Caesar Ruiz
San Diego
Summary
Import logistics professional with extensive experience at DHL Global Forwarding, excelling in LCL/ FCL import management and container logistics coordination. Proven track record in enhancing KPI performance and leading teams effectively. Strong financial skills combined with a detail-oriented approach ensure seamless operations and successful customer onboarding. Adaptable and optimistic, driving results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ocean Import Lead
DHL Global Forwarding
San Diego
04.2019 - Current
- Managed Ocean Import FLC and LCL shipments arriving at multiple US locations, including key ports.
- Ensured successful onboarding of new customers alongside CHB team for ISF filing.
- Facilitated daily communication with various origin teams regarding new booking requests, and collaborated with OCC teams to obtain spot quote requests and approvals.
- Managed daily performance of department KPIs, metrics, leakage and sick files.
- Coordinated container dispatching, pickups, and deliveries from various US ports and rail ramps.
- Managed daily communications with steamship lines, terminals, and rail depots regarding container releases.
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of a three-person team in my department, including weekly huddles, and trainings as needed.
- Handled vendor payments and invoice disputes on a daily basis, including support to the collections department.
- Managed daily cross-dock and cross-border shipments for FCL and LCL cargo, delivering into Tijuana, MX.
- Experience with online platforms like Paycargo, Pierpass, STG, Shipco, Emodal, and RAFT.
- Extensive experience in CW1, including autorating, autocosting, search grid creation, and handling.
Logistics Coordinator
DHL Global Forwarding
San Diego
05.2013 - 03.2019
- Processed ISF filings and Inbond documents including 7512(IT, T&E, IE).
- Coordinated container and LCL cargo manipulation orders along with warehouse unloading and segregating.
- Provided Spot Quotes and handled all billing for many customers shipment files.
- Worked along with truckers, US brokers/ MX brokers and ocean import teams for cargo coordination and delivery.
- Handled all southern border shipments between San Diego and Tijuana, MX.
- Maintained daily KPIs performance and handled all vendor invoice payments.
- Managed inbound and outbound shipments for the G.O. warehouse.
Education
Computer Technician - Information Technology
UEI COLLEGE
CHULA VISTA, CASome College (No Degree) -
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CASkills
- Import Management Expertise
- Container Logistics Coordination
- KPI Performance Monitoring
- Team leadership
- Strong Detail Orientation
- MS office
- Effective Communication
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Rapid Learner
- Optimistic Mindset
- Financial management
- Adaptability
Certification
- CargoWise One Super User Certification
- Certified Problem Solver
- Certified International Forwarder
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Top US Station of the year 2024
Timeline
Ocean Import Lead
DHL Global Forwarding
04.2019 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
DHL Global Forwarding
05.2013 - 03.2019
Computer Technician - Information Technology
UEI COLLEGE
Some College (No Degree) -
Southwestern College
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