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0-5 years of experience
Lead on several classification projects with a specialty in electronics, by doing this I saved the customer from being audited by U.S. Customs.
- Set up metrics to track and identify reoccurring non-compliant customs issues, this lead to the identification of misclassified parts that ended up saving our customer thousands of dollars in duties.
- Brought to the customer’s attention that they could be utilizing a special customs provision under (9817) tariff, this saved the customer over $6 million dollars the first year.
- Drew up and implemented new process instructions that assisted my team to work more focused and efficient.
- Designed an Import Reference Guide that helped the customer’s commercial invoices become better compliant with U.S. Customs Regulations.
- Compiled all the data to file a binding ruling that assisted the client with classification on several technical parts.
0-5 years of experience
Ensured that customs activities were all carried out in compliance with applicable government rules and regulations
- Coordinated with clients for shipping documents and proofread them for mistakes
- Organized and prepared data and all necessary documents for timely entry filing
- Managed the import traffic force and monitored all stages of import shipments
- Prepared billing documentation and approved vendor invoices
- Successfully submitted data into ABI (Automated Broker Interface) for customs approval on entries, ISF, RLF, FDA, In bonds 7512, 7501’s and 3461’s
0-5 years of experience
Air & Ocean Import Operations and tracked shipments to port, through rail, to door.
- Acted as liaison to communicate, negotiate, and translate for Japanese customers.
- Monitored communications and inquired on all unanswered inquiries within 24.
- Analyzed cost and appropriate shipping arrangements and arranged deliveries.
- Cleared customs, invoiced and prepared monthly reporting of operations.
- Trained two new hires, overseas corporate employees, the SOP of import operations.
6-10 years of experience
Assisted with pre-production approval process and product line development, as well as sourcing product in foreign markets
- Coordinated transportation of product from country of origin to final destination for both air and ocean
- Maintained customs documentation and clearances
- Developed internal systems for product produced in accordance to 9802 (807) regulations
0-5 years of experience
Received and review ocean import/vessel, customs, domestic freight, packing list and commercial invoices, and origin/overseas documents.
- Processed and assign documentations to the correct assigned customer freights.
- Performed data entry and issue freight arrival notices to customers and brokers.
- Prepared domestic delivery orders. Created account payables/receivables to balance profit margins.
- Issued electronic/check payments to vessel carriers, truckers, and other freight forwarders.
- Coordinated with carriers and governmental agencies to assure punctual release of goods/containers.
- Monitored containers under U.S. Customs X-Ray holds and FDA holds to assure payments and releases are made efficiently.
0-5 years of experience
Handled incoming pre-advises and sent approvals and rejections back to origin. Performed freight release and arranged inland transport.
- Managed ground floor operations for global Internal Operating Procedures (IOP), ensuring error free receipt.
- Created tracking reports, decreasing customer inquiries and optimizing time savings.
- Reducing rates and increasing profit margin by identifying independent truck lines.
- Collaborated with management team in developing new rating system, expediting response time.
10+ years of experience
Managed the entire cycle of export logistics starting with rate quotes, freight distributions, bank documentation and ending with delivery to customer. Also responsible for logistics of Full Container Loads (FCL) and Loose Container Loads (LCL) import traffic from releasing of merchandise and payments to tracking and delivery to final destination.
- Handled Export documentation and operations, leading to customer satisfaction.
- Processed Letters of Credit, resulting in customer being paid on-time.
- Prepared and distributed bills, ranging in value from $25 thousand to $10 million.
- Provided quotes and tariffs for domestic and international traffic, including ocean and truck shipments.
- Reviewed and provided warehouse storage rates in a cost effective manner.
- Evaluated distribution logistics in establishing cost effective pricing for customer.
- Attained ongoing HazMat Certification, resulting in dangerous merchandise being shipped in a safe and cost effective manner.
6-10 years of experience
Handled/Arranged the Customs clearance in all USA ports for all merchandise.
- Provided top-notch customer service to internal departments and overseas affiliates/client.
- Maintained import data and verify information accuracy.
- Provided import estimates and information regarding importing into the US
- Performed trouble-shooting and analysis on all unreleased containers; making the necessary corrections such as BOL, Carton Quantity and Audit errors
- Demonstrated proficient ISF and AMS Filing by using my experience with 7501 and 7512.
- Implemented Best Business Practices by using my knowledge of Customs regulations.
0-5 years of experience
Managed deadline dependent ocean and air files while managing other projects
- Processed accounts payable/accounts receivable entries, along with check processing
- Built strong relationships with all clients, Shipco employees, overseas agents and service providers
- Implemented policies and procedures discussed in monthly ITF Supervisor meetings, and reported back to import team and ensured they were followed
- Provided rate requests and assisted clients in booking the freight at origin
- Created new green/energy conserving methods as Greenovations Ambassador
0-5 years of experience
Received contract copies and accurately identified the requirements, terms and conditions of the trading contract.
