Dave Chitjian
Import Logistics Coordinator · The La Jolla Group
Irvine, CA
In My Own Words
Logistics, Operations Manager, Traffic/Shipping Manager. • Manage day-to-day Operations, shipping, receiving and invoicing activities • Oversee 19-Employees / shipping / Production / Office • Responsible for ASN (advanced shipping notice) process • Work with WMS and Full Circle, SAGE, HighJump. Responsible for hiring & training of all new employees handled all medical & dental packages, care and maintenance of all company cars.
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Import Logistics Coordinator
The La Jolla Group2021 – Present
Import Logistics Coordinator Initially hired for import logistics and now utilizing both roles import & inbound and scheduling deliveries for all 3 of our warehouses. Review Daily Logistics Report to ensure data provided to Production and Sales is accurate. Update production department with port closures, US Customs exam or natural disasters. Ensure Full Circle dates are accurate daily. Ensure Airway and Steamship Guarantees are released quickly and efficiently prior to port arrival. Provide Production with details of Customer Action bookings. For Import Ocean shipments (only), insure ISF (Importer Security Filing) is filed by cutoff date at origin, to avoid penalty from Customs. Maintain open communication and develop relationships with manufacturing vendor network. Make daily/weekly contact with both FOB/LDP/DDP vendors in order to make accurate updates. Endorse OBLs’ that are consigned to LJG and ensure the Freight Forwarder (FF) releases prior to vessel arrival. Manually update OBLs received by freight forwarders. Provide estimate air cost via UPS or carrier for planning. Review Drayage daily Delivery Log to increase time, reduce demurrage and cost. Approve all deliveries for domestic, FOB, LDP and DDP. Coordinate necessary shipping documents with proper MID (Manufacturer ID), COO, Water Resistance Certificate, IFI, etc. to the Customs broker. Create new L/C application and Amendments and maintain L/C schedule/setup in Wells Fargo system.
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