Manuel A. Salazar
Primary Phone: 956-***-**** / 956-***-****
Email: *******************@*******.***
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SUMMARY: Business professional with goals of continued growth and
knowledge within an organization.
EDUCATION:
University of Texas Pan American, Edinburg, Texas
Bachelor's of Business Administration - July 2005
Major in International Business
EXPERIENCE:
Senior Customs Analyst, Panasonic Automotive Sys Co. of America, Los
Indios, Texas 10/09 - Present
. Supervise supply chain flow of raw material to production floor.
. Develop departmental budget for fiscal year.
. Manage all NAFTA, FTZ, and import/export compliance.
. Update weekly and daily "in-transit" report of materials.
. Actively involved with internal FTZ committee.
. Assist internal customers with logistics and Customs compliance
guidance.
. Produce export documentation as well as Shippers Export
Declarations.
. Complete random audits on consumption entry files.
. Responsible for ensuring accurate recordkeeping for compliance
purposes.
. Coordinate movement of materials from overseas vendors.
. Extensive knowledge of US/MX cross-border operations.
Operations Supervisor, J.B. Hunt Transportation, Seguin, Texas
05/09 - 10/09
. Supervise fleet drivers and daily delivery operations
. Responsible for assisting in the budget, forecast, variance and
P&L analysis.
. Complete weekly driver payroll.
. Actively involved with customer to identify process improvements
and opportunities.
. Coordinate daily delivery of cargo and backhaul shipment
opportunities.
. Manage driver daily logs and ensure hours of service are within
D.O.T. regulations.
. Ensure scheduled maintenance of equipment (Truck and Trailer
service) is completed on time.
Export Supervisor, Expeditors International of WA. Hidalgo, Texas
10/05 - 9/08
. Responsible for assisting in the development of budget,
forecast, variance, efficiency, P & L analysis, end-month
closing, Accounts Receivable / Payable, Employee overtime, and
Departmental growth.
. Managed all TSA, Export Compliance, and allocation of resources.
. Supervised staff and daily department operations.
. Initiated and established air export operations for the Laredo,
TX office.
. Maintained and updated status report for all air & ocean
shipments (in transit, pending export, EDI, etc.).
. Coordinate air, ocean, and domestic cargo shipments.
. Complete monthly Export Compliance, TSA, and Dangerous Goods
audit for CHQ.
. Present branch, department, and desk side training.
. Provide customers with tracking details, routing, quotes, and
export compliance information.
. Knowledge of air transport (IATA) as well as Federal Maritime
Commission regulations.
. Actively involved on the Branch Safety Committee.
. Assisted in department sales and revenue growth as well as
promote other services offered by Expeditors
Sales Warehouser, Frito-Lay Inc. McAllen, Texas
4/04 - 10/05
. Assist in coordinating and assigning job functions to achieve
total labor efficiency
. Perform any other function in warehouse (Pre-Pick, Bulk 24,
Rotation, Unload)
( Complete sales orders for distribution to customers
. Oversee weekly Inventory Management and assist with Frito-Lay
OMS
. Prepare daily Warehouse Performance Management reports
Supervisor, J.O. Alvarez Inc. Hidalgo, Texas
2/00 - 2/04
. Supervised staff and daily office operations
. Completed Import / Export government documentation
. Prepared Entry Summaries for U.S. Customs Service
. Knowledge of Mexican Customs Brokerage import and export
operations
. Managed and maintained Billing
. Assisted in Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifying of all
products
. Coordinated all logistics activities to include dispatching,
shipping and receiving
. Oversaw all In-bond procedures
Hunting Organizer, Alcampo Hunting Services
7/95 - 2/00
. Guided all hunting trips into Mexico
. Managed sales
. Minimized complications with Mexican Government
AWARDS / CERTIFICATIONS:
Dangerous Good Certified by Air & Ground
12/05
CPR Certified
10/06
LATAM Air Certified
11/06
Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer
12/06
IATA / FIATA Certified
02/07
SKILLS:
Computer: Microsoft windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes,
Tradepoint Systems, AES Direct, AS400 and MS Works
Language: Spanish (speak, read, and write)
Communication: Great Interpersonal skills, outstanding organizational
skills, independent / team player, excellent communication skills, terrific
problem solving skills, works well with others, and hands-on experience.
References provide upon request.