Christian Reeves
Kenner,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Import Specialist with [4] years of experience in global logistics, customs regulations, and supply chain management. Proficient in managing end-to-end import processes, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of goods, and optimizing costs. Seeking to leverage expertise in import operations to contribute to Oceaneering.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Specialist
DSV Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the end-to-end import process for over [3] products annually, managing international suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
- Negotiate and maintain vendor contracts to secure competitive pricing, resulting in a [15]% reduction in transportation costs.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including HTS classification, duty payments, and documentation.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of all import documentation, including invoices, purchase orders, and import permits.
- Manage the importation of goods from international suppliers, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, tariffs, and import/export laws.
- Prepare and review import documentation (e.g., commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc.) for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal departments to ensure smooth and timely delivery of goods.
- Monitor shipping schedules and update internal stakeholders on potential delays or issues.
- Collaborate with internal departments, including procurement, finance, and warehouse teams, to optimize inventory management to minimize Storage costs
- Develop and implement import strategies that have improved product delivery times.
- Conduct audits to identify and resolve issues related to shipments, including delays, incorrect paperwork, or product discrepancies.
- Maintain relationships with international suppliers and third-party logistics providers to ensure smooth operational flow.
Dispatch Coordinator
DB Schenker
08.2022 - Current
- Monitor and maintain the shared mailbox for LM export releases, EDI bookings and MICAPs as required for a smooth operation and to meet the SLA requirements set forth by the customer
- Export Document Review - To ensure the proper material has been received and in line with the export documents received, as well as to liaise with LM for any inconsistencies regarding the material, SLI elements, export licenses, and dangerous goods declarations
- Coordinate collection of freight using economic measures to the appropriate delivery location to meet the Dispatch Coordinator's KPI for cargo receipt, to include following up on all pending shipments
- Collection Log - Add new releases to the log as well as add material receipt numbers, and any status update that may cause a delay in the collection of the cargo
- Obtain Material Receipts via GXD or other means from the delivery address, adding numbers to the collection log for easy reference
- Upload the receipt as well as the full set of the most current documents to the appropriate destination in the Remote Working folder on the shared drive
- DGD Compliance Checks - Ensure each dangerous goods shipment includes the Compliance Check from gateway
- If the DG check will not be provided inform the coordinator and note the shipment as missing this document on the Collection Log
- Compliance Completing the Visual Compliance and KSMS accurately and adding copies to the appropriate destination in the Remote Working file on the shared drive
- Event Milestones - Enter the required milestone for BKS, PUP, REW for each booking in the tracking and tracing module of ProCars
- This is to include adding exception codes for any release that has been delayed from the date of the release to the receipt at warehouse
- Collection Cost - All freight quotes should be kept in the appropriate folder in the shared drive for proper cost reserves at the time of billing
- Freight Invoices - Provide the proper account numbers for all freight invoices and place in the appropriate AP folder in the shared drive for booking
- Returned Shipments - Coordinate the return of the material as instructed by Lockheed Martin with both shipper and return warehouse
- The Dispatch Coordinator will be responsible for opening a file for the booking of costs
Logistics Coordinator
DSV
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed evaluations of logistical performance to determine areas of quality and service improvements
- Played vital role in ensuring the seamless operations of all daily logistics, systems, and applications to drive costs reductions, process efficiency, and positive customer relations
- Initiated cost savings plan by prioritizing cost reduction opportunities
- Analyzed the current market to provide information to management in order to help customer negotiation
- Managed distribution of aviation parts globally
- Negotiated and reviewed air and land freight rates to determine the most cost effective routes for incoming and outgoing shipments
Logistics Coordinator
AGILITY
- Performed evaluations of logistical performance to determine areas of quality and service improvements
- Played vital role in ensuring the seamless operations of all daily logistics, systems, and applications to drive costs reductions, process efficiency, and positive customer relations
- Initiated cost savings plan by prioritizing cost reduction opportunities
- Analyzed the current market to provide information to management in order to help customer negotiation
- Managed distribution of aviation parts globally
- Negotiated and reviewed air and land freight rates to determine the most cost effective routes for incoming and outgoing shipments
Education
Kenner, LA
05.2023
Skills
- Strong knowledge of import regulations, tariffs, and customs compliance
- Proficient in using import/export management software (eg, SAP, Oracle, Customs Management Systems)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to analyze data and identify opportunities for cost reduction
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Fluent in [Language(s)] (if applicable)
- Strong understanding of freight forwarding and logistics operations
Timeline
Import Specialist
DSV Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Dispatch Coordinator
DB Schenker
08.2022 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
DSV
01.2021 - 08.2022
Logistics Coordinator
AGILITY
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