DARRELL GREEN
Houston,TX
Summary
Professional logistics specialist with proven track record in optimizing supply chain operations and streamlining processes. Skilled in inventory management, transportation coordination, and vendor relations. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results under changing conditions, ensuring reliability and adaptability. Known for excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Logistics Coordinator
TXAT LLC
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Release fulfilled orders to warehouse, accounting for processing.
- Analyze and generate shipping quotes for ground, LTL and FTL shipments.
- Prepare international documentation for shipments via UPS/FedEx / Freight forwarders.
- Create and provide import/export and hazmat documentation to warehouse, carriers and freight forwarders prior to shipping.
- Review, reconcile and approve shipping invoices from accounting.
- Participate in monthly inventory between manufacturer and warehouse.
- Submit shipment claims with carriers related to damage/missing product.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Manage and ensure that all return shipments are routed and delivered.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Reduced transportation costs with strategic route planning and carrier negotiations, resulting in significant savings for the company.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Oversee support to all internal company shipping requests.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring shipment schedules and proactively addressing potential delays or issues.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Coordinated international shipments seamlessly while navigating complex import/export regulations and ensuring compliance with all relevant customs requirements.
- Strategized best methods and tactics for efficient storage and handling of materials.
- Developed and maintained key relationships with vendors and carriers to secure preferential pricing and service levels, benefiting both the organization and its customers.
- Implemented and developed supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency.
- Conducted thorough analysis of shipping data to identify trends and areas for improvement, resulting in more informed decision-making and strategic planning efforts.
- Coordinated Ground/FTL/LTL shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
Logistics Coordinator (Temporary)
Kotis Design
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Scheduled and managed company and third-party shipments (Domestic, International, Courier, LTL/FTL).
- Analyzed orders already in production to ensure packages are shipping the most cost-effective way.
- Generated shipping quotes including duties/taxes for both domestic and international shipments.
- Created and maintained internal and client facing shipping resource guides and training presentations.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments and track their progress to ensure issues are promptly addressed and goods are delivered on time.
- Prepared international shipping documentation including commercial invoices, letter of authorizations, shipper’s letter of instruction (SLI), electronic export information (EEI).
- Provided support in resolving all clearance delays with all international shipments.
- Created bill of lading and labels for international shipments upon request.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through shipment consolidation or alternate carrier selections.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Trained new employees on logistics procedures, promoting a consistent approach across the team.
- Established an effective communication system between departments involved in logistics coordination ensuring seamless information flow.
- Streamlined shipment processes, resulting in fewer errors and increased customer satisfaction.
- Developed training programs for new hires, significantly improving their understanding of logistics operations.
- Ensured compliance with international shipping regulations, preventing legal issues and fines.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
Account Manager/Operations Analyst
CEVA Logistics
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with contract suppliers/buyers on order tracking and order data through carrier systems, vendors, and related sources, such as depart/arrival times, and confirmations.
- Built pivot table charts to provide complex daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements for performance, compliance, and invoicing; developed/analyzed data as required.
- Inputted operational/customer transportation data in ERP systems and applications, including purchase orders, shipping/logistics times, rates, dates, and other details.
- Tasked with administering program access for new suppliers to allow them to create shipping orders.
- Developed special projects to improve workflows or to decrease costs; scheduled daily parcel/less-than-truckload/flatbed orders for 160+ suppliers across the US/Canadian carrier services; provided parcel/LTL freight carrier management support for suppliers and buyers.
- Managed Transportation Management System activities and provided support for 4PL logistics support for 4PL sites.
- Supported the Accounting Group in resolving invoice discrepancies with shipments billed to contract.
- Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
- Established clear communication channels between clients and internal teams, ensuring seamless project execution.
- Assisted in the development of training materials for new hires, ensuring smooth onboarding process.
Export Logistics Coordinator (Temporary)
China Ocean Shipping Company
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Accountable for cancelling/transferring container bookings from assigned vessels; for verifying the receipt of shipping instructions for containers scheduled to load vessels prior to port deadlines; and for using SAP-based company logistics databases to track, review, and complete changes to container bookings prior to loading.
