Samuel Sandoval
Havertown,PA
Summary
Logistics and Freight Forward professional with 13 years of experience in both imports and exports, cross border, domestic and overseas ocean shipments. Offering exceptional analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Ecoval Dairy Trade (Acquired by Louis Dreyfus Commodities)Inc.
Suite 215, 724 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
02.2010 - 06.2013
- Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments.
- Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data.
- Managed shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs.
- Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders.
- Prepared documents for shipment claims submissions.
- Updated the database with changes in carrier status.
- E-mailed suppliers, carriers and customers with shipping updates.
Special Accounts Coordinator
Schenker, Inc.
Sharon Hill, PA
09.2008 - 02.2010
Received and Booked Shipments.
reviewed and requested the necessary documentation for ocean exports.
Monitored progress of shipment.
Updated Customers/Agents Of Shipment Status At All Times. Manage/Update Carrier/Vendor Rates. Communicate/Correspond With Overseas Agents And Clients In a Timely Manner To Update Rates, Routing Guides, Contract Numbers, Shipping Instructions and Obtain All Necessary Supporting Documentation. Create And Maintain Customer Files And Reports. Process Customer Invoicing And Payable Approval. Audit Files To Ensure Accuracy And Completion. Communicate With Customers and Suppliers To Ensure Good Relations And Support.
reviewed and requested the necessary documentation for ocean exports.
Monitored progress of shipment.
Updated Customers/Agents Of Shipment Status At All Times. Manage/Update Carrier/Vendor Rates. Communicate/Correspond With Overseas Agents And Clients In a Timely Manner To Update Rates, Routing Guides, Contract Numbers, Shipping Instructions and Obtain All Necessary Supporting Documentation. Create And Maintain Customer Files And Reports. Process Customer Invoicing And Payable Approval. Audit Files To Ensure Accuracy And Completion. Communicate With Customers and Suppliers To Ensure Good Relations And Support.
Cross Border Supervisor
BDP Interntional, Inc.
5th & Walnut, Philadelphia, PA
05.2006 - 09.2008
Oversaw the Cross Border Import Operations. Guaranteed Full Customs Compliance by Addressing Requests For Information From Customs & Border Protection and Solving Entry Related Issues. Guarantee Timely Shipment Release And Delivery to Final Destination. Perform Post Entry File Reviews, Address And Amend Entry Data Errors And Bill for Services
Regulatory Compliance Coordinator
BDP International, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
08.2003 - 12.2007
Perform Internal File Auditing to Ensure Customs Compliance; Review Entries to Customs, Run and Review Daily Billing Performance and Duty Reports, Coordinate Automated Duty Payment with Other Regional Offices, Interact with Clients and Client Suppliers to Obtain and Retain Supporting Documentation required for Customs Compliance; File & Document Responses to Customs Inquiries; Assist in Harmonized Tariff Classification of Products.
Cross-Border Import Coordinator
BDP International, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
06.2000 - 09.2002
Review Shipping Documents; Input Data to Process Customs Entries; Arrange for Freight Delivery; Secure Payment for Services to Third Party Vendors.
NAFTA Administrator
BDP International, Inc
Philadelphia, PA
04.1999 - 09.2008
Title: NAFTA Administrator 1999 - 2008Process, Review and Channel Requests for NAFTA Certificates, Manufacturer Affidavits and other Trade Agreement Documents; Issue, Distribute and File Certificates of Origin and Affidavits of Origin on a Day-to-Day Basis; Interact with Client's Business Units to Obtain and Exchange Information Relevant to Products and Customers; Perform Data Entry and Data Maintenance to NAFTA Database Application; Coordinate the Renewal of NAFTA Certificates and other FTA certificates at the End of Each Calendar Year; Comply with Record Keeping Requirements.
Export Documentation Specialist
BDP International, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
04.1999 - 08.2000
Review, Complete, Distribute and File Documentation Required for Exports to Mexico.
Education
Master Level of Intensive Business English Language Course
ELS Language Center at St. Joseph University
Philadelphia, PA1998
Law
Universty of Yucatan Faculty of Law
1998
Skills
- Experience in developing and executing logistics operations procedures
- Excellent Interpersonal, Communication and organizational skills
- Full command of Spanish language
- Strong presentation and analytic skills
- Focus on identifying weaknesses and strengths to develop solutions and improving day to day operations
- Focus on outstanding customer service and developing good rapport with clients
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
Ecoval Dairy Trade (Acquired by Louis Dreyfus Commodities)Inc.
02.2010 - 06.2013
Special Accounts Coordinator
Schenker, Inc.
09.2008 - 02.2010
Cross Border Supervisor
BDP Interntional, Inc.
05.2006 - 09.2008
Regulatory Compliance Coordinator
BDP International, Inc.
08.2003 - 12.2007
Cross-Border Import Coordinator
BDP International, Inc.
06.2000 - 09.2002
NAFTA Administrator
BDP International, Inc
04.1999 - 09.2008
Export Documentation Specialist
BDP International, Inc.
04.1999 - 08.2000
Master Level of Intensive Business English Language Course
ELS Language Center at St. Joseph University
Law
Universty of Yucatan Faculty of Law
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