Rene' Sifontes
Aranguez,Trinidad
Summary
A dedicated professional with over 10 years GCC experience of Office Management, Logistics, Procurement and the Supply Chain. Has a consistent & proven track record of successfully employing best business practices that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing performance, all to tight time scales and within budget.
Committed to identifying and implementing continuous improvements in the supply chain. Now looking for a new and challenging managerial position, one which will make best use of existing skills and experience and also further my personal and professional development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Warehouse & Distribution Supervisor
3M Interamerica (Trinidad) Ltd/Supply Chain
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
2013.07 - 2024.01
- Procurement of materials, equipments & services for the successful completion of all projects and also for the daily operation of the business.
- Process purchase orders, Price negotiation with suppliers to assure competitive pricing
- Tracking of material deliveries, collection and storing of all shipping documents
- Liaise with Accounting to insure accurate and timely invoicing, Co-ordination with freight forwarders / shipping lines / transportation companies and customs brokers to ensure timely shipping and clearance of shipments.
- Vendor selection and management,
- Assist project team in developing and maintaining project process related documents
- Management of Company Fleet Vehicles to ensure all project sites receive required materials according to the agreed timeline
- Responsible for warehouse and inventory management
Customer Service Analyst
Kimberly Clark Supply Chain
Port of Spain, Trinidad
2008.01 - 2013.07
- Coordinate pickups and drop off of containers with the trucking company and independent truckers
- Coordinate local deliveries/container deliveries with distributors
- Verify purchase orders, invoices and shipping bills for discrepancies
- Creation and preparation of purchase requisitions for intercompany purchases
- Coordination of product returns in compliance with procedure
- Approval of customer claims and preparation of credit/debit memos for returns, shortages, damages and overages
- Preparation of caricoms, declarations, waybills and proforma B/L for exports
Logistics Coordinator
A.S Bryden and Sons
San Juan, Trinidad
2005.04 - 2008.01
- Received incoming goods and organized pallets to optimize warehouse space.
- Worked with warehouse teams to plan and execute efficient storage strategies.
- Reviewed logistics procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Monitored orders, identifying and communicating status or delays to internal and external stakeholders.
- Used trend data and financial forecasts to establish accurate budgets aligned with operational needs.
- Used automatic tracking systems to keep computer system updated with goods movements and proactively place new orders at optimal times.
- Completed shipment documentation to company standards.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Procurement & Supply
CIPS
Skills
- Logistical planning
- Warehouse Management System
- Inventory organisation
- Stock management software
- Communication skills
- Customer-focused
- Leadership
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- HR Management
- Project Management
- Price Negotiation
- International Procurement
- Contract Negotiation & Management
- Vendor Selection& Management
- Import / Export Documentation
- Time management
- Customs Clearance
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Volunteering
- Church Activities
- Event Planning
- Outdoor Activities
Accomplishments
- Saved $US 20,000.00 in shipping cost by convincing customers to maximize space in 40’ HC vs 40’ STD. Freight on both size containers are the same therefore maximizing freight in proportion to cost of goods
- Decreased additional costs incurred on shipments by 90% through improving efficiency and turnaround time and pro actively working with suppliers ensuring necessary documents are received and submitted to the broker before arrival of shipment
- Not with standing difficulties with a supplier and their inability to deliver On Time and In Full, I was able to work with the supplier to provide better service still maintaining 95% OTIF (KPI)to a key account
- Through time management and negotiation I was successfully able to convince a meticulous customer to accept delivery of containers on the same day or two (2) containers in one(1) day
- Updated customers accounts by settling years of logistics related claims within 9 months of employment and maintaining by settling all claims within 7 days of submission
- Through many stock outs and code rolls and effective planning with the supplier and I was able to maintain overall In Full of 96% (KPI)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse & Distribution Supervisor
3M Interamerica (Trinidad) Ltd/Supply Chain
2013.07 - 2024.01
Customer Service Analyst
Kimberly Clark Supply Chain
2008.01 - 2013.07
Logistics Coordinator
A.S Bryden and Sons
2005.04 - 2008.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Procurement & Supply
CIPS