Hard worker seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sea Freight Export / Reefer Coordinator
Kuehne Nagel
05.2017 - Current
Prepared and submitted reports on import and export activity to management.
Coordinated import and export of goods for multiple clients, providing accuracy and timely delivery.
Prepared shipping documentation, maintaining compliance with US Customs and international regulations.
Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
Established and built positive relationships with vendors and carriers, promoting competitive shipping rates and service.
Investigated discrepancies in shipping documents and resolved issues with vendors.
Managed import and export of hazardous materials in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Utilized logistics software to manage, monitor and track shipments from origin to destination.
Monitored and maintained import and export tracking systems for delivery of accurate and up-to-date records of shipments.
Built working relationships with clients to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import and export activities.
Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
Billing to meet end of month invoicing deadlines.
Sea Freight Import Coordinator
Kuehne + Nagel
09.2011 - 05.2017
Responded to customs, customer and internal requests and notices about classification, duty rates and documentation requirements to support import regulations.
Accurately input shipment details into company's system using Salog.
Created and transmitted accurate documentation to governmental agencies for import activities.
Coordinated shipments of product from country of origin to final destination.
Confirmed accurate freight duties and bills of lading for shipments by collaborating with customs brokers.
Oversaw timely and accurate US Customs filings and related documents to facilitate communications flow.
Served as expert point-of-contact for internal and external questions and issues dealing with import and export operations to drive consistent communication.
Developed tracking reports, which alleviated customer calls and boosted time savings.
Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers.
Maintained open communication with customers and overseas partners to update all parties on order and shipping changes.
Followed SOPs with all customer account actions and data management to keep consistent service levels.
Billing to meet end of month invoicing deadline.
Apl Logistics
Shipping Customer Service
Torrance, CA
09.2006 - 07.2011
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Monitored inventory count for the accounts I handled.
Provide pick up and delivery orders
Check trucker quanities count loaded to match customer order request upon truckers exit from the warehouse.
Sign Truckers in and out.
Billing and invoicing.
Legget and Platt
Purchaser
Commerce, CA
05.2003 - 05.2006
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Input financial data and produced reports using AS400.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Conducted count Cycle and maintained inventory.
Order/purchase inventory that were short stocked.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
No Degree - Business Administration
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
High School Diploma -
Dominguez High School
Compton, CA
06.1994
Skills
Delivery Truck Direction
Cost Savings
Shipping Method Determination
Operational Efficiency
Month-End Closings
Transportation Arrangements
Professional Relationships
Shipping Documents Preparation
Pickup Arrangements
Tracking Systems
Import and Export Operations
Client Support
Status Updates
Billing and submitting invoices to customer for timely payment