Fauzia B. Lyn
***** ******* ****, ********* *******, FL 33331
********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/fauzia-lyn-80481650
Skills
Global Supply Chain Logistic Professional
Effective Leader
Procedure Development & Implementation
Excellent Customer Service
Budget and Inventory Management
U.S. Customs Compliance
Summary
To obtain a challenging position within a company that will utilize my management experience, while providing opportunity for advancement based on performance.
Work History
Director of Projects, 01/08/2018 to Present
Transgroup Global Logistics, Miami, FL
In house at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for logistic account set up, project management of U.S. Customs audit, development and implementation of U.S. Customs regulatory compliance program.
Developed logistic vessel offload procedure and currently providing training to fleet staff on 25 vessels.
Sr. Manager of Logistics and Customs Compliance, 05//2014 to 1/5/2018
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings – Miami, FL
Planned annual supply chain cycle including requisitions due dates, purchase order due dates, supplier delivery dates to warehouse, distribution, inventory and fulfillment for the fleet of 15 vessels and managed over 6,000 containers/trailers and as needed urgent air shipments to 100+ destinations annually.
Accountable for results with 99.5% on time delivery and 25% year over year cost savings through fact-based negotiation, process standardization and cross-functional engagement. Led a team of 8 logistics professionals managing over $25 M of warehouse and freight spend.
Created monthly warehouse loading schedule and in liaison with consolidation warehouse of 185,000 square feet, managed the daily operation of containers and trucks (dry, chill & reefers), air, small package shipments resulting in 100% on time warehouse loading.
Designed and implemented global logistic strategies in collaboration with VP for all Norwegian business entities.
Created and managed annual logistic budget and monthly accrual in collaboration with VP and Finance department.
Managed freight invoices and payment between carriers and Norwegian. Reconcile invoice discrepancies.
Managed RFI/RFPs to negotiate and contract for global transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding and customs brokerage services in collaboration with VP. Managed the bid process. Achieved 25% expected savings for 2018.
Managed shore side warehouse inventories, accurate records in the MXP and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
Managed integrated partnerships between internal customers, warehouse, consolidators, carriers, freight forwarders, vendors to improve overall service levels and control transportation & handling costs.
Performed research, gathered data, and requests for proposals and implemented new logistics strategies for food & beverage, hotel, technical, scrubber and charter projects.
Developed and implemented logistic, warehouse, freight forwarder and customs broker standardization and documentation of policies and procedures (SOP) for improved compliance.
Served as Project manager and developed for implementation U.S. Customs regulatory compliance to Norwegian, Oceania & Regent fleet with new Vessel Offloads & Customs Clearance Standard Operating Procedure.
Manager of Logistics, 05/2014 to 05/2015
Norwegian Cruise Line – Miami, FL
Managed global supply chain logistics of $19M freight budget for Norwegian fleet of 12 ships. Managed strategic sourcing and logistics operation with staff of nine buyers, one logistic coordinator and three expeditors.
Customs Logistic Warehouse Manager, 06/2008 to 05/2014
Carnival Cruise Lines – Miami, FL
Directed and managed global air and ocean shipments of hotel linen, chinaware, technical deck & engine, carpets from Europe and Asia for import, regulatory compliance, warehousing and export to Carnival fleet of 24 ships.
Developed and implemented with a roll out schedule to Carnival fleet new vessel landing import standard operating procedure for improved compliance.
Trained, coached and mentored shore and ship board staff for implementation of new vessel landing import procedure.
Worked directly with VP, SVP, internal legal counsel and external counsel to develop new program to manage U.S. Customs compliance for Carnival Cruise Lines and Carnival fleet.
Developed and implemented contractor owned tools & equipment for import & export to Carnival fleet for substantial savings in customs clearance cost and to meet U.S. Customs regulatory compliance.
Managed the bonded warehouse operation, inventory management, distribution and delivery to ships.
Trained staff in electronic processing of documents with U. S. Customs to achieve increased productivity and reduced cost.
Strengthened Carnival's carpet ordering & installation process by planning and executing web-based carpet inventory system.
Developed and implemented standard operating procedure for improved customs compliance.
Planned & executed creation of Import & Export department to achieve cost reduction and increase productivity.
Served as project manager to bring in house from outsourced company the technical marine and carpet operation resulting in saving of over $2 M annually.
Managed the hiring, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and merit process of staff of five.
Customs Logistic Warehouse Manager, 06/2008 to 05/2010
Carnival Cruise Lines – Miami, FL
Managed global logistics of over $25M freight budget for over $800M purchased product for distribution to Carnival fleet of 24 ships. Managed daily operation of warehouse receiving vendor deliveries, data entry for financial payment to vendors, warehousing, distribution and transportation for delivery to fleet of 23 ships nationwide with direct supervision of office staff of 10 and liaison with warehouse staff of 36.
Manager of Logistics, 01/2003 to 12/2006
Steiner Management Services/Steiner Leisure limited – Coral Gables, FL
Managed global supply chain logistics of $2M annual freight budget for $50M in purchased spa operating supplies. Scheduled and posted quarterly supply chain report to manage the procurement, logistics, distribution, warehousing and on time delivery to international and domestic ports for 125 cruise line ships of 16 cruise lines. (Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Crystal, Cunard, Disney, H.A.L., M.T.C., N.C. L., Oceania, Princess, RCCL, Seabourn, Silver Sea, W.S.C., & Unicom).
Account Executive Manager, 08/2002 to 01/2003
Tigers USA Global Logistics (Kamino International Transport) – Miami, FL
Account Executive for Steiner and managed as an in-house manager to facilitate effective and efficient operation for freight forwarding services of logistics, custom brokerage, warehousing and distribution.
Logistics Manager, 08/1994 to 03/2001
Tasco Worldwide – Miramar, FL
Directed and controlled operational activities for $10 M spend in logistics, packing, warehousing, purchasing and building maintenance. Directed operations of 47,000 square foot warehouse for receiving, stock activity, pick & pack shipping and end of year physical inventory. Managed in-house custom brokerage for imports.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – Barry University - Miami Shores, FL 2015
Associate in Arts, Business Administration – Miami Dade College - Miami, FL 2013
License
U.S. Customs Broker License - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Washington, DC 2002
Certifications
Certified Customs Specialist - NCBFAA Educational Institute – Washington, DC 2013
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - Institute for Supply Management ISM - (projected 2019)
Memberships
Institute for Supply Management ISM 2017
Florida Customs Broker & Forwarders Association, Inc. FCBF 2013
Organization of Women in International Trade OWIT 2013