Logistics Specialist
CurrentSenior Logistics specialist in global transportation with over 7 years managing project cargo, import compliance and Foreign Trade Zones.Experience:• Commercial and Government logistics• Manage world’s top 10 freight forwarders and 3PL’s• Project cargo management: Negotiation, award, shipping, tracking and receiving of high value cargo• Liaison between Purchasing, Warehousing and Production to meet delivery goals• U.S. flag vessel chartering and consolidation of break bulk cargo• Over dimensional US/Mexico border crossing • Establishment of policies and procedures for insurance claims with Corporate Risk Management team• Leading multiple departments to achieve improvements by implementing Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen and VSM tools• Cost savings and avoidance• Implementation of Incoterms® 2020 and domestic freight terms across the organization• Establishment of policies and procedures for Import Compliance with Legal Counsel• Managing two U.S. Customs brokers and all import declarations• Leading CBP audits focused on trade compliance and security risks• Small courier management (FedEX, DHL, UPS)
