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Dewain Smith 512-***-****

Logistics, Transportation acx5jj@r.postjobfree.com

Trade Compliance Professional

OBJECTIVE

To strengthen an organization by utilizing my background and skills in Logistics, Transportation

Management and International Trade Compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Thirty years of experience within the Domestic and International Logistics industry. Experienced in all

areas of Supply Chain Transportation management that includes both strategic and tactical administration

of logistics processes. Experienced with high volume E-Commerce small parcel fulfillment management

along with retail store support. I specialized in both Inbound and Outbound Logistics management

focusing on tight carrier supervision and cost control. Highly proficient in transportation provider

negotiations and implementation of processes. Skilled in maintaining accurate transportation costs and

targeting proper metrics to ensure controls and identify areas of improvement. Solid experience and

background in managing International Trade Compliance for both Import and Export operations.

Extensive knowledge and experience working with US CBP and CA CBSA regarding compliance issues.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SKILLS

Corporate transportation management of large Retail sports equipment company with e-commerce

distribution and over 160 retail store locations.

Key member of C-TPAT team which restructured entire Austin plant to meet all mandatory

requirements to qualify for certification.

Extensive background with supporting e-commerce customer and retail store shipping issues.

Key member of a Logistics and Trade Compliance department that successfully maintained Policy

Deployment Goals and Objectives for a Fortune 500 electronics manufacturer.

Team member of a freight expense finance team. Regularly reviewed opportunities for cost reduction

and when identified, implemented processes that resulted in significant cost savings. Produced

detailed metrics encompassing all areas of material transportation costs. Routinely reported

performance to budget results and developed corrective action processes to meet goals. I worked

closely with purchasing, and program management along with outbound shipping personnel to ensure

carrier compliance and utilization of the most cost-effective methods of shipping.

Provided routine Import and Export compliance audits and site-wide training on US compliance rules

and regulations. Orchestrated the complete overhaul of import document retention that transitioned

the process to paperless record keeping.

Participated in Global transportation carrier and 3PL provider negotiations and established contracts

which consisted of Airfreight, Ocean FCL/LCL, Surface FTL/ LTL, Foreign and Domestics

Consolidation and Warehousing operations.

Successfully administered a corporate initiative to overhaul the entire inbound logistics process that

included the re-organization and enhancement of consolidation methods for material moving from

Asia and within the U.S resulting in over $1M in annual savings.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

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Transportation Manager Golfsmith International

2015-Present

Management of corporate transportation operations that encompass domestic and international

distribution utilizing High Volume Small Parcel, LTL-TL and Ocean Import modes. Responsible for all

company carrier agreements that include RFQ development, negotiation to final contract. Administer

company Trade Compliance policies and procedures. Accountable for transportation spend reporting

including internal coding, auditing and payment followed by weekly review of metrics. Manage logistics

department directing the development and execution of individual area responsibilities and procedures.

Logistics and Trade Compliance Coordinator - Flextronics America LLC, Austin, TX

1998-2014

Responsible for maintaining and reporting logistics and trade compliance Site Metrics, Carrier

compliance. Reporting cost overrun due to non-compliance and implementing corrective actions with the

purchasing department. Provided transportation carrier management and maintained quarterly

performance reports. Responsible for developing provider procedures and process implementation.

Coordinated internal Import and Export compliance management and control. Provide assistance to

Outbound shipping department focused on customer needs and requirements. Provide material landed

cost quotations for current and upcoming projects. Involved in supplier VMI processes and warehousing

procedures.

Logistics Manager - Zenith ElectronicsFt.Worth, & McAllen, TX -Reynosa, MX

1994 - 1998

Responsible for transportation management and material coordination of components sourced from

worldwide origins. Involved in rebuilding and staffing of corporate logistics department responsible for

FTL Fleet operation, International and Domestic air and surface modes that included global air and ocean

consolidation points. Managed a staff accountable for material expediting and cost analysis for

manufacturing facility in Mexico. Member of corporate logistics team involved in long term strategic

planning and annual negotiations with transportation providers.

International Export Manager - Lynden International DFW, TX

1992 1994

Managed International department at DFW Airport. Supervised a staff responsible for processing Import

and Export shipments for multiple customers.

International Export Manager - Maxxim International DFW, TX

1991- 1992

Managed the start-up of the international terminal at DFW. Responsible for international exports of key

accounts.

International Airfreight Supervisor - Danzas Corporation (DHL Global Forwarding) Houston,

TX DFW, TX 1988 - 1991

Responsible for maintaining multiple high volume import and export accounts. Gained experience in

shipping to and from all areas of the Globe. Participated in both operation and sales with major

customers.

Operations and Sales Manager - Mitsui Air International Houston, TX

1984 - 1988

Managed office operations that included sales, shipment processing and warehouse.

ERP, MS AND GOVERNMENT WEB-APPLICATION KNOWLEDGE

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BAAN 5, SAP, Oracle

CBP ACE Import reporting web tool, CBSA FIRMS

Extensive experience with CBP and Census AES application and process requirements

Highly efficient in MS Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook

Experienced and highly adaptable to various provider web-site applications

TRAINING

I have participated in several courses related to transportation and logistics that include: Bureau of Export

Administration Licensing; NAFTA Rules and Regulations; Managing Import and Export Controls;

Hazardous Materials training courses; Warehouse Management basics. Also completed Microsoft

application training. Highly proficient at Microsoft applications.

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