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Global Logistics and US Customs Specialist eager to contribute expertise toward supporting a dynamic international organization in optimizing bottom-line operational and financial performance as a senior team member.  Exceptional track record of analyzing global services deficiencies and implementing process improving measures resulting in increased cohesion, effectiveness and efficiency.  Core Competencies include:

 

Develop/Implement Compliance Directives

ITAR/ CTPAT/ AES / TSA / DOT / NAFTA

Cost Containment/Lean Strategies

Optimize Work Xxxxxxow/Production Results

Collaborate with Internal/External Alliances

Develop and Facilitate Logistics Training

Effectively Resolve Customs Issues

Performance Management/Teambuilding

Develop Measurements and Benchmarks

Vendor Negotiations/Relations

 

Key Accomplishments

 

   Significantly impacted revenue results by spearheading a consolidation of cross/dock operations between 6 Northeast terminals, and selected by Senior Management to lead new terminal openings throughout the East Coast.

   Through aggressive cost containment strategies, reduced workday from 15 to 9.5 hours, streamlined drivers assignments resulting n decreased labor costs, mileage and enhanced customer satisfaction.

   Reduced employee turnover by inxxxxxxuencing a positive work environment and implementing enhanced communications.

   Reduced annual operations costs by $3.4MM by creating a matched import/export procedure.

   Identified revenue discrepancies of $2.7MM in Jabil s international facilities.

 

 

2005 to Present:  Global Logistics Manager - Jabil Circuit Inc., Saint Petersburg, XXXXXX

   Serve as key Subject Matter Expert for all logistics related systems and tools; provide operational logistics support fro global services team and plant operations, and consistently adhere to all organizational requirements.

   Develop and facilitate training for new hires; execute additional training as it applies to new system functionality.

   Evaluate business systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement; plan new system upgrades, perform testing, validation and rollout processes for new functionality, and document all new business processes and instructions.

   Ensure complete compliance with all security policies; assist customs brokers with clearance issues, and review commercial invoices for accuracy.

   Maintain oversight for inbound/outbound freight invoices for the Xxxxxx campus; reconcile month end freight charges, and approve service levels for international carriers based on lead time and response requirements.

 

2002 to 2005:  Logistics Analyst - CP Ships/Lykes, TMM, ANZDL, Contship and Italia Lines, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX

   Maintained oversight for all container inbound and outbound traffic within the U.S., Canada and Mexico; identified and implemented aggressive cost containment strategies for triangulation and one-way moves.

   Collaborated with line management to minimize route costs by standardizing bill of lading terms; communicated with internal business units to ensure that all container dispatches were executed in accordance with requirements.

   Tracked and monitored expenses, reconciled transportation invoices in APAY, and guided equipment control duties for assigned region.

 

1992 to 2001:  Project Manager / Logistics Specialist - Road Scholar Transport, Dunmore, Pennsylvania

   Leveraged a deep and rich knowledge of geography and regional business plans to effectively conduct accurate mileage cost analysis of new regional operations locations for a 100+ truck xxxxxxeet.

   Identified internal resources to meet business objectives; scheduled routes, implemented fast paced changes to support customer requests, and implemented strict safety control requirements to optimize work xxxxxxow and decrease lost time.

 

Education/Professional Development/Technical Proficiencies

 

The Pennsylvania State University, Dunmore, PA; Courses, Business Administration

HAZMAT, Import/Export Customs compliance and D.O.T regulations

 

SAP, MS Office, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint,  Maddocks Software for Logistics,  Oracle,  Procom, Creative Logistics Software, Lynx Logistics, Software, Port and Rail tracking systems and PC Miler

 

               

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Dear Mr./Ms. ____:

 

Are you seeking a dynamic, ambitious and broad based Logistics Management Leader with experience in organizational development, process improvement and training development to join your team?  As a progressive and proactive leader I have always viewed my position in an organization as being a business partner to the operations team, and an advocate for achieving solid business results. 

 

As a well respected and successful leader, I ve found a way to balance the needs of the business, while carefully enhancing the culture and employee relations strategies during change management and growth periods.   I have a reputation for fairness and open-mindedness and a track record of supporting corporate accountability.

 

Offering significant experience in leading aggressive process improvement strategies in operations, logistics and labor management functions, resulting in increases in overall profits, revenue and sales margins.  Inxxxxxxuence improvements in  operations through the implementation of new processes and procedures, and I ve been acknowledged by my employers for my accomplishments. This, along with my expertise in international logistics makes an ideal candidate for the position of <position here>.   

 

The accompanying resume can give you an overview of my potential for making a worthwhile contribution to <firm or company name>.  I believe it would be beneficial to us both to further discuss your organization s goals and how I can help you meet them. 

 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,