Experienced hardworking & dedicated supply-chain professional, looking to obtain a full-time position that utilizes a strong work ethic & extensive work experience; combined with a passion for truly helping the customers, both internal and external. Adapting well to changing processes, programs and team requirements; I'd be eager to contribute to any growing company.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Broker
JACOBSONGREEN INC
01.2017 - Current
Primarily responsible for managing and overseeing both the domestic and international sales activities
Responsible for working closely with the operations team to ensure that all feedstock needs are met
Develop markets for trade implementation strategies for gaining profit
Liaise between buyers and sellers in wholesale commodity markets
Help to determine a suitable logistics plan to facilitate revenue generation
Prepare and ensure implementation of all brokerage confirmations
Manage regular communication with commodity suppliers and marketers
Analyze and identify any risk in commodity market.
Streamlined processes within the brokerage effort, leading to increased efficiency and improved response times for clients.
Sr. Intermodal Logistics Rep
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO.
09.2013 - 02.2017
Worked with the nation's leading truckload carriers and retail and manufacturing shippers to optimize the use of Intermodal transportation services
Responsible for the daily collaboration with our premier asset-based D2D carrier partners
Deliver intermodal rail alternatives to shippers, while maintaining complete supply chain visibility, flexibility, and reliability
Enhanced the company’s reputation by providing exceptional customer service and support
Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
Commodities Broker
BLUE OCEAN BROKERAGE
02.2010 - 04.2013
Responsible for providing a single comprehensive source of liquidity and price information for a wide range of energy markets, including crude oil, ethanol, and glycerin
Customers included major refiners, multi–national trading firms, investment banks, commercial banks, hedge funds, ethanol producers, ethanol marketers, and wholesalers
Acting as a neutral intermediary, charged with matching buyers and sellers of energy products at the most attractive price available.
Marine Logistics/Transportation Manager
LANSING TRADE GROUP
02.2008 - 01.2009
Primary responsibility was to interact with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers; in order to establish processes and procedures for the exportation of Biodiesel from our domestic terminals including the management of inventories
Responsible for all long-term contract negotiations as it relates to marine logistics/transportation
Provide ongoing evaluation and implementation of cost reduction opportunities
Managed the international transportation activity for Ocean vessels, tankers, and barges
Extensive work with ocean carriers and forwarders
Established methods, systems, and procedures to monitor and track the flow of goods
Expedited shipments as required.
Trader/ Commodities Merchandiser-Glycerin
CONAGRA TRADE GROUP
08.2006 - 01.2008
Originate the sale and purchase of commodities within the Renewable Energy group
Created sales and growth in the marketplace, to develop arbitrage and risk management skills to reach and exceed profitability goals
Proactively contacted customers and provided excellent customer service to grow customer base with focus on increasing profits and margins
Managed domestic and international logistics for liquid products to coordinate and ensure the most economical routes and supply sources
Responsible for margins and P&L's for assigned segments of the business
Increased by-product profits by over 300% through the re-negotiation of contracts and streamlining freight.
Global Logistics Import/ Export Mgr.
MOMENTIVE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
03.2004 - 08.2006
Managed international logistics for chemical products to coordinate most economical routes and supply sources
Worked with supply locations and ocean carriers globally to coordinate product and equipment availability to meet customer's delivery requirements
Monitored international transportation regulations and documentation requirements
Reviewed rate proposals by carriers and freight forwarders and negotiated service contracts and pricing
Managed several successful global freight forwarder/3PL implementation projects
Utilized SAP's ERP system which enabled us to run our business processes efficiently
Determined NAFTA eligibility of chemical manufactured products
Through effective contract negotiations with ocean carriers, was able to create an annual savings.
International Trade Compliance Export Coordinator
HUNTSMAN CHEMICAL
04.2001 - 03.2004
Expedited communication between Customers, Business Centers, Marketing, Manufacturing/Plants, Credit, Freight Forwarder, Traffic and EH&S
Developed and implemented formal knowledge of U.S
Export Administration Regulations, including Denied Parties List, Embargoed Countries, Export Licensing requirements and various other screening activities
Maintaining information to provide timely and accurate processing of agent commission payments, specifically, researching all orders for various countries and companies to be paid commissions
Examined Letters of Credit for accuracy and determining Huntsman's ability to comply with stated requirements
Prepared oral and written presentations based on the data analysis to determine economics for the Supply Chain organization.