Jerome Pekarski
Bristol
Summary
Logistics professional skilled in managing end-to-end supply chain processes and optimizing operational efficiency. Recognized for effective project management and process enhancement, leading to streamlined operations. Committed to team collaboration and adaptable to evolving business needs, with strong analytical and communication skills. Proficient in MS Office, logistics functions, and customs clearance procedures, demonstrating strong adaptability, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of freight forwarding and customs clearance, including preparing documentation and regulatory compliance. Skilled in organizing and executing international and domestic shipments to support timely delivery. Expert in resolving complex logistic issues and developing strategies to improve cost-effectiveness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Trade Compliance /Senior Logistics Management Specialist
Abbott Point of Care
05.2016 - Current
- Resolve customer inquiries, achieving high satisfaction rates through effective communication
- Analyze customer feedback, implementing solutions that improve service efficiency
- Document support processes, ensuring consistent and accurate information dissemination
- Develop and implement data-driven solutions, enhancing operational efficiency
- Expert experience of international and domestic freight and logistics functions, including how to work with and schedule services and transportation with vendors
- Working knowledge of customs clearance procedures and required information, including schedule B codes and HTS
- Experienced in generating international documents required such as ASN's, SLI's POA's COO's COC's commercial invoices etc
- Organize and manage documentation for department and companywide recording needs
- Collaborate with Regulatory department to ensure standards and requirements for all shipment types are met
- Contact person for department auditing
- Ability to assist with contracts and pricing needs with commercial team and corporate
- Ability to meet deadlines, multitask and prioritize workload
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve supply chain goals while maintaining high levels of customer service.
- Analyzed shipping data to identify trends, patterns, and potential improvement opportunities within the transportation network.
- Collaborated with sales teams to forecast demand accurately, ensuring optimal inventory levels across multiple distribution centers.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within logistics operations, resulting in reduced lead times and increased customer satisfaction.
- Improved warehouse space utilization by designing effective storage layouts and implementing inventory control measures.
- Oversaw customs compliance activities for international shipments, minimizing delays due to regulatory issues or documentation errors.
- Enhanced inventory management through accurate forecasting, timely procurement, and efficient distribution of resources.
- Managed transportation operations, coordinating shipments and consolidating loads to minimize costs and maximize on-time deliveries.
- Abbott certified product classifier
Finance Manager
Source One Funding
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Managed auto finance operations, generated contracts and amortization schedules
- Provided credit approvals
- Worked with outside financial institutions for customer funding
- Implemented risk assessment protocols, reducing default rates safeguarding company assets
Education
High School Diploma -
Harry S Truman High School
Levittown, PA06-2004
Skills
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Logistics analysis
- Supply chain optimization
- Warehouse management
- Demand forecasting
Timeline
Global Trade Compliance /Senior Logistics Management Specialist
Abbott Point of Care
05.2016 - Current
Finance Manager
Source One Funding
02.2012 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Harry S Truman High School
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