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Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States

Procurement and Operations Management:• Spearheaded the procurement of raw materials utilizing online tool and technologies, ensuring competitive pricing and overseeing financial transactions• Managed 15-20 weekly invoices, demonstrating financial acumen and attention to detail.Data Analytics and Forecasting:• Daily use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for data analytics to forecast and prevent raw material shortages and excess inventory• Employed predictive analysis techniques to enhance inventory management, contributing to improved resource allocation.Communication and Coordination:• Efficiently scheduled appointments and managed 20-30 daily calls from both internal and external customers, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills • Coordinated tasks with vendors, colleagues and stakeholders, fostering smooth operations and enhancing collaborationProcess Improvement:• Introduced process improvement tools for department-wide shipment monitoring, scheduling and tracking; ensuring real-time updates on all logistics workflows • Enhanced team collaboration to reduce current and potential work silos and information bottlenecks through the implementation of innovative and streamlined processes

Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States

Customer Support and Issue Resolution:• Resolved critical business issues, providing troubleshooting, IT support, and effectively addressing client inquiries during inbound calls• Managed 40-50 daily calls from both internal and external customers, playing a pivotal role in issue resolution and guiding clients to appropriate resourcesLogistics and Operations Coordination:• Acted as the initial point of contact for all inbound calls, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.• Coordinated inbound freight deliveries, assisted in outbound freight logistics planning, and supported plant manager with daily production operationsAdministrative and Sales Coordination:• Managed order entry and invoicing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processing customer requests• Maintained inventory control, contributing to seamless operations throughout the order entry to customer satisfaction workflow• Facilitated communication between the sales department and manufacturing plant, ensuring efficient order coordination and execution.Technology Proficiency:• Utilized the Salesforce CRM platform proficiently to manage and streamline client interactions and account data• Applied technical expertise to enhance the efficiency of the order processing workflow

Miami, Florida, United States

Documentation Management:• Orchestrated the booking process, ensuring secure and timely documentation for logistics operationsCargo Security Compliance:• Received, processed, and matched dock receipts for units less-than-container load cargo, ensuring adherence to all cargo shipping security standardsCommunication and Coordination:• Coordinated with customers to verify cargo readiness and facilitated the collection of required documentation such as Bills of Lading and Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED)• Ensured timely receipt of all documentation in compliance with all U.S. governmental and export regulationsProblem Resolution and Customer Service:• Responded promptly and efficiently to customer inquiries and requests, offering alternatives to unresolved problems within the export regulations• Informed customer of documentation errors, maintaining the integrity and security of all export processesSwitch-tasking and Efficiency:• Handled 30-40 inbound calls per day; conducted extensive follow-ups, and managed multiple tasks simultaneously within the container export frameworkDocumentation Processing and Compliance:• Printed the final proof of documentation, created files containing Dock Receipts, Trailer Interchange Receipts, Bills of Lading, and Shipper Export Declarations for system entry

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Rail Traffic Management:• Managed rail traffic across multiple yards on the rail network, ensuring accurate processing of freight movementReporting and Documentation:• Executed timely daily/hourly reports crucial for securing freight movement• Collected and prepared outbound consist paperwork for road train, emphasizing data integrity and secure documentation practicesDatabase Security Management:• Oversaw railcar database management with a security-focused perspective, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive informationCommunication and Coordination:• Facilitated incoming and outgoing calls to and from rail yards, train crews, supervisors, and customers within the logistics framework, emphasizing secure and efficient communication and execution of requestsLiaison and Coordination:• Served as a liaison between rail crews and customers, coordinating switch appointments, and relaying service-related issues securely within security guidelinesInventory Accuracy:• Assisted multiple rail yards in tracking down lost railcars, ensuring continued movement• Executed up-to-date train and railcar movement, contributing to accurate inventory and records reportingIndustry Knowledge and Collaboration:• Maintained comprehensive and current working knowledge of railroad logistics, supply chain trends, and customer needs, consulting with other railroads to facilitate secure delivery/receiving of railcars at interchange locations