Eric Nelsen
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International Supply Chain and Logistics Professional*
International Logistics and Business Development
*Member, APICS
Pursuing: Supply Chain Professional Certification (CSCP), Jan. 2014
Relevant Skills
• APICS trained supply chain professional offering ten-plus years operations and
logistics management expertise with 3PL and 4PL providers.
• Committed to the concepts of continuous improvement and supply chain
optimization.
• Emphasis on international and domestic logistics and the development of
external/internal partnerships across global, cultural and functional lines.
• Background in sales management provides comfort and ease in interactions both
up and down an organization and vertically throughout the supply chain.
• Experienced leader and project manager focused on both organizational goals and
the development of self and co-workers.
Professional Experience
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Education Fall, 2013
CSCP Certification Projected 1/2014
Graduate Student, Part-time 2011 to 2013
Portland State University
JAS Forwarding Worldwide 2010 to 2011
Business Development Manager
• Business-to-Business (B2B) sales of logistics solutions including air, ocean and
warehouse management.
• Global carrier negotiation and compliance team
• Pacific Rim/PNW route development team
Pacific Sunrooms 2008 to 2010
Traffic Manager
• Domestic surface transportation/carrier management
• Inventory sourcing and management
• Warehouse Management System development team
Panalpina/DSV Worldwide 2004-2007
District Sales Manager
• B2B sales of international logistics solutions
• Global project development team leader joining stakeholders with diverse cultural
and economic motivations.
• PNW liaison for ocean carrier compliance and rate negotiations.
Airborne Express International /DHL 1996-2004
• District Sales Manager, International Logistics
• NIKE apparel and sports equipment export program manager
• NIKE salesman samples pick and pack warehouse supervisor
Education
Portland State University 1996
BS, Political Science, International Relations
Community/Professional Involvement
APICS, Portland Chapter
David Douglas School District Budget Committee
David Douglas School District Citizens Advisory Committee, (Past Chair)
Portland Air Cargo Association (PACA), (Past Board Member)
Elementary School Baseball Coach