Robert Gavin

International Logistics Analyst

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Long Beach, New York 11561

516-***-****

Linkedin.com/in/bob-gavin-b3a2b913

SKILLS: I ntricate Knowledge of Supply Chain Management

● Effective front line execution and operational management of demanding global accounts.

● Ability to cut in transit bonds approved by CBP.

● Proficient auditor of all forms of carrier invoicing: air, ocean, trucking, et al.

● Created invoices for various sectors of freight forwarding within Excel & TMS.

● Aptitude for ad hoc KPI report preparation and individual client Profit & Loss statements.

● Extensive negotiation experience with inland transportation providers, agents, and airline managers.

EXPERIENCE:

LUFTHANSA, J ohn F. Kennedy Airport - International Logistics Analyst MAY 2015 - PRESENT

● Manually created A LL monthly outbound customer invoices for 19 Lufthansa Technik Logistik enterprises.

● Conducted bi monthly freight billing audits from extractions of raw data from the Cargo Account Settlement System (CASS portal) that contained every international air freight invoice (MAWB) issued by an agent or airline to Lufthansa Technik Logistik in the two weeks prior: Presented a detailed summary of my invoice analysis to the Director of Transportation on the 1st and 15th of every month in order to receive stamped approval to initiate payment. Wiring ACH credit to our selected agents or airline partners would routinely exceed $150,000.00 every 14 days.

● Facilitated monthly freight billing audits of all domestic intermodal transport invoices received from FedEx, UPS, Pilot, and Sterling through sound and thorough documentation: Deciphered ownership for each charge line and allocated budgetary responsibility to the corresponding Lufthansa enterprise. Disputed any detected variances with the management level sales team from each service provider and initiated payment if our expected cost matched the invoiced cost. Compiled financial breakdowns for the Accounting department in Excel using pivot table report format.

● Proposed ideas for process improvement on the American side of the supply chain during internal meetings and explained to members of the operations teams how to implement my suggestions. Actively monitored the daily flow to ensure these new procedures would be cost saving measures.

● Prepared ad hoc carrier performance metrics, KPI reports, and overall scorecards for the transportation branch utilizing both Excel and the proprietary TMS software. TRINITY LOGISTICS, Valley Stream, NY - Senior Logistics Analyst - Strategic Accounts MARCH 2014 - APRIL 2015

● Achieved and maintained a 100% on time delivery percentage for all air import shipments.

● Negotiated cost effective terms with preferred airlines by consolidating cargo and maintaining multiple 30 cbm per week block space agreements around the globe.

● Organized, prepared, and edited A LL shipping documents: Bills of Lading, Delivery Orders,

“Permit to Transfer” forms, ATMEs, Arrival Notices, 7512s, 3461s, “Notice to Broker” forms, etc.

● Created and updated internal daily reports for all current and future cargo.

● Updated four daily service reports for the Limited Brands inside their network.

● Monitored all ex bound flights from Sri Lanka, the corresponding global stops, and the final inbound flights to New York, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., and Ohio.

● Communicated with airport handling partners across the eastern seaboard to ensure smooth transition from tarmac to truck once each shipment was AMS confirmed.

● Personally cut in transit bonds (61) for each shipment and requested the correct warehouse transfer execution. Duties also included: liaising with CBP for compliance, providing notice to the brokers, and confirming clearance.

● Procured the proper inland transportation for each shipment based on detailed space and cost analysis: FTL vs. LTL, selection of bonded carrier, etc.

● Executed payment of all Import Service Charges for each shipment.

● Provided online tracking, phone, and email correspondence 24/7/365 to provide optimal visibility to all levels of management at the Limited Brands and VF Corp.

● Kept inventory and arranged collection of LD3s, LD7s, or PMCs after delivery had been completed to ensure the timely return of these loaned ULDs back to the airline. DAMCO USA Inc. (MAERSK), JFK Logistics Center - Lead Logistics Associate JAN 2012 - MAY 2013

● Received new bookings provided by the business development team and immediately provided four areas of proactive analysis to this department: 1.) C ontainer Classification Assessment FCL, LCL, MCC for high volume, LCL via hub, etc. 2.) F requency and “time to market” Ocean vs. Air. 3.) Proper Route & Corridor Utilization client may have been under utilizing FCLs in existing LCL corridors. 4.) M arket Strategy a FCL might've been a restraint on a low volume client wishing to enter a new market.

● Contacted VOCC with shipment terms to ensure space has been booked and liaised with CHB to ensure compliance and, ultimately, clearance.

● Organized, prepared, and edited A LL shipping documents and arranged for receipt of cargo from shipper.

● Coordinated customized inland transportation solutions: arranged and oversaw all intermodal haulage via road, rail, or barge. Liaised with Port for drayage if necessary.

● Analyzed shipment dates and corresponded daily with carriers, terminal yards, and trucking dispatchers in order to operate within free time to avoid potential demurrage.

● Updated every shipper/receiver each step of the way to provide precise arrival times and real time locations.

EDUCATION:

Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY - Logistics and Transportation Management JAN 2014 - PRESENT // G PA: 4.0