Benjamin Blato
Brooklyn, NY11226
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WORK EXPERIENCE
United Parcel Services 09/2018 – 1/2019
Lead Logistics Coordinator: Amazon Operations
Monitored load quality and proper trailer utilization.
Communicated and handled freight for over 40 trucks.
Monitored spikes in volume and coordinated operational changes related to arrival/departure changes.
Maintained corporate shipping plans, freight regulations, and air codes.
Coordinated with local UPS hub, feeder, air and international operations.
Managed Fulfillment Center (FC) issues and reported all trailer/carrier mismatch via OSCT.
Completed the Amazon On-Site Communication Template (OSCT), Gate Delays, schedules, equipment needs, inbound backlog, etc.
International Logistics Express. Inc. 04/2018 – 07/2018
Air Export freight Coordinator
Issued rated quotes to customers and overseas offices.
Completed bookings, processed all required documents AWB/B/L, D/O and Invoices
Negotiated rates for inland trucking
Executed LCL and FCL Air freight export shipments
Prepared quotations and reviewed customer profiles, rates and routing alternatives.
U.P.S Eastside Division 08/2016 – 12/2016
Freight Coordinator
Coordinated day to day operations for seasonal freight and increase in volume.
Tracked attendance, performance and enforced company policies.
Handled violations, reviewed employee hours for accurate recording of time assignment and ran peak and matrix daily report.
Tutoring After School Program for HS Students 10/2009 – 10/2016
High School: French, Science, Social Studies and Mathematics
Mid Atlantic Operation NYK LINE 08/2005 – 10/2009
Asset Management/Import Coordinator II
Planned, scheduled, coordinated domestic and international shipment.
Supported several departments such as, procurement, operations, marketing and supply chain management.
Negotiated with the HQ office to obtain best shipping schedules for customers.
Coordinated with the forwarding agent and provided accurate, up-date information to customers.
Managed logistics, administration and general affair activities in the U.S.A. market
Met cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets. Tracked quantity, delivery times, transportation costs and efficiency with carriers.
EDUCATION
Maritime College (SUNY) 2003 – 2004
MS of Transportation Management
Relevant Courses: International Trade Transaction, Port & Terminal Management, Business Logistic, Advanced Charter Parties 1& 2, Transportation Management, Economic of International of Trade, Transportation Planning, Ocean Marine Insurance and International Business & Laws.
Bernard M. Baruch College Zicklin School of Business (CUNY) 1997 – 2000
BBA Marketing Management
Relevant Courses: Marketing Strategy, Business Policies, Consumer Behavior, Operation Management, Human Resources Management, International Business Policies, Entrepreneurship Management and Product Planning & Development.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Microsoft Outlook, XP Professional, Office 2000 (Access, PowerPoint, Word & Excel), Internet Explorer, IBM AS 400, Lotus Notes 6.5, Web based software Oscar, I.M.D.G & 49 CFR, C-TPAT Certification, Bilingual: Fluent in, AR/AP Certificate.
English and French