Logistics - International Trade

JORGE GRUBER

Weston, Fl. ***** - Phone: 786-***-**** - ***********@*******.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-gruber-5997421b

SUMMARY

Accomplished and experienced logistics professional, with a solid history of achievement in purchases and sales, domestics and international operations, following procedures and quality of all the products, always with customer services oriented. Recognized as a leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Fully bilingual: English and Spanish.

EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Independent Advisor, Weston, Fl. 2024-2025 Oil, Gas and General Industry

Receive quotations and RFQs, quotes, price analysis, ocean freights, insurances, Purchases Orders, Full customer services, high relations with customers and suppliers.

Continental Trading International Corp., Doral, Fl. 2012 – 2024 Oil and Gas Trading Company. Trading and Logistics Manager.

Oversaw procurement, logistics, and project management for the oil and gas sector, with a focus on Line Pipes, Casings, Fittings, Steel Plates, Coils and Bars on raw materials and industrial products. Knowledge on Oil Drills.

Offer the complete services to the customers in the Oil and Gas industries, commercialize other raw materials and products to other areas like: construction, electrical and industrial in general. Manage Projects: requisitions (RFQ), quotations, price analysis, purchase orders; air, ocean, inland and door to door Freights Services to the customers; Inspections and insurances, all with Quality Control. Inspections and Insurances. Check analysis chemicals, follow up reports.

• Managed logistics for over 42,000 MT of carbon and stainless steel, alloy tubes, optimizing supply chains and reducing lead times.

• Established exclusive partnerships with three reputable mills and agents in China, significantly reducing procurement costs.

• Participation and coordination in multiple projects with full logistics, from procurement to final delivery, handling ocean, inland, and air freight services.

• Reception of RFQ, analysis of quotations, until get the Purchases Orders.

• Managed inspections and insurance for all shipments, ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.

• Secured an insurance floating policy valued at $20 million with a 60-day credit line, improving cash flow and risk mitigation for projects.

Key Achievements:

• Negotiated and secured preferential rates with key suppliers, reducing procurement costs by 15%.

• Successfully managed shipments valued at $50 million, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance for clients.

Royce Corporation, Aventura, Fl. 2007 - 2012

Scrap Metal Business Company. Logistics Manager.

Handle containers of Scrap Metals all around the world in routes like: From Venezuela, Colombia and Chile Ports to many points in the world, like Port Everglades, New York, Charleston, Rotterdam, Barcelona, Ningbo, Huizhou, Altamira, Veracruz, just to mention a few of them. Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, documentation on time or customer issues. Manage Metal Control and inventory of warehouses in Mexico and Houston, USA. Knowledge in QuickBooks system.

Control of more than 8000 MT of Aluminum Ingots and Sows (Inventory).

Had the opportunity to move more than 400 containers of Scrap Metal, monthly.

Got agreement contracts with Crowley USA and Maersk Panama with special rates.

Key Achievements:

• Streamlined supply chain processes, reducing delays by 20% and improving cost efficiency.

• Managed relationships with global suppliers and customers, ensuring smooth delivery of goods on a monthly basis.

EDUCATION

Bachelor in Business Administration

Simon Rodriguez University, Caracas -Venezuela.

Associate in Science in Export Business

Florida International University, Miami, FL.

Associate in Science in International Trade

I.U.N.P, Caracas, Venezuela

KEY SKILLS

• International Trade & Logistics

• Freight & Shipping Management

• Procurement & Contract Negotiation

• Document Analysis & Compliance

• Customer Service Excellence

• Risk & Compliance Management

• Supply Chain Optimization

• Customs & Import/Export Regulations

• Project Management

• Vendor Relations & Communication

• Claim Resolution & Documentation

• Metal Control & Inventory Management

QuickBooks & ERP Systems

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• CTPAT Certification (2022)

• Documentary Collections & Letters of Credit – International Trade Training

• Project Management (2018)

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