TINA FOSTER
*****************@*****.***
Cell 619-***-****
San Diego, CA
OBJECTIVE: Position as Logistics or Purchasing Assistant
RELEVANT SKILLS
Proficiency at MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook Bilingual English-Spanish
Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong Organization skills
ERP: JD Edwards, Oracle and SAP Excellent Customer service
WORK EXPERIENCE
SANYO NORTH AMERICA / Traffic Coordinator San Diego, CA Aug’06 - Jan’11
Coordinated freight forwarders/brokers and trucking companies on inbond shipments to Mexico
Coordinated importation of shipments by Air, Ocean and rail from overseas to warehouses in US
Provided arrival shipments progress report to sales dept. in order to assure deliveries on time
Revised freight invoices and approved payments for freight forwarders and trucking companies
Processed ISF according to Customs requirements for the International Trade compliance
Audited Customs Entry Immediate / Entry Summary checklist for compliance as importer
Participated in the determination of the US HTS for the items imported into the US
Provided International freight costs reports to the Top Management in a monthly basis
Processed claims for damaged / missing cargo with freight forwarders and insurance company
Key Accomplishment:
Contributed to lowered the costs on the inter modal transportation in a 30%.
STEREN ELECTRONICS/Purchasing Assistant San Diego, CA Sept’01-Aug’2006
LEVITON MANUFACTURING / MRP Planner San Diego, CA Jul’00 - Jul’2001
SAMSUNG DE MEXICO/ MRP Planner Tijuana, BC Jun’98 - Apr’00
Reviewed planning reports to ensure Customers requirements are met based on sales forecasts
Created, Placed and Confirmed Purchase orders in SAP system and with vendors in China
Maintained daily communication with vendors in China about new releases of blanket orders
Expedited, rescheduled and cancellation of purchase orders requested from the MRP reports
Updated delivery schedules of purchases orders based on shipping information from vendors
Reviewed distribution reports daily in order to maintain good level of inventory in all the distribution centers in the US.
Arranged deliveries utilizing the most cost effective transportation ensuring on time delivery
Provided status on deliveries to Customer service and Sales departments.
Key Accomplishment:
Contributed to the certification of Samsung de Mexico in ISO 9000
EDUCATION: Business Administration – Universidad Autonoma de B.C. 1997 Master Method HTS Classification Training 2011
Master Method ECCN Classification Training 2011
Personal Strenghts
Work well with others Professional Positive Attitude Punctual
Pay attention to detail Analytical Follow Directions Flexible
Self starter Ethical Fast Lerner Honest