Freight Forwarder Resume Example
A freight forwarder resume example with 6+ years of experience in international shipping and customs clearance.
Lisa Zhang
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Freight Forwarder with 6+ years of experience managing international shipments and logistics operations. Expert in customs regulations, documentation, and multi-modal transportation. Proven track record of optimizing shipping routes and reducing costs while ensuring compliance. Strong background in customer service and vendor relationships.
Experience
Senior Freight Forwarder2020 - Present
Global Logistics International
- •Manage 200+ monthly international shipments across air, ocean, and ground freight
- •Reduced shipping costs by 25% through carrier negotiation and route optimization
- •Coordinate customs clearance for imports/exports across multiple countries
- •Lead team of 6 forwarding specialists handling documentation and tracking
- •Maintain 99% on-time delivery rate for international shipments
International Freight Coordinator2018 - 2020
Pacific Shipping Solutions
- •Handled end-to-end logistics for air and ocean freight shipments
- •Processed customs documentation and ensured regulatory compliance
- •Reduced transit times by 30% through improved routing strategies
- •Managed relationships with carriers, agents, and customs brokers
- •Resolved shipping delays and documentation issues promptly
Export Documentation Specialist2017 - 2018
American Freight Services
- •Prepared export documentation for international shipments
- •Ensured compliance with international shipping regulations
- •Coordinated with customs brokers for clearance procedures
- •Tracked shipments and provided updates to clients
- •Maintained accurate records of all shipping transactions
Education
Bachelor of Science in International Business2013 - 2017
California State University
Skills
International Shipping, Customs Documentation, Multi-modal Transportation, Route Optimization, Freight Rate Negotiation, Export/Import Regulations, Customer Service, Logistics Software, Supply Chain Management, Risk Assessment, Vendor Relations, Problem ResolutionMore Resume Examples in Logistics
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