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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Monitor global inbound and outbound shipments, tracking supplier shipment schedules to ensure efficient pickup and delivery of cross-border freight.
• Reduce shipment errors and generate cost savings by leading continuous improvement projects to optimize customer material flow.
• Build supplier relationships to proactively identify and mitigate inventory issues through daily communication on shipping plans and inbound trailers.
• Process escalation requests and conduct root cause analysis to identify and mitigate future problems.

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

• Tracked recalled pharmaceutical products and disposal methods for clients leveraging Salesforce to field quality and financial inquiries from clients and account managers.
• Created searchable access databases and client portals to provide real-time data on products received, serial numbers, and disposal methods to support FDA audits.
• Led client onboarding and system implementation, gathering client requirements to build the databases and perform user quality testing to ensure product scanning accuracy.
• Reduced scanning errors and client support tickets by conducting an audit to identify and correct the source of data entry errors resulting in increased client satisfaction.

• Managed the prequalification program for the SCDOT, reviewing applications, evaluating licensing, conducting site visits, and performing reference checks.
• Modernized the prequalification process to decrease eligibility gaps by moving from physical mail to monthly email renewal notifications and leveraging project tracking systems to initiate renewal notices.

• Processed federal contract award and payments monthly, ensuring state and federal guideline compliance; developed reports for the Federal Highway Administration’s approval.
• Tracked utilization and payment of disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) to ensure attainment of DBE engagement metrics.
• Conducted biannual training sessions across multiple SCDOT locations on FWHA contract reporting guidelines.

• Increased efficiency and avoided demurrage by identifying cost-effective, reliable freight transportation, which generated cost savings.
• Coordinated logistics with internal customs brokers, US Customs and Border Control Agency, and freight transportation partners to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
• Advised customers on delivery procedures, costs, trucking rates, and issues that may impact arrival dates.
• Facilitated communication with UPS and customer leadership on freight issues and provided immediate resolutions.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, General Studies

Master'S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Masters, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management