• Responsible for managing a cross-border driver & dispatch team and identifying the capacities of the existing fleet to maximize equipment utilization.• Plan, implement and monitor the overall supply chain strategy to maximize efficiency and productivity.• Provide leadership to all levels of management servicing clients across North America.• Develop, implement, and monitor KPIs.• Manage the day-to-day logistics operations with a strong focus on Customer on-time delivery and continuous improvement.• Ensure that transportation modes, frequency of transports, and routing are as efficient, safe, and cost-effective as possible.• Create and update policies and procedures for all logistics activities with attention to safety.• Assess current logistics systems and processes to identify and develop opportunities for improvement.• Develop and define import/export management and customs compliance best practices.• Design, develop, and execute the shipping plan from the shipper to the consignee.• Implement and improve shipping software to organize and prioritize shipping activities.• Suggest solutions for process and system optimization.• Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.• Assist in the negotiation of long-term supplier and 3PL contracts.• Lead the customs, export, and compliance process for international shipments.• Identify shipping issues and implement solutions promptly.• Coach, mentor, and develop employees, both direct and indirect, ensuring that effective development and succession plans are created.• Manage the execution of transportation-related projects from inception through completion.• · Establish and build strategic partnerships with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and vendors.

 Developed policies and managed programs to promote import and export of industrial chemicals between Russia, China and other countries. Conducted market research and analyzed data, assessed procurement opportunities and developed strategies to increase International Trade Revenue. Negotiated ocean freight rates with different shipping companies and calculated best possible route to the destination port. Compared multiple offers to secure the lowest cost price.  Arranged railway transport to loading port, warehousing, re-stuffing into containers for shipment and SGS inspections. Finalized shipping documents such as Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List as per requirements of the Letter of Credits. Managed quantity or quality Claims, if any occurred.