North York, Ontario, Canada
Global logistics and operations specialist with 10+ years of experience managing international supply chains and cross-border trade across North and Latin America. I have a strong track record of optimizing transportation, reducing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance in complex, multi-country environments. My expertise lies in improving logistics performance by optimizing costs and transit times, developing efficient processes, and managing 3PL partnerships. I have led operations involving high shipment volumes and worked closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure smooth, on-time delivery. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and known for being detail-oriented, proactive, and highly adaptable. I enjoy solving complex problems, improving processes, and continuously learning to find better ways to support business operations. I am currently open to new opportunities in logistics, supply chain, and operations where I can contribute to efficiency, cost optimization, and reliable global operations.
• Managed end-to-end international logistics operations, coordinating over 150 containers, 50,000 m³ of break bulk cargo, 50 railcars, and 160 truck shipments annually. • Established and standardized documentation and logistics processes for the Mexican market, improving supplier compliance and reducing demurrage and storage costs. • Reduced documentation turnaround time by 80% by streamlining manual processes and improving coordination with suppliers and customs brokers. • Oversaw import/export flows across Germany, Brazil, USA, Canada, Argentina, Japan, and Mexico, ensuring full compliance with customs and trade regulations. • Ensured accuracy and compliance of trade documentation, including Phytosanitary and Heat Treatment Certificates. • Managed bonded shipments, rail waybill creation, and cross-border transportation processes. • Reconciled logistics financial records and processed accounts payable related to freight and operations. • Coordinated with customers to resolve delayed payments and maintain strong business relationships. • Performed monthly inventory reconciliation and supported operational reporting.
• Directed logistics and compliance operations for over 300 containers per month of electronics and household appliances imported from China. • Utilized purchase forecasts to plan and coordinate international shipments from China to Mexico, ensuring on-time, complete deliveries for key customers and avoiding contractual penalties. • Led contract negotiations with freight forwarders and 3PL providers, optimizing rates and reducing overall importation costs. • Reduced demurrage and storage costs by 90% and improved domestic transit times by 50% through carrier renegotiations and route optimization. • Improved supply chain reliability by proactively coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to prevent delays and ensure smooth end-to-end operations. • Supervised a logistics team of 3 and collaborated with customs brokers, carriers, and internal departments. • Ensured compliance with Mexican trade programs, including IMMEX, Drawback, and NOM regulations. • Coordinated customs clearance processes and documentation for both inbound and outbound shipments. • Negotiated contracts with freight forwarders and 3PL providers, lowering importation costs • Performed monthly inventory reconciliation and supported operational reporting.
• Processed invoices, scheduled payments, and recorded transactions in SAP, ensuring accuracy and timely execution. • Performed monthly reconciliations and analyzed account data to support accurate financial reporting. • Prepared and reviewed financial statements, including balance sheets and profit & loss reports. • Investigated and resolved discrepancies to maintain data integrity and compliance. • Supported financial reporting by analyzing trends and preparing ad hoc reports for management. • Verified financial transactions through document review and audit support.