Oversee activities relating to Import and Export documentation associated with international shippingContribute to development and on-going maintenance of Global Import and Export compliance proceduresDevelop training and certification requirements for company employees involved with international shipmentsEscalation point of contact to ensure all Global Imports and Exports are transacted in accordance with applicable global regulationsAssist in selection, management, support and audit of Freight Forwarders and Customs BrokersEstablish and maintain Broker and Freight Forwarder scorecardsGenerate and submit obligatory government reports, including annual encryption report and BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) declarationsAct as TAO (Trade Account Owner) for company's ACE portalEnsure product classification and other necessary trade data is made available to Customs Brokers, execute periodic audit of customs entries and Export declarations for accuracy, and ensure adherence to record retention policyInitiate CBP Reconciliation program for company to capture and declare assist paymentsImplement short-term problem containment and long-term corrective actions for documentation, Customs and Export issuesParticipate in the continuous improvement of current systems and processes, identifying gaps and developing plans to close, as necessary

Handle daily supervision of processing orders within logistics group in Ypsilanti, MI.Implement small to large-scale improvements that affects the supply chain for our facilityWork along other logistics teams worldwide to handle flow of materials through 3PLs. Assist with work and technological issues for teamDepartment representative of GEMBA meetings and maintain reports for KPI's (On-Time Delivery)Key decision maker for work slot planning Department representative for logistics teamA point of escalation for issues within the departmentLiason between logistics team and warehouse teamCan work with little to no supervision—can step in to manage department as neededTrain new staff on daily processing, assist with warehousing trainingMotivatorManagement of logistics team scheduleDelegate tasks and projectsManage shipping supplies and assist with ordering supplies from vendors using SAP Implementation of continuous improvement and 5S

Process and invoice sales orders using SAP software. This includes creating proper documents and amending shipping invoices as needed based on international requirements of different countries.Working with management to create processes to standardize work flow.Properly declare shipments that have dangerous goods/hazmat in compliance with regulations under DOT 49 CFR, IATA/ICAO, and IMDG.Demonstrate the ability to understand federal and international transportation regulations and communicate the meanings of regulations.Maintain team morale during time critical moments and encouraging flexibility to the needs presented to us.Arrange collection of shipments both domestic and international with freight forwarders and LTL/FTL carriers.Working with supply chain managers to plan when products will be received.Maintain orders being requested inside of our company. This includes orders going to our warehouses internationally in China (Foshan and Shanghai), the Netherlands, Spain, and Hong Kong.

Prepared sales orders to be shipped via full container load (FCL), domestic and internationalparcel services (UPS, Fedex, DHL), domestic truck shipments, and international palletized shipments (ocean and air).Took initiative to maintain inventory control and create physical inventory system in shipping warehouse.Maintained IATA/IMDG compliance for labeling freight properly with correct markings and labels.

A service member of the Michigan Army National Guard. I was responsible over my own skills and techniques with driving multiple military vehicles, including our unit's main vehicle-- M915A3 and A5 (civilian equivalent to semi-truck/tractor trailer system).Expectations were to execute tasks given to us by higher ranking soldiers and officers in the most efficient and effective manner as possible.While in the service, I was certified to handle dangerous goods as well as ammunition handling.

Upheld safety and compliance standards as a non-negotiable factor of employment.Loaded and unloaded outbound trailers in an effective and efficient manner.Ensured hazardous materials were loaded properly, safely, and correctly in a high-pace and high-stress environment.

Worked with a team of both seasonal and regular employees to ensure that store inventory was properly stocked, staged, and-if necessary- back-stocked in a time efficient manner. Also included working with management to ensure that store goals were met in regards to how much product needed to be stocked in the store based off of sales projections during season.

Working both independently and part of a larger team, making sure that guests are happy and informed, and servicing guests in quick and orderly fashion and always with a smile.