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INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT RATES SPECIALIST
Professional Summary

Efficiency-driven Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist pursuing a new professional challenge in a fast-paced environment. Areas of expertise include domestic and international air and ocean transportation, purchasing, supplier relations, handling complex customer issues and promoting positive experiences. Critical thinker with an analytical mind and ability for spotting and resolving discrepancies and errors.

Skills
  • ERP, TMS and RMS software
  • Import/Export requirements
  • Domestic and International shipping
  • Account managing
  • Global logistics
  • Data Analysis
  • Procurement
  • Purchasing
  • Vendor relations
  • Contract negotiation
  • Data Entry
  • Proficient in MS Office
Work History
International Freight Rates Specialist06/2019 to 01/2020
Cooley – San Diego , CA
  • Coordinate, analyze and provide airfreight, ocean freight, domestic and international transportation pricing
  • Maintain strong relationships with vendors, existing businesses, and develop new businesses with foreign agents
  • Research, locate and evaluate origin and destination service providers
  • Identify and assess customers' needs to achieve mutual satisfaction
  • Develop new customer specific pricing and terms and conditions
  • Initiate bookings, check deliveries are complete, ensuring customers are well informed during the whole inbound process
  • Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits and follow up to ensure resolution
  • Assist in cargo shipment follow up with any cost discrepancies / vendor charge backs
  • Research and monitor market conditions or changes in the industry that may affect sales
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Provide back-up support to teammates as needed
Senior Pricing Analyst09/2013 to 06/2019
Build-A-Bear – Groveport , OH
  • Quote freight rates FTL/LTL/FCL/LCL, determine appropriate routing origins/destinations, negotiate and review trucking, ocean and air freight rates with carriers and determine the most efficient and cost-effective method of shipping while quoting customers timely, accurately and competitively
  • Develop Excel spreadsheets to analyze and improve current quote methods. Proactively maintain pricing for key accounts
  • Maintain excellent working relationships with customers and vendors by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints concerning work orders, invoices and shipments
  • Research and compile information on market and rate changes from multiple sources, prepare reports and present findings in department meetings
  • Collect and analyze data to evaluate existing and potential service markets and volumes. Communicate the results to management to support contract decisions
  • Increase customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from quotes, protecting company reputation and loyal client base
  • Write monthly market updates on issues in the international logistics industry for the company's website
  • Serve as backup for Export department on air shipments (AES filing/documentation/booking/tracking)
  • Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies (per terms and conditions). Keep records of customer interactions and file documents
Logistics Specialist02/2013 to 09/2013
Alchemy Systems – Baytown , TX
  • Perform analysis on major trade lanes and volumes and communicate the results to management to support contract decisions
  • Monitor and report on transportation costs and ensure shipping documents are properly filed
  • Negotiate contract and price agreements to enhance cost savings and quality of service
  • Update and maintain scheduling in Purchase Order Management system. Follow up on late PO's with vendors. Review ship dates and cancel or make approved revisions
  • Work with customers to identify best transit time to cost solutions and port pairings for their suppliers' needs. Develop effective routings for ocean Imports
  • Initiate/confirm bookings, and track document distribution with agents. Responsible for tracking and expediting of all existing orders
  • Monitor market changes and communicate to customers
  • Liaise between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs
  • Maintain department procedures manual detailing processing requirements for each individual account
Purchasing Assistant03/2007 to 04/2012
Various Import Merchants – City , STATE

AS Conseil / 3T-Transfers technologies for textile/ Pause Café Fashion, (CONTRACT)

  • Establish and manage supplier and vendor relationships
  • Manage and analyze supplier performance, pricing, availability and delivery times to determine best and/or possible new supply sources. Consult with external customers to resolve supplier performance issues
  • Handle purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates. Create, prepare, and enter purchase orders in the system in accordance with established company procedures
  • Review and source products in accordance with established company practices and procedures
  • Solicit quotations from vendors. Perform negotiations for contract terms and conditions
  • Evaluate procurement activities and recommend needed improvements
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures and contract requirements
  • Research new vendors and partners to obtain most cost effective pricing for products. Determine lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiate favorable contracts
  • Maintain effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills
  • Input all data into system using Oracle and record order updates with 99% accuracy
  • Request and track samples from vendors. Review products upon receipt for accuracy
  • Work with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs. Assist with new product development and product improvements
  • Research and present product ranges, taking into account sales history, fashion trends, and seasonality
  • Identify opportunities of existing and new customer offerings to increase sales
  • Generate reports on inventory for Head Buyer
Education
Master of Arts: International Business And Negotiation06/2011Paris Nanterre University- City
  • Coursework (all in English language) in International Business Strategies, Negotiation, Business Law, Supply Chain & Logistics, Finance, Managerial Processes in Organizations, German as 2nd Language.
Master of Arts: International Trade06/2010Paris-Sorbonne University- City
Bachelor of Arts: Foreign Languages And International Business06/2008Nancy 2 University- City
  • Coursework in Business Administration, Supply Chain & Logistics, Business law, Business Management, Mass Communication, English as 2nd Language, German as 3rd Language, Marketing, and Accounting.
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CAPM - in progress

CSCP - in progress

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School Attended

  • Paris Nanterre University
  • Paris-Sorbonne University
  • Nancy 2 University

Job Titles Held:

  • International Freight Rates Specialist
  • Senior Pricing Analyst
  • Logistics Specialist
  • Purchasing Assistant

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : International Business And Negotiation 06/2011
    Master of Arts : International Trade 06/2010
    Bachelor of Arts : Foreign Languages And International Business 06/2008

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