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Paulita Duran

San Antonio,Texas

Summary

A position where my experience over the course of 25 years from Director of Transportation/Logistics & HR experience, accounting can be utilized for growth and advancement. Diligent with solid background in overseeing transportation operations and streamlining logistical processes. Successfully managed large-scale projects and improved efficiency across departments. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and team leadership.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Transportation

SPFM, LP
04.2011 - Current
  • Manage service levels with all modes of transportation services used by the Company including motor carriers (truckload and less than truckload), heavy weight air, rail (includes intermodal), ocean, small package, and with freight forwarders and brokers
  • Manage relationships with freight providers to minimize cost to the Company while maintaining quality and timeline expectations
  • Evaluated logistics proposals related to production volumes, shipping routes, and inventory storage and analyzed their financial impact on decision-making.
  • Coordinated with sales, management, finance, and marketing departments to integrate logistics changes with all business units.
  • Participate in the development and execute against the transportation operations strategic direction, long-range plans, annual plans, annual budgets, objectives, and projection
  • Assist weekly meetings with sales, planning, purchasing, and manufacturing to stay abreast of customer requirements and product availability
  • Negotiate contracts and tariffs for LTL, and parcel shipments as required Also, negotiate the rate with contracted ocean carriers/forwarders/in-land trucker for international shipments including Puerto Rico Canada and mexico. reduce the cost of freight about 40% in the past 15yrs.
  • Manage 30 company drivers and ensure they are running according to DOT regulations
  • Over see all inbound and out shipments for all of 5 distribution warehouse to have successful workflow of product to facilities.
  • Lead a team of 10 people to successful workflow and organizational change through initiatives that impart greater gains, cost reductions, and sustainable improvements.
  • Collaborate daily on major programmatic improvements with senior managers, purchasing, and the executive team. Plan, monitor and schedule material movement in production cycle to ensure continuous operations.
  • Assist purchasing, accounting and warehouses from claims, carrier billing, damages,vendor returns. To reduce the cost of over charges .
  • Direct fleet of 25 over the road drivers .Driver recruit , payroll, dispatching, on call to assist driver needs .



Payroll Manager/Human Resources

Bee Trucking
01.1998 - 12.2011
  • IFTA/DOT Audits 130+drivers
  • Driver payroll 130+ drivers
  • Accounts payable/ receivable
  • Invoicing, customer service/ dispatch 130 driver , on call
  • Human resources -background check, employment verification, driver recruiting, new hire
  • Journal Entries,Bank reconciliation,Credit card reconciliation, direct deposit /bank deposits
  • Work orders for maintenance 130+DRIVERS, fuel inventory
  • Negotiate the rate with contracted ocean carriers/forwarders/in-land trucker for international shipments including Puerto Rico Canada and mexico

Education

Accounting/Finance associates degree -

Northwest Vista
San Antonio, TX
01.2010

Skills

  • Hard working,Goal-oriented,Ambitious,Punctual
  • Individual/Team work abilities
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Oral/written fluency in English and Spanish English
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up
  • Strong knowledge of trucking processes, technology, transportation, and supply chain management
  • Proven leadership ability; demonstrated ability to build, mentor, train, grow and lead at team
  • Strong decision-making and problem solving skills-capability to take action in solving problems using analytical approaches
  • Consolidate loads by utilizing backhauls, when applicable
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle crisis situations effectively
  • Knowledge of Cross Dock operations and proven ability to manage domicile locations
  • Ability to work with a great deal of autonomy/limited supervision
  • Strong working knowledge and understanding of Global Logistics, freight forwarding operation, retail distribution and customs routines
  • Technical knowledge: Transportation Management Systems, Route Optimization software, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, A

Timeline

Director of Transportation

SPFM, LP
04.2011 - Current

Payroll Manager/Human Resources

Bee Trucking
01.1998 - 12.2011

Accounting/Finance associates degree -

Northwest Vista

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