- Collected and filed important documents such as authority letters, permissions, payment details, risk indicating letters and safety precautions from either parties.
- Determined the mode of transport most suited for transferring goods as per the nature, volume and safety requirements of the products.
- Tracked the travel of the shipment, from dispatch to delivery, making certain goods reach the recipient in good condition and on time.
- Communicated effectively with the traveling agencies ensure timely delivery of freight.
- Verified goods were packaged adequately to prevent damage, spoil or theft during transit.
- Confirmed that packed goods confer to the appropriate quantity/quality specifications.
0-5 years of experience
Duties included arranged customs clearance, assembled and distributed international trade documents necessary for customs clearance to customs when necessary, checked classifications and custom duties and fees amount.
- Air and ocean import break bulk, managed a key account.
- Monitor shipments and clearance status arranged inland trucking and distribution
- Developed and maintained an efficient filing system for all activities; import files, customer files, truckers, claims, etc.
- Report daily shipment status; produced weekly and monthly analysis and summary report of all activities.
- A – Z capability for all the files that were handled.
- Knowledge of OGA’s such as FDA, USDA, FCC, and Fish and Wildlife
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted and provided support to the sales manager. Arranged domestic and international travel.
- Processed general sales and volume analysis reports, customer quotes, correspondence, account management duties and customer presentations. Coordinated and attended trade shows.
- Worked with a total of seven vendors providing information to customers in regards to quotes, placing and tracking orders.
- Maintained accurate records of over 20 accounts (Meijer, Ace Hardware, True Value )
- Worked closely with overseas import staff in regards to ordering samples, placing factory orders, receiving vendor quotes, reviewing Letters of Credits and logistics.
6-10 years of experience
Managed approximately 14,220 containers a year. Maintained notifications for dispatching door moves and notify customers of container availability. Daily renotes to customer for any open bills (i.e. Ocean Freight/ OBL/ Customs), container tracking, monitor e-mail for timely and accurate response and process General Order paperwork meeting US Customs.
- Analyzed reports to identify customers of container availability, ensuring deadlines are met and costs minimized.
- Responded to customers’ queries through customer service line providing quick and efficient problem resolution.
- Detailed review of shipping/ customs documentation to enable customers to receive shipping clearance.
- Assist customers in resolving any customs issues i.e. piece count problems, customs holds, confirm bill of lading number, and IT information.
- Maintained accurate Excel spreadsheet records for VIP customers. Files include: trucker rates, preferred trucker, and special customer needs.
- Generated invoices for any extra charges that accrued for customer accounts.
- Acted as Freight Cashier, processed customer checks and liaised with Corporate office in producing daily check reports.
0-5 years of experience
Handled all facets of importation in a major food industry supplier in their cheese/dairy division.
- Performed and maintained data bases for US Customs and FDA internally along with
- Maintained files for purchasing and all related documentation.
- Involved with bar code labeling of products.
- Arrange delivery of ocean import containers into warehouse.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for tracking all inbound shipments, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining documentation files.
- Set-up and prepared documents for timely delivery of import cargo.
- Scheduled, booked and followed up with delivery truckers.
- Set-up and prepared customer and agent invoicing.
- Handled customer’s inquiries and resolved customer’s complaints.
- Tracked cargo from the factory door to final destinations.
- Maintained import data and verified the accuracy of the information.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for communicating with vendors in the global marketplace ensured the company was compliant with U.S. Customs Regulations.
- Imported entries into product production schedule and monitored vendor production capacity and schedules.
- Approved 7501 for custom brokers and verified billing invoices for the agreed-upon cost.
- Temporary importations, forwarding agents, and textile fabric inventory consumption.
- Prepared orders for completion by delivery date and monitored sales and exchange rates.
- Monitored Special Trade Programs.
- Provided a budget for duty and invoices due payment to the accounting department.
0-5 years of experience
- Purchased flatware and cutlery for major retail chains according to specification, quality, and delivery required. Acted as liaison between customer and factory providing updated information as needed.
- Monitor shipments for on time departure and accurate arrival time.
- Information from purchase order creation to warehouse delivery is then conveyed to various in-house departments.
- Processed documentation accurately and sent to appointed freight forwarders accurately and on time. Accuracy and timeliness of documents created cost savings avoiding any late fees or penalties. Over the course of 4 years, achieved 99% accuracy and timeliness.
- Created and monitored Letters of Credit. Documentation is created, gathered and sent to the banking institutions on a timely basis for payment.
6-10 years of experience
Enhanced customer relations through personal visits.
- Resolved accounts receivable worth over $5million.
- Piloted an export freight forwarding system for the station.
- Developed profitability analyses and revenue reports.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs laws, regulations and procedures.
- Calculated duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
- Advised customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and quotas.
- Monitored and traced the location of goods and communicated with clients.
