Indira Castro

**** *.*.**** ***. Apt #***

Miami, FL 33133

305-***-****

acw9li@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

Netfrate, INC. Miami, FL March 2012 – Present

Logistics Operations Manager

Ocean exports shipments consolidated and direct from A to Z.

Responsible to notify destination agents of On-Hand Report.

Booking request with specified Steamship Lines to the destination of interest.

Handle Bill of Lading (BOL) instructions and export documentation to destination.

Process Hazmat shipments in compliance with the IMDG.

Monitoring/tracking shipments to/from appropriate load/discharge ports and ensure cargo is meeting scheduled appointments.

Comply with all U.S customs, IATA and TSA regulations and requirements (DG declarations, SED’s, Manifests).

Billing and invoice.

Negotiate and execute spot quotes for specialized shipments.

Handle customer service requests relative to the domestic transportation of cargo.

Assist Sales in quotes by providing rates, tariffs, etc.

Franklin USA Miami, FL June 2008 – March 2012

Logistics Coordinator

Coordinated all documentation for overseas shipments, including legalization of documents and compliance with requirements of Letters of Credit.

Reduced the customs brokerage service fees and the freight forwarding fees

Ensured timely deadlines, issuing shipping instructions to the suppliers.

Tracked product inventory.

Keep track of inventory goods in the warehouse

Communicated with all levels of management of Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers.

Negotiated rates with international freight companies for Freight Forwarding /NVOCC operations and Custom House Brokerage Services.

Processed documentation for; FDA, Letter of Credits, Bill of Lading instructions, Certificate or Origins, AES # - electric filing of export declarations, and Delivery Orders.

Negotiated domestic freight and service rates; LTL and FTL – numerous means of transit.

Minequip Corporation Miami, FL May 2004 – June 2008

Ocean/Air Export Coordinator

Handle ocean export shipments mainly for heavy machinery parts such as Caterpillar tractors to Latin America and Europe.

Invoicing and preparing export documentation for domestic and international market.

Scheduling pickup and delivery for cargo and getting quotes for the freight cost on shipments for the global international customers

Prepare export documents such as AWB’s, Certificate of origin, Invoices and Packing list.

Handled queries from customers, subsidiaries and overseas offices regarding order documents and shipments

Obtained rate quotes from forwarder’s / trucking carriers.

Keep track of inventory goods in the warehouse/ track physical inventory every month.

Special Skills

AES Direct

AS400 and IES System

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Peachtree (accounting program)

Word, Excel, Outlook

Certified Notary Public

SAP knowledge

IMDG/Hazmat knowledge

EDUCATION

Florida International University

Master of Business Administration. Miami, FL Graduation date 2016 .

Carlos Albizu University Miami, FL Graduation date 2009

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

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