- Updated the arrival/departure/cargo cutoff dates from Coastal Schedule for each port assigned to a vessel before sailing period; validated shipping rates/routes.
- Interacted professionally with overseas offices to obtain approvals for special cargo including hazardous, and refrigerated cargo.
- Charged with updating documentation deadlines for each port assigned to vessel before sailing period.
- Accurately resolved billing/invoicing totaling more than $20k monthly.
- Communicated with internal Accounting/Sales/Rail Billing/Customer Service regarding vessel bookings; employed advanced Excel to submit preliminary/final Container Booking Forecasts (CBF) before port deadlines.
- Used SAP and Oracle based terminal databases for assigned container bookings; reconciled logistics databases against port terminal programs to eliminate container bookings not loaded onto assigned vessels.
- In conjunction with shipping port personnel and internal hazardous equipment teams regarding certification receipts of tank containers for booking before port deadlines.
Gas Analyst
Chevron North America Exploration and Production
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Forecasted daily gas nominations for 1200+ gas wells across five states; used SAP to perform operational analyses for oil and gas production; and organized filing/documentation for gas statements and invoicing.
- Successfully lowered imbalance payments on cash-out invoices by 20%, saving $300k+ for the fiscal year; consistently met deadlines for reviewing/submitting invoicing for payment approvals to Revenue Accounting.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Reduced errors in data entry, instituting rigorous quality control checks.
Measurement Analyst
03.2007 - 10.2011
- Gathered/recorded monthly inspection documentation for 1600+ oil/gas meters; attained a 98% team rating.
- Cultivated business relationships with more than 40 Field Specialists across 25 locations.
Education
BBA - Business Administration, Marketing
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX12-2006
Skills
- Deadline oriented
- Results-driven
- Logistics analysis
- Transportation management
- Client relations
- Route optimization
- Cost reduction
- Contingency planning
- Carrier selection
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Invoicing and shipping documentation
- Decision-making
Military
US Navy
Hospital Corpsman
1994-1997
Certification
- CHEMTRIC Hazardous Materials General, Safety, and Security Awareness, 2024-10
- CHEMTRIC Shipping & Handling of Hazardous Materials by Ground Transportation, 2024-12
- CHEMTRIC Shipping of Dangerous Goods by Air, 2025-01
Accomplishments
- Recognized for being a solid performer displaying exceptional work ethic, dedication and professionalism.
- Admired for streamlining operations to increase accuracy, efficiency and functional success.
- Commended by management for dedication, problem solving and reliability.
- Responsible in routing over 430,000 cases of ammunition in 2024.
- Reduced order shipping times by 65% by removing unreliable carriers, routing orders within 24 hours, and consolidating multiple shipments for individual customers.
- Implemented FedEx and JB Hunt shipping platforms to enhance order placement, tracking, and visibility.
- Reduced annual shipping costs by 15% by increasing shipping volume with FedEx Freight, securing larger pricing discounts.
- Developed 9 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key departmental tasks, now used for team training and backup support.
- Oversaw the routing and shipment of over 1 million pounds of cargo in 2022.
- Achieved a 15% reduction in Full Truckload (FTL) and an 8% reduction in Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping costs.
- Decreased weekly transportation expenses by 25% through analysis of transportation charges and collaboration with sales department to consolidate weekly orders.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) detailing internal and external functions to support team key job responsibilities.
Timeline
Senior Logistics Coordinator
TXAT LLC
02.2022 - 04.2025
Logistics Coordinator (Temporary)
Kotis Design
05.2021 - 02.2022
Account Manager/Operations Analyst
CEVA Logistics
01.2019 - 01.2021
Export Logistics Coordinator (Temporary)
China Ocean Shipping Company
01.2018 - 01.2019
Gas Analyst
Chevron North America Exploration and Production
11.2011 - 06.2016
Measurement Analyst
03.2007 - 10.2011
BBA - Business Administration, Marketing
University of Houston - Downtown
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