ENRIQUE SANCHEZ
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Logistics Specialist with 20+ years in transportation and compliance‑driven pharmaceutical operations. Verse in temperature‑controlled, time‑critical, regulated logistics. Strong in operational planning, resource coordination, and workflow execution. Detail‑focused and data‑driven, improving operations to reduce risk and support stronger strategic planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Specialist
PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION
, 12-1900
02.2021 - 02.2026
- Led 300+ annual cold‑chain vaccine shipments across Latin America, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and consistent on‑time delivery through rigorous planning and operational oversight.
- Processed claims for temperature excursions, damaged cargo, coordinating replacements to mitigate operational disruption for Health Ministries across Central and Latin America.
- Developed export license applications and ensured strict compliance with international shipping regulations, safety standards, and all required documentation.
- Assessed and validated supplier invoices, freight forwarder statements, credit notes and invoice adjustments to ensure accurate payments and resolve discrepancies during month‑end processing.
- Led the training and onboarding of new logistics personnel and provided cross‑functional coverage to maintain continuous operations.
- Optimized end‑to‑end logistics workflow to boost efficiency, reducing delays, and improving coordination between vendors and clients.
FORWARDING MANAGER
SUDDATH RELOCATION
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Coordinated all third‑party logistics services at origin and destination, including brokers, carriers, and drayage providers.
- Managed shipment bookings, documentation, and export clearance to meet regulatory and carrier requirements.
- Monitored shipment status through carrier systems and provided timely updates to clients.
- Ensured cargo met port cut‑off times and prevented delays through proactive communication with trucking companies and carriers.
- Maintained efficient supply‑chain operations by aligning all partners and resolving issues before they impacted transit.
EXPORT COORDINATOR
SMITTY SUPPLY INC
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Coordinate shipment details with freight forwarder for preparation of shipping documents
- Updating daily shipment data for clients to ensure all details are complete and accurate
- Managed communication with freight forwarders to optimize shipping schedules and reduce delays.
- Responsible for resolving any transportation issues
- Coordinate pickup and delivery of shipping containers to the port
- Responsible to procure ocean freight bookings and rates from steamship line, freight forwarder and NVOCC
OPERATION'S COORDINATOR
ATLANTIS INTERNATIONAL INC
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Coordinate and liaise with suppliers and buyers to ensure smooth cargo operations
- Procure accurate SDS and Technical Sheet for clients as requested
- Coordinate terms with local trucking companies handling drayage
- Track and report shipment status to customers and identify qualified carriers for freight services
- Provided responsive customer service and resolving issue on a timely fashion
- Responsible for preparation of documents for outgoing shipments
Education
High School -
Grace King High School
Metairie, LA05-1988
Skills
- Possess specialized expertise in vaccine distribution, including shelf‑life management, proper storage and handling, cold‑chain operations, temperature‑controlled logistics, humidity‑sensitive packaging, and full compliance with WHO and FDAstandards
- Demonstrates strong expertise in end‑to‑end air and ocean export operations, coordinating bookings, preparing documentation, and ensuring full regulatory and customs compliance while supporting reliable, customer focused logistics performance
- Extensive experience managing all documentation associated with vaccine shipments, including commercial, quality, logistical, and regulatory records
- Bilingual professional skilled in delivering clear, precise communication with global suppliers, carriers, customs authorities, regulatory agencies, and cross‑functional teams across the international logistics landscape
- Working knowledge of ERP and logistics management systems (including Workday), combined with strong knowledge in Microsoft Office applications to support accurate inventory control and shipment tracking
Accomplishments
- Optimized cargo transit times by coordinating weekly operational meetings with suppliers and procurement teams, strengthening delivery planning and compliance, and achieving a 30‑day reduction in transit time.
- Partnered with UN agencies, regional and international health authorities, and logistics suppliers to coordinate more than $10M in COVID‑19 vaccine shipments, ensuring compliant cold‑chain handling and uninterrupted delivery to Latin American countries during a global pandemic
Certification
Completed Incoterms® 2020 Training & Certification , including applications in export operations, risk transfer, and cost responsibilities.
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION
02.2021 - 02.2026
FORWARDING MANAGER
SUDDATH RELOCATION
05.2017 - 09.2021
EXPORT COORDINATOR
SMITTY SUPPLY INC
07.2015 - 11.2016
OPERATION'S COORDINATOR
ATLANTIS INTERNATIONAL INC
07.2011 - 07.2015
High School -
Grace King High School