Ilya Babadzhan, CCS

Logistics Manager/Import & Export Manager

adu2g2@r.postjobfree.com • 203-***-****

linkedin.com/in/ilya-babadzhan-aa5a768/ • Milford, CT

Analytical and results-oriented professional with extensive experience managing global logistics, and import and export activities focusing on reducing cost and ensuring timely completion of all tasks. Track record of improving processes, maintaining databases, and overseeing invoices and shipping manifests to ensure compliance with local/international customs regulations. Proven aptitude to analyze financial reports while processing accounts payable/receivable, DP’s and Letter of Credit transactions. Possess in-depth knowledge of HTS Classifications, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and UCP 700 and ISBP 745.

Areas of Expertise

Logistic Operations Management

Supply Planning/ Inventory Control

Distribution/Freight Management

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Cost Reduction/ Quality Assurance

Continuous Process Improvement

Contract/Rate Negotiations

Vendor & Staff Relations

Team Leadership & Training

Customer Service-oriented

Regulatory Compliance

Professional Experience

FuelCell Energy, Inc.

Senior Logistics Analyst June 2021 - Present

Administer all import, export, and logistics activities to ensure safe and secure delivery of goods within given time scale. Restructure shipping agreements, saving company 25%. Facilitate supply planning process by attaining lowest shipment rates via tactful negotiations with truckers / forwarders / brokers / vendors.

●Promote continuous improvement to logistics by reviewing operational processes, analyzing failures, identifying root causes, and developing corrective actions.

●Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance by translating legislation, regulations, DOD instructions, and standard operating procedures for inventory functions.

●Coordinate and evaluate logistics function with contract management, carrier performance and continuous improvement initiatives for reliable and cost effective transportation.

ShelterLogic Corp., Watertown, CT March 2018 – April 2020

Import and Export Manager

Critically reviewed all expenditures and formulated innovative strategies to save company money. Maintained meticulous attention to detail while supervising the creation of documents for L/C presentations. Conducted rate audits to ratify accuracy of all payments to vendors.

●Realized close to a million dollar cost savings through restructuring import, export and logistics department, which included booking more than 1,000 containers per year directly with steamship companies, rather than freight forwarders.

●Secured yearly contracts with over 14 global ocean carriers, sustaining complete visibility and transparency.

●Ensured the payment of lowest possible duties by monitoring and suggesting correct HTS codes for product imports.

Glencore (Access World), Stamford, CT March 2016 – February 2018

Senior Traffic Coordinator

Effectively managed company’s largest London Metals Exchange (LME) accounts such as Cobalt, Tin, Zinc, Copper, Nickel, and Lead to meet or exceed company expectations. Executed day-to-day warehouse management tasks, including implementing inventory control procedures, handling of dangerous goods and issuing and cancellation of warrants for warehoused materials. Obtained and provided various rate quotations e.g. trucking, container, and rail to select best way of goods delivery at lowest price.

●Organized customs documents and reconciled FTZ 214’s against inventory with a keen focus on supporting freight forwarders and customs brokers in import and export of LME materials.

●Demonstrated strong analytical and financial skills by collaborating with accounting department to process and manage P&L, billing and inventory accounts without any discrepancies.

●Developed a well-organized data management system to maintain detailed records of bill of lading, inventory control reports, and other output related to client accounts with high accuracy.

Gerald Metals July 2004 – December 2014

Traffic and Logistics Manager, Singapore (January 2014 – December 2014)

Established a new office, interviewing, selecting, and recruiting highly talented logistics/traffic professionals to meet customer demands within time constraints. Devised and implemented strategic plans to streamline logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer service operations. Enforced company policies and procedures and evaluated staff performance on regular basis. Tracked goods quality, and quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency to meet customer requirements.

●Applied a strong combination of logistics and financial skills to establish lines of credits with banks, open L/C, and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury functions.

●Saved broker fees by chartering vessels with owners directly.

Trader and Logistics Manager, Morges, Switzerland (January 2011 – December 2013)

Directed international trade and logistics operations, including pricing, QP’s, collections, and transportation. Created and processed Aluminum accounts to increase business sales and profitability goals. Negotiated trade contracts and selected appropriate shipping ways to maximize service and cost. Communicated logistics protocols to staff, assuring compliance with regulations.

●Increased business share in European markets by heading administration and distribution team of eight members.

●Improved logistics operations and accountability through process improvements and direct supervision of staff.

Traffic and Logistics Manager, Stamford, CT (July 2004 – December 2010)

Leveraged exceptional management skills to spearhead administration, distribution, logistics, and treasury operations of business. Maintained consistent communication with freight forwarders and steamship lines to expedite shipments in a timely manner. Interacted with trading desk to assure fulfillment of all purchase and sale contractual terms precisely. Supervised accurate preparation, processing, distribution, and release of documents to forwarders, carrier, agents, and customers without inconsistencies.

●Identified and resolved various risks and exposures related to trading transactions while performing lay time calculations, negotiations, reduction in demurrage charges, and insurance claims and settlements.

●Confirmed on time receiving of funds to process trade deals by overseeing preparation and submission of various shipping documents under Letters of Credit, D/P’s and CAD’s.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Kazakh National University, Almaty

National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA)

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)

Technical Skills

MS Office Suite and Outlook

Database Systems: Brady, Aquarius, and Trinity

Languages

Fluent in verbal and written Russian

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