Kirrel Anthonette Bongco
Venus,USA
Summary
Results-driven Global Supply Chain Specialist with over 10 years of experience in export compliance, logistics, and international operations. Proven expertise in optimizing supply chain processes, managing high-profile accounts, and leading cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and cost savings. Adept at process improvement, risk management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring seamless global shipment coordination. Strong technical proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and data analytics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Export Specialist
Crane Worldwide Logistics
09.2023 - Current
- Serves as TMS Subject Matter Expert for air export team while ensuring seamless export documentation, declarations, and shipment tracking
- Increased team efficiency and productivity of key operators to +432%
- Optimized processes through inventory audits and cross functional collaborations, reducing warehouse inventory days from 45+ to 14 or less while efficiently managing expedited requests
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve operational efficiency and conducted Quarterly Business Review (QBR) presentations to refine key account strategies
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, ensuring continuous improvement in export processes.
International Operations Agent
Crane Worldwide Logistics
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed end-to-end global shipment coordination for a high-profile account, ensuring timely and efficient logistics operations
- Led inventory reporting and process optimization, refining account enrollment workflows to enhance efficiency
- Conducted strategic Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), strengthening client relationships and improving service levels
- Negotiated air carrier pricing, achieving cost savings without compromising service quality
Operations Manager
Cargoville International Freight Forwarding Services, Inc.
08.2010 - 10.2019
- Managed Profit & Loss (P&L) operations, driving revenue growth through strategic vendor negotiations and regulatory compliance
- Led 11 direct reports across brokerage, import, and export teams
- Responsible for hiring, onboarding and training to fulfill business requirements.
Operations Manager
Zucchero Cafe Resto Bar / FREDO by Zucchero / MAMBU Rise Resort
07.2009 - 10.2019
- Expanded business operations across Metro Manila, launching and managing a resort expansion project
- Led purchasing, recruitment, and supplier network development from the ground up
Education
Master of Science - Global Supply Chain Management
Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN12.2023
Bachelor of Science - International Business and Economics
Assumption College
Makati, Philippines03.2010
Skills
- Supply Chain Process Optimization
- Network Analysis
- Transportation Management Systems
- Export compliance
- Advanced Analytics
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Technologically proficient
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Continuous improvement mindset
Accomplishments
- INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
Increased export efficiency and productivity of key operators to +432% through one on one trainings
- INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION
Reduced warehouse inventory days by 69%, boosting efficiency and space utilization.
- COST REDUCTION
Shift from 5 external agents to inhouse production of 3 agents improving resource utilization
- TEAM LEADERSHIP
Led a team of 11 across different group functions
Leadership Activities Affiliations
- Student Panelist, Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management Program, Purdue University, 2023, 2024
- Member, Asian and Asian American Graduate Alumni Association
Timeline
Senior Export Specialist
Crane Worldwide Logistics
09.2023 - Current
International Operations Agent
Crane Worldwide Logistics
03.2022 - 09.2023
Operations Manager
Cargoville International Freight Forwarding Services, Inc.
08.2010 - 10.2019
Operations Manager
Zucchero Cafe Resto Bar / FREDO by Zucchero / MAMBU Rise Resort
07.2009 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Global Supply Chain Management
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - International Business and Economics
Assumption College
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