JOE MORIN
Kingwood, Tx *****
ad4y2a@r.postjobfree.com
Profile:
More than 30 years of combined experience, in transportation and logistics leading up to Project Logistics Management on domestic and international modes of transportation, Procurement & Engineering (EPC) Projects, working directly for an Oil major, and a background with 3PL shipping services & marine companies.
Professional skills applied to a wide range of shipping and logistics, including procurement and stock control and warehouse materials management services, particularly in the supply chain:
Transportation phase - obtaining competitive rates from the different agents, coordinates with both agents and warehouse personnel, preparing of shipping documents for the different importing countries mainly from and to Europe, Far East and Latin America which includes Cert of Origin and BL.
Logistics Phase – stock control for both internal and external customers, maintaining stocks in both internal and customers systems for over 26 distribution locations.
Procurement phase – obtaining quotes from the right suppliers, procure goods or services cost effectively and ensure on time delivery by suppliers at the agreed price and to meet internal and external quality, safety and certification requirements, prepare / process orders.
Correspondence; coordination; expedite; prepare progress payments; invoicing to clients.
Qualifications:
Experienced in a project teams and multi-cultural environment
Experienced in Far East, Latin America and Eastern Europe environments
Experienced with P/L, budget, and revenue requirements.
Experienced in management of multi-locations, i.e. remote construction sites and module fabrication facilities
Experienced in management of maintenance systems, and repair processes.
Management of Logistic Supply Chain Process from Planning and Budgeting to Procurement, Expediting and Transportation & Delivery
Experienced in procurement services, as an Expeditor and Buyer
Experienced in subcontract management.
Experienced in management of multi-location logistics warehouses.
Experienced in management of transportation systems for all modes of transportation.
Experienced in working on overseas EPC projects, - Module Fabrication yard / China
Develop strategic and tactical plans as required for delivery
Experience in managing medium to large projects.
Education and Training
Business Administration
NAFTA
Hazardous Material (CFR/IATA)
Management Development Program
Management Excellence Training Program
Management Safety Training Program
Cargo Airline Ramp Management
Amari Institute (Business Applications I & II)
SAP
AS400
MARIAN/SMART PLANT MATERIALS
ORACLE
PRISM
OSHA
Work History
Zachry Industrial/Golden Pass LNG
Deputy Logistics Director Oct 2021-Present
My main responsibility is to support the logistics department by acting as a liaison between the project management team, directorate, sponsors, and clients to facilitate optimal logistics operations on the project.
Responsible for Coordinating with the joint venture partners' logistics teams to ensure clarity of functions, delegation of responsibility, and project procurement manager (s ) on volume, origin, and schedule of transportation requirements .
Coordinating daily department functions, while evaluating and assessing safety personnel performance within the department.
Formulating, validating, and proposing budgets and expenditure allocation.
Working with local authorities’ senior officials to build relationships to facilitate understanding and cooperation with the JV leadership to ensure project execution and minimize local community impact.
Integrate transportation requirements with Third-Party Logistics providers as applicable.
Overseeing custom regulation procedures for all shipments
Supporting the logistics team both on-site and laydown yard.
Incorporating the training of all logistics coordinators and new team members
Technip/ ExxonMobil Blade Project
Logistics Lead 05/2018- 02/2021
Participate in Project Execution planning to develop the best commercial approach to Project Logistics and Transportation plans and procedures.
Establish Standard Freight/ Logistics Agreements for the Project in cooperation with Contract Management
Evaluate opportunities and strategies for ocean freight of project cargo from worldwide origin locations for final delivery to Client’s jobsite.
Provide shipping durations to scheduling for the planned modes of transportation for both domestic and international shipments.
Providing support, as required, for module, and furnace fabrication in Thailand.
Technip/ SASOL Project
Logistics Lead 05/2016- 6/2018
Participate in Project Execution planning to develop the best commercial approach to Project Logistics and Transportation plans and procedures.
Establish Standard Freight/ Logistics Agreements for the Project in cooperation with Contract Management
Evaluate opportunities and strategies for ocean freight of project cargo from worldwide origin locations for final delivery to Client’s jobsite.
Provide shipping durations to scheduling for the planned modes of transportation for both domestic and international shipments.
Providing on-site support, as required, for module construction and shipment load-outs at modular fabrication yard in China.
Technip Aasta Hansteen- 660 million Project
Project Logistics Lead 10/2013- 5/2016
Provide freight cost estimates to support estimate development and comparison of bids for foreign to foreign, foreign/United States, and United States/foreign locations.
Prepare the scope of work for the RFQ for transportation and logistics services worldwide.
Negotiating, preparing, and executing any agreements required for specialized carrier service (Ocean Charter, Air Charter).
Providing the project with vessel and barge traffic flow reports to estimate traffic levels to and from jobsite berth.
CB&I / Reficar Colombian Project
Logistics Manager 10/2011- 5/2013
Pre-inspection of materials or packing condition before offloading at the port entry.
Handling & transport conditions of those material.
Reception at work site, storage and warehousing conformance.
Witness inspection of export packing
Review and record of relevant documentation conformance: notification of delivery, mill certificates, quality release,
Review and follow-up of transit damage reports OS&D. NCR …
Traceability management, and transfer of marking where required.
Preservation and maintenance requirements follow-up (tracking)
Supervision of the implementation of the procedure of material issuance
Spare-parts and special tools follow-up (tracking register)
Surplus and scrap material follow-up (tracking)
Final reconciliation supervision.
