Logistics Manager

John Carty

Email : **********@*****.*** Telephone: 253-***-****

Suite 103, 708 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol CA95472.

Summary of Qualifications:

A seasoned and versatile candidate, with experience in all aspects of transportation, warehousing and 3PL

operations. Twenty years of working in imports, exports, domestic, and trucking. Well versed in customs

brokerage and International freight forwarding, ocean and air. Proven track record in logistics, with a

keen eye on the bottom-line, leading to customer satisfaction, decreased costs and increased revenues.

Specific experience and expertise:

*Many years of experience coordinating inbound shipments from foreign supplier’s factory door

to final consignee, end user’s facility, including foreign to foreign. Very familiar with import and

export compliance and the pertinent documentation required and the proper use of Incoterms

* Extensive experience in working with U.S. Customs to insure compliance for import and

export shipments, including proper commodity classification, and the assigning of the correct

HTS, or Schedule B, numbers

* I have worked with various software applications that integrate various aspects of a company’s

day to day operations. From shipment placement, routing, booking, documentation preparation,

accounting, including the sending and receiving of data via EDI.

*Accomplished in the verification of shipment details. Confirming that cargo received matches

bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices and PO numbers, to insure accuracy of

inventory.

*I am experienced in working with 3PL providers to insure accurate and timely receiving of

product and the resolution of inventory issues.

*I have worked with customers to liaison with 3 PL providers for Home Depot, Lowes, Ace

Hardware, True Value Hardware, C.C.Filson and Solar City, for multiple destinations for

receiving of multiple products in high volume.

*I am experienced in managing inventory with 3PL providers to satisfy customer’s requirements,

and maintain stock levels for all order fulfillment and safety stock minimums.

*Familiar with auditing inventory to insure accuracy of on hand product.

*I know how to audit 3 PL providers for accurate billing and to insure that correct procedures are

followed.

*Adept at implementing procedures to insure efficiency, cost reduction and inventory accuracy.

*Experienced in assessment of orders to be able to ship in the most economic, and efficient

manner, to satisfy customer’s requirements, and be within budget parameters. This includes

preparing all necessary documentation, bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices,

shipper’s export declaration and any other required documents.

*Possesses knowledge in how to facilitate shipment movement most cost effectively, LTL

compared to truckload, ocean freight compared to air freight.

*Effective at negotiating the most competitive rates available from all carriers for both

International import and export. As well as domestic carriers.

*Knows how to customize shipments as per customer’s requests to meet their logistical needs.

*I am very experienced in all aspects of international shipping, both import and export, and all

the documentation required for both. I am experienced in working with U.S. Customs, and many

other government agencies, FDA, DOT, EPA, USDA involved in international shipping to insure

compliance. Also, familiar with customs requirements for Asia, Australia and Europe.

*I consider myself a, whatever needs to be done team player, just give me the task that needs to

be accomplished, and I will get it done.

*I am experienced in working in a warehouse environment. I know how to drive a forklift, I

have loaded, and unloaded many trucks in the past. I have packed containers, crated goods for

export, as per customer’s requests, including documenting the packing process to ensure their

satisfaction. I have no issues in lifting over 50lbs.

*In the past I have helped customers manage inventory and schedule shipments based on what

their needs might be. I am experienced in coming up with creative solutions to meet logistical

challenges.

*I have 7 years plus experience in managing employees. Delegating responsibilities, assessing

performance, and reporting to management as part of my job responsibility.

*I enjoy learning new techniques and approaches to getting the job done. It is always good to

have a new perspective in how to address logistics.

*I have experience with computer systems and applications that integrate all aspects of the

company. I am aware of the milestones that may need to be addressed, either daily, weekly or

other time frame, and the necessary reports that need to be run, MRP.

Interpersonal Skills:

*I consider myself capable of good judgment and able to come up with a creative solution if

needed.

*I am very used to having many pots on the boil at the same time, and managing to do so

productively.

* I know how to work under pressure and meet deadlines when needed.

*I have the ability to recognize the job that needs to be done and focus on getting it

accomplished to the best of my ability.

*I am receptive to trying new approaches to achieve a more efficient and economic outcome.

*I believe I can interact with most people in a positive way. I consider myself an upbeat person.

I only come to work each day, to give all that I can to get the work done, otherwise what is the

point.

*I am used to interacting and reporting to senior management and staff on a daily basis in an

effective and productive manner.

*I am very aware of appropriate behavior for the workplace, and how one should conduct one’s

self, while at the workplace. I consider myself a team player and able to work with anyone.

Work experience:

Presently,

Solar City, San Mateo CA

Logistics Manager.

2012- 2013, Zep Solar Inc, San Rafael, CA

Logistics and Fulfillment, Manager

2011 to 2012, Transgroup Worldwide Logistics, Seattle WA,

Import Manager.

2004 to 2011, Sound Brokerage International, LLC, Tacoma, WA

Import manager, export manager.

1999 – 2004, Vantage Point Services, So. San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA

Import Manager, export manager.

1989-1999, Thunderbolt Transport, Inc, So. San Francisco, CA

Owner.

Personal and professional references provided upon request.

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