Resume Objective
Results-driven Logistics Specialist with five years of experience managing end-to-end freight movements, customs documentation, and carrier negotiations for a mid-sized importer. Seeking a specialist role where analytical thinking and cross-functional collaboration drive supply chain performance.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Domestic and international freight coordination (LTL, FTL, air, ocean)
- Customs brokerage and CBSA import/export documentation
- Carrier sourcing and rate negotiation
- Transportation management systems (TMS)
- KPI tracking and logistics reporting
- Incoterms and trade compliance
- Vendor and 3PL relationship management
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Coordinated inbound and outbound freight across road, air, and ocean modes, reducing average transit times by 12%.
- Prepared and reviewed customs documentation including B3 forms, commercial invoices, and certificates of origin.
- Negotiated spot and contracted rates with carriers, achieving an 8% annual reduction in freight spend.
- Tracked shipment milestones in the TMS and communicated proactive status updates to internal stakeholders.
- Partnered with procurement and warehouse teams to align inventory replenishment schedules with transport capacity.
Education
Bachelor's degree or diploma in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
Relevant Certifications
- Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) designation or equivalent
- WHMIS 2015
- Customs Compliance Certificate (CBSA/CSCB asset)
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