Russell Forton
Traverse City,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable with comprehensive experience in coordinating logistics operations and optimizing supply chain efficiency. Proven track record of managing inventory, enhancing delivery schedules, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and optimizing processes for cost and time efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Control
Century Specialties
01.1992 - 12.2005
- Negotiate contract agreements and quotes with domestic and international shipping agencies
- Freight bookings, documentation, export and import compliance, invoicing, job order closure
- Assist with receiving and inventory control
- Communication with customers and international agents to resolve freight issues
- Was transferred to CPM Century Extrusion in same location after acquisition in January2,2006 until December5,2024
Production Welder
Sherwood Manufacturing
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Meeting and or exceeding production limits
Production Welder
Nish-Nah-Bee Industries
01.1984 - 01.1989
- Meeting or exceeding production limits
- Quality assurance
- Production team assignment
- Resolve issues in scrap management
Education
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MichiganAutomotive Technologies
High School Graduate - undefined
Leland Public School
Leland, Michigan01.1982
Skills
- Microsoft Windows and Office
- Freight discount negotiation
- Software adaptability
- Phone and email communication with vendors and customers
- Current with US Customs regulations
- Knowledge of international ports, airports and shipping requirements
- Bill of lading requirements (Ground, Air and Ocean)
- Letter of Credit Compliance
- Internet use for freight management
- Logistics analysis
- Shipping coordination
- Warehouse management
- Transportation management
Timeline
Logistics Control
Century Specialties
01.1992 - 12.2005
Production Welder
Sherwood Manufacturing
01.1989 - 01.1991
Production Welder
Nish-Nah-Bee Industries
01.1984 - 01.1989
Automotive Technologies
High School Graduate - undefined
Leland Public School
Northwestern Michigan College
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