TECHNIPUSA, Inc. / Valero Expansion Project
Logistics /Materials Manager 12/07-10/11
Logistics Manager in charge of the delivery of oil/gas refinery equipment from overseas,
Custom clearance support services
Heavy haul transportation management up to the site.
Direct activities as acting “harbor master” for multiple EPC’s (Fluor, Foster Wheeler, RDS)
Follow up of the complete deliveries +2,000,000 Freight ton )
Negotiation with city and port authorities on permitting
Materials management (receiving, storing and issuing all plant material with proper material control procedures and computerized follow up).
Responsible for administrative actions and evaluations for the logistics, and warehouses personnel
Design and present presentations to Sr. Management, and Clients as required.
Ensuring appropriate and accurate shipping and storage of all production, construction and maintenance materials, including transit imports and exports.
Managing warehouses, pipe yards, and off-site locations.
Directly involved, as acting “harbor master” for Technip, Fluor, and Foster Wheeler for all imported oil/gas equipment via chartered tramp services and oversee lifting-off, roll-on/roll-off from barge onto trailers (SPMT’s).
Huntsman LLC
International Logistics Compliance Coordinator 2000-2007
Expedite communication between customers, business centers, marketing, manufacturing/plants, credit, freight forwarder, traffic and EH & S
Develop & implement knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations, including denied parties list, embargoed countries, export licensing requirements and various screening activities.
Participate in creation and support of departmental procedures relating to utilization of company-wide systems, including GEMMS, Oracle Financials, SAP/Titan, and Lotus Notes (databases)
Assist Credit with letter/credit review to ensure company’s comfort with customer credit exposure. Examine letter/credit for accuracy and determine our ability to comply.
Perform pricing functions – enter prices, issue adjustments, and rebates.
Check invoices for accuracy and make necessary adjustments.
Maintain order record/documentation, per U.S. Regulatory & Trade Law requirements.
Transportation Analyst
Maintained truck rate and routing databases; coordinated with business centers, purchasing, and customer service to ensure carriers & contracts existed for all products moving via truck transportation.
Researched freight rate (including freight allowances) and proof of delivery issues for customer service, business center, and credit. Reviewed and authorized for payment motor carrier invoices for payment for both inbound and outbound truck movements; coordinated payment of freight bills.
Quoted freight rates to business centers, purchasing, sales, and within department.
Met with carriers regularly to evaluate rate and service levels, negotiate new contracts, and explore new programs. Determined the best mix of rates, service, and safety to enable the company to effectively compete in the marketplace.
Performed traffic studies to formulate a logistics system that was safe, cost effective, and service oriented.
Developed information concerning trucking costs of competitors by meeting with carriers.
Performed analysis on Carrier Non-Conformances to ensure proper corrective actions were effective.
Assisted accounting with month-end close; expedited orders and trouble-shoot freight rate claims.
Completed and submitted Loss and Damage and Overcharge Claims with carriers.
Cambior Purchasing Services/Omai Gold Mines, Ltd.
Project Traffic Supervisor 5/95 – 2000
Supervised daily warehouse operations at Manchester Terminal
Coordinated logistics and receiving with all modes of transportation.
Liaised with the Operations Manager and Senior Buyer on a daily basis keeping them abreast of changing developments.
Liaised with mine personnel and provided them with information relative to the receipt of cargo.
Prepared all necessary documentation required by steamship line, customs, banks and other parties after each sailing.
Jacintoport Corporation
Truck Manager 3/95 – 5/95
Managed and supervised day to day operations
Coordinated traffic management activities.
Reviewed rate negotiations for marine and truck industry.
Liaison with steamship lines
Coordinated all phases of container interchanges; loading, unloading and stuffing.
Reviewed and analyzed booking recaps maximizing load shipments.
Inchcape Testing Services
Export Analyst 6/94 – 3/95
Reviewed all incoming import license documents to ensure inspection and pricing.
Liaison between exporters, suppliers and freight forwarders to set up inspection.
Resolved discrepancies with all internal and external contracts as well as keeping an open contact with liaison offices.
Analyzed final invoices, shipping documents and other relevant information.
Automation International
Warehouse/Distribution Coordinator 3/93 – 6/94
Coordinated shipping and receiving, export packing and all phases of warehouse operations.
Completed invoice and inventory control.
Coordinated quotes with vendors and manufacturers.
Evaluated quotes and analyzed bids for purchasing equipment & services.
Federal Express
Operations Manager 5/82 – 3/93
Directed the daily operational activities for inbound/outbound distribution center of ground trailers, fleet trucks, and 727-200 series aircraft.
Effectively managing unload/sorting and dispatch operations for 36+ routes maintaining the highest standards performance service levels of 99.5%.
Hire, train and evaluate a cross-functional team of employees.
Ramp manager certification in weight and balance for 727-200 series/DC-10 aircraft.
Manage vendor relations to ensure the cost-effective purchase of warehouse supplies.
Scheduled safety, warehouse and sales meetings.
Texas Mexican Railway
Account Representative 2/77 – 5/82
Routed and traced shipments with carriers for export
Prepared bills of lading and other shipping documents
Handled claims for lost or damaged goods.
Worked closely with production executives and purchasing department to determine the most economical ways of transporting goods.
Personal:
Current valid passport
TWIC/ISTC Certification
Bilingual English/Spanish, speaking & writing.