• Led the supply chain department responsible for planning, requisition, production, and distribution of over 17,000 MT/year of fresh and frozen Tilapia across the US and Canada. This included managing inbound airfreight arrivals, ocean containerized cargo, and nationwide trucking from various cold storage facilities.• Analyzed sales demand and forecasts to determine monthly US supply requirements of ~1,000,000lbs of fresh and between 1,500,000-2,000,000lbs of frozen tilapia, proactively… Show more • Led the supply chain department responsible for planning, requisition, production, and distribution of over 17,000 MT/year of fresh and frozen Tilapia across the US and Canada. This included managing inbound airfreight arrivals, ocean containerized cargo, and nationwide trucking from various cold storage facilities.• Analyzed sales demand and forecasts to determine monthly US supply requirements of ~1,000,000lbs of fresh and between 1,500,000-2,000,000lbs of frozen tilapia, proactively identifying potential market disruptions.• Maintained a consistently high On-Time delivery percentage, exceeding customer requirements.• Developed a consolidated trucking distribution network, resulting in cost reductions and enabling efficient delivery of frozen tilapia to major U.S. customers such as Costco and Target.• Generated over $1.5 million in freight profits over the past two years, despite supply disruptions due to a mortality event.• Supervised a team of 7 employees, managing daily operations and fostering professional growth, with 3 team members promoted to managerial roles to support company operations. Show less

• Managed a logistics department that oversees all movement of over 50,000MT/yr of fresh, frozen and smoked salmon throughout the US market, including inbound airfreight arrivals, nationwide trucking and cold storage.• Helped create the first, and to this day, only logistics network to service the entire continental US with fresh seafood servicing major retailers that had never had fresh seafood.• Helped create the only distribution network that can supply eCommerce nationwide with… Show more • Managed a logistics department that oversees all movement of over 50,000MT/yr of fresh, frozen and smoked salmon throughout the US market, including inbound airfreight arrivals, nationwide trucking and cold storage.• Helped create the first, and to this day, only logistics network to service the entire continental US with fresh seafood servicing major retailers that had never had fresh seafood.• Helped create the only distribution network that can supply eCommerce nationwide with Fresh Seafood daily• Industry leading cold chain control and speed to market execution, that maximizes shelf life and minimizes store shrink for the customer, positively impacting the customer’s profit. • Consistently maintain On Time % far above customer expectations and demands• Achieved over $5 million in freight profit in the past three years while dealing with EDI Implementation, driver shortages, the COVID-19 Pandemic and fuel shortages.• Manage contract negotiation with our partner carriers and brokers to maintain favorable rates and service level.• Implemented the use of Real-Time temperature trackers in our shipments to maintain visibility of the cold chain and GPS location on each of the trucks carrying our products. Which has resulted in a reduction of rejections and carrier claims. • Manage a department of four coordinators and their daily operations.• Work closely with Sales, Planning, Production and Warehouse to optimize delivery schedules Show less

• Handled day-to-day trucking operations from raw material pickups from the moment it arrives at the airport until it is brought to our warehouse and then shipped to our customers as final goods.• Worked in developing a consolidation strategy alongside the Logistics Manager to better serve our accounts out of our processing plant in Miami, FL., resulting in savings of well over $200,000 in the first year.• I assisted the European Sales Team with the logistics needs for their daily… Show more • Handled day-to-day trucking operations from raw material pickups from the moment it arrives at the airport until it is brought to our warehouse and then shipped to our customers as final goods.• Worked in developing a consolidation strategy alongside the Logistics Manager to better serve our accounts out of our processing plant in Miami, FL., resulting in savings of well over $200,000 in the first year.• I assisted the European Sales Team with the logistics needs for their daily arrivals.• Supported the implementation of a new 100,000sqft processing and distribution facility in Arlington, TX, handling all logistics operations. Show less

• Research and analyze pricing trends in the industry.• Advise senior management on pricing strategy for the company based on trends.• Negotiated contract rates with ocean carriers and trucking companies for domestic transportation.• Prepared proposals for LCL & FCL cargo for existing and potential new customers.• Assisted the domestic department with LTL & FTL shipments.• Booked and schedule pickups and deliveries with carriers.• Communicated with dispatchers to ensure… Show more • Research and analyze pricing trends in the industry.• Advise senior management on pricing strategy for the company based on trends.• Negotiated contract rates with ocean carriers and trucking companies for domestic transportation.• Prepared proposals for LCL & FCL cargo for existing and potential new customers.• Assisted the domestic department with LTL & FTL shipments.• Booked and schedule pickups and deliveries with carriers.• Communicated with dispatchers to ensure on time pickups and deliveries. Show less

• Coordinated weekly raw material shipments from the United States to Panama as well as coordinated weekly containers of finished goods from Panama to the United States• Distribution of finished goods to final customers such as Nestle, Niagara Waters, and Kroger along with others within the United States and Canada• Kept inventory of more than 60,000 lbs. of time sensitive goods in warehouse• Preparation of Bill of Lading for “Less Than a Truck Load” shipments as well as “Full Truck… Show more • Coordinated weekly raw material shipments from the United States to Panama as well as coordinated weekly containers of finished goods from Panama to the United States• Distribution of finished goods to final customers such as Nestle, Niagara Waters, and Kroger along with others within the United States and Canada• Kept inventory of more than 60,000 lbs. of time sensitive goods in warehouse• Preparation of Bill of Lading for “Less Than a Truck Load” shipments as well as “Full Truck Load” shipments. Show less

• Managed and supervised over 150 ocean freight containers per year, including loading and Bill of Lading preparation.• Coordinated, handled, and prepared Air Way Bills for air freight cargo.• Negotiated rates with shipping lines for ocean cargo and filed tariffs with the Federal Maritime Commission.• Prepared Shipper Export Declarations for all necessary cargo with the U.S. Census Bureau• Supervised and maintained all warehouse operational procedures.• Acted as TSA… Show more • Managed and supervised over 150 ocean freight containers per year, including loading and Bill of Lading preparation.• Coordinated, handled, and prepared Air Way Bills for air freight cargo.• Negotiated rates with shipping lines for ocean cargo and filed tariffs with the Federal Maritime Commission.• Prepared Shipper Export Declarations for all necessary cargo with the U.S. Census Bureau• Supervised and maintained all warehouse operational procedures.• Acted as TSA Alternate Security Coordinator in order to verify TSA guidelines and procedures in compliance with air freight cargo handling. Show less