Manage customers orders, allocate product to orders, daily contact with sales.

Customs compliance consultant, review classifications and documents.

Global Logistics, Warehouse Management and Custom Compliance.

Customs Supervisor for Gildan Inc. includes responsibility for for timely customs clearance of 160 to 170 import shipments weekly. Also, responsible for monthly and weekly reporting to Gildan corporate. Work directly with customs broker to ensure all products are classified correctly and entries are customs cleared in a timely manner.

Supervise the customs brokerage and logistics for Gildan and Gold Toe Socks.

Managed the movement of heavy equipment for one of the largest nationwide rental equipment companies. Responsible for coordinating the movement of small package, LTL and heavy equipment, including overweight and over dimensional freight for over 500 stores in 34 states. Planned and coordinated the movement of equipment to multiple stores in multiple states reducing lead-times, creating cost savings and efficiency.

Global Logistics, ocean and domestic carriers, custom compliance, carrier contracts, on-time delivery.

Implemented and maintained effective vendor compliance with Polo sourced vendors in multiple countries in Asia and Central America. Responsible for developing new styles with vendors, from fabric development to finished garments. Tracked purchase orders with each of our vendors to make sure shipping compliance was at 95% or greater on an on-going basis. Assisted with vendor selection and vendor compliance making sure active vendors met our cost structure. Performed customs classification for new products and met with customs broker to review classifications and confirm the correct classifications were assigned. Analyzed and evaluated U.S. Custom's programs and other international trade agreements for the reduction of duties in the importation of products.

Managed the movement of international freight from US ports and maintained a 98 percent on-time delivery to HBI distribution centers. Obtained air and domestic freight rates for the air approval system and updated information by lane for all prepaid air shipments; and also worked closely with upper management to enforce approval process prior to shipping. Produced monthly graphs of air freight volumes and spend for HBI upper management. Maintained exceptional carrier compliance through the implementation of weekly conference calls between domestic carriers and vendors to shorten lead-times. Supervised staff and facilitated work team responsibilities to meet transportation demands. Led team meetings to develop action plans and assign member tasks with corresponding time lines, goals and deadlines. 2003 to 2007MANAGER OF INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICSResponsible for executing customer logistics and systems plans that supported Hanesbrands Inc. garments; in addition to ensuring adherence to supply chain initiatives from inception through implementation. Deliver business guidance to Hanesbrands operations, marketing, merchandising and distribution, as it relates to efficiency, profitability and customer needs. Ability to multi-task, negotiate contracts and monitor performance of owned and contracted equipment. Prepared and monitored yearly freight budgets to ensure compliance. Influence others at various levels in a cross-functional, matrix driven environment, with well developed recommendations. Negotiated freight rates with air and ocean carriers to realize a cost savings of $71M for the year. Worked closely with customs broker making sure all garments were classified correctly, and audited import documents such as entry summaries, commercial invoices, certificate of origin, and other documents supporting the U.S. imports to safeguard against customs fines and make sure the company was customs compliant.

Provided customer service, logistics and transportation services to export customers in Asia, Pacific Rim and Central America. Managed customer orders for all Sara Lee Personal Products (Champion, Hanes Activewear and Underwear, Printables, Sara Lee Intimate apparel, Socks and Hosiery), including order entry and customs clearance. Coordinated overseas shipments through freight rate negotiation, truck scheduling, order tracking and customer follow-up. Optimized process through shipment consolidation from multiple distribution centers to reduce freight cost.