| | | 20,000+ Fresh Resumes Monthly | |
|
|
| |
Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidate Page |1
Dewain Smith PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE
Logistics, Transportation EMAIL AVAILABLE
Trade Compliance Professional
OBJECTIVE
To strengthen an organization by utilizing my background and skills in Logistics, Transportation
Management and International Trade Compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Thirty years of experience within the Domestic and International Logistics industry. Experienced in all
areas of Supply Chain Transportation management that includes both strategic and tactical administration
of logistics processes. Experienced with high volume E-Commerce small parcel fulfillment management
along with retail store support. I specialized in both Inbound and Outbound Logistics management
focusing on tight carrier supervision and cost control. Highly proficient in transportation provider
negotiations and implementation of processes. Skilled in maintaining accurate transportation costs and
targeting proper metrics to ensure controls and identify areas of improvement. Solid experience and
background in managing International Trade Compliance for both Import and Export operations.
Extensive knowledge and experience working with US CBP and CA CBSA regarding compliance issues.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SKILLS
Corporate transportation management of large Retail sports equipment company with e-commerce
distribution and over 160 retail store locations.
Key member of C-TPAT team which restructured entire Austin plant to meet all mandatory
requirements to qualify for certification.
Extensive background with supporting e-commerce customer and retail store shipping issues.
Key member of a Logistics and Trade Compliance department that successfully maintained Policy
Deployment Goals and Objectives for a Fortune 500 electronics manufacturer.
Team member of a freight expense finance team. Regularly reviewed opportunities for cost reduction
and when identified, implemented processes that resulted in significant cost savings. Produced
detailed metrics encompassing all areas of material transportation costs. Routinely reported
performance to budget results and developed corrective action processes to meet goals. I worked
closely with purchasing, and program management along with outbound shipping personnel to ensure
carrier compliance and utilization of the most cost-effective methods of shipping.
Provided routine Import and Export compliance audits and site-wide training on US compliance rules
and regulations. Orchestrated the complete overhaul of import document retention that transitioned
the process to paperless record keeping.
Participated in Global transportation carrier and 3PL provider negotiations and established contracts
which consisted of Airfreight, Ocean FCL/LCL, Surface FTL/ LTL, Foreign and Domestics
Consolidation and Warehousing operations.
Successfully administered a corporate initiative to overhaul the entire inbound logistics process that
included the re-organization and enhancement of consolidation methods for material moving from
Asia and within the U.S resulting in over $1M in annual savings.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Page |2
Transportation Manager Golfsmith International
2015-Present
Management of corporate transportation operations that encompass domestic and international
distribution utilizing High Volume Small Parcel, LTL-TL and Ocean Import modes. Responsible for all
company carrier agreements that include RFQ development, negotiation to final contract. Administer
company Trade Compliance policies and procedures. Accountable for transportation spend reporting
including internal coding, auditing and payment followed by weekly review of metrics. Manage logistics
department directing the development and execution of individual area responsibilities and procedures.
Logistics and Trade Compliance Coordinator - Flextronics America LLC, Austin, TX
1998-2014
Responsible for maintaining and reporting logistics and trade compliance Site Metrics, Carrier
compliance. Reporting cost overrun due to non-compliance and implementing corrective actions with the
purchasing department. Provided transportation carrier management and maintained quarterly
performance reports. Responsible for developing provider procedures and process implementation.
Coordinated internal Import and Export compliance management and control. Provide assistance to
Outbound shipping department focused on customer needs and requirements. Provide material landed
cost quotations for current and upcoming projects. Involved in supplier VMI processes and warehousing
procedures.
Logistics Manager - Zenith ElectronicsFt.Worth, & McAllen, TX -Reynosa, MX
1994 - 1998
Responsible for transportation management and material coordination of components sourced from
worldwide origins. Involved in rebuilding and staffing of corporate logistics department responsible for
FTL Fleet operation, International and Domestic air and surface modes that included global air and ocean
consolidation points. Managed a staff accountable for material expediting and cost analysis for
manufacturing facility in Mexico. Member of corporate logistics team involved in long term strategic
planning and annual negotiations with transportation providers.
International Export Manager - Lynden International DFW, TX
1992 1994
Managed International department at DFW Airport. Supervised a staff responsible for processing Import
and Export shipments for multiple customers.
International Export Manager - Maxxim International DFW, TX
1991- 1992
Managed the start-up of the international terminal at DFW. Responsible for international exports of key
accounts.
International Airfreight Supervisor - Danzas Corporation (DHL Global Forwarding) Houston,
TX DFW, TX 1988 - 1991
Responsible for maintaining multiple high volume import and export accounts. Gained experience in
shipping to and from all areas of the Globe. Participated in both operation and sales with major
customers.
Operations and Sales Manager - Mitsui Air International Houston, TX
1984 - 1988
Managed office operations that included sales, shipment processing and warehouse.
ERP, MS AND GOVERNMENT WEB-APPLICATION KNOWLEDGE
Page |3
BAAN 5, SAP, Oracle
CBP ACE Import reporting web tool, CBSA FIRMS
Extensive experience with CBP and Census AES application and process requirements
Highly efficient in MS Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook
Experienced and highly adaptable to various provider web-site applications
TRAINING
I have participated in several courses related to transportation and logistics that include: Bureau of Export
Administration Licensing; NAFTA Rules and Regulations; Managing Import and Export Controls;
Hazardous Materials training courses; Warehouse Management basics. Also completed Microsoft
application training. Highly proficient at Microsoft applications.
|
