Manager Supply Chain

JACQUELINE ORLANDO

***-**** ****** ********, ** *1220

***********@***.*** 917-***-****

IMPORT LOGISTICS MANAGER

With Successful Experience in Account Management & Production

Delivers 20+ years of supply chain experience ensuring the cost-effective and compliant movement of finished imports. Blends expertise in compliant accounting, customs, and classification processes (including line reviews) with exacting attention to buyer design standards and delivery specifications. Delivers positive relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and truckers as well as buyer departments, foreign factories, and wholesale partners.

U.S. Customs Broker License, Expected Winter 2017

Experienced in supply chain management for garments, jewelry, handbags, home textile, hard and soft goods, footwear, small goods, equipment, and seasonal products.

Managed large automated replenishment programs for big box retailers such as Wal-Mart as well as special limited-production projects for Kate Spade.

Implements successful documentation flow processes for new import logistics functions.

SKILLS

Line Reviews

Freight Contract Negotiations Shippers Letter of Instructions

Garment Specifications

International Drop Shipments

Volume Projections

Landed Cost Reports

Customs Compliance

Advanced Shipping Notices

Packaging & Labels

Monthly Shipment Logs

Sample Inspections

Tariff Classifications

NAFTA Compliance

Specification Spreadsheets

Leather & Fabric Approvals

Color Testing Labs

Lab Dips/Shade Bands

Software: Blue Cherry, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), SPS Commerce or any custom software.

Professional Experience

EMRG, LLC

Import Logistics Manager

2016-Present

- Handle all import shipments to 3PL Warehouse/DC

- Collect information when choosing a 3PL service provider

- Analyses/compares based on rates, service competiveness, reputation & current major retail accounts

- Amazon Vendor Central / responsible for:

Confirm PO's in portal

Create shipment documents & submit for routing

Create orders in 3PL portal

Submit ASN

Create/submit invoices for shipments

Submit any requests for POD's

SPS Commerce:

Forward purchase orders to 3PL

Arrange trucking for prepaid accounts

Invoice retailers

ED by ELLEN

Import Logistics Manager

2015-2016

Ensures the cost-effective and Customs compliant movement of Ellen DeGeneres private label import products, including women’s’ apparel, handbags, footwear, home goods, soft goods/textiles, and hard goods to U.S. warehouse. Key contributor in the classification process for approx. 100 skus. Computes landed product costs for accurate pricing and margin calculations. Assigns HTS numbers for imported lines and determines tariff rates. Negotiates freight contracts for ocean, air, and domestic trucking and approves all freight invoices. Submits Advanced Shipping Notice in Blue Cherry.

TRADEMARK, LLC.

Import Logistics Manager

2015-2016

Oversees costs and compliance associated with a product line of women’s’ apparel and accessories. Participates in line reviews and classification process for approx. 50 skus. Assigns HTS numbers for imported lines and determines duty rates. Negotiates freight contracts for ocean, air, and domestic trucking and approves all freight bills. Completes Shippers Letter of Instruction for various wholesale accounts.

C WONDER, LLC

Import Logistics Manager

2011-2015

Managed movement of a wide range of imports, including apparel, handbags, footwear, home goods, soft goods/textiles, hard goods, soft goods, and equipment to U.S. warehouse. Participated in line reviews and classification process for approx. 9,500 skus. Prepared landed product reports, assigned HTS numbers for every imported line, and determined duty rates. Negotiated freight contracts and approved all freight invoices.

Negotiated improved rates and performance among custom brokers and freight forwarders.

Developed processes behind documentation flow and customs compliance for new operation.

REBECCA MINKOFF, LLC

International Account Manager & Logistics Manager

2010-2011

Oversaw supply chain functions for 20+ specialty stores and 3 distributor accounts. Managed inventory movement from sales order to accounting credits. Allocated orders for pick and pack, invoiced purchaser, processed payment, released goods to freight forwarder/transport, and applied credit to proper account. Negotiated freight contracts. Ensured compliance with customs regulations and computed landed product costs.

Hand-picked to perform Logistics Manager functions in addition to account manager responsibilities.

KATE SPADE (a division of Liz Claiborne)

2005-2010

Production Manager

2007-2010

Promoted to position. Tracked international shipments to ensure proper invoicing and compliance with delivery specifications. Oversaw outsourced supply chain management company’s activities to improve performance. Managed special production projects.

Reduced in transit delivery times by 3-4 days – reducing goods at risk for finance/accounting.

Created production- and customs- compliant line sheets for 1,000+ SKUs – detailing dimensions, HTS numbers, duty rates, fabric contents, hardware, trims, and classifications for every product.

Logistics Manager

2006-2007

Promoted to position. Managed worldwide logistics and transportation operations – negotiating freight contracts for ocean, air, and domestic trucking. Liaised with suppliers and overseas logistics teams to ensure accurate shipment status, adherence to credit terms, and satisfaction of retailer inventory needs. Responsible for customs compliance, including product specifications, tariff classifications, and documentation requirements. Computed landed product costs, including duty rates on new body types.

International Accounts Receivable Associate

2005-2006

Created commercial invoice and shipping orders for international drop shipments. Resolved pricing, delivery, and chargeback issues directly with factories, freight forwarders, and international wholesale accounts. Applied as much as $1.0M/month in payments and credits from wholesale partners to customer accounts.

Reduced excessive credits for damaged goods by 50% - requiring return of the items prior to credit.

Logged all international shipments and revenue for executive management review.

BESS MANUFACTURING CO.

Import Assistant & Production Analyst

2003-2004

Created purchase orders and tracked shipment of home textile products to large retailers, including Wal-Mart. Responsible for documentation, daily factory communication, and timely shipment of goods direct to customer.

Created and maintained volume projection spreadsheets for buyers’ automatic replenishment programs.

Updated product specifications bi-annually, including components, design, filling, fabric contents, packaging, and labels.

THE QUILTEX CO., INC.

1992-2002

Production Manager – Infant Outerwear & Layette Garments for Wal-Mart

Accounts Payable Associate

1996-2002

1992-1996

Promoted to position. Responsible for ordering, specifications (quantities, pre-packs, colors, styles), sample inspections, color testing, packaging, labeling, lead times, customs documentation, shipment, and final transport of infant outerwear and layettes for Wal-Mart. Liaised with factories in Philippines and China to ensure adherence to strict design, packaging, and hangtag specifications. Prepared all forms and documentation required by Wal-Mart.

Commended by Wal-Mart buyers for excellence in production and delivery of finished garments.

EDUCATION

Successfully completed Certificate Program for U.S. Customs Broker License, Baruch College, New York, NY

Completed coursework toward Bachelor’s Degree at Kingsborough Community College – Brooklyn, NY.

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