Jesse Somerson
Operations Team Lead | Logistics | Transportation
Barranquilla, Colombia
Summary
Professional and resourceful Operations Team Lead with 6+ years in logistics coordination. Known for driving process improvements while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to evolving challenges. Proficient in resource management and operational strategy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Operations Team Lead
Go 2 Logistics
11.2024 - Current
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved overall team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to streamline interdepartmental communication and improve overall organizational cohesion.
- Lead, motivate, and guide team members, assigning tasks, managing schedules, and providing constructive feedback and coaching.
- Resolve complex operational issues, manage escalations from the team, and handle exceptions or customer queries.
- Within the team, emphasize the importance of great customer service and appropriate follow through.
Logistics Coordinator - Team Lead
Lean Solutions Group
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Leader in charge of a team of 5-6 people managing the logistics process for customer in the United States.
- Management, supervision, and planning of the tasks performed by the work team.
- Provide quotes to customers based on the type and volume of cargo.
- Preparation of documents.
- Dispatch and scheduling pickups.
- Continuous monitoring of shipments in transit.
- Keep customers informed about the status of their loads.
- Teamwork to allow the achievement of objectives.
Purchasing Assistant
Seintegra Del Caribe
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Preparation and processing of purchase orders approved by Management.
- Supervision of stock levels and determination of purchase needs to ensure continuity of supplies.
- Liaison with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition.
- Coordination of all the activities of the purchase process to guarantee the success of the operations.
- Issuance, management, and registration of purchase documentation.
- Review of incoming merchandise to check that it conforms to what was requested.
- Evaluation and contracting of new suppliers.
- Negotiation of prices and conditions with suppliers.
Purchasing Assistant
Construcciones Obycon S.A.S.
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Preparation and processing of purchase orders approved by Management.
- Supervision of stock levels and determination of purchase needs to ensure continuity of supplies.
- Liaison with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition.
- Coordination of all the activities of the purchase process to guarantee the success of the operations.
- Issuance, management, and registration of purchase documentation.
- Review of incoming merchandise to check that it conforms to what was requested.
- Evaluation and contracting of new suppliers.
- Negotiation of prices and conditions with suppliers.
Purchasing Assistant
Superbrix Internacional S.A.
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Preparation and processing of purchase orders approved by Management.
- Supervision of stock levels and determination of purchase needs to ensure continuity of supplies.
- Liaison with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition.
- Coordination of all the activities of the purchase process to guarantee the success of the operations.
- Issuance, management, and registration of purchase documentation.
- Review of incoming merchandise to check that it conforms to what was requested.
- Evaluation and contracting of new suppliers.
- Negotiation of prices and conditions with suppliers.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electromechanical Engineering
Institución Universitaria De Barranquilla
Barranquilla, Colombia07.2013
High School Diploma -
Instituto San José
Barranquilla, Colombia 05.2001 -
Skills
Workforce planning
Operations management
Staff supervision
Customer relations
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Punctuality and commitment
TMS management expertise
Timeline
Operations Team Lead
Go 2 Logistics
11.2024 - Current
Logistics Coordinator - Team Lead
Lean Solutions Group
09.2019 - 01.2024
Purchasing Assistant
Seintegra Del Caribe
09.2017 - 05.2019
Purchasing Assistant
Construcciones Obycon S.A.S.
08.2016 - 06.2017
Purchasing Assistant
Superbrix Internacional S.A.
02.2014 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Instituto San José
05.2001 -
Bachelor's Degree - Electromechanical Engineering
Institución Universitaria De Barranquilla