. Knowledgeable about coordinating both inbound and outbound schedules. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player. Multi-faceted Logistics Specialist with solid history of streamlining operations and trimming cost. Reliable and results-driven supply chain manager delivering stellar aptitude for organization, superb people skills and reputation for utmost integrity. Eager to increase productivity and client satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking [Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

JIMENEZ
  • BELTZA 4
  • Beltza JimenezB/J

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS ANALYST

LAND O'LAKES, PMI NUTRITION
12.2007 - Current

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

ELECTRIC MACHINERY ENTERPRISES, INC
06.2000 - 10.2007
  • Beltza JimenezB/J coordinating with manufacturing, loading procedures, and other logistic constraints
  • They were implementing methods to support process optimization for export endeavors for several business units
  • Collaborated with product development, including product export validation (business viability, country research, and international regulations), outline requirements (detailing and coordinating manufacturing location, packing options (bag size, type of presentation, color, and design of packing), tagging requisites (language or country specifications and requirements)
  • Developed a Microsoft Access database for data management/analysis and shipping requirements (export documentation requirements, compliance reviews, order administration, inventory reporting, pricing analysis, and historical data) – functions not supported by the organization's ordering systems - the application improved overall documentation handling efficiency by ~20% and helped the Feed International Team to keep the over 100 international customers (Europe, Oceania, Asia, Africa, and
  • South-Central America) export documentation in compliance
  • This application also provided a benchmark for the GTM (Go to
  • Market) system for the international team (documentation templates – required functions specifically to support export business – based on the management of customer information and SOP (standard operating procedure)
  • Managed the development of the SharePoint project site (launched in May 2022) for all customer transaction documentation (over 100 customers) to meet compliance with archiving export documentation (minimum five (5) years)
  • The SharePoint site was also designed to support customer profiles, training, and resource documentation
  • CONSTRUCTION
  • Supported the Senior Vice-President at Export Department by implementing and adopting new procedures to establish more efficiency in outlining packing lists (manufacturing material and complex multi-part fixtures) for all material ordered, information processing, and data entry for preparation of export documentation and inventory control
  • Developed, implemented, and administered MS Access database application to monitor export department processes for shipping, purchasing, and tracking materials for fifteen (15) ongoing construction job sites in six (6) countries
  • Development of operations management approach to support ongoing overseas projects, such as coordinating and scheduling loads and material tracking
  • Supplier freight operations, coordination, and negotiation
  • Coordinated with job site project managers on export/import procedures, inventory control, backorder tracking, and suppliers' reporting processes
  • Maintained communication with suppliers and job-site managers, issued purchase orders, and held material inventory status
  • Developed supplementary database applications to control company assets: vehicle fleet (over 70 vehicles), gas cards (all approved employee drivers), driver information (for auto insurance reporting), mobile phone, and radio equipment (about 200 units).

FLOOR SUPERVISOR – ASSISTANCE MANAGER

JIMENEZ, BELTZA, Beltza JimenezB/J, BEALLS OUTLET US, Florida
12.1995 - 07.1999
  • INDUSTRY: RETAIL
  • Customer service functions focused on addressing customer concerns, questions, and general requests and supported administrative duties on business functions, including accounting reports, expense reports, and internal mail
  • Daily tasks included managing an inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments, and stock levels
  • Assisted new hiring process and training as needed to ensure the proper personnel was available to provide exceptional customer service
  • Supervised, trained, and coached store associates in customer service, maintenance, and product promotions
  • Developed and maintained a schedule for employees centered on holiday sales and other cycles
  • Ensured coordination with associates to ensure adequate store presentability and housekeeping
  • Completed store manager training program, including time management, planning, problem-solving, and delegation skills
  • Assisted Store Manager in maintaining proper inventory levels, stocking, implementing purchasing plans, and maintaining contact with suppliers to ensure maximum efficiency in meeting sales goals.

