Marco Rodriguez

Work History

Global Logistics Traffic Manager

ROTATING MACHINERY SERVICES

Houston

09.2018 - Current

Responsible export compliance program, documentation, classification of material for export/imports in compliance with applicable State, Federal, and International Regulatory Agency rules and regulations
Key-point contact for any or all issues related to Exports & Imports within the company
Other responsibilities include: Support freight forwarding requirements by managing activities with airlines, air and ocean freight forwarders, trucking companies, ground transport and warehouse operations
Lead, train & Manage Logistics Department
Manage packing, labeling, scheduling, and documentation compliance for all International & domestic Classify ECCN and assign harmonized tariff codes for export materials
Documentation and customer follow up until cargo delivery
Ensure correct, on time, undamaged, and low-cost shipping requirements are met for inbound and outbound shipments
Maintain adequate driver coverage when required for weekdays, weekends and holidays
Develop and maintain reliable carriers for timely performance and manage relationships, contracts & rate negotiations
Maintain current knowledge of US and international customs and trade policies
Maintain current knowledge of freight forwarding, domestic and international shipping regulations
Work with the legal department to maintain international compliance and implement corrective actions accordingly, as issues arise
Manage spare parts inventory which includes weekly/monthly/annual cycle counts maintenance.
Developed and managed document tracking procedures and data gathering processes.
Balanced workloads and assigned specific tasks to team members in order to accomplish objectives.
Conducted project status meetings to assess work and discuss changes.
Performed continuous evaluations of labor hours and expenses to maintain budget controls.
Organized frequent meetings for team members to report and track status of material movement.
Communicated deadlines and established benchmarks for incremental departmental success.
Built project timelines, team delegation plans and provided instructions for task completion.
Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Submitted and verified domestic and international authorizations and licenses for legal movement of goods across borders.
Handled export and import authorizations, permits and certifications.
Classified commodities and maintained records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
Checked transactions against applicable government regulations and internal procedures through gate reviews covering technical data, foreign travel and shipment movements.
Managed comprehensive internal export controls for verified compliance with goverment regulations.
Investigated locations to confirm license data, conducted background checked and assessed premises for compliance with licensing requirements.
Developed and implemented corrective action plans for non-compliance issues.
Evaluated and monitored supplier and partner relationships to support compliance.
Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
Designed and implemented successful inventory control system to track inventory levels and optimize stock levels.
Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.

National Logistics / Rental Project Coordinator

AGGREKO LLC

Pearland

08.2008 - 08.2018

Responsible for thesourcing and transportation of equipment and parts, assistance with inventory control, and service coordination
Work closely with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and Sales Administration to ensure prompt delivery of equipment to customer’s job sites
Duties included: Support International equipment movements, department of commerce licensing, import bonds, export documentation and compliance
Locate equipment and supplies from internal and external sources to fulfill orders domestic & international
Handle incoming customer calls to address equipment, service, or contract issues
Maintain optimum inventory levels of equipment and parts for current and future needs
Insure process purchasing transactions for parts, fuel and other items as needed
Assured DOT procedures and regulations are followed from/to shipping points
Rotate on call 24/7 logistics, once a week every 6 weeks to support after hours services.
Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.

International & Domestic Logistics Supervisor

IDEXX LABORATORIES INC.

Memphis

06.2005 - 06.2008

Insured that all shipping and receiving procedures and processes were compliant with applicable State, Federal, and International Regulatory Agency rules and regulations
Furthermore, ensured that all shipments (Parcels, LCL, LTL, Truck Loads, Ocean Containers, Reefers, etc.) - including their paperwork and documentation - were complete and accurate
Responsibilities included: Supervision / leadership of all Memphis International support personnel & all operations involving shipments outside & inside the U.S
Oversaw day-to-day activities, planning assignments, preparation of airway bills, commercial invoices, export declarations and assistance in the picking, packing and verifying process when needed
Liaison and contact person for all Memphis' International internal and external customers, carriers, and vendors
Insured the correctness of all written and electronic documentation, and further insured that all International procedures and processes remained current and updated as needed
(Japan, Australia, Netherlands, Egypt, New Zealand, Taiwan, Spain) Classification of material for international shipments - ECCN compliance & SB/HTS
Responsible for insuring the implementation and management of IDEXX's SOP's compliance international procedures and processes specific to international personnel and operations
Coordinated employee training and development.
Coordinated import and export of goods for multiple clients, providing accuracy and timely delivery.

