Luis F Rodriguez

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Managing Container Port Operations – Cornelder de Mocambique, Beira. Mozambique @ Cornelder de Moçambique
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Beira, Sofala Province, Mozambique, Mozambique
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Director of port and terminal operations with more than 20 years of experience. Experience directing and managing day to day operations of major international ports & terminals that handle and ship millions of dollars in cargo. Fluent in English and Spanish. Basic FrenchCONTAINER TERMINAL OPERATIONSSpecific expertise in the management of teams responsible for handling and transfer of containers including the use of specialised reefers, fresh produce & breakbulk cargo. Use of TOS systems (incl. internal development) to optimize cargo handling & vessel operations whilst promoting the most efficient use of resources. Effective at meeting deadlines and understanding priorities.KPI & SOPExperienced in creating and following key performance indicators. Introduced new standard operating procedures across multiple terminal areas bringing efficiency and productivity improvements.SUPPLY CHAINManaged change and improved supply and cold chain for fresh produce, raw and packing materials for food and beverages industries. Implemented modern terminal services to achieve a reduction in costs, re-handling and turn times whilst maintaining high returns in quality and high SLAs.NEGOTIATIONSProven track record of conducting successful complex export and import negotiations with ocean carriers for optimum vessel utilization. Experienced in renegotiating vendor contracts & service level agreements.STAKEHOLDER & CUSTOMER MANAGEMENTSuccessfully enhanced and maintained excellent customer and stakeholder relationships. Skilled in managing teams across departments in multinational and multicultural organisations, excellent communicator and accomplished at conflict resolution.CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS• Container Terminal Management • Management of Change • Export and Import Negotiations (Ocean Carriers) • Financial Management • Fresh Produce Logistics (Cool Chain) • Project Management • Supply Chain Management • Vessel Husbandry • Vessel Stow Plans • TOS •

