• Manage PO creation upload process for all vendor purchase orders
• Work with vendors to ensure PO accuracy throughout the production/supply chain lifecycle including any changes to quantity, styles, dates or transportation services
• Responsible for ordering all packing, hangtag, and ticketing materials for vendor and warehouse operations
• Tracking of inbound freight across various Logistics Service Providers utilizing available LSP tracking tools and data
• Work with LSP and Freight Forwarders to help resolve key supply chain issues via daily communication and weekly calls
• Communicate updates and delays to internal and external stakeholders via weekly production and transportation meetings
• Process and document invoices for all customs/transportation charges to be used in Landed Cost projections
• Create and maintain accurate Landed Cost projections
• Provided analysis on Landed Cost and other transportation metrics for review by Sr. Management
• Coordinate with IT, Accounting and Logistics departments to implement automated Landed Cost reporting using existing Landed Cost functionality within the Southware ERP system
• Gather and analyze data on the cost components and rates of various transportation charges for use in configuration of Landed Cost module

PURCHASE ORDER MANAGER

• Tracked and directed freight in and out of Third Party Logistics (3PL) warehouses including inbound shipments from vendors and outbound deliveries to end customers
• Processed invoices related to 3PL and transportation operations
• Managed inventory adjustments across all 3PL warehouse in order to maintain accurate inventory balance and accuracy
• Coordinated with Logistics Service Providers (LSP) and Freight Forwarders on a daily/weekly basis to address transportation issues and get key updates regarding our supply chain
• Worked closely with Logistics and 3PL teams to expedite important shipments
• Conducted research on logistics operations, including literature reviews, interviews and site visits
• Designed and implemented techniques to reduce time and costs required to obtain and move goods
• Provided analysis on cost, volume, and other important metrics to assist Sr. Management

3PL LOGISTICS ANALYST

UNDER ARMOUR INC.

• Worked on Under Armour's FMS project team and responsible for the Inbound Logistics portion of the upgrade and installation of SAP FMS ERP system
• Helped build business rules and structure for 15+ warehouse sites throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Australia regarding Inbound operations
• Participated in training, testing, go-live and hyper-care support in Panama, Hong Kong, and Shanghai offices spending approximately 4-8 weeks in each location
• Engaged proactively with internal and external partners to identify emerging business needs and plan future strategies
• Coordinated installation of software systems and collaborated with user experience team on design and implementation of new features
• Led working groups to develop mitigation strategies and prepare standard operating procedures for system operations
• Developed online documentation for common processes for both support staff and end-users
• Authored and distributed training manuals for handheld computers and devices used by staff
• Key member of global distribution operations team that coordinated shipments across 50+ countries

LOGISTICS ANALYST

• Managed Outbound shipments of Caterpillar Machines and Engines to multiple countries throughout the Americas
• Filed, maintained and stored all required export documentation for each shipment in order maintain required records
• Planned and prioritized day-to-day shipments and billing in collaboration with warehouse and sales team
• Aided senior leadership by creating and generating various transportation reports to assist leadership in decision making
• Monitored tariffs and customs regulations, reducing risk of delayed shipments
• Coordinated import and export operations, adhering to tight schedules and deadlines
• Monitored and organized logistics documents, including bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags
• Implemented new warehouse tracking system in our Miami, Florida warehouse location which provided greater visibility to inventory locations and status within the facility
• Scheduled shipments to customer warehouses via in-house tracking system
• Conducted inventory checks and resolved discrepancies
• Provided assistance and gathered documentation for various financial and operational audits

LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

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