Manager Supply Chain

Lori Crawford

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Summary

A results-driven and detail-oriented business development director

with extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, expansion, client

relations/development, project management, international/domestic

projects, warehousing, logistics, supply chains, ocean proposals,

tariff publications, safety, compliance, and training. Leverages

globally based experience and innovation to develop new revenue

streams while enhancing previously established relationships.

Utilizes outstanding interpersonal and motivational skills to optimize

workforce efficiency. A dynamic and forward-thinking producer who

positively impacts the bottom line.

EXPERIENCE

AFC, d/b/a R+L Global LOGISTICS, Atlanta, Georgia

Director, Business Development, 2009-2013

Relocated to Atlanta headquarters. Merged AFC and R+L carriers. Expanded

R+L carriers. Supported, trained, and worked with company account

representatives. Built relationships with new and existing clients.

Oversaw sales international and domestic projects and warehousing.

Director, International, Fort Myers, Florida, 2008-2009

Served as license holder for OTI License for R+L carriers/Paramount start-

up company. Engaged clients to discuss full supply chain. Handled, rated,

and put together ocean proposal. Managed compliance regarding NCBFAASA

tariff publication. Managed mergers and acquisitions. Founded Spirit

Express for company carriers.

Surface Technology, Fort Myers, Florida

Division Manager, 2005-2008

Delegated all workloads for Fort Myers division. Implemented and managed

procedure. Directed team of 26 trucks on daily installs. Interacted with

clients and fabrication shop. Ensured job completion and safety. Set up

daily and weekly schedules. Managed entire operation. Approved all

invoices.

JPMorgan Chase Vastera, INC., Fort Myers, Florida

Lead GE Trade Analyst, 2004-2005

Implemented and managed procedures for team. Restructured referral process

to improve cycle time. Implemented pre-alerts process to assure compliance

prior to shipment departure. Interacted with client forwarder, steamship

line, airline, and inland carriers to streamline correspondence. Supplied

manufacturing sites with all necessary and supporting documentation.

Reduced client spending with suggestions to logistics manager. Liaised

with chemist on EHS-TSCA product compliance.

> Created entry form, resulting in reduction of post-entry defects and

"brain book for business" for team reference.

> Traveled to various company locations to conduct training.

SG Footwear, Hackensack, New Jersey

Import Traffic Manager, 1992-2003

Developed and directed transportation department. Imported cargo from 40

countries. Negotiated and maintained all ocean and air freight rates.

Inquired and worked on all purchase orders prior to ex-fty date production

scheduling. Planned, routed, and executed all purchase orders from origin

to final destination. Oversaw cost and decided on freight forwarder or

steamship line. Provided daily correspondence with Asian factory.

Referenced special instructions to team and ensured following and

compliance. Entered all cost analysis. Worked with controller daily.

Approved all transportation invoices. Ensured accuracy of duty and applied

first approval. Managed protests, voluntary tenders, and verbal rulings.

> Collaborated with import manager in opening pick-and-pack warehouse

program in Los Angeles.

> Served as travel representative for company.

> Obtained ISO 9000 certification and Six Sigma status.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALCOA, Greenwich, Connecticut, Senior Traffic and Administration Analyst,

1987-1991. Liaised with European mills regarding export shipment

schedules. Negotiated competitive rates for inland transportation.

Complied with U.S. government regulation and requirements for government

cargo. Disbursed all documentation to client and customs.

CERTIFICATIONS

TSA Certification, 2009-2013

Certified from U.S. Census on Export, 2009

ISO 9000 Certification, 2005

LICENSURE

OTI License holder, NVOCC, 2008-2013

TRAINING

Vastera Compliance Training, 2004

Academy of Advanced Traffic, 1982-1984

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