JOAO SOUSA
LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
Bilingual Logistics and Transportation with experience managing talented warehouse staff. Dedicated Logistics Manager contributing solutions to performance issues and high freight costs. Knowledgeable in new employee training and safety procedures. Offers a successful career history comprising more than Twenty years Working with OIL and GAS operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
SMITH OCTOMAR DIVING COMPANY
06.2006 - 02.2017
- Coordinated dispatching drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Coordinated dispatching of drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
Logistics Coordinator
PRIDE FORAMER DRILLING COMPANY
09.2002 - 04.2005
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Studied data to identify trends and patterns in transportation activity.
- Registered vendors and customers on database to maintain updated roster.
- Created and managed budgets related to logistics and transportation.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory
- Registered vendors and customers on database to maintain updated roster
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders
Travel Coordinator
SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD SERVICS
07.1997 - 03.2001
- Arranged hotel accommodations, cars or drivers and all related documentation.
- Organized memorable and exquisite travel itineraries and vacations for high-level clients, celebrities, politicians and business executives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and promote special travel packages.
- Reviewed, input and paid invoices for travel-related services.
- Developed promotional materials for travel packages to market hot destinations.
- Consulted with internal and external clients to assess travel requirements, document needs and discuss options.
- Interviewed and qualified clients to determine international travel and lodging needs and recommended points of interest to maximize travel experiences.
- Added special requests and reward program information into system, verifying inclusion in travel planning.
Portuguese Teacher
Ministry Of Education
06.1992 - 09.1995
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Used Personal notebook to monitor and record student progress.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for-language students.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
Education
High School Diploma -
CAPE SCHOOL OF SHIPPING
CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA12.2005
High School Diploma -
UNIVRSIDADE AGOSTINHO NETO
LUANDA ANGOLA03.2001
Skills
- Material Shelving
- Development Management
- Resource Management
- Oversee Department
- Enterprise Resource Planning Software
- Traffic Management
- Carrier Negotiations
- Budget Preparation and Management
Additional Information
HUET TRAINNING
BASIC FIRE FIGHTING
FIRST AID
DRIVING LICENCE
COMPLETE HEALTH CHECK UP
LANGUAGES
*PORTUGUESE
*FRENCH
*ENGLISH
*SPANISH
Timeline
Logistics Manager
SMITH OCTOMAR DIVING COMPANY
06.2006 - 02.2017
Logistics Coordinator
PRIDE FORAMER DRILLING COMPANY
09.2002 - 04.2005
Travel Coordinator
SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD SERVICS
07.1997 - 03.2001
Portuguese Teacher
Ministry Of Education
06.1992 - 09.1995
High School Diploma -
CAPE SCHOOL OF SHIPPING
High School Diploma -
UNIVRSIDADE AGOSTINHO NETO
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