DANIAL CRUZ
Humble ,TX
Summary
Dedicated Transportation Logistics Coordinator qualified in data management and anomaly-based analytics. Cuts costs and improves efficiency through effective management, strategic scheduling and streamlined operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
South Houston Carriers, LLC
10.2016 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally, and fostering positive rapport with clients.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and federal regulations governing commercial vehicle operations.
- Maximized payload capacity while adhering to legal weight restrictions through careful selection of cargo assignments.
- Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by performing routine maintenance checks on the truck and equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
Logistics Operation Supervisor
FMC Technologies
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Oversee Shipping personnel, Shipping Dispatchers and Packing & Crating for daily operations
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to the company and customers
- Defined appropriate metrics and measurements to drive results
- Coordinated rush orders and order changes
- Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements
- Prepared invoices for all customers in the logistics department at the end of every month
- Wrote weekly and monthly global transportation reports
- Manage all packing operations internally and externally including obtaining pricing for packing, lumber and hardware
- Coordinate with port captains on break bulk cargo loading and stowage plan
- Manage project logistics on cost and execution
- Monitor external carrier DOT compliance
- Managed Vessel, Air Freight and Barge Charters for over dimensional equipment and/or project material
- Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment
- Organized training programs for staff members to enhance their skills in logistics management concepts and practices.
- Monitored market trends closely enabling proactive adjustments in transportation strategies based on fluctuations in fuel prices, regulations, or other factors.
- Developed and implemented contingency plans to address potential challenges in logistics operations, ensuring minimal disruptions to the supply chain.
- Coordinated dispatching of 5 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Implemented an effective hazardous material inventory system, allowing for efficient tracking and reporting of all stored chemicals within the facility.
- Increased awareness of hazardous material risks among employees through regular safety meetings, trainings, and visual reminders throughout the workplace.
- Evaluated new chemical products for potential hazards before their introduction into the workplace, reducing risks associated with unknown substances.
Export Coordinator
FMC Technologies
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Reviewed new customer orders and requests and manually entered data into a centralized SharePoint database
- Planning, Scheduling and coordination of required team meetings, reporting and project schedules
- Classified product commodity using the global Harmonize Tariff Schedule and ECCN Data Base
- Negotiated Ocean and Air freight Rates with freight forwarders
- Manage SOP's with Customs Brokers and Freight forwarder
- Conducted and assisted with internal audits for export compliance
- Reported monthly and quarterly performance metrics
- Provided vessel schedule to project team for freight delivery execution
Shipment Coordinator
FMC Technologies
09.2009 - 10.2011
- Stacked and transported all overstock to storage areas
- Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport
- Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and powered forklift
- Loaded flat bed with 12k-45k forklift
Dispatch
Prologistix
02.2009 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: On Assignment at Ceva Logistics
- Manually created shipments, assigned carriers and dispatched shipments
- Forwarded client-related quality and service issues to the appropriate manager for resolution
- Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors
- Produced bills of lading and updated shipment status information
- Monitored shipments to guarantee on-time delivery
- On Assignment at Ceva Logistics
Electrician
Tracer Tyco Thermal Control
09.2007 - 01.2009
- Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and diagrams
- Assessed operations and made recommendations to improve safety, increase productivity, enhance performance and reduce costs
- Tacked maintenance actions and completed records
- Installed all electrical wiring during remodeling projects
- Heat Trace Cable Installation
- Terminate control panels and transformers
Education
Certificate - Export Administration Regulations
Dunlap Stone University
IATA Dangerous Goods by Air, 49 CFT by Ground, IMDG Code Chapter 1.3.1
DG Training
Skills
- Global logistics
- Inventory tracking
- Shipment consolidations planning
- Imports and exports
- Customer service-oriented
- Over dimensional freight
- Works well independently
- Cost reduction
- Flexible
- Detail-oriented
- Rate negotiations
- ISPM-15 Regulation
- DOT Compliance
- Logbook management
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Logistics Planning
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
South Houston Carriers, LLC
10.2016 - Current
Logistics Operation Supervisor
FMC Technologies
01.2013 - 08.2016
Export Coordinator
FMC Technologies
10.2011 - 01.2013
Shipment Coordinator
FMC Technologies
09.2009 - 10.2011
Dispatch
Prologistix
02.2009 - 08.2009
Electrician
Tracer Tyco Thermal Control
09.2007 - 01.2009
Certificate - Export Administration Regulations
Dunlap Stone University
IATA Dangerous Goods by Air, 49 CFT by Ground, IMDG Code Chapter 1.3.1
DG Training
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