6-10 years of experience
Freight Forwarder/Customs Brokerage
- Prepared customs documentation; ensured shipments met applicable federal laws to facilitate import of goods; determined merchandise was properly classified; tracked duties/taxes payable; processed payments on behalf of client.
- Represented clients in meetings with customs officials/USDA/FDA and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services.
- Informed clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments. Consolidated loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.
- Determined method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents. Coordinated, monitored and traced transportation/location of shipments.
- Maintained relationships with customs brokers in other ports to expedite clearing of cargo; cleared shipments via RLF (remote filing).
- Selected shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
- Stay abreast of changes in import or laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.
0-5 years of experience
Conducted analyses to determine the most efficient route for customers
- Provided required information to the sub-contractors and other external stakeholders
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of the customs clearance documents
- Managed shipment release along with the associated invoicing and payment
6-10 years of experience
- Reviewed air import documentation, classified commodities, and submitted entry data for US Customs
- Audited document/information requests on files submitted by Research & Classification personnel
- Assembled documentation for files where US Customs requested manual payment and submission
- Prepared document movement where third party customs brokerage was requested
0-5 years of experience
Confirmed shipment arrival and compared and verified shipping documents.
- Reguested checks, handled payments and billings.
- Prepared document turnovers and verified customs clearances.
- Negotiated delivery rates with trucking companies.
- Coordinated deliveries which include dispatching, POD’s and data entry.
- Completed weekly reports in Excel.
- Solved problems with airfreight carriers, trucking companies and vendors.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for tracking and tracing Import shipments from Origin to Fulfillment Center
- Audited import documentation for compliance with Customs regulations as well as product and freight pricing
- Liaised with US Customs broker for resolution of any Customs delays/discrepancy
- Assisted vendors in the use of SAP and Century tracking systems
- Provided backup for releasing and manifesting of outbound customer shipments from Fulfillment Center
- Competent in use of Microsoft Excel and Word
0-5 years of experience
Managed an average of 25 accounts of ocean import documentation for Europe, China and Latin America
- Provided excellent customer service by determining appropriate shipping methods, informing customers of company products, services, routes and rates
- Provided approval, TLI on all import shipments
- Assisted brokers with documentation and arrival notice
- Invoiced customer, vendors and outside brokers to release cargo
- Worked closely with steam lines, ports and rail
- Managed FCL to storage for local distribution
- Managed Consolidations containers, created IT # 7512, and dispatched LCL deliveries
0-5 years of experience
Instructed overseas agents (mostly Far East Asia along with Australia, Honduras, Bangladesh, Pakistan) routing details such as, carrier choice and port of discharge
- Authorize accessorial charges as well as invoicing and billing
- Performed profit and loss analysis with overseas agents
- Monitored freight costs when dispatching import and export containers
- Accomplished a 20% annual increase for the timely turnaround of all containers and chassis’ in the southeast
- Clarified USHTS classifications for US Customs Clearance
- Verify cargo details to prevent discrepancies in AMS
- Assist in resolving freight and US Customs holds
0-5 years of experience
- Worked with overseas office and steamship lines to obtain space and schedule bookings for cargo inbound to U.S. locations
- Arranged delivery appointments with customers an managed drop programs by following FIFO for empty return
- Tracked and traced container movements via truck and rail out of major U.S. ports to customer destinations
- Analyzed carrier and trucker performance data and provided metrics to upper management
- Managed accounts for Fortune 500 companies such as Bassett Mirror, Basset Furniture, and Masco Bath
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for ensuring the prompt processing and release of IBM, Pratt & Whitney, and Nortel shipments
- Utilized The US World Tariff to successfully complete the classification process
- Analyzed Customs Shipping Invoices using Buffalo Mainframe, IMS, Indy, and CPA SOPs
- Ensured all invoices and documents are free from errors
- Identified errors and missing information and communicate with Clients to obtain information necessary for processing shipments
- Utilized databases to research shipper and buyer billing information
- Ensure quantities and values are correctly calculated
- Properly identified and routed cages, single informals and non-entries, misrouted files, and shipments subject to the regulations of the various other government agencies
- Prepared daily and monthly production reports as well as the Recap Report one week each month
0-5 years of experience
Manage and route house driver. Arrange transfer of our consolidated shipments. Create consolidated trucks to earn more profit.
- Provide customer service to over 20 customers, advising Flight schedules and delivery appointments.
- Process and promptly follow up with damage claims with customers and carriers.
- Bill end of the month account invoices, averaging about 350 files a month closed.
- Provide customer with timely Pre-alert and regular updates.
- Maintain constant communication with our overseas agents in order to report any delays, damages or customer complaints.
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CONTENT STRATEGISTGabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and career adviser. With 10 years of digital media experience and five years of resume writing expertise, her publication history includes fashion, education, travel, social justice, equitable design and career advice.
