Logistics Specialist Export

Jim Grady

*************@*****.*** 609-***-****

linkedin.com/in/jim-grady-logistics

20+ years industry experience

EDI, ERP/MRP, Incoterms, SPS permits, IATA/ITAR/EAR, Quickbooks, Google Sheets, IMPEX, Dynamics, Excel, Worldship, FedEx/UPS/DHL/USPS Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Export Logistics Specialist

Fayman Food Group LLC – Swedesboro, NJ

Dec 2022 to Oct 2025

• Acquired and managed ocean logistics bookings, systematically input them into the master data sheet, and updated them as needed

• Input and managed export logistics/shipping/cargo data in Google Sheets

• Prepared shipping documents, including load out instructions, pro forma invoices, and vessel advices in IMPEX and Dynamics

• Coordinated scheduling of domestic and international freight and cargo shipments via email and phone communications with suppliers and customers

• Created and issued purchase orders, sales orders, and other customer-based contracts with various ERP/MRP software programs

• Negotiated rates with carriers (TQL and Armstrong) and freight forwarder (YAMATO) on each outbound order/export

• Trained logistics/documentation/management in basic export logistics Logistics Specialist

Evolution - Essington, PA

May 2022 to Nov 2022

• Executed shipments for deliveries worldwide (across Europe, Caucasus, USA and East Asia regions) via FedEx Freight, DHL, and UPS

• Performed import and export orders (including preparing customs documentation, CMR, managing agreements with custom brokers (mostly DSV) in needed countries)

• Assisted and supported the Warehouse team

• Made effective decisions to ensure most appropriate manner of supply chain coordination

• Provided cross-functional cooperation with internal customers for overall companies’ operational success

• Evaluated & monitored logistics forwarder performance, established and concluded cooperation agreements and changed logistics handlers when needed

• Worked closely with forwarding agents to achieve fast and efficient requests for proposal, monitoring tracking statuses for active shipments Lead Shipping Clerk

The Mail Station - Boulder, CO

August 2018 to October 2020

• Served as main face-to-face customer service employee, shipping for customers and selling them shipping supplies over-the-counter

• Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.

• Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.

• Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.

• Maintained and managed USPS customer mailboxes

Procurement Specialist

GE Healthcare - Lafayette, CO

July 2016 to June 2018

• Shipped hundreds of small packages per day, internationally and domestically, according to company standards

• Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.

• Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.

• Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments

Logistics Specialist

Vexcel Imaging, Inc - Boulder, CO

March 2016 to May 2017

• Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.

• Researched issues and assessed inefficiencies within supply chain using Quickbooks to devise solutions and improve performance.

• Worked with vendors to schedule more than 20 daily pickups and 50 weekly deliveries.

• Shipped both international and domestic packages and freight, utilizing invoices, Harmonized tariff codes, Schedule B, and incoterms.

• Trained in Austria at company headquarters for 2 weeks, learning the intricacies of the company.

Warehouse Manager

Two Moms in the Raw - Lafayette, CO

January 2013 to December 2015

• Managed shipping/receiving/inventory for the warehouse, closely working with production, QA, and ownership

• Operated and oversaw raw materials storage, distribution, and use in production

• Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.

• Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through proper adherence to OSHA and DOT guidelines

• Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.

Warehouse Worker

Fresca Foods Inc. – Louisville, CO

March 2011 to December 2012

• Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.

• Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.

• Alternated goods in inventory by observing FIFO approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.

• Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.

• Processed incoming shipments upon package receipt by scanning boxes and envelopes to update system.

Supervisor

UPS - Boulder, CO

May 2006 to March 2010

• Supervised staff in loading and unloading UPS packages from customer accounts, including international, domestic, small sort, irregulars, and hazardous materials

• Helped in-center customers, both residential and commercial, track and retrieve their shipped, yet undeliverable, packages

• Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

• Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.

• Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia,

PA January 2001 to May 2005

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