Assistant Manager

INTERFRUTD S.A, Costa Rica
12.1991 - 12.1994
  • PERISHABLE AND CONSUMER GOODS
  • Coordinated import customs clearance and delivery of products to the destination warehouse
  • Oversaw the preparation of import documents, revision of export documentation provided by suppliers, issued BOL provided by ocean carrier, processing of required permits and registrations, plus any other required international documentation
  • Audited documentation to ensure compliance with international and country regulations
  • Proposed and examined alternatives for improving processes, including negotiating rates with vendors and suppliers
  • Prepared reports and presentations to support department and company objectives
  • Requested and created a quotation for inland transportation, air or ocean import and export, consistent with company requirements and scheduling objectives
  • Promoted the domestic market by networking with new business partners, maintained communication with existing customers, and increased the domestic customer base
  • Maintained effective and independent decision-making to achieve all daily goals
  • Supported other departments - including Customer Service, Purchasing, and Sales Departments during seasonal sales increment, development of customer database, assisted on data entry, payroll maintenance (all the company approx
  • 250 employees), Personnel Dept
  • Documentation processing (permits and maintenance of employee files).

Education

MASTER’S DEGREE – MASTER OF SCIENCE - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Lead and manage complex projects. Implement organizational changes that lower risk and increase efficiency. Address cross-cultural, social, and political issues that can impact international projects. Skillfully work and lead diverse and dispersed project teams. Incorporate ethical perspective in all project and business communications and professional activities. Globally accreditation by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center.

BACHELOR'S DEGREE – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Financial issues for non-financial managers, basic accounting and financial terminology and concepts. Applied business research and descriptive statistics. Management theory and practice. Organizational behavior - individual and group behavior, workforce diversity, elements of change, effective communication, and performance systems. Human resource management, personnel planning and job analysis, personnel training, and development. Basics of Employment Law

INTRODUCTION - undefined

UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA Costa Rica

TECHNOLOGY - undefined

National School of Computer and Electronic (ENCE)

Basic programming training in database design. Introduction to PC’s, Programming in Basic, COBOL and D-Base Databases, and basic courses on Accounting I, II and Introduction to Business Administration (Personnel Management) - undefined

Skills

  • JIMENEZ, BELTZA 2
  • In addition, General
  • Education and Humanities courses
  • JIMENEZ, BELTZA 5
  • Beltza JimenezB/J
  • CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
  • COURSES:
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • LOL Learning
  • Basic project management skills and development
  • Priority Management
  • Logistics Process Improvement
  • Harmonized Tariff Schedule
  • Logistics Documentation
  • Team Guidance and Management
  • International Logistics
  • Transportation Management
  • Benchmark Development
  • Supply Chain Operations
  • Overseeing Logistics
  • Logistics Support Services
  • Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Transportation Activity Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Optimal Inventory Levels
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Data Acquisition
  • Professional Relationships
  • Change Management Process
  • Business Relationship Development

Accomplishments

  • 5-STEPS IN MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR TRADE COMPLIANCE
  • Global Data Mining (CiGDM)
  • Process for creating a compelling business case for an enterprise-wide solution to the ever-increasing demands ofinternational customs compliance
  • CONQUERING EXPORT CLASSIFICATION CHALLENGES: A CASE STUDY & BEST PRACTICES
  • Journal of Commerce
  • Export classification, key tips, and best practices for dealing with technical data, and the role of automation
  • HOW TO SIMPLIFY TRADE COMPLIANCE
  • Global Data Mining (CiGDM)
  • The framework of how to develop an easy-to-understand and easy-to-explain strategy for demands of internationalcustoms compliance.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS ANALYST - LAND O'LAKES, PMI NUTRITION
12.2007 - Current
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS SPECIALIST - ELECTRIC MACHINERY ENTERPRISES, INC
06.2000 - 10.2007
FLOOR SUPERVISOR – ASSISTANCE MANAGER - JIMENEZ, BELTZA, Beltza JimenezB/J, BEALLS OUTLET US, Florida
12.1995 - 07.1999
Assistant Manager - INTERFRUTD S.A, Costa Rica
12.1991 - 12.1994
- JIMENEZ
SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - MASTER’S DEGREE – MASTER OF SCIENCE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX - BACHELOR'S DEGREE – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA Costa Rica - INTRODUCTION,
National School of Computer and Electronic (ENCE) - TECHNOLOGY,
- Basic programming training in database design. Introduction to PC’s, Programming in Basic, COBOL and D-Base Databases, and basic courses on Accounting I, II and Introduction to Business Administration (Personnel Management),
Beltza Jimenez