MARCELLA V. LEWIS
Garland,TX
Summary
Competent professional with exceptional analytical & problem-solving skills. Proven success with building & managing effective teams. Offers more than 25 years in logistics management & export control regulatory compliance for both manufacturing & distribution facilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Compliance Analyst
Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC Formerly Atlas Copco
10.2018 - Current
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Identify gaps in existing compliance processes and recommend updates.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans for non-compliance issues.
- Assist with development of compliance objectives and strategies.
- Conduct activities related to record-keeping for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol trade compliance requirements.
- Process and working knowledge of FDA regulations, anti-dumping regulations, Harmonized Tariffs, permits and licensing as needed, DOC-EAR, DOS-ITARM DHS-CFR19, and Sanctions and maintaining knowledge of current import and export regulations
- Commodity classification
- CF28 reviews and submissions
Export Specialist/ Dangerous Goods Liaison - Production Warehouse
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions
12.2013 - 10.2018
- Established cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments.
- Implemented and documented shipping and handling processes for shipping dangerous goods for the production warehouse.
- Managed dangerous goods training cabinet and training log for employees handling packaging or documentation of dangerous goods.
- Submitted a Dangerous goods manual for ACDS Garland, TX to help define roles and responsibilities as it pertained to dangerous goods.
- Helped resolve shipping issues as they relate to dangerous goods.
- Communicated with dispatchers, marketing and customers regarding outgoing orders.
- Prepared documents for shipment claims submissions.
- Processed sales orders for the Marketing Team and assisted with export compliance issues.
- Provided quotes and research for economical shipping lanes to Marketing for finalization of sales orders and contracts.
- Assisted with follow-up, for receiving and shipping of intercompany orders between Allen DC and Garland.
- Process in-house work orders as needed and ensure procurement of material as well as job sourcing (in-house or out) to meet business and customer needs for manufactured products.
- Followed requirements and regulations for dangerous goods handling.
- Verified shipments against documents to maintain accuracy.
- Embrace Lean Six Sigma culture and work ethics.
Shipping Supervisor, Production Warehouse
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions
04.2010 - 12.2013
- Supervised shipping team of 9 employees.
- Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies.
- IATA/ IMDG/ CFR49 Certified
- Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments.
- Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data.
- Minimized damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance.
- Trained and coached employees, reconciled hours and executed quarterly performance reviews.
- Promoted and maintained a high level of safety awareness within my team through conducting regular safety training meetings.
- Took corrective action in the case of accidents and delays to minimize extra expenses.
- Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies.
- Implemented and executed the manual shipping processes, dangerous goods identification, shipping of dangerous goods and packing within the warehouse.
- Assisted with establishing workflow for RTS (return to stock) products from the production teams to the warehouse.
- As part of the Warehouse Management team helped identify process improvements. Both new and existing employees were re-trained and crossed trained on all warehouse functions and systems comprehension. Receiving errors decreased by 13 percent.
- Developed innovative approaches to supply chain management using an awareness of industry cost drivers helping to identify cost savings opportunities to help achieve yearly cost reduction targets.
Traffic Specialist
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions
01.2006 - 02.2010
- Coordinated shipping of completed drilling rigs for all product groups to their domestic or international location along with parts shipments via air, ocean or truck.
- Coordinated shipping and return of rigs, parts and equipment to all national trade shows.
- Prepared and provided export documentation to customers & freight forwarders in order to comply with U.S. export compliance and foreign customs regulations.
- Responsible for all inbound & outbound traffic for ACDS Garland.
- Maintained serial number database for incoming chassis.
- Prepared documents for shipment claims submissions.
- Reported actual freight & export crating charges monthly.
- Maintained & established relationships with local vendors to assist in pricing negotiations & monitored and ensured timely deliveries.
- Constantly communicated with the proper product company personnel to maximize immediate exchange of pertinent information for on-time deliveries.
- Managed & resolved concerns regarding import/export delays or issues.
- Processed freight claims from open to close for both production & the warehouse.
- Registered proto-types w/ DOT as needed.
- Reconciled shipping issues between production & prep-to-ship with the aid of Quality Assurance.
- Managed shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs.
- Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders status.
- Prioritized order security, accuracy and on-time pickup and delivery.
- 2010 Atlas Copco Employee of the year.
International Account Analyst
Atlas Copco Drilling formerly Ingersoll-Rand Drilling Solutions
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Manage the processing of sales orders for mining companies and distributors in Latin America, including Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean.
- Responsible for following orders from the beginning to end while keeping up with industry standards for shipping internationally.
- Expedite urgent orders and interface with manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping to ensure orders are planned and shipped according to schedule.
- Oversee duties of associate international sales persons and export specialists to include logistics, operations and expediting of orders for Asia Pacific and Europe.
- Settle international customer returns meet with freight companies to negotiate freight rates and contracts.
- Register drive-away rigs with DOT as needed.
Sales Support Specialist II
Dresser-Rand
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Acknowledged and processed quotes and orders for assigned customers (Exxon Plastics, Exxon Chemicals, Mitsubishi Polysilicon, Miami Dade, etc).
- Managed customer accounts, responding to inquiries and resolving customer service issues
- Worked with engineering to resolve technical problems.
- Initiated and generated additional business regarding customer parts sales, repairs, and service.
- Expedited orders, trace shipments, and provided shipping status.
- Set up local vendors to fabricate parts for machine down orders.
- Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Trade Management (42 Hours Earned)
Dunlap-Stone University
Phoenix, AZ - ECampusBachelor of Science - (12 hours applied towards degree)
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ - ECampusAssociate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems/ Accounting
DeVry Institute of Technology
Irving, TXSkills
- Warehouse management systems
- Materials accountability
- Training and development
- Contract carrier procurement
- Financial and operational reporting
- Superior negotiation skills
- Project management
- Excellent time management
- Data trending
- Budgeting and financial management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Personal Information
Career Development Training
GBS Migration Training (Dublin, Ireland), Turbo Compressor Products Hands-on (40 hours), Reciprocating Compressor Hands-on (40 hours), Interaction Management, Toastmasters Club, Business Writing Seminar, Time Management Seminar, Quality Team Leader, completed the NAFTA certificate program via the North Texas International Trade Center (Fall 2005), Certification in Importing Fundamentals, working knowledge of MS Access, currently pursuing International Trade Management Degree. Currently studying for the Customs Brokers Exam (CBLE) for April 2024 certification test.
Timeline
Trade Compliance Analyst
Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC Formerly Atlas Copco
10.2018 - Current
Export Specialist/ Dangerous Goods Liaison - Production Warehouse
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions
12.2013 - 10.2018
Shipping Supervisor, Production Warehouse
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions
04.2010 - 12.2013
Traffic Specialist
Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions
01.2006 - 02.2010
International Account Analyst
Atlas Copco Drilling formerly Ingersoll-Rand Drilling Solutions
01.2000 - 01.2006
Sales Support Specialist II
Dresser-Rand
01.1996 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - International Trade Management (42 Hours Earned)
Dunlap-Stone University
Bachelor of Science - (12 hours applied towards degree)
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems/ Accounting
DeVry Institute of Technology
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