Cristhian Vazquez
San Diego CA
Summary
Director Customer Logistics offering strengths in freight cost reporting and operational management. Identified new solutions that reduce cost and improve efficiency. Fosters continuous improvement environment across warehousing, logistics, transportation and customer service operations. Built productive relationships to achieve business objectives.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Transport Logistic Corp
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Logistics Manager
Hyundai Glovis America
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked collaboratively with customers and staff at various levels.
- Managed budget with company leadership, analyzing previous carrier contracts and forecasting future requirements.
- Relayed information between carriers and customers regarding ETA and potential delays.
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
- Reconciled shipment data between multiple systems to maintain alignment.
Logistics Manager
Hyundai Translead
02.2013 - 07.2021
- Worked collaboratively with customers and staff at various levels.
- Managed budget with company leadership, analyzing carrier cost and forecasting future requirements.
- Relayed information between carriers and customers regarding ETA and potential delays.
- Monitored freight budget per year.
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
- Coordinated with carriers to expedite final product shipments.
- Reconciled shipment data between multiple systems to maintain alignment.
- Managed day-to-day exportation movements, typically overseeing more than 300 loads in 24-hour period.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Created and maintained communication channels while delivering relevant information to major internal customers and upper management.
- Negotiated freight in alignment with specifications and needs and monitored compliance with budgets.
- Developed and maintained systems and processes to move domestic and international freight at best cost to achieve business objectives.
Highway Solutions Leader
HUB Group
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Maintained high standards of internal and external customer service.
- Reconciled shipment data between multiple systems to maintain alignment.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies by developing organizational filing systems for invoices, customer orders and contract records.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Overhauled annual operations budget and related fiscal forecasting and planning activities, resulting in 26% decrease in expenses.
- Updated customers and interdepartmental employees on critical shipments upon request.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Customs Brokerage Diploma
Grossmont College
San DiegoBBA - Accounting And Business Management
Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
Tijuana08.2004
Skills
- Transportation Management Systems
- Profit and Loss Management
- Fleet Dispatch
- Decision Making
- Logistics Planning
- Customer Service
- Corporate Logistics
- Logistics Data Analysis
- CTPAT knowledge
- Vendor Negotiations
- Budget Administration
- Budgeting and Cost Control Strategies
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Control
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
General Manager
Transport Logistic Corp
05.2023 - Current
Logistics Manager
Hyundai Glovis America
08.2021 - 12.2022
Logistics Manager
Hyundai Translead
02.2013 - 07.2021
Highway Solutions Leader
HUB Group
06.2010 - 02.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Customs Brokerage Diploma
Grossmont College
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
Similar Profiles
Fario ShahbazianFario Shahbazian
Company Driver at MTL logistic transportCompany Driver at MTL logistic transport
Alireza Afshar BakooshliAlireza Afshar Bakooshli
HR,HC Drivers at Linfox Transport Logistic At Dulux RockleaHR,HC Drivers at Linfox Transport Logistic At Dulux Rocklea
HAMID MICHEL ALVAREZHAMID MICHEL ALVAREZ
Director of Operations at HARISAGA Logistic Corp.Director of Operations at HARISAGA Logistic Corp.