Lori DiMattina
Beachwood,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Logistics Manager contributing solutions to performance issues and high freight costs. Successful at navigating tight timelines and working with demanding customers. Managed to successfully keep shipments moving through various logistical obstacles by fostering strong relationships with internal staff, suppliers and freight providers. Proficient in NetSuite, Syspro, Microsoft 360, and multiple TMS systems.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Logistics
Wormser Corporation
Englewood, NJ
09.2015 - Current
- Serve as subject matter expert for all logistics and Customs/FDA related issues.
- Oversee day-to-day activities of transportation as well as warehouse employees and contractors..
- Maintain all relationships and negotiated contracts with 3PL providers, truckers, and Customs brokers.
- Provide freight, duty, and VAT pricing for all items to be included in standard cost.
- Respond to Customs, customer, and internal requests and about classification, duty and VAT rates and documentation requirements to support import and export regulations.
- Work with internal and external partners to meet customers' complex needs while adhering to state, national and international constraints and guidelines.
- Establish, supervise, and continuously improve logistical process flows in conformance with rules, procedures, customer requirements and company policy.
- Source and arrange specialized route planning for high priority shipments, hazardous items, and items that require specialized handling.
- Review and approve freight invoicing and Customs entries to ensure rate and tariff code accuracy.
- Manage inter-modal domestic and international shipments to eliminate freight delays..
- Liaise with sales department to develop customer-specific import handling procedures to enhance delivery methods, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Create and write up new process instructions, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Review and approve all freight bookings for ocean and air shipments moving to and from various international locations.
- Work to maximize container utilization and reduce air freight spend while working against tight timelines and international supply chain obstacles.
Import Coordinator
Wormser Corporation
Englewood, NJ
07.2006 - 09.2015
- Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances.
- Followed SOPs with all customer account actions and data management to keep consistent service levels.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Maintained open communication with customers and overseas partners to update all parties on order and shipping changes.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Processed shipments in our ERP system to process shipping documents, receive and dispatch inventory, and create invoicing.
Ocean Import Coordinator
Tommy Hilfiger
Dayton, NJ
10.1999 - 07.2006
- Oversaw timely and accurate US Customs filings and related documents to facilitate communications flow.
- Processed shipments in our internal ERP system.
- Coordinated shipments and international transactions to eliminate freight delays.
- Liaised with sales department to develop customer-specific import handling procedures to enhance delivery methods.
- Reviewed and approved freight bookings to ensure maximum utilization and directed loading of containers based on delivery locations.
- Assisted in negotiation of air and ocean freight rates with nominated carriers.
- Monitored shipments for correct HTS codes and monitored annual quotas.
- Strategically avoided repercussions of West Coast Port Labor Strike of 2002.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cliffside Park High School
Cliffside Park, NJ06.1996
Skills
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Route Navigation Software
- International Freight Management
- Efficient Routing
- Logistics Processes Planning
- Product classification
Timeline
Director of Logistics
Wormser Corporation
09.2015 - Current
Import Coordinator
Wormser Corporation
07.2006 - 09.2015
Ocean Import Coordinator
Tommy Hilfiger
10.1999 - 07.2006
High School Diploma -
Cliffside Park High School
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