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Managed a team responsible for ensuring accurate and timely movement of shipments to worldwide destinations. Coordinated traffic for export shipments and the receiving of inbound freight. Negotiated contracts with land and sea transportation companies. ✔Processed all shipping documents and sent orders to customers. Handled key accounts to ensure satisfaction and client retention.✔Arranged for containers to be picked up and ensure they reached their final destination.✔Oversaw the pickup of cargo and ensure the delivery to the warehouse. ✔Liaised with shipping lines and carriers to expedite delivery pickups to meet shipment deadlines. ✔Consolidated multiple shipments into a container when shipping to minimize freight costs.✔Developed, implemented and documented best practices and maintained/improved overall quality of service delivery. ✔Prepared export documentation required including export bills of lading for timely dispatch to shipping line, agents and customers.✔Provided support and mentoring for team members resulting in more accuracy and proficiency in shipping.

Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely movement of shipments to worldwide destinations. Served as the single point of coordination between customers and their needs.✔Organized all export shipments for accounts, dispatched containers and tracked cargo through to its final destination. ✔Prepared all export documents for timely dispatch to shipping line, agents and customers.✔Utilized outstanding troubleshooting and problem solving skills to overcome obstacles when they arose. Formulated the best alternate plan for getting the shipment to its final destination on time. Re-routed when necessary.✔Consistently met/exceeded demands, expectations and deadlines through exceptional work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Accountable for overseeing all aspects of export operations to customers in the Caribbean.✔Processed warehouse/delivery receipts, consolidated customer loading guide, and communicated with customers to complete the most cost-effective loading list.✔Scheduled the booking, spotting and picking up of containers with approved shipping lines.✔Prepared export documents for timely dispatch to shipping line, agents and customers.✔Filed insurance claims and resolved queries from customers. ✔Recognized for quality work, attention to detail and follow-up. Highly regarded among management and co-workers.

Promoted to manage the procurement process for approximately 600 SKUs encompassing the Commodity (lumber, steel, ply-board and cement etc.) and the Windows and Doors Division, which represented 40% of the company’s total revenues.✔Sourced and acquired the right mix of products to sell that allowed for significant growth and increased profitability. ✔Managed supplier accounts (foreign and local), negotiated the best costs for products, and tracked orders to ensure timely arrival.✔Represented the company at trade shows, met with existing suppliers and cultivated relationships with new suppliers.✔Served as a liaison between project officer and suppliers to meet special order requests for bids and project orders.

Selected to be the Team Leader for all Buyers in the Category Management Department working closely with Logistics to ensure timely processing of all shipments. Served as a liaison between Category Managers and Store Managers.✔Managed the ordering process between stores and True Value Partners, USA.✔Drove continual improvements to department business operations processes.✔Managed the monthly forecast for the Department to ensure optimum profit was achieved.

Served as the Team Leader for four Buyers in the Purchasing Department as well as two Logistics Coordinators. Responsible for sourcing negotiating, and purchasing products serving as a liaison between store managers and department heads. Managed all inbound shipping from order point to delivery to both the warehouse and store. Reviewed all orders before final sign off.✔Procured materials and/or services from vendors/suppliers ensuring company purchases represented the most favorable price consistent with quantity, quality and specification requirements.✔Processed POs and expedited orders to insure promised delivery or completion compliance. ✔Ensured vendor compliance with company's contractual terms and conditions.✔Coordinated with shipping companies, customs brokers and local carriers to ensure the prompt receipt of goods.

Coordinated purchasing and inventory management of sanitary ware and plumbing, power and hand-tools, and other hardware items which together contributes 12% of the company’s revenue. Supervised a logistics team.✔Ensured the timely acquisition of goods and services at prices consistent with quantity and quality guidelines. ✔Effectively managed inventory levels, aged inventory, gross profit, inventory turns and preferred stock levels.✔Selected suppliers and negotiated contractual terms and conditions for commodity items. ✔Researched and investigated products and provided comparative bid analyses.

Initially hired to work with buyers to ensure they purchased and ordered products for import for 8 company stores. Oversaw the entire logistics process ensuring they cleared customs and were then shipped to stores. ✔Liaised with purchasing managers, buyers and store managers to coordinate all imports for Hardware & Lumber. ✔Consistently ensured a smooth process flow of all incoming shipments and their timely arrival with minimum or no penal charges. ✔Served as the primary point of contact for the company for all shipping agents, as well as the consolidated warehouse in Miami and approved customs brokerage house.

Diploma In Business Administration

Supervisory Development Program (Sdp) Certificate

Certificate In Business Studies