Mark Johnson Email & Phone Number

Vanterm

• Participate in and lead the daily activities to ensure safe, efficient operations and optimize the utilization of manpower, equipment and space in vessel, yard and rail operations.• Implement and manage standard operations procedures. Review performance against operating plans and standards. Consistently attain and/or exceed productivity and cost targets. Identify opportunities to add value for our customers through efficiencies and continuous improvement.• Identify cost… Show more • Participate in and lead the daily activities to ensure safe, efficient operations and optimize the utilization of manpower, equipment and space in vessel, yard and rail operations.• Implement and manage standard operations procedures. Review performance against operating plans and standards. Consistently attain and/or exceed productivity and cost targets. Identify opportunities to add value for our customers through efficiencies and continuous improvement.• Identify cost containment opportunities through planning efficiencies.• Supervise foremen, hire daily labour, and determine operations training needs.• Manage performance of operations personnel including day-to-day interaction with business agents. Show less

Deltaport

• Facilitated the loading and unloading of vessel operations.• Liaised with vessel’s crew, superintendents, foremen, and yard operations to optimize cargo movement to and from the vessel. • Prepared all paperwork and schematics related to the discharge and loading of vessels.

Deltaport

• Coordinated the loading and offloading of rail cars for CN and CP rail. • Worked along side rail lines, steamship lines, foreman and superintendents to load and deck trains in the most efficient and productive manner.

Deltaport

• Responsible for the allocation of containers arriving from the ship, rail and street trucks, while trying to maximize yard space and improve yard efficiency. • Completed EDO/EDI tasks and assisted steam ship lines with their cargo inquiries and requirements. • Optimized terminal traffic in order to assure the ideal flow of containers in the yard and to increase overall productivity by avoiding traffic conflicts and congestion within the terminal.

Deltaport

• Responding to telephone and email inquiries from steamship lines, customs. brokers, trucking companies, and internal GCT Canada team members. • Communicating information/changes to internal and external customers.• Resolving gate related problems in accordance with established procedures. • Interaction with all levels of GCT Canada personnel including foremen, checkers, superintendents, management.• Preparing documentation for hazardous cargo.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Lead negotiations with major suppliers, develop global strategic sourcing initiatives, implement and maintain intricate inventory management system. • Conduct product research analysis to determine profitable niches to create company branded products.• Analyze sales reports, track expenses, responsible for keeping operations within budget.

Surrey

• Performing EDI clearances for import shipment all across Canada.• HS Tariff classifications using the -Harmonized System to classify to products and commodities.• Liaison with Steamship Lines, Air Carriers to establish shipment status.• Prepare and submit B3s to CBSA for timely Customs clearances.• Application of Import permits with EICS.• Familiar with NRCan, CFIA, Health Canada requirements.• Evaluating NAFTA certificates.• Requesting import documentation from… Show more • Performing EDI clearances for import shipment all across Canada.• HS Tariff classifications using the -Harmonized System to classify to products and commodities.• Liaison with Steamship Lines, Air Carriers to establish shipment status.• Prepare and submit B3s to CBSA for timely Customs clearances.• Application of Import permits with EICS.• Familiar with NRCan, CFIA, Health Canada requirements.• Evaluating NAFTA certificates.• Requesting import documentation from clients and advise clients on import requirements for products• Assist customers with customs processes in all modes of transport• Communicate with CBSA and EICB officers regarding customs regulations, import permits and clearances.• Assist customers with customs issues (i.e. tariff treatment, classification, proof or origin, filing Exporter Statement of Origin and NAFTA Certificate, etc.) by email or telephone.• Audit and review customs entries to ensure correct information.• Request and verify supporting documentation for compliance purposes.• Analyze relationship between the vendor and importer; choose correct valuation method to calculate customs duty, GST, Excise tax and SIMA.• Maintain database to ensure HS classification accuracy.• Follow up with warehouse and trucking company to ensure released shipments delivered without delay.• Coordinate with clients and carriers to expedite shipments. Show less