María José Salas

• Coordination of air, sea, and land imports and exports from origin to final destination for general and refrigerated cargo.
• Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
• Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts.
• Developed relationships with key vendors, securing preferential treatment in pricing and terms negotiation.
• Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders when necessary.
• Enhanced supply chain efficiency by optimizing shipping schedules and routes.
• Reduced transportation costs by negotiating favorable contracts with carriers.
• Trained new employees on logistics procedures, promoting a consistent approach across the team.
• Optimized transportation strategies by analyzing route performance data and adjusting plans accordingly.
• Implemented a warehouse organization system that increased storage capacity and accessibility.
• Managed cross-functional teams for efficient project execution and timely completion.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
• Negotiated contracts with freight carriers to lower transportation costs without compromising service quality.
• Led sustainability initiatives within logistics department, reducing waste and enhancing environmental responsibility.
• Ensured compliance with international shipping regulations, preventing legal issues and fines.
• Implemented tracking system for inbound and outbound shipments, increasing transparency and reducing lost items.
• Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
• Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.

Supervision of human talent and project execution

Negotiations with international freight forwarders, shipping companies, and cargo consolidators

Managing cargo entry into bonded warehouses, reviewing draft DUAs, COs, invoices, BLs, AWBs, waybills, and insurance creation.

Coordination of air, sea, and land imports and exports from origin to final destination for general and refrigerated cargo

Knowledge of Incoterms and required documentation for cargo coordination.

Coordination with customs agencies, transporters, and warehouse operators.

Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.

• Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
• Collaborated with team members to develop more efficient tracking methods, resulting in increased productivity.
• Identified potential issues early on through proactive monitoring which helped prevent costly delays or setbacks later down the line.
• Tracking packages and coordinating new deliverys

• Developed strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, facilitating open communication channels for effective collaboration on pricing-related initiatives.
• Supported sales team members with customized price quotes for complex deals, leading to increased win rates.
• Maintained up-to-date pricing data by regularly reviewing market trends and competitor pricing activities.
• Coordination with customs agencies, transporters, and warehouse operators.
• Managing cargo entry into bonded warehouses, reviewing draft DUAs, COs, invoices, BLs, AWBs, waybills, and insurance creation.
• Creating bookings, shipping instructions, tracking with shipping companies, pickup assignments, and coordinating merchant cargo transport.
• Handling hazardous (IMO/DG) cargo
• Experience in Advance Declarations, Redirections, Pre-inspections, Warehouse entry control, Free Trade Zone internments, and returns.
• • Knowledge of TICA systems, Import NT management, and preparation of import permits (FAD).
• Delta TX system operation, DVA management, cargo manifest closure verification, and invoice review against settlements.
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• Customs Declaration
• Preparation of Technical Notes PROCOMER
• Preparation of Certificates of Origin
• Providing follow-up and customer service, among others.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.