Export Services And Logistics Coordinator
Columbian Chemicals Company
Marietta, Georgia, United States
Global provider of carbon black additives with 1,300 employees across 11 countries and $375M in annual revenue.Export Services Coordinator (2002-2004) Advanced order fulfillment process for domestic and export accounts from acceptance/input to shipment for a global provider of carbon black additives. Maintained accurate order data and pricing, obtained transportation cost quotes, and produced pro forma invoices. Scheduled shipment dates in fulfillment of customer requirements, conferring with internal/external customers as part of routine communications and support. Export Logistics Coordinator (2002-2005)Supervised export and logistics functions after the merger of three department positions into one role as the customer liaison for export functions. Created plant loading schedules, orchestrating product releases and tracking container availability. Obtained pricing, credit release, invoice authorization, and revenue recognition for export shipments as a collaborator with marketing and sales departments. Directed freight forwarders and logistics providers, ensuring procurement of all needed documentation. Sharpened order fulfillment, carrier rate negotiations, and regulatory compliance through process improvements. Surpassed expectations of internal and external customers through superior service, fulfilling shipping timelines, carefully crafting communications, and proactively remedying issues. Hiked and achieved high-level customer satisfaction through relationship-building characterized by open communication. Issued consistent order status updates, accelerating solution development. Orchestrated product distribution among two U.S. and one Canadian plants, minimizing costs for global manufacturing operations. Managed major monthly fluctuations in shipping volume to global customers. Originated and executed staff on new global export processes, ensuring adherence to all changes.