CARLA V. PRADO
Lathrop
Summary
Dynamic Logistics Manager with a proven track record at Ascend Clinical, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and SAP expertise to optimize shipping processes. Achieved significant efficiencies in transit modes and costs, enhancing delivery timelines and ensuring compliance with shipping standards. Bilingual in Spanish, adept at fostering vendor relationships and driving operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Manager
Ascend Clinical
04.2022 - Current
- Analyzed shipment data to identify efficiencies in transit modes, frequency, packaging, and costs.
- Oversaw over 3,000 daily inbound and outbound shipments across all carriers..
- Reporting Monthly KPI`s
- Expedited delays and resolved systemic routing issues to enhance delivery timelines.
- Reported shipment status daily to operational groups, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Managed shipping and clinical supplies for replenishments and inventory across clinics and vendors.
- Established relationships with logistics vendors, including FedEx, UPS, and DHL.
- Handled documentation for import/export shipments and approved invoices and courier rates.
- Assisted Vice President with projects related to bids, budgeting annual freight expenses, and other duties.
Logistics Manager
Every Man Jack
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Reviewed incoming orders for completeness and accuracy to ensure timely delivery.
- Processed EDI and manual orders from receipt to final delivery in SAP.
- Collaborated with 3PL partners to manage outbound shipments effectively.
- Assisted in EDI set-up for seamless integration of customer orders into SAP.
- Partnered with Sales Team to address unique customer requests during inventory shortages.
- Proactively communicated delivery exceptions and fulfillment issues to Sales and Operations Teams.
- Supported Supply Planning Team in transportation management and shipment tracking.
Supply Chain Management
GRIFOLS
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Delivered quality products and services on time to all customers.
- Trained employees with resources to meet customer requirements.
- Monitored processes and products for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Managed sales order entry in SAP to maintain data integrity.
- Coordinated outbound shipments, including import permits and logistics requirements.
- Oversaw Track and Trace process to ensure compliance with shipping standards.
- Collaborated with Planning/Procurement on inventory analysis to meet demand.
- Analyzed Supply Chain KPIs while providing leadership to junior associates.
Inventory/Logistics Analyst
Kikkoman
10.2011 - 11.2018
- Managed east coast distributors, overseeing replenishments, inventory forecasting, and demand planning for promotional items.
- Coordinated management of over 200 items, including raw materials and shipper displays, while tracking shelf life and lot codes.
- Monitored production availability for raw materials and items in collaboration with manufacturers and plants.
- Dispatched and routed trucks to local warehouses while tracking all LTL shipments for industrial and retail customers.
- Tracked all MOT for inbound purchase orders to 3PL and sales orders to customer distribution centers, ensuring FIFO compliance.
- Processed export orders to LATAM, preparing documentation including BOLs and commercial invoices.
- Executed inventory adjustments for variances, damages, and dumps while approving carrier invoices and updating systems.
- Reconciled monthly inventory with vendors and 3PL warehouses, disputing incorrect billing and managing transportation costs.
Director of Logistics Manager
Horizon Lines
South San Francisco
07.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed logistics department with a team of 6, optimizing operational efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory control and project management for timely dispatch and deliveries.
- Tracked and traced domestic shipments while coordinating import and export via air, ocean, rail, LTL, and FTL.
- Developed Master Air Waybills for export orders and filed necessary customs clearances.
- Processed orders from overseas, ensuring accurate invoicing and billing for all shipments.
- Established standard operating procedures for new accounts to streamline operations.
- Conducted cost analysis on transportation routes, reporting findings to improve vendor negotiations.
- Prepared quarterly logs for future international and domestic shipments to enhance planning.
Operations Specialist
Marken Limited
South San Francisco
07.2008 - 10.2009
- Coordinating pharmaceutical shipments, creating pick up orders and coordinating deliveries, dispatching pickups, creating MAWB, submitting customs entry to customs, submitting permits to the USDA and FDA for shipment release, dispatching pick up overseas, track and trace orders with airlines, carriers, vendors, filing SED
- Creating packing slips, commercial invoice for all international shipments, invoicing and billing customers, updating and tracking all vendors cost, updating status, customer with any discrepancies and follow up
- Order processing, routing shipments the most economical way and quickest way, approve all vendor charges, creating shipping labels, booking shipments with airlines, quoting customers, follow up with customs for shipment clearances, labeling packages, tendering freight to the airlines, occasionally customer deliveries, working with overseas agent/vendors for follow up of shipments status.
Import Specialist
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
07.2005 - 07.2008
- Processed EDI import clearances for CBP, USDA, and FDA to ensure compliance.
- Updated status of import orders and classified products accordingly.
- Submitted release documents to airlines and dispatched inbound delivery orders.
- Established accounts and tracked air shipments alongside ocean freight.
- Created billing packets for import charges and accurately invoiced customers.
- Audited billing packets and submitted customs documentation for verification.
- Managed accounts payable by issuing checks to customs and airlines as required.
- Monitored A/R billing reports for payment updates and communicated sales delays.
Education
APICS Certification -
01.2024
HS Diploma -
and Six sigma -
Skills
- Interpersonal and customer service skills
- Data entry and 10-key proficiency
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Typing speed of 45-50 WPM
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP and ERP systems
- Salesforce and Tableau expertise
- CITRIX and AES400 knowledge
References
Reference: Available Upon Request
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Ascend Clinical
04.2022 - Current
Logistics Manager
Every Man Jack
07.2021 - 04.2022
Supply Chain Management
GRIFOLS
12.2018 - 07.2021
Inventory/Logistics Analyst
Kikkoman
10.2011 - 11.2018
Director of Logistics Manager
Horizon Lines
07.2009 - 01.2011
Operations Specialist
Marken Limited
07.2008 - 10.2009
Import Specialist
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
07.2005 - 07.2008
APICS Certification -
HS Diploma -
and Six sigma -
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