International Logistics - Export Coordinator

ALLENBERG COTTON CO.

Memphis

01.2004 - 01.2005

Maintained control over all South American export / growth shipments to ensure their compliance with Purchase and/or Sale contract terms
Compared actual with budgeted costs
Export locations involved Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay
Intensive daily communication and follow-up with forwarders, transport and shipping companies, customs, etc
Key areas of responsibility: Coordinated shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, & customers based on Letter of Credit requirements
Arranged and coordinated domestic and export sample shipments from the export warehouse inventory
Monitored and maintained packaged and unpackaged inventories at a minimum level
Created shipment folders and documentation as required for orderly information processing of all exports
Maintained accurate export information on the network to be able to generate statistical and historical information on an ongoing basis
Wrote monthly reports giving the statistics on export activity
Issued / received shipping instructions & letters of credit for export cotton shipments
Processed / maintained through GEN 10 system
Monitored shipment status for all South American growth cotton shipments
Coordinated shipment scheduling / loading details with agent / buyers
Submitted to Documentation Analyst for final processing
Issued pro-forma invoices for export shipments and submit cargo classification (ECCN - EAR99) to assure customs compliance
Performed all related document responsibilities as required.
Initiated and maintained customer master profiles to correct information and offer consistent service.
Corrected billings and issued debit and credit memos for customers to reconcile accounting.
Prepared and assembled documents to facilitate exports.
Followed up with customers to resolve inquiries.
Communicated information and instructions to and from vendors to research and resolve operational problems.

International Logistics - Export & Sales Coordinator

ACH FOODS COMPANIES

Memphis

01.2001 - 01.2004

Export coordinator and front line internal contact for export customers, prospects, and agents relating to Vegetable Oil Products shipments
(Air/Ocean, LTL, LCL, ISO tanks & rail)
Key contact between the export business and the different departments such as Finance, Traffic, Operations, Manufacturing, Credit, & Technical
Interaction with domestic and international customers, export managers, and sales areas
Arranged for the booking of containers and their drayage to successfully meet shipment schedules
Coordinated with freight forwarders, carriers and customers, based on letter of credit requirements, credit card and/or account customers classification & document compliance (NAFTA: Canada, Mexico & USA)
Arranged and coordinated domestic and export sample shipments from the export warehouse inventory
Wrote monthly reports giving the statistics on export activity
Performed other duties as assigned.

International Product Analyst

AUTOZONE

Memphis

01.1997 - 01.2001

International Customer Support function involving the following areas of responsibility: Maintained and tracked Inventory System managing databases containing critical company information
Classification of material for NAFTA compliance – HTS & Schedule B
ISO-9000 guidelines trained to assist them in achieving peak efficiency while adhering to vendor agreements
Worked in conjunction with the International Distribution center
To assure correct classification of products being exported to Mexico
Utilized interpersonal skills to address International customer complaints and questions on a one-to-one basis and maintained professional rapport with customers.

Summary

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Work History

Global Logistics Traffic Manager

National Logistics / Rental Project Coordinator

International & Domestic Logistics Supervisor

International Logistics - Export Coordinator

International Logistics - Export & Sales Coordinator

International Product Analyst

Education

Pursuing a B.S. in Business degree, w/ concentration in International Business (~63 hrs completed) -

Certified Computer & Data Processing - undefined

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