JAMES CAPOCCIA JR.
***** ******** ******* **. ******, TX 77365 480-***-****
*************@*****.***
Global Logistics Manager and US Customs Specialist eager to contribute
expertise toward supporting a dynamic international organization in
optimizing bottom-line operational and financial performance as a senior
team member. Exceptional track record of analyzing global services
deficiencies and implementing process improving measures resulting in
increased cohesion, effectiveness and efficiency. Core Competencies
include:
Compliance with U.S.Laws for Customs Import/Export
ITAR/ CTPAT/ AES / DOT/HTS/ECCN & Schedule B
Intermodal & International Air shipment arrangement
Import/Export Documentation preparation. INCO Terms
Pre-Clearance of Import shipments
Effectively Resolve Customs/Transportation Issues
Performance Management/Tracking/tracing
Carrier/Freight Forwarder Rate Negotiations/Relations
Dispatch Carriers/Drivers all over U.S.
Key Accomplishments
< Significantly impacted revenue results by spearheading a consolidation of
cross/dock operations between 6 Northeast terminals, and selected by
Senior Management to lead new terminal openings throughout the East
Coast.
< Through aggressive cost containment strategies, reduced premium cost air
shipments by $200K per month.
< Chosen as point person on all specialized International/Domestic Heavy
Machinery shipments to ensure no errors.
< Reduced annual Intermodal operations costs by $3.4MM by creating a
"matched" import/export transportation procedure.
< Identified revenue discrepancies of $2.7MM in Jabil's international
facilities.
Professional History
2005 to Present: Global Logistics/U.S. Customs Subject Matter Expert -
Jabil Circuit Inc., Saint Petersburg, FL
< Serve as key Subject Matter Expert for all logistics related systems and
tools; provide operational logistics support for global services team and
plant operations, and consistently adhere to all organizational
requirements.
< Ensure that all aspects of transportation are correctly set up for both
inbound and outbound shipments to meet internal/external time
constraints.
< Responsible for updating logistics/transportation systems while
controlling transportation and customs duty costs.
< Maintain accuracy of all U.S. Customs documents and company files to meet
legal guidelines.
< Reviewing all Hazardous shipments for safe transportation, correct
packaging and meticulously filling out Material Safety Data Sheets to
avoid any fines or loading confusion.
2001 to 2005: Logistics Analyst - CP Ships/Lykes, TMM, ANZDL, Contship and
Italia Lines, Tampa, FL
< Maintained oversight for all containers inbound and outbound traffic
within the U.S., Canada and Mexico; identified and implemented aggressive
cost containment strategies for triangulation and one-way moves.
< Collaborated with line management to minimize route costs by
standardizing bill of lading terms; communicated with internal business
units to ensure that all container dispatches were executed in accordance
with requirements.
< Tracked and monitored expenses, reconciled transportation invoices in
APAY, and guided equipment control duties for assigned region.
1992 to 2006: Project Manager / Logistics Specialist - Road Scholar
Transport, Dunmore, Pennsylvania
< Leveraged a deep and rich knowledge of geography and regional business
plans to effectively conduct accurate mileage cost analysis of new
regional operations locations for a 100+ truck fleet.
< Identified internal resources to meet business objectives; scheduled
routes, implemented fast paced changes to support customer requests, and
implemented strict safety control requirements to optimize work flow and
decrease lost time.
Education/Professional Development/Technical Proficiencies
The Pennsylvania State University, Dunmore, PA; B.B.A - Business
Administration 4-1992
HAZMAT, Import/Export Customs compliance and D.O.T regulations
SAP, MS Office, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Maddocks Software for
Logistics, Oracle, Procom, Creative Logistics Software, Lynx Logistics,
Software, Port and Rail tracking systems, Transportation Management System
and PC Miler