Dexter Hinton
Katy,TX
Summary
Dedicated Logistics Specialist with 15+ years of experience in managing import and export operations, including international shipping documentation, customs clearance, and hazardous materials handling. Proven expertise in optimizing shipping processes, negotiating rates with carriers, and ensuring compliance with international regulations such as INCO terms and NAFTA. Adept at using SAP, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office to track shipments, manage invoices, and coordinate with stakeholders. Strong ability to troubleshoot shipment delays and implement process improvements to enhance on-time delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Card Business Analyst- Hybrid Schedule
SCI (Service Corporation International)
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Managed the purchasing card program for 5,000+ cardholders, resolving inquiries efficiently and maintaining program compliance
- Enhanced the purchasing card policy, driving better adherence across departments while streamlining P-card reconciliation and reporting processes.
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
Tractor Trailer Driver
Alden Logistics
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Handled logistics and delivery of time-sensitive materials, ensuring proper documentation for interstate shipments and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with dispatchers and customers to troubleshoot delays and adjust shipment schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of travel logs, delivery receipts, and vehicle inspection reports to support regulatory requirements.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Trendsetter Engineering
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed all aspects of import/export logistics, including preparing and processing export documentation (airway bills, invoices) and customs clearance for international shipments.
- Negotiated shipping contracts with carriers to secure favorable terms and ensured compliance with hazardous material handling and international shipping regulations.
- Established relationships with customs officials, troubleshooting and resolving shipment delays and discrepancies to maintain project timelines.
- Processed procurement orders, ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations and preparing necessary documentation for international shipments.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders and brokers to ensure on-time delivery while negotiating competitive shipping rates.
Buyer/Inventory Control Supervisor
WWT International Coiled Tubing Services, LLC
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Coordinated the international shipping of equipment, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with INCO terms and customer-specific requirements.
- Maintained close communication with freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure smooth customs clearance and timely delivery of shipments.
- Processed shipping invoices and worked closely with accounts receivable to verify charges and resolve discrepancies with carriers.
- Maintained accurate shipment records for audits and customs compliance, providing regular updates to stakeholders on shipment statuses.
- Identified process improvement opportunities that enhanced on-time delivery by 10%.
Procurement/Inventory Manager
Rotech Subsea USA, LLC
08.2006 - 01.2014
- Oversaw all aspects of logistics for international shipments, ensuring compliance with export regulations and handling NAFTA certifications.
- Negotiated shipping contracts with carriers to secure favorable terms and ensured compliance with hazardous material handling and international shipping regulations.
- Established relationships with customs officials, troubleshooting and resolving shipment delays and discrepancies to maintain project timelines.
Skills
- Purchasing/Supply Chain Management
- Bid/RFP/RFQ Procedures & Regulations
- Requisition to PO Processing
- Rate Negotiations
- Purchasing Compliance
- Vendor Relations & Reporting Practices
- Cost Optimization
- Inventory Control
- Product Management & Expediting
- Comprehending and Interpreting engineering drawings
- Ability to work independently
- Six Sigma and Logistics
- Quality Systems Requirements
- Customer Purchase Specifications
- Vendor Quality Certification
- Fixed Assets Management
- Inventory Accounting & Cycle Counts
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines
- Strong sense of urgency with a 'can-do' attitude, consistently demonstrating commitment to achieving business goals
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on improving processes and driving efficiency
Core Competencies
- International Shipping & Documentation
- Import/Export Compliance
- NAFTA & INCO Terms Expertise
- SAP & ERP Systems
- Shipping Cost Negotiation
- Customs Clearance & Brokerage
- Process Improvement & Cycle Time Reduction
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Carrier & Freight Negotiations
- Multi-modal Shipping (Air, Ocean, Rail, Truck)
- Health & Safety Compliance
Education & Training
- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), 50 Semester Credit hours completed
- Eastern Wayne High School - North Carolina, High School Diploma Obtained
- United States Air Force, Veteran 1998-2006
- ISO 9001:2008 Facilitator
- Sage 100 ERP 2014 – MAS 90
- OSHA Training Completed
Administrativeexperience
- SAP
- Adobe Reader & Writer/Editing
- AS-400
- Sage (MAS90) software
- Coupa (Spendsmart)
- Appzen
- Heat Tickets
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CAD documents (i.e., 2D/3D drawings)
- US Bank Access Online
Timeline
Purchasing Card Business Analyst- Hybrid Schedule
SCI (Service Corporation International)
01.2020 - 02.2024
Tractor Trailer Driver
Alden Logistics
05.2018 - 10.2019
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Trendsetter Engineering
07.2016 - 03.2018
Buyer/Inventory Control Supervisor
WWT International Coiled Tubing Services, LLC
05.2014 - 05.2016
Procurement/Inventory Manager
Rotech Subsea USA, LLC
08.2006 - 01.2014
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