Glenda Simms
Arlington,US
Summary
Supply and Inventory Planner with robust skills in export logistics and documentation, leveraging bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish to enhance international operations. Demonstrates exceptional analytical abilities in optimizing payment strategies and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, backed by strong experience in coordinating global trade activities. Committed to fostering seamless communication and collaboration, aiming to contribute to organizational efficiency and growth in a dynamic logistics environment.
Results-oriented professional, prepared for opportunity in account management. Proven track record of fostering strong client relationships and delivering customized solutions to meet client needs. Highly collaborative team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to evolving demands. Known for excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain and Inventory Planner, Cargill Cotton
Cargill Cotton
Memphis, TN
01.2025 - Current
- Assessed inventory metrics to optimize stock levels and effectively reduce overstock situations.
- Facilitated collaboration with supply chain teams to enhance demand forecasting and optimize inventory strategies.
- Managed development and maintenance of accurate inventory reports utilizing ERP systems.
- Improved order fulfillment processes by implementing efficient tracking methods
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings to resolve inventory discrepancies and implement effective solutions.
- Streamlined replenishment processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency
- Created strategic plans for seasonal inventory adjustments based on market trends
Trade Execution Coordinator
Cargill Cotton
Memphis, TN
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinate trade execution, ensuring timely document preparation for global buyers.
- Negotiate with banks to secure prompt, clean payments, enhancing cash flow.
- Manage collection letters and transit cash transactions for multiple buyers.
- Track and ensure 100% pre-payment receipt for Letters of Credit.
- Collaborate with line banks for seamless transaction processing.
- Streamlined the documentation process for international sales, resulting in timely payments and enhanced buyer relationships.
- Analyzed payment trends to optimize negotiation strategies with banks, ensuring clean documentation and minimizing delays.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to prepare accurate shipping documents, reducing errors and expediting transaction completion.
- Maintained comprehensive records of all trade transactions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and enhancing audit readiness.
- Fostered strong relationships with overseas buyers through clear communication, contributing to a positive customer experience.
- Orchestrated trade execution processes, ensuring timely document preparation, which enhanced global buyer satisfaction and improved cash flow.
- Prepare invoices and appropriate documents as required by shipping instructions and Letter of Credit.
- Prepared export for finalization under letters of credit using Excel and Atlas systems.
- Accurately analyze required documents prior to presentation to banks, agents, or buyers for payments according to the UCP 600 rules.
- Calculated the commission, quality, and weight rates for accounting purposes.
- Maintained relationship with external weighing team for accuracy for payment and balance inquiries.
- Managed data entry and documentation processes to support inventory management and reporting accuracy.
- Coordinated logistics for cotton procurement, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards.
International Core Account Representative
Cummins Inc.
Memphis, TN
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Timely and accurate update transactions of Core in the system as needed.
- Monitor and research anticipated core returns from assigned distributors.
- Resolve non-conforming core returns with assigned distributors as required.
- Work daily with customer contacts and Spinaker personnel to identify and resolve core return discrepancies.
- Prepare and balance assigned accounts core month end reports.
- Quarterly audits of distributor core returns packaging and accuracy.
- Manage EPR warranty core credit research.
- Proactively provide customer updates and measures to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide analytical support to customers in determining core investment needs.
- Serve as communication liaison between the distributors, 3rd party logistics provider and other departments within the company.
- Managed customer inquiries, providing timely and accurate information regarding products and services.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
International Export Logistics
Hunter Fan Company
Memphis, TN
12.2011 - 01.2018
- Maintain daily communication, organize logistical services, and assist with accounting issues.
- Assist with inbound shipments to the warehouse in order to ship in a timely manner.
- Identify, qualify and capture new businesses, as well as develop and contribute to customer/supplier list.
- Responsible for order entry, preparation of export documentation, order fulfillment, coordinating and managing shipping schedules from China, maintaining all documents related to export transactions.
- Inventory control, Cost/Risk control based on INCOTERMS contracted.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
International Execution Finance
Allenberg Cotton Co.
- Forward and export documents handling and contract Execution.
- Track payment status of export Letter of Credit invoices by negotiating with banks and communicating to them appropriate Follow-up actions.
- Accurately review letters of credit and shipping instructions for compliance with Contract Terms, UPC/ISP rules.
- Prepare, collect, check and present documents for negotiation as per contractual payment terms and follow up on payment receipt as per agreed payment terms.
- Manage relationships with customers/agents by creating and participating in customer solution projects and provided quality service in line with commercial plan.
Education
A.A.S. - Business and Commerce, Logistics/Transportation Management Concentration
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TNSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- AS400
- ATLAS
- DCENTRAL
- Bilingual
- English
- Spanish
- Customer Relationship Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Process Improvement
- Logistics Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Audit Compliance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Supply Chain and Inventory Planner, Cargill Cotton
Cargill Cotton
01.2025 - Current
Trade Execution Coordinator
Cargill Cotton
01.2019 - Current
International Core Account Representative
Cummins Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2018
International Export Logistics
Hunter Fan Company
12.2011 - 01.2018
International Execution Finance
Allenberg Cotton Co.
A.A.S. - Business and Commerce, Logistics/Transportation Management Concentration
Southwest Tennessee Community College