Supply Chain Distribution Center

JOSEPH GRIFFO JR. *********@*****.*** 201-***-****

IMPORT/EXPORT MANAGER

Offering over many years’ of experience in all aspects of import/export operations, order processing, and custom brokerage. Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and time-management skills. Highly adaptable to change in an ever-changing environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. A motivational leader with keen analytical ability.

Areas of expertise:

Operations Management

Asset Management

Custom Brokerage/EDI

First Sale

International Shipping

Routing Air + Ocean

Tracking & Tracing

Document Management

Warehouse Management

SAP / AS400 / A2000 / MASS 90

Supply Chain Logistics

Staff Supervision

Contract Negotiations

LC Payment Presentations

Classifications

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook

Photoshop CS6

LOG-NET, Blue Cherry

EXPERIENCE

2016 – 2017 Import Manager Couristan Inc (Contract Assignment)

Scheduled and managed all international Air and Ocean inbound shipments

Determined the best routing with contracted forwarders and carriers

Prepared AS-400 reports, monitored and maintained ship records

Verified and confirmed ISF and Customs Releases

Tracked and obtained clearance for all shipments from ports to company distribution center and various DC’s

Reviewed Inbound Delivery (IBD) Numbers for the Warehouse

Worked with Customer Service and Sales Dept. to meet delivery needs and warehouse dates

Created and updated the On the Water Report

Cooperated with warehouses and trucking companies to ensure on time delivery

2015 – 2016 Logistics / Import Manager One Jeanswear Group (Contract Assignment)

Assisted with export and import documentation for shipments

Determined the best Domestic and Import routes with contracted forwarders and carriers

Prepared, monitored, maintained and modified SAP Reports

Assisted with the day-to-day operations of a NYC office and warehouse Contract

Scheduled and managed all international Air and Ocean inbound shipments

Determined the best routing with contracted forwarders and carriers

Monitored and maintained LOG-NET Repots / SAP Reports

Verified and confirmed ISO Requirements

Tracked and obtained clearance for all shipments from ports to company distribution center and various DC’s

Reviewed Inbound Delivery (IBD) Numbers for the Warehouse

2014 – 2015 Production / Logistics t Manager American Exchange Inc

Scheduled and managed all international Air and Ocean inbound shipments

Determined the best routing with contracted forwarders and carriers

Created and updated the On the Water Report

Tracked and obtained clearance for all shipments from ports to company distribution center and various DC’s

Reviewed pre -production samples (Watch-Accessories) before they were sent to the Buyer

Cooperated with warehouses and trucking companies to ensure on time delivery

Reviewed and resolves any data discrepancies in the A2000 System

Approved booking requests including verifying purchase order quantities, ship dates, arrival dates, and expected dates for all shipments for major accounts: Burlington. Charming Charlie, Claire’s, Spencer’s, Ardene, NY & CO, and Family Dollar

2012 – 2014 Import Manager HMS International

Scheduled and managed all international Air and Ocean inbound shipments

Determined the best routing with contracted forwarders and carriers

Tracked shipments from ports to company distribution center and various DC’s

Received, reviewed and organized document packages; conducted classifications review

Cooperated with warehouses and trucking companies to ensure on time delivery

Resolved any data discrepancies in the Mass90 System

Approved booking requests including verifying purchase order quantities, ship dates, arrival dates, and expected dates for all air shipments under all Divisions: HMS GLADSON

Expedited Exam Holds and Cargo Releases

2004 – 2012 Import Manager Li & Fung / LF USA / Millworks Trading Inc.

Scheduled and managed all international Air and Ocean inbound shipments

Determined the best routing in cooperation with forwarders and carriers

Tracked shipments from ports to DC destinations

Received, reviewed and organized document packages; conducted classifications review

Cooperated with warehouses and trucking companies to ensure on time delivery

Resolved any data discrepancies in SAP/ EDI

Approved booking requests including verifying purchase order quantities, ship dates, arrival dates, and expected dates for all air shipments under New York Logistics Divisions: Rossetti, Pacific Alliance, BSI, Home, LF Shoe, Oxford, DRA, Young stuff, MESH, LF National Brands, and LF Accessories

Expedited Exam Holds and Cargo Releases

EDUCATION

1991 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology / Education Kean University

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