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Justin Chichester

Justin Chichester

International Transportation Specialist
Puyallup,WA

Summary

Dedicated Logistics professional bringing 20+ years of managing freight carrier relationships focused on cost-effective logistics solutions. Good organizational, customer relations, and project management skills. Analytical thinker with superior work ethic.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

International Transportation Specialist

Danfoss
10.2020 - Current
  • Worked with service providers to improve performance, resolve issues, and correct delays.
  • Internal cross function collaboration to improve functionality and maintenance of freight rate database.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, mitigating potential losses due to unforeseen disruptions in the supply chain.
  • Streamlined communication between departments, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.

Logistics Operations Assistant

Canusa Hershman Recycling Company
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Coordinated international shipments, managing complex logistics and documentation requirements for seamless deliveries.
  • Reduced overall shipping costs through strategic negotiations with carriers.
  • Problem solving, time management, and prioritization.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.


Logistics Coordinator III

BDP International
01.2015 - 07.2018
  • Managed a high volume of shipments daily, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Served as a liaison between various parties involved in the supply chain process, fostering collaboration and communication to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.


Transportation Specialist

Solo Cup Company
08.2011 - 01.2015
  • Enhanced supply chain efficiency by optimizing shipping schedules and routes.
  • TMS and WMS maintenance. Routing software.
  • Provide daily support for national distribution centers and production plants.
  • Minimize cost per cube and reduce accessorial spend while expanding internal and external customer base.

Logistics Technician

Northrop Grumman (Technical Services)
01.2009 - 08.2011
  • Traveled 100% of the time domestically for the construction of high speed mail processing systems for a government contract.
  • Initiated contact with USPS site coordinators to collaborate detailed information such as schematics and blueprints, loading dock space, delivery of equipment, and allotted space for builds.
  • Coordinated the transporting and delivery of 53 truckloads of machinery to various sites throughout the US for completion of each machine build.
  • Loaded and unloaded large machinery, pallets of supplies, and rolling stock using a forklift and material handling equipment with care to limit damage to multimillion dollar equipment.


Education

High School Diploma -

Milford Mill Senior H.S.
Baltimore, MD
06.1990

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Documentation Management
  • Negotiating Rates
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Data Analysis
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Hazmat Goods Transportation/Shipping Air and Ground

Certification

  • Certified Supply Chain
    Professional (CSP) Training - June 2022 - May 2023


Timeline

International Transportation Specialist

Danfoss
10.2020 - Current

Logistics Operations Assistant

Canusa Hershman Recycling Company
07.2018 - 10.2020

Logistics Coordinator III

BDP International
01.2015 - 07.2018

Transportation Specialist

Solo Cup Company
08.2011 - 01.2015

Logistics Technician

Northrop Grumman (Technical Services)
01.2009 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

Milford Mill Senior H.S.

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