Procurement / Supply chain management, operations, sales, cust service
Resume:
THOMAS M. CINCOTTA
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PROFILE:
Over a decade of proven professional experience in providing result-oriented management leadership skills. Primarily focused in the day to day operational components needed to successfully handle both international and domestic commodity trades, shipments, warehousing and back office support functionality.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Management skills in promoting efficiencies, prioritization and problem-solving strategies.
• Knowledge in optimizing costs through multiple facets of shipments involving bulk vessels, ocean containers, barges, rail and trucking.
• Warehouse expertise with stock control, receipts, holding certificates, due diligences reports and releases.
• Strong back office support skill set in creating organization and transparency. WORK EXPERIENCE:
Rusal America Corp. / Rye Brook, NY - (Aug 2019 thru Jul 2020) Procurement / Supply chain management
• Communicated directly with overseas producers in forecasting, scheduling and monitoring forward production schedules.
• Managed customer base in providing price quotes, shipment schedules, and technical specifications.
• Verified all current and future transactions were properly hedged and aligned with internal deals desk team.
• Tracked and analyzed system data to assist in creating marketing campaigns to secure future business.
Trafigura Trading LLC, / Impala Stamford, CT - (Jul 2009 thru June 2019) Trade Operations
• Prioritized and processed new trades (both purchase & sales) verifying all components were properly implemented to the terms of the deal.
• Analyzed stock inventory to determine the most efficient allocations to achieve maximum revenue.
• Coordinated daily with suppliers, receivers and service providers ensuring shipment schedules were being followed.
• Provided and reviewed all cost details to accurately report end of month P&L’s for upper management.
• Researched, analyzed and negotiated storage/warehouse agreements for refined metals
(aluminum, lead, zinc, copper, and scrap), bulk concentrates and other specialty commodities.
• Effectively handled claims, promoting a quick and fair resolution, while representing the best interest of the company.
• Managed documentation for all aspects of the supply chain process, including Customs matters and financial collateral.
• Oversaw that company procedures and inventory controls were accurately followed by warehouse stock locations.
Alcoa, Inc (formerly Rusal America Corp) Harrison, NY (June 2002 thru Feb 2009) Logistics/Customer Service
• Managed office staff overseeing that all procedures and work flow functions were being implemented.
• Analyzed customer RFQ’s in providing feedback on product specifications, pricing and production lead times.
• Expedited container shipments assuring customs clearance and documentation was properly arranged.
• Developed key relationships with steamship lines, trucking companies and warehouses to coordinate product shipments.
• Processed new orders verifying all requirements were properly scheduled with production facilities.
• Managed and controlled stock inventory levels, planning and replenishment. FERROUS EXCHANGE INC., New York, NY - (May 2000 thru Jun 2001) An e-commerce provider of trading platforms for commodities brokers, distributors and end users.
Customer service/Marketing
• Trained clients in the functionality of the e-commerce trading platform through office visits, online product demos and phone support.
• Engaged in creative marketing campaigns to successfully sign up new users to actively trade on the platform.
• Reported statistical data to top management highlighting key trends.
• Provided input for software design concepts to create a user-friendly on-line presence. TREFIL ARBED, INC., New York, NY - (Mar 1998 thru May 2000) Sales representative/Logistics coordinator
• Provided price quotes to customer base and create strategic marketing programs to secure long and short-term business.
• Worked in collaboration with overseas mills to facilitate scheduling, planning and order processing.
• Managed and monitored container imports into North America verifying all procedures for customs clearance, drayage and final inventory reporting were properly followed.
• Processed warehouses releases ensuring customer requirements, loading patterns and shipment schedule were followed.
• Maintained monthly stock reconciliations with individual warehouses and took lead role with problem solving discrepancies.
EDUCATION: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ONEONTA, Oneonta, NY Bachelor of Science in Business Economics with a Minor in Marketing COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Familiar with various networks
(SAP, CRM, NEPTUNE).
INTEREST: Mountain biking, skiing, golf and gardening.
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