Logistics
CurrentLead, direct, and manage the global transportation of bulk materials for the steel industry:- Constant communication with sales agents and several suppliers based in China to coordinate material production, ocean bookings, and quality inspections resulting in improved meeting of deadlines and more efficient service.- Monitoring of containers shipped via ocean freight and international and domestic deliveries, ensuring that the commodity reaches the final destination in a timely manner and in compliance with the customers’ special distribution requests.- Verification to insure ocean shipping documents comply with US and foreign customs, as well as USDA and DOT regulations.- Preparation of all required documents including packing lists, invoices in different currencies, certificates of origin, quality certificates, and delivery orders.- Coordinating with Customs Brokers for clearance of the shipments prior to vessel arrivals, to prevent demurrage charges and achieve JIT delivery requirements.