BRANDON BECKER

**** ****** ****** **** *********, TN 38002 : 901-***-**** : adhoyk@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Over 10 years of experience with intermodal transportation, warehouse operations, and Import / Export documentation, with excellent knowledge of LTL / FTL equipment and airline cargo capacities.

Transition management for a Global Sourcing Team across US and international multi-functional merchandising retail teams.

Certified Dangerous Goods Specialist, Global Goods Distribution Practice certified, knowledgeable in IATA, TSA, US Customs HTS code classification and verification, and regulatory agency compliance laws and regulations.

Develop and implement operational SOPs for team synchronization to serve end customers efficiently and effectively.

Excellent organizational and resolution skills backed by superior collaboration resulting in successful outcomes.

Proven background in cost analysis and budget management associated with supplier services.

EXPERIENCE:

AUTOZONE, INC. Memphis, TN August 2019 – Present

Global Sourcing Coordinator

• Deliver direct import transition projects by collaborating with global Supply Chain, Logistics, Compliance, Quality, Marketing, Legal, and Category Teams to contribute to savings of over $55M in total per year for the organization.

• Assist vendors and international teams with the completion of the logistics profiles, quoting, and official vendor onboarding.

• Perform cost analysis, run Landed Cost Models, and consult with Merchandising teams on the findings and potentials.

• Support our Quality Team with the procurement of AutoZone, OEM, and vendor product samples for proper testing and validation.

• Program manage projects regarding inventory levels and impact, comparing direct import and domestically sourced product lines.

• Lead initiatives to provide opportunities for US warehousing solutions to help drive AutoZone’s Global Sourcing goals.

DB SCHENKER, INC. Memphis, TN March 2008 – August 2019

Sr. Air Import / Export Operations Agent

• Coordinated transport of priority cargo, perishable pharma, auto, aero/AOG, dangerous goods, and other specialty areas, contributing to over 5,500 shipments, 18M kgs in volume, and $23M in revenue for the organization.

• Maintained operational compliance within Import and Export regulations: TSA, IATA, ICAO, Air Carrier services, US Customs, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code verification, FDA, US Department of Fish and Wildlife, and country specific requirements.

• Performed global cost and logistics analysis, engaged closely with US and worldwide teams to balance client costs and service delivery requirements.

• Managed over 100 vendor relations to include negotiating rate structures, scheduled routings, secured cargo bookings, resolved service discrepancies or issues with the network of airlines, LTL/FTL carriers, cartage agents, and suppliers.

• Completed and reviewed required documentation for shipment transit within the regulations of Export and Import compliance.

CERTIFICATIONS & COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Certified Dangerous Goods Specialist

• Global Goods Distribution Practice Certified

• Microsoft Office Applications CRM KPI & MAP Portal Rocket Shuttle Workfront

• ProCars GXD ODM TANGO TSA KSMS Visual Compliance Editrade

EDUCATION:

THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS Memphis, TN Bachelors Studies in Behavioral and Social Sciences

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