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Kumar Heeralall

Saint Albans

Summary

Resourceful professional with experience in customs clearances and shipment coordination. Skilled in cargo management and knowledgeable about customs regulations. Expertly develops client relationships and provides tailored solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Import Specialist

PORT BROKER INC
09.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
  • Established and built positive relationships with vendors and carriers, promoting competitive shipping rates and service.
  • Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
  • Investigated discrepancies in shipping documents and resolved issues with vendors.
  • Prepared shipping documentation, maintaining compliance with US Customs and international regulations.
  • Utilized logistics software to manage, monitor and track shipments from origin to destination.
  • Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
  • Prepared and submitted Harmonized Tariff Schedules (HTS) codes to US Customs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers.
  • Followed SOPs with all customer account actions and data management to keep consistent service levels.
  • Proficient in CargoWise one (Air, sea, customs).

Office Administrator/ Warehouse Clerk

TRUCK RITE
07.2015 - 03.2019


  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.


Compliance Analyst/ Assistant Supervisor

Affinity Security Group
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
  • Developed and implemented corrective action plans for non-compliance issues.
  • Helped create training programs to handle system-wide issues and maintain compliance.
  • Developed improvement and corrective action plans to bring operations in line with requirements.
  • Warned violators of infractions or penalties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hillcrest
Queens, NY
06-2008

Associate of Science -

Queensborough Community College
Oakland Gardens, NY

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Tariff coding system
  • Time management abilities
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Import Specialist

PORT BROKER INC
09.2021 - Current

Office Administrator/ Warehouse Clerk

TRUCK RITE
07.2015 - 03.2019

Compliance Analyst/ Assistant Supervisor

Affinity Security Group
08.2013 - 07.2015

High School Diploma -

Hillcrest

Associate of Science -

Queensborough Community College

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