Rita Rodriguez Email and Phone Number

Build partnerships with DC Teams to help improve efficiency across the back-end of the Supply ChainAnalyze Corporate and Distribution measurementsKey liaison between Distribution Centers and all corporate functionsCalculate weekly allocations to process for each DC to help plan staffingDevelop and provide monthly DC shipping and receiving performance measurements to upper managementEvaluate customer order management segment across all divisionsParticipate in monthly product flow task force meetings to determine the most effective ship modeWork with Logistics Dept to track inbound product flow from overseas factories, through customs and final delivery to DC

Coordinate and track all international shipments (LTL, TL, SP, Air, Ocean, Rail)Ensure product is shipped in a timely manner and received by customer within specified windowCommunicate potential shipment delays with sales/customerConfirm timely bond cancellations with customs brokers Prepare required export documentation for all shipments (Trade & Non-Trade)Assist in developing export programsCreate & maintain operational SOP(s)Identify and assist in resolving export compliance issuesManage international logistics for new store openingsDetermine NAFTA eligibility for Mexican & Canadian accountsFreight cost analysisFreight invoice auditEnsure government & industry compliance for all export shipmentsProduct Classification (Schedule B)AES FilingReport shipment status to customersInventory transfersManage returns of rejected merchandise

Effectively ship merchandise to international accountsPrepare documentationMonitor shipments through customs clearanceDaily updating of internal/external reportingDefine/Refine business processes and requirements

Track sales and inventory of plants (SAI Systems)Coordinate shipments with production managers and customersManage logistics for domestic shipments Arrange logistics for containerized export shipments including drayage/ steamship line bookings, and scheduling pre-shipment inspections/surveysPrepare documentation required for all shipments including ocean bills of lading, insurance certificates and inspection certificatesReconcile bank statements/paymentsDistribute monies to shipping facilities throughout the U.S.