YVONNE HERRERA
Berwyn
Summary
Strong reputation for follow through, and providing excellent customer service with strong problem-solving skills. Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ownership. Maintains a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Key Strengths include: Freight Account Management Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to sister departments and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works expeditiously and maintains focus
Logistics professional with reputation for high standards and achieving results. Proven track record in optimizing supply chain operations and enhancing efficiency. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, bringing expertise in inventory management and vendor relations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
SOLINA USA
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for career development and skill enhancement.
- Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Achieved significant cost reductions by optimizing routes and consolidating shipments, without compromising on delivery timelines.
Logistics Manager
BAY STATE MILLING CO
11.2006 - 10.2022
- Interviewed, hired, trained and managed three employees in Logistics Department
- Wrote and delivered performance reviews
- Approved weekly payroll for direct reports
- Worked with Procurement on negotiating ocean freight for import raw material
- Identified and successfully set-up three freight accounts covering IL, CA and Canada
- Cross trained in and covered all duties for imports clerk and traffic clerks for both IL and CA offices
- Received, audited and approved freight invoices for all three company sites
- Coded, attached receipts and audited approved company credit card charges for logistics expenses
- Participated in assigned Continuous Improvement projects
- Translated documents / correspondence for Procurement Department
Traffic Coordinator
QA PRODUCTS INC
07.2004 - 11.2006
- Arranged LTL and truckloads with trucking companies
- Established freight accounts
- Tracked shipments
- Claim Processing
- Audit and approve freight invoices
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages
- Handled day-to-day shipping overseeing more than 10 loads per day
Shipping Clerk
RACKOW POLYMERS
05.2001 - 07.2004
- Arranged shipments with carriers
- Manually generated Bills of Lading for product shipping
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork and other documentation for accuracy
- Assisted Office Manager with accounting tasks
- Addressed customer order inquiries
- Verified product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders
Education
Associates Degree -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Logistics processes
- Team management
- Transportation management
- Logistics management
- Freight coordination
- Carrier negotiation
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Logistics Manager
SOLINA USA
02.2023 - Current
Logistics Manager
BAY STATE MILLING CO
11.2006 - 10.2022
Traffic Coordinator
QA PRODUCTS INC
07.2004 - 11.2006
Shipping Clerk
RACKOW POLYMERS
05.2001 - 07.2004
Associates Degree -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
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