Luis F Rodriguez's Current Company Details
Cornelder de Moçambique

Cornelder De Moçambique

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Managing Container Port Operations – Cornelder de Mocambique, Beira. Mozambique
Website:
cornelder.co.mz
Employees:
170
Luis F Rodriguez Work Experience Details
  • Cornelder De Moçambique
    Container Terminal Manager
    Cornelder De Moçambique Nov 2019 - Present
    Cidade Da Beira, Sofala, Mozambique
    https://www.cornelder.co.mz/port/container-terminal
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  • Compagnie Fruitiere
    Director Of Port Operations – Mixed Fruit Terminal
    Compagnie Fruitiere Dec 2015 - Nov 2019
    Douala. Cameroun
    Manage the supply chain between customers, sourcing, operations, and port and vessel operations. Supervise maintenance and repair for land equipment, reach stackers, fork lift trucks, containers, plugs, and power packs. Monitor and reduce costs for high use items and labor.• Managed the change of culture for transfer of fruit from dry trucks to containers. Designed new fast cool chain procedures that reduced how often fruits and other fresh produce are handled while transferred, which reduced costs and preserved quality.• Assumed control of land operations from main vendors. Implemented procedures for new land based equipment.• Reduced costs by renegotiating vendor contracts.• Improved throughput capacity and vessel loading yields.• Advise and consult on projects to expand, modernise, and reorganise the port, including one funded by the EU.Port Operations and Logistics ConsultantCompagnie FruitièreApr 2015 – Dec 2015Marseille, France• Preserved the quality of fruit and other fresh produce by optimising container use capacity and loading protocols.• Redesigned and changed the supply chain for the handling and transfer of fruit and other fresh produce from trucking in dry containers with open tops to reefers.• Conducted productivity analyses to review port operations and reduce costs.
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  • Compagnie Fruitiere
    Port Operations And Logistics Consultant
    Compagnie Fruitiere Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
    Marseille, France
    • Preserved the quality of fruit and other fresh produce by optimizing container use capacity and loading protocols.• Redesigned and changed the supply chain for the handling and transfer of fruit and other fresh produce from trucking in dry containers with open tops to reefers.• Conducted productivity analyses to review port operations and reduce costs.
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  • Hamburg Sud
    Operations And Logistics Manager
    Hamburg Sud Jan 2013 - Nov 2014
    San Jose, Costa Rica
    • Reduced key figures by securing new suppliers and bids for port and land operations rates.• Created and monitored metrics for ports in Central America, including yearly goals for intermodal shipping, maintenance and repair, operations, and equipment.• Reduced M&R container costs by implement guidelines for to segregate fleet by commodity and special customer requirements.• Created new vendor contracting procedures for depot services, maintenance and repair, and haulage suppliers for ports in Central America.• Negotiated service level agreement revisions with depots, trucking companies, and maintenance and repair suppliers.• Developed and supported customer service strategies and solutions, including attending to the special needs of and requests from high use VIP customers.
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  • Del Oro S.A
    Supply Chain Manager
    Del Oro S.A Aug 2010 - Jan 2013
    La Cruz Guanacaste, Costa Rica
    • Administered purchasing, warehouse, and logistics KPI’s to facilitate and improve day to day operations. Prepared and reviewed logistics quotes to customers based on Incoterm rules.• Prepared weekly estimates and forecasts for reefer and dry cargo to ensure that suppliers had the maritime spaces, equipment, and transportation services they needed for their goods to reach their final destinations.• Reviewed and approved invoices from shipping lines, customs brokers, trucking companies, and local employment agencies.• Modernized the supply chain to allow suppliers and customers to better share resources and equipment.• Managed shipping rates and inland services with shipping companies and depots.• Negotiated with ocean carriers and local trucking companies to establish maritime and land haulage procedures for export and import cargo.• Negotiated with vendors for critical, high use, packing material. Reduced shortages by adhering to and implementing material requirements planning system procedures with vendors. Reduced costs by creating procedures to reuse packing materials from Europe and the U.S.• Reduced packing, shipping, and haulage costs by creating and implementing new procedures that utilized ISO tank containers to export orange juice to the U.S.• Increased production and sales with new projects and customer shipment commitments.
  • Apm Terminals
    Container Terminal Manager
    Apm Terminals Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
    Limón, Costa Rica
    • Managed all activities related to the deployment, tracking, storing, and monitoring of different commodities in ocean containers according to supply chain requirements.• Prepared weekly equipment projections based on forecasts using company and 3PL cargo requirements.• Developed KPI’s to determine and measure terminal performance, including turn-around time, vessel feeding index, pilot station and vessel operations productivity, top picks per container, reefer days, and maximum demand control.• Successfully negotiated with unions to ensure continued operations, and prevent losses and strikes.• Created and reviewed security protocols to prevent theft, including the loss of cargo or equipment. Complied with CTPAT and BASC requirements.• Determined terminal layout and logistics for new maritime services.• Developed and updated TOS for depots.
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  • Standard Fruit Company (Dole)
    Container Terminal Manager
    Standard Fruit Company (Dole) Jan 2005 - Jan 2010
    Limón, Costa Rica
    • Managed all activities related to the deployment, tracking, storing, and monitoring of different commodities in ocean containers according to supply chain requirements.• Prepared weekly equipment projections based on forecasts using company and 3PL cargo requirements.• Developed KPI’s to determine and measure terminal performance, including turn-around time, vessel feeding index, pilot station and vessel operations productivity, top picks per container, reefer days, and maximum demand control.• Successfully negotiated with unions to ensure continued operations, and prevent losses and strikes.• Created and reviewed security protocols to prevent theft, including the loss of cargo or equipment. Complied with CTPAT and BASC requirements.• Determined terminal layout and logistics for new maritime services.• Developed and updated TOS for depots.
  • Standard Fruit Company (Dole)
    Logistics Manager And Maritime Agent
    Standard Fruit Company (Dole) Jan 1999 - Jan 2005
    Limón, Costa Rica
    • Managed the deployment, tracking, storing, and monitoring of commodities in ocean containers according to supply chain requirements.• Developed KPI’s to determine and measure terminal performance, in order to maintain high feeding ratios for vessels and customers.• Determined terminal layout and logistics for new maritime services.
  • Standard Fruit Company (Dole)
    Industrial Engineering Manager
    Standard Fruit Company (Dole) Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
    La Ceiba, Honduras
    • Supervised the coordination between farms, vessels, and discharging ports to ensure compliance with volume, timing, and stowage requirements.• Coordinated all vessel husbandry.• Maintained and balanced harvesting profiles according to vessel schedules.• Established and supervised stowage requirements in vessels.• Established and maintained KPI’s for vessels and to improve logistics.
  • Cafetera La Meseta S.A.
    Central Region Production Manager
    Cafetera La Meseta S.A. Jan 1988 - Jan 1991
    Costa Rica
    • Production controller for coffee mills in the central region. Improved automated coffee milling procedures.• Supervised the remodeling and building of new post harvesting facilities.

Luis F Rodriguez Skills

Logistics Supply Chain Management Logistics Management Warehousing Transportation Supply Chain Optimization International Logistics Warehouse Management Operations Management Transportation Management Shipping Procurement Lean Manufacturing Process Improvement Aprovisionamiento Transporte Almacenamiento Cadena De Suministro Mejora De Procesos Exportaciones Contenedores Container Strategic Planning Management Export Control

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Luis F Rodriguez works for Cornelder De Moçambique

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Luis F Rodriguez's current role is Managing Container Port Operations – Cornelder de Mocambique, Beira. Mozambique.

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Luis F Rodriguez attended Universidad Automona De Centro America, Universidad Autónoma De Centro América, Instituto Centroamericano De Administración De Empresas.

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