JORGE MARTIN ALVAREZ
Sant Cugat del Vallès
Summary
Professional logistics coordinator well-versed in import and export ,and customs operations. Adept at managing shipping schedules and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results, with strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Import and Export Coordinator
MATCARGO BARCELONA
01.2020 - Current
- Investigated discrepancies in shipping documents and resolved issues with vendors.
- Coordinated import and export of goods for multiple clients, providing accuracy and timely delivery.
- Managed import and export of hazardous materials in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all import/export transactions to ensure full traceability and audit readiness.
- Streamlined import and export processes by implementing effective documentation procedures.
- Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
- Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
- Prepared and submitted reports on import and export activity to management.
- Utilized logistics software to manage, monitor and track shipments from origin to destination.
- Analyzed shipping reports to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Managed complex tariff classifications, ensuring compliance with government regulations for all imported goods.
- Developed strategies to reduce overall shipping costs while maintaining high-quality service.
- Assisted in preparation of annual budgets related to import/export activities while taking into account currency fluctuations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively.
Import Export Specialist
Maersk Line
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed international trade operations, ensuring timely shipment and delivery of products to global customers.
- Applied working knowledge of International Trade Compliance in reviews of internal processes, procedures and policies governing import and export rules and regulations.
- Optimized inventory management for imported goods, minimizing stock-outs and overstock situations.
- Ensured accurate product classification by staying current on Harmonized Tariff System updates and standards.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential growth opportunities in global trade.
- Assisted clients with resolving customs-related issues, maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Enhanced customs compliance by conducting regular internal audits and monitoring changes in regulations.
- Negotiated favorable terms with freight forwarders and carriers, reducing transportation costs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changing customs requirements, ensuring smooth flow of goods across borders.
- Analyzed shipping reports to identify opportunities for cost savings.
Técnico de import export, transit, customs management and general inquiries related to foreign trade.
VICASSO INTERNACIONAL SL/NEW MILLENIUM CONTAINER
03.2016 - 06.2011
- Technical import and export for international
- Vicasso functions: offices of customs, Post Office, payments to the IRS, PIF services and physical inspections in enclosures, obligations with centralised clearance in Barcelona Maritime custom, control file and procedures according to OAS regulations
- (authorized economic operator)
- Billing customers according to Incoterms conditions and payment confirmations
- Hiring and monitoring of transport to confirmation of delivery to client
- New Millenium Container (charging wholesalers groupage)
- Clarification of the transits for downloads in our warehouses DA and HRG
- Transits and tracking merchandise to our stores in Valencia, Madrid and Bilbao
- Reissues to origin and triangular operations
- Troubleshooting of manifestos and discharges in the custom of Barcelona
GECOTEX INTERNACIONAL SL
09.2004 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Company customs broker where your main customers are freight forwarder technical import and export
- Preparation of questions of import and export, processing of external health services, phytosanitary, SOIVRE etc..
- Management of post office in different customs, incidents etc..
- Payment of invoices of transport with shipping companies and carriers
UNITED PARCEL SERVICES (U.P.S)
10.1998 - 09.2004
- Company Overview: World leading express parcel service technician customs and transport carrier
- Different within the Department of import functions
- On the occasion of the change of location of the HUB for Spain of the company that was moved from Zaragoza to Barcelona, my role was to meet all import procedures since the arrival of the plane at the airport, Cal center and contact customer, store in regime ADT and RF, clarification and clearance duas and post want - eight, transfers to other agents and distribution (distribution)
- After you rotate by each Department for 3 months locks into position of broker customs carrying all the themes of post office and relations with the customs of Barcelona
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PRINCETON
06.2017
Master - comprehensive logistics
BARCELONA LOGISTICS INSTITUT CATALA
06.2006
Advanced course - foreign trade
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF BARCELONA
05.2003
Course professional - import and export
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF BARCELONA
05.2002
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GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL TITLES OF BARCELONA
01.2001
Skills
- Good communication skills gained through my experience as TECHNICAL IMPORT EXPORT AND FREIGHT
- Leadership (currently responsible for a team of 3 people)
- Good command of quality control processes (currently responsible for quality OEA audit)
- Organizational growth
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Negotiation techniques
- Export compliance
Other language(s)
ENGLISH: B1/B2
PORTUGUES: A1
Digital competence
- Information processing: Proficient User
- Communication: Proficient User
- Content creation: User
- Safety: Proficient User
- Problem solving: Proficient User
Other skills
tennis instructor
Driving licence
A1 / B own car
Additional Information
Married
Timeline
Import and Export Coordinator
MATCARGO BARCELONA
01.2020 - Current
Import Export Specialist
Maersk Line
06.2017 - 12.2019
Técnico de import export, transit, customs management and general inquiries related to foreign trade.
VICASSO INTERNACIONAL SL/NEW MILLENIUM CONTAINER
03.2016 - 06.2011
GECOTEX INTERNACIONAL SL
09.2004 - 01.2010
UNITED PARCEL SERVICES (U.P.S)
10.1998 - 09.2004
Master - comprehensive logistics
BARCELONA LOGISTICS INSTITUT CATALA
Advanced course - foreign trade
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF BARCELONA
Course professional - import and export
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF BARCELONA
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GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL TITLES OF BARCELONA
UNIVERSITY OF PRINCETON
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