1. Joseph Griffo Jr.
1 Liberty Street Apt. K 15 • Little Ferry, New Jersey 07643
Email: jgriffo15@gmail.com Phone: (201) 390-2281
IMPORT/EXPORT MANAGER
Over 20 years experience in all aspects of import/export operations, order processing and custom brokerage.
Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and time-management skills. Highly adaptable to change in an ever-
changing environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Motivational leader with keen analytical
ability. Areas of expertise:
• Operations Management • Asset Management • Custom Brokerage
• First Sale • International Shipping • Routing
• Tracking & Tracing • Document Management • Warehouse Management
• SAP /A2000 / MASS 90 • Supply Chain Logistics • Staff Supervision
• Contract Negotiations • LC Payment Presentations • Classifications
SOFTWARE
Proficient in SAP, AS400, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Outlook Mass 90 / A2000
Photoshop CS6
EXPERIENCE
American Exchange International. 2014 - 2015
Production / Logistics Manager
• Schedule and managed all international Air and Ocean inbound shipments.
• Determine the best routing with contracted forwarders and carriers
• Create and Update the On the Water Report
• Track and Clearance for all shipments from ports to company distribution center and various DC’s
• Review Pre -production samples (Watch-Accessories) before they are sent to the Buyer.
• Cooperate with warehouses and trucking companies to ensure on time delivery.
• Review and Resolve any data discrepancies in A2000 System
• Approve booking requests including verifying purchase order quantities, ship dates, arrival dates, and expected
dates for all shipments For Major Accounts: Burlington. Charming Charlie, Claire’s, Spencer’s, Ardene,
NY & CO, Family Dollar,
• Expedite Exam Holds and Cargo Releases as well as SGS Testing Compliance
HMS International. 2012 –2014
Import Manager
• Schedule and managed all international Air and Ocean inbound shipments.
• Determine the best routing with contracted forwarders and carriers
• Track shipments from ports to company distribution center and various DC’s
• Receive, review and organize document packages. Classifications review.
• Cooperate with warehouses and tracking companies to ensure on time delivery.
• Resolve any data discrepancies in Mass90 System
• Approve booking requests including verifying purchase order quantities, ship dates, arrival dates, and expected
dates for all air shipments under all Divisions : HMS GLADSON
• Expedite Exam Holds and Cargo Releases.
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Li & Fung / LF USA / Millworks Trading Inc. 2004 -2012
Import Manager
• Schedule and managed all international Air and Ocean inbound shipments.
• Determine the best routing (in cooperation with forwarders and carriers).
• Track shipments from ports to DC destinations.
• Receive, review and organize document packages. Classifications review.
• Cooperate with warehouses and tracking companies to ensure on time delivery.
• Resolve any data discrepancies in SAP.
• Approve booking requests including verifying purchase order quantities, ship dates, arrival dates, and expected
dates for all air shipments under New York Logistics Divisions : Rossetti, Pacific Alliance, BSI, Home, LF
Shoe, Oxford, DRA, Young stuff, MESH, LF National Brands, LF Accessories.
• Expedite Exam Holds and Cargo Releases.
Ferrara International Inc. / American Freight Lines 1998 – 2004
Import Manager/Customs Broker
• Supervised 22 major import/export accounts.
• Coordinated all customs and FDA clearance.
• Coordinated shipment entries and deliveries.
• Distributed and delivered all imports/exports.
• Managed the office staff for the customs broker division.
• Communicated daily with US Customs and the FDA.
Sunrise Commodities, Inc. 1996 – 1998
Import/Export Traffic Manager
• Managed all aspects of Import-Export Department operations.
• Coordinated communication between customs brokers and FDA/USDA.
• Tracked domestic orders routing.
American Greetings, Inc. (Willhold Division) 1995 – 1996
Buyer-Purchasing Department Specialist
• Purchased all imported and domestic items.
• Provided quality control and new products development.
• Managed all imported items routings.
• Participated in contract negotiations and rate verifications.
Bashkortostan Development Corp. 1991 – 1995
Traffic Manager, Project Director
• Negotiated settlements between the shippers.
• Planned and directed the flow of traffic moving to different destinations.
• Supervised workers engaged in receiving and shipping freight.
• Managed the strategic aspects of company development.
• Supervised senior managers working on client engagements.
