Cecil Jacob

adc44k@r.postjobfree.com

209-***-****

EXPERIENCES

ITRenew Logistics Program Manager July 2019 - March 2020 Newark, CA *Server Distribution Center (MASSIVE-LAYOFF DUE TO COVID-19)

Review and validate entry declarations for accuracy, duty mitigation and preferential treatment.

Coordinating international shipments (Imports/exports), create Commercial Invoices.

Complete SLI proforma, Coordinating and doing arrangements for Onsite Shred destruction.

Participate in import/export compliance review to drive brokerage accountability.

Managing and coordinating full order cycle, Negotiating quotes with carriers and clients.

Keep track of delivery times, transport costs and efficiency, keeptrack of logistics carrier invoices and transfer them to accounting department, arrange warehouse shipments for our sales team.

Resolve any problems or complaints for clients. Work out on logistics carrier performance (QBR).

Manage Logistics Coordinators team for all twelve locations.

Work with Client Services to make sure SOW is up to date to ensure service can be provided.

Actively assist with the identification of Export Licenses requirement.

Ensuring that all documentation is provided from the time of pickup to the time of delivery.

Filing away hard copies of all paperwork once settled/delivered and keeping soft copies for internal recordkeeping.

Working with Third Party Logistics to get pickups scheduled for the client effectively and efficiently.

Provide training and assistance to the Shipping, Receiving, Logistics and Security on LOI.

Working closely with our Compliance team for auditing ADISA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.

Respond to, triage, and resolve complex customers inquiries to accelerate inbound and outbound cross-border transportation.

Verified DOT for carriers yearly.

PROJECT COMPLETED:

Trade Compliance Policy

Commodity Jurisdiction and Export Control Classification Number ECCN)

Tariff Classification (Harmonized Tariff/Schedule B)

Export Transaction (Documentation and Declaration)

Record Keeping

Yusen Logistics America Air Export Manager Jan 2018- May 2019 South San Francisco, CA *Freight Forwarder

Develop Branch procedures, ensuring efficiency of daily operations.

Work with sales department to develop customer-specific export handling procedure for all customers but especially with on boarding of new customers.

Negotiate rates and select carriers based on transit time and optimum profit opportunity.

Responsible for supervising team of nine people, carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with Corporate policies and applicable internal law per country.

Managing people duties; interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and direct work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Yearly review, monthly 1:1 Team meetings and strategic planning.

Manage cargo claims by timely reporting and timely correspondence to the claimant.

Establish, overseas and continuously improve the branch export process flows in conformance with applicable rules, procedure and company policy.

Monitor,analyze and report n business trends – make recommendations and strategy to obtain optimal pricing from carriers and improving operations efficiency in the export department.

Maintain current information on tariffs, licenses, restrictions and changes in export requirements. Ensure such knowledge is factored into the department process and employees are trained in export compliance and regulatory requirement.

Pearl Crop, Inc. Logistics Manager Nov 2015 –Dec 2017 Central Valley, CA *Agriculture

Develop and manage Pearl Crop, Inc. Logistics strategies and programs to support all three facilities (Stockton, Linden & Ripon, CA) needs, growth initiatives and to control total freight spend, on-time delivery quality.

Establish and implement a sustainable logistics policy, which will include mode selection, carrier rationalization and leveraging logistics suppliers to benefit the overall company business.

Manage internal logistics department personnel, including daily activities associated with domestics and international transportation, shipment tracking, warehouse and receiving activity, freight claims, cost controls, on-time delivery and communication.

Proactive with approaches to improving logistics cost and efficiency including customs duties/freight.

Managed team of 15 people within three facilities.

Ensure that Export process is in compliance with company and industry assurance standards.

Maintain and update database, initial setup of all Import/Export shipments.

Responsible for delivering fresh Agriculture products to major accounts (Safeway, Food 4 Less, Albertson Grocery and Riley’s.

Monitor Ocean/Air service level from origins to final destinations, providing monthly freight carriers performance metric reporting.

Responsible dept monthly spend, support fiscal month end analysis and reporting.

Interfaced with US Customs/TSA to ensure compliance and release of shipments.

Provide leadership and guidance to company personnel on special trade programs and cost saving opportunities, drive cost saving by identifying appropriate duty classification and preferential duty program.

DEVELOPED A CUSTOMS COMPLIACNE AES FILING SYSTEM

SEAGATE – Technology Analyst II Jun2009- Oct 2015 Sacramento, CA *Data Storage Company

Responsible for conducting a full range of activities for export and import compliance related process within the Seagate organization to ensure adherence to all government regulations and Seagate internal requirements.

Evaluate current export /import process, identify risk, develop solutions, implement improvements and integrate related procedure with Seagate, including factories locations and subsidiaries.

Interface with Seagate divisions, factories, subsidiaries, Seagate transportation, work with Customhouse broker and freight forwarders to ensure compliance to all government export and import regulations.

Coordinate import post-audit process with SSL on-site compliance assistance to ensure compliance to proper valuations, classification and other government requirement.

Develop and provide training to Export Control & Customs (ECC) Partners, purchasing, logistics, transportation and other employees involved in Export & Import related activities.

Develop and conduct audit at division and subsidiaries to identify defects, develop solutions and coordinate improvement implementation.

Helped management in writing company SOP.

SUMMARY OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Successfully completed Oracle ERP (APPSIIi) Excellent organization and time management skills

Supply Chain/Logistics Software, Cargo Wise & SAP Strong Knowledge of Intl Transportation Tariff

US Ocean breakbulk/freight Import Operations Strong knowledge of US Import & Custom Regulation

Automated Manifest System (AMS) Proficient with INCOTERMS, & WEB Research

Expert Project Manager working on multi projects Contracting & Procurement: Shipping/Customs

MS Applications: Access, Word, Excel &PowerPoint

EDUCATION

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management University Of Phoenix - 2020

Associate Of Business Degree in Business Heald Business College – San Francisco, CA

Basic Indirect Air Carrier: SECURITY TRAINING COURSE Certificate of completion.

Customs Brokerage License in progress.

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