Jose Soto

Help to coordinate freight distribution on SAB own control air freight (OCFO) Import operations

• Supervise a team of associates for efficiency and accuracy on preparing the incoming SAB flights, making sure all customers are contacted with arrival notices and follow up to help agents on recovering the shipments after clearing customs
• Help to Coordinate organize BMW import shipments received on commercial, Charters and SAB Own Control Flights (OCF)
• Work closely with NAM / Maersk colleagues in North America to arrange cargo recovery from the facility in Greer, SC
• Understand the BMW Air-Import business process to make sure BMW shipments are delivered within the contracted lead time to the BMW plant in Greer, SC, and the regional distribution centers (RDC’s) in Easton, PA Jacksonville, FL Lancaster, TX and Minooka, IL
• Well experienced on OTR transportation markets with ability to get the most competitive transportation rates through carriers and third-party transportation companies. Make sure all costs are accrued, customer’s accounts are invoiced and close files in a timely manner using CargoWise software system.

• FTZ operator compliance specialist, experienced on products classification to make customs entries (CF3461, CF7501, CF214, CF7512)
• Gathered and prepared all imports documents for admission to the FTZ facility and filed CF214 entry using SmartZone program, FTZ inventory control
• Helped to manage FTZ/BONDED inventory for accuracy and reconcile monthly audits
• Made sure all products were authorized to deliver on time to the cruise lines facilities.

• Managed all operations of import/ Export / BONDED shipments
• Made sure cargo is correctly classified to file entries (CF214, CF7512, CF7501, CF3461)
• Scheduled outbound/inbound domestic and international shipments and prepared shipper’s export declaration (AES/SED) filling and prepared documentation AWBL, BL, for export shipments
• Worked on getting the best ground & ocean transportation rates through carriers and third-party logistics companies for LTL / FTL shipments
• Inventory control, warehousing and distribution activities (ocean containers loading, receiving, shipping, storing, inventory)
• Supervised a team of associates for efficiency and accuracy making FTZ customs entries (CF214) and dealt with government entities like CBP, USDA, FDA to get entries cleared and in some cases to destroy old inventory
• Arranged ocean bookings with 3rd party freight forwarder and coordinated with truckers to meet ports cutoffs.
• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
• Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.