I managed and executed specific Darigold Export/Domestic customer commitments cost effectively world wide.* Managed/executed physical product flows for entire Asia region, Australia, Saudi Arabia* Completed oversight of domestic truckload and ocean container export shipments, dry and refrigerated* Data management via BSM, Oracle, SharePoint and TMS for Trade Execution and Trading/Sales visibility and position accuracy* Ensured compliance with core customer product needs, documentary and regulatory requirements.

Managed 800+ shipments of commercial vehicle parts and equipment per week to Kenworth and Peterbilt manufacturers in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Routes inbound freight for suppliers within an assigned geographic region. Monitors plan accuracy in an effort to identify Paccar transportation system and E-portal configuration issues. Monitors supplier compliance to system expectations and coordinates corrective and preventive actions as required. Establishes and maintains a strong working relationship with supplier and carrier bases in an effort to maintain base data accuracy. Trains suppliers and carriers on the functions within the PACCAR Transportation System interface to promote and monitor supplier and carrier compliance. Trains suppliers to provide and upload appropriate packaging information for transportation. Liaises with the information technology department to resolve any technical issues for carriers and suppliers. Establishes and maintains a strong collaborative working relationship with each plant’s traffic department, material personnel and carriers in order to provide accurate transportation plans. Serves as a plant initial point of contact for transportation plan updates and exception management. Identifies cost saving opportunities within the supply chain network and contributes to overall logistics saving goals.  Creates standard operating procedures for the Logistics Center within an assigned region.

Managed 100+ shipments of railway equipment, machines, OEM spare parts, and out-of-gauge items per month to railroad bureau/metro customers in the U.S., Latin America, Australia, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, UAE, and India. Devised workflow for RFQ process using Six Sigma principles to reduce cycle time for moderately complex orders from 10+ to <3 days and complex customized/fabricated items from one month to 10 days, increasing sales from $232K to $636K in five months. Prepared sales quotes; maintained sales orders; reviewed and signed sales order contracts; and managed cost reviews, sales pricing markups, and supplier purchase order line items. Managed and scheduled picking/packing process, ensuring on-time order delivery per customer requirements. Coordinated with third-party logistics providers on direct shipments from multiple locations, providing trace and track shipment status and complying with Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Produced required shipping documents (CI, PL, COO, FTA, COC) pertaining to import/export transport.  Reviewed and classify HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) codes for goods complying with export regulations. Transacted purchase requisitions for authorization and payment of services for transport/export of materials. Provided regular open order reports, shipment notifications, and arrival notices to customers. Collaborated with Engineering and Procurement to expedite supply.

Shipped 80+ oil and gas equipment, spare part, and out-of-gauge shipments per month to 50+ branches worldwide. Built solid relationships with Procurement, Global Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, Regional Logistics, third-party logistic providers, and multinational businesses. Managed sales orders, purchase orders, and shipment confirmation processes. Prepared required documents (CI, PL, EEI, COO, NAFTA) for import/export air/ocean transport, ensuring materials shipped following SOPs and work instructions. Negotiated air, ocean, and inland freight costs with carriers, generating 15-20% savings. Transported hazardous and non-hazardous materials/chemicals to various countries. Analyzed transportation costs and trends, updated performance metrics, and prepared routine reports identifying actions for continued improvement, decreasing freight costs 15% for a cost savings of $90K.  Provided urgent assistance with materials transportation issues and cost/service improvement procedures. Coordinated import/export of shipments with brokers and freight forwarders, ensuring regulations compliance. Obtained and reviewed end-user forms, bills of material, and HTS codes. Followed U.S. and country-specific shipping profiles and ensured each party complied with regulations. Emphasized great customer service by implementing improvements that increased efficiency 51%, savings $90K.

Managed team of 2-3 shipping 50+ oil and gas equipment, spare part, and out-of-gauge project shipments per week to oil and gas companies in the U.S., Europe, India, Singapore and China. Oversaw planning/implementation of procurement, movement, and stationing of personnel/materials. Prepared export documents (AWB, BL, CI, PL, COO) and letters of credit and submitted relevant data to AES-DIRECT. Attained costs, prepared quotes, negotiated rates, and assisted customers/vendors with issue resolution, working with companies in the Far East, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Dispatched pickup/delivery of freight to customers and transported HAZ and non-HAZ cargo worldwide. Negotiated air, ocean, and inland freight rates for project and out-of-gauge shipments. Booked carriers, reviewing Schedule B numbers and coordinating on project cargo exported via charter service. Organized and prioritized workloads for team and warehouse workers using packing and loading plans. Liaised with Production and Dispatch, prepared weekly international shipping schedules, resolved A/P and A/R billing issues, and maintained/updated known-shipper management system.