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Susan Skains

Santa Fe

Summary

Professional logistics specialist with strong background in supply chain management (specifically marine logistics), inventory control, and distribution operations. Consistently drives efficiency and cost-effectiveness through strategic planning and effective resource management. Known for fostering teamwork, adapting to dynamic environments, and delivering reliable results. Skilled in utilizing logistics software and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Manager

Tivoli Midstream, LLC
05.2024 - Current
  • Scheduling/coordinating all road, rail and marine activity
  • Monitor logistics performance and identify and implement improvement opportunities.
  • Establish contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
  • Collaborated with IT department to upgrade logistics software (to Continuity), enhancing functionality and user experience for logistics team.

Logistics Scheduler

Oiltanking (Advario) Texas City, L.P.
07.2004 - 05.2024
  • Scheduling/coordinating all activities for marine (barges and ships)
  • Back-up rail car planner
  • Performs month end inventory balancing for various customers
  • Create 3rd party marine invoices (port tariffs)
  • Updates & maintains all current government required paperwork (DOI’s, checklists, operating manuals, etc.)

Marine Distribution Controller

Union Carbide/Dow Chemical
10.1998 - 07.2004
  • Scheduling/coordinating all activities for marine (barges and ships)
  • Performs month end inventory balancing
  • Updates & maintains all current government required paperwork (DOI’s, checklists)

Education

High School Diploma -

Bryan High School
Bryan, Tx

Skills

  • Marine scheduling
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Industry-related software (SAP, Oscar, Continuity, AIS Vessel Tracking)
  • Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Cross functional teamwork
  • Supply chain management
  • Logistics management
  • Shipping documentation
  • Global logistics coordination
  • Supplies inventory
  • Performance metrics monitoring
  • Tariff coding system
  • Client relationship management

Activities

I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and our German Shepherd dogs. We love to fish and travel and vacation with our children and grandchildren. I enjoy cooking, baking and creating new and interesting dishes. I raise red Wagyu cows and enjoy traveling to cattle conventions and meeting new friends in the livestock industry. 

Timeline

Logistics Manager

Tivoli Midstream, LLC
05.2024 - Current

Logistics Scheduler

Oiltanking (Advario) Texas City, L.P.
07.2004 - 05.2024

Marine Distribution Controller

Union Carbide/Dow Chemical
10.1998 - 07.2004

High School Diploma -

Bryan High School

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