Daniel E. Astraquillo

Canoga Park, CA *****

Contact Info. : Tel. 213-***-**** / e-mail: acp4cn@r.postjobfree.com

Background: Over 25+ years of diversified experience in Shipping, Freight Forwarding (Air and Ocean, Import/ Export), International Logistics / Global Product Distribution, 3PL Warehouse/ Logistics Management, Import / Export Compliance.

Education

San Juan de Letran College - Bachelors Degree in Economics

Special Training and Education

Highly Proficient in all Microsoft Office Software Applications and Data Base Programming Software.

Trained, Knowledgeable and Experienced on US Custom Regulations and Provision dealing on subject matters;

Import : Extensive knowledge of all the provisions of CFR Title 19, HTS Classification, Entry Writing, Bond Provisions, Import Duty Computation, ISF Provisions, NAFTA, Bonded WH and FTZ Provisions, Duty Drawback and Protests Procedures.

Export : Comprehensive Knowledge Export Trade and Compliance Provisions, Implementation and Administration (Title 15 CFR) including Dept. of Commerce (BIS) Compliance on EAR, CCL, License Exceptions, DSPs, Export License Application and Processing, Updated ECRs, OFAC Provisions and regulations, Familiarity of ITAR Regulations and Other Government Agency Export Control Requirements and Compliance, Development and Administrations of ECMPs.

Training and Seminars Attended

Total Quality Management in Customer Service Excellence - Neptune Orient Lines, Dec. 1992

Ocean Export Freight Forwarding (FMC) / Letter of Credit - NNR Aircargo Service, Nov. 1999

Dangerous Goods by Air and Ocean Certification - subject Re-certification as required by FAA, IATA and IMDG.

TSA Training on Threat Assessments, Procedure and Applications - TSA, March 2007

Trained and well verse in utilizing E-Commerce / EDI integrations, ERP software, SPS commerce and 3PL Central logistics / WMS (Warehouse Management Software)

Trained on Utilizing the following: ACS, ABI’s / CATAIR, AES Direct and SNAP-R.

US Custom Brokers Licensing Course - Covering: GRI, HTS Classification, Appraisement and Duty Computation.

Seminars: Department of Commerce - US Export Trade Compliance Process and Procedures / BIS (EAR Regulations).

Professional Experience

River Plate Inc. (3PL & Fulfillment Services) – Operations & Major Accounts Manager July 2013 - Jan. 2015

Managing day to day operation of the company’s fulfillment (local and international), warehousing, packaging, and product distribution services (covering e-commerce, retails and major DCs).

Design and Implement process and procedure maximizing production output, operational efficiency and profitability.

Develop and analyze production matrices measuring each department’s productivity in correlation with the efficiency of system process and procedures.

Manage Warehouse Inventory and develop a system to ensure accuracy for product allocation and distribution.

Managing and coordinating services offered to major accounts such as LORAC Cosmetics, Ole Henriksen, Merle Norman Cosmetics & Encino Laser.

Coordinating Order Fulfillment and e-commerce services for direct to consumers deliveries and or Distribution of products to major retailers such as CVS, Walgreen, Costco, HSN, QVC, TJ Maxx, Target and Walmart.

Fishpond.com - Fulfillment and Warehouse Operations Sept. 2012 – April 2013

Contracted to Design and Set-up Company own Fulfillment Center to be use for Distribution of Products in the International Market.

Emo-Trans Global Logistics Inc., (LAX) - Ocean Export Manager March 2012 - Sept. 2012

Manage all aspects of the Ocean Export Operation and Documentation Department.

Coordinate Major Bids, Contracts and Special Projects which includes designing and implementing export procedures and solutions for major accounts.

Ensure the departments profitability by constantly reviewing and negotiating service contracts, lowest rates and best routes.

Hire, train and manage all personnel on the correct and accurate way to process ocean exports avoiding costly errors due to fines and penalties.

NNR Global Logistics (USA) Inc. - Ocean Export Operations Specialist / ISO Coordinator Feb.1998 - March 2012

Responsible for all day-to-day handling of international ocean export shipments to include processing B/L and Export documentations. (FCL, LCL, Hazardous Materials, License Cargo, Oversize, RO/RO, Break Bulk and Special Projects cargo)

Constant review and implementation of EAR regulation including proper HTS / Sched. B Classifications & EEI / AES transmission.

In-charge of reviewing and negotiating competitive rates /service contracts with carriers & vendors to maximize profitability.

Responsible for filing and maintaining International Ocean Tariff and ensuring FMC compliance.

Main person in-charge of acquiring, Implementing, and maintaining ISO 9000, 9002 certification. (Certified ISO Internal Auditor)

As Customer Service and Inside Sales Team Lead - Handling Import / Export and Brokerage coordination - Feb.1998 - Sept. 2002

Daniel A. - Continued

Tag-It Inc. - Shipping, Warehouse Manager Mar.1996 - Jan. 1998

Main responsibility was to manage the Shipping Dept. (Import / Export) and Warehouse Operations.

Provide efficient and cost effective procedures for warehousing raw materials and distribution of finish products.

A.K. Shipping Agencies ( An Inchcape Co.) Guam U.S.A. - Liner Manager Mar.1993 - Jan.1996

(As agents for NYK, CMA and Kyowa Shipping Lines)

Initially hired to set up the documentation and customer service departments, subsequently promoted to manage the entire Liner Department which handles and manage agency work which includes sales, marketing and vessel operations for shipping principals namely “KYOWA Line”, “NYK Lines” and “CMA”

Overseas Agency Services (Philippines) - Import/Export – Operations/Documentation Manager Sept.1986 - Feb.1993

Manage all aspects of Documentation and Claims Department servicing principals NOL Shipping and Ivaran Lines.

Manage all aspects of Equipment Control, M and R.

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