MS Office
Marco Rodriguez
Trade Compliance Professional
Fresno,Texas
Summary
Experienced in Export Controls skilled in leading teams from project initiation through final delivery. Proficient in analyzing data, achieving deadlines and overseeing budgets. Dedicated to customer satisfaction and skilled at proactive team management. Detail-oriented Trade Compliance Analyst with proven expertise in imports and exports. Manages legal, compliant trade without error or loss. Helps company meet timetables and delivery obligations with prompt support or administrative or operational concerns. Collaborative coordinator eager to leverage knowledge in freight forwarding and logistics. Skilled in tracking shipments, managing customs documentation and working effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong negotiation skills with good understanding of international trade regulations. Reliable Inventory Manager bringing expertise in receiving, storage and document management. Natural leader, communicator and problem-solver experienced in completing audits and submitting reports. Focused on keeping inventory current and at optimal levels. Competent Logistics Manager offering wealth of experience in maintaining proper product rotations and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Background in business management with additional training in distribution and team building. Works well within union or nonunion environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
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.
Education
Pursuing a B.S. in Business degree, w/ concentration in International Business (~63 hrs completed) -
Certified Computer & Data Processing - undefined
01.1995 - 01.1996
Skills
Trade Compliance
ITAR
Warehouse Logistics
Distribution and warehousing
Documentation
Transportation activity management
Shipment coordination
Logistics Management
Staff Management
Continuous Improvement
Shipment tracing
Training and Development
Staff supervision
Data verification
Auditing experience
ERP Software Proficiency
Data analysis
Proficient in MS Office
Domestic & International freight management
Certification
ITAR Defense Trade, EAR & OFAC Controls
Overview Skills
Commodity ECCN classification, HTS & Schedule B. – BIS, Department of Commerce, ITAR and OFAC
Team leadership skills in the International Logistics, Regulatory Compliance, Lic. Management Import/Export Compliance Management
Employ timely data entry, information control, and research resolution abilities to ensure effective coordination, follow through, and maintenance of strict documentation.
Extensive experience involving International Import / Export compliance, as well as Domestic Air and Ground freight transportation.
Experience includes: International and Domestic Logistics, Planning, and Transportation, Customs Compliance, INCO Terms, DOT knowledge, Freight Rate Negotiation, Interaction with Freight Forwarders, Import / Export Documentation, and ERP Systems.
Adaptive to varied computer platforms & applications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Movex (ERP), AS/400, SAP (ERP - CO, SD & CA modules), FoxPro, SQL, Info M., Warehouse Management System (Keywill, Catalyst & Mobility Handheld Systems).
Adaptive to changing circumstances, always anticipating and re-prioritizing, pays attention to detail, with solid follow-through. Determined to exceed expectations.
Operate successfully within multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environments. Skilled communicating effectively at all organizational levels.
Fluent in English and Spanish languages. Basic knowledge of Portuguese.
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for audit purposes.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Software
ERP Systems
Government Website Sys
Interests
Photography
Musician
Timeline
Global Logistics Traffic Manager - ROTATING MACHINERY SERVICES
09.2018 - Current
National Logistics / Rental Project Coordinator - AGGREKO LLC
08.2008 - 08.2018
International & Domestic Logistics Supervisor - IDEXX LABORATORIES INC.
06.2005 - 06.2008
International Logistics - Export Coordinator - ALLENBERG COTTON CO.
01.2004 - 01.2005
International Logistics - Export & Sales Coordinator - ACH FOODS COMPANIES
01.2001 - 01.2004
International Product Analyst - AUTOZONE
01.1997 - 01.2001
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Certified Computer & Data Processing,
01.1995 - 01.1996
Colorado State University- Global Campus - Pursuing a B.S. in Business degree, w/ concentration in International Business (~63 hrs completed),