Christian Martinez
New York,NY
Summary
Logistics and Freight Operations professional with 3+ years of experience in international freight forwarding, ocean and air import operations, accounts payable, and financial coordination. Proven experience managing high-volume import shipments, coordinating with overseas agents, ocean carriers, customs brokers, and trucking providers, and ensuring accurate and timely shipment execution. Skilled in trade documentation, shipment tracking, invoice reconciliation, cost control, and operational reporting. Recognized for strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and the ability to manage time-sensitive logistics operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Operations Analyst
Del Corona & Scardigli (DCS Group)
New York, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Manage end-to-end ocean and air import shipments from origin through final delivery, overseeing an average volume of 150–200 shipments per month.
- Coordinate daily with overseas agents, steamship lines, customs brokers, trucking providers, and internal teams to ensure timely and efficient cargo movement.
- Review and validate commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, arrival notices, and other import documentation to ensure accuracy and support U.S. regulatory compliance.
- Monitor critical shipment milestones, identify potential delays, and coordinate corrective actions to minimize operational disruptions and avoid unnecessary demurrage and storage charges.
- Support customs clearance activities by coordinating required documentation and information between customs brokers, carriers, and internal operations teams.
- Review carrier and vendor invoices, identify billing discrepancies, and coordinate corrections to improve billing accuracy and control transportation costs.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and operational data while preparing performance reports to support management visibility and decision-making.
- Manage multiple time-sensitive shipments simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines and resolving operational issues in a high-volume environment.
Accounts Payable Specialist
OEC Group
Miami, USA
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Processed and reviewed high volumes of freight, vendor, and operational invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and timely processing.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated billing discrepancies, coordinating with vendors and internal operations teams to resolve issues efficiently.
- Managed payment processing activities to support timely settlement of financial obligations and maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Supported month-end closing and financial reporting activities through accurate reconciliation and data entry within ERP/FMS systems.
- Collaborated with operations and accounting teams to improve invoice accuracy and maintain compliance with established financial procedures.
Bank Teller
Ocean Bank
Miami, USA
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Processed high-volume financial transactions while maintaining strict accuracy, security, and compliance with banking procedures.
- Balanced cash drawers and completed daily reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records and zero discrepancies.
- Provided professional, customer-focused service in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.
- Addressed customer inquiries and transaction issues while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to established banking policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Political Science
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2021
Skills
- International Import Operations
- Ocean & Air Freight
- Freight Forwarding
- US Import & Trade Compliance
- Customs Clearance Coordination
- Carrier & Vendor Management
- Shipment Tracking & Milestone Management
- Bills of Lading & Commercial Documentation
- Demurrage & Storage Cost Prevention
- Invoice Review & Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Operational Reporting & Data Analysis
- Deadline & Exception Management
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Import Operations Analyst
Del Corona & Scardigli (DCS Group)
06.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
OEC Group
01.2022 - 06.2023
Bank Teller
Ocean Bank
06.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Political Science
Florida International University