1. Alain Portuondo-Gonzalez
13200 SW 47th
ST.
Miami, Florida, 33175
(786) 773-7663
alainportuondo@yahoo.es
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a Logistics Manager.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• 10 years of professional experience in the Logistics/Freight Forwarding field
• 5 years of professional experience in the Steamship line environment
• Ciffa Certificate of Essentials of Freight Forwarding
• Ciffa ACR Certification
• Warehouse and supervisory experience
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Database, Access, Power Point, Outlook and Internet
• Diploma in Dangerous Goods and Cargo Security. IATA certified to manage dangerous
goods air shipments
• Knowledge and use of FOS, VL, SCP, SAP and IPAWS
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (able to read, write and speak both languages fluently)
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively and clearly
• Able to work in a team setting or independently
• Excellent organizational skills, able to create effective work procedures
• Extensive knowledge of coordinating all of the aspects involved in a supply chain
• Experience of managing returns and rejections professionally and promptly with suppliers
• Extensive experience in the strategic planning and transportation of products
• Able to negotiate competitive rates with local and international partners and/or contractors
• Planning of procurement, production, inventory control, logistics and distribution
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
BSC Documentation Processing Supervisor 2015- 02/2015 -07
Panalpina Inc., Mississauga.
• Supervising the quality of the file opening for whole Canada.
• Prepare and coordinate the plan in order to meet the target of 3000 files monthly.
• Train staff on systems procedures, solving problems, logistics acknowledges and Incoterms.
• Real time updates of FOS, SCP, Ipaws, Pantrace and Visible Logistics
• Assist product/BU manager in establishing budgets, planning staff levels and resources
requirements.
• Deal daily with the overseas offices, country offices and internal departments to maintain the
quality of the work.
• Responsible for the Credit Release process for the whole country.
BU Intransit Supervisor 2014- 06/2015 -02
Panalpina Inc., Mississauga.
• Prepare for physical inventories including creating and maintaining activities plans, as well as
procuring work force and equipment
• Responsible for supervising warehouse operators and general laborers
• Train staff on warehouse procedures, cargo handling, loading/unloading and packing and
health and safety
• Real time updates of Ipaws, Pantrace and Visible Logistics

2. • Assist product/BU manager in establishing budgets, planning staff levels and resources
requirements
• Submission to business unit manager of monthly budget and resource planning reports
• Responsible for maintaining daily intransit warehouse cleanliness over work area.
General Manager 2012- 03/2014-06
Away International Canada Inc., Mississauga.
• Coordinated international transportation from origins to final destination
• Worked closely with transportations companies; road, air, and sea
• Drafted and prepared all documents required for Bill of Lading and Air Way Bills
• Ensured smooth operation of goods through online computer systems
• Monitored and managed data in order to maintain accurate product, contract, pricing and
invoicing information
• Worked closely with suppliers and customers to improve operational efficiency and reduce
costs
• Provided accurate routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are
coordinated
General Manager 2007- 2012
Bestway Forwarding Inc., Mississauga.
• Coordinated international transportation from origins to final destination
• Worked closely with national and international clients to ship products in the most
efficient manner for their interests
• Review schedules, running times, distances, availability of suppliers and other pertinent
information to establish reliable schedule parameters
• Provided accurate routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are
coordinated
• Obtain competitive quotes for transportation costs and also in performing cost comparison
analyses
Operation Manager 2005- 2007
Away International Overseas S.A, La Havana/ Cuba.
• Coordinate the logistics services from all the Import/ Export shipments.
• Coordinate international transportation from origins to final destinations
• Find strategies to increase the volume of the shipments.
• Work closely with suppliers and customers to improve operational efficiency and reduce
costs
• Obtain competitive quotes for transportation costs and also in performing cost comparison
analyses
Documentation Manager 2000- 2005
COSTA CONTAINER LINE S.A, La Havana/ Cuba.
• Receive all Import, transit and transshipment documents from the different ports for each
vessel.
• Verify that all the documents arrive on time.
• Data entry to prepare all the Bill of Ladings.
• Set up bookings in the system and guarantee availability in the vessels.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Industrial Engineer 2000
Instituto Politecnico “Jose Antonio Echevarria”, Cuba.

3. Diploma Cargo Introductory Course 2011
IATA, Aeromexico , Cuba.
Diploma Dangerous Goods Initial Training Course 2011
IATA, Aeromexico, Cuba.
Diploma Cargo Security Course 2011
IATA, Aeromexico, Cuba.
ACR Representative 2014
CIFFA , CANADA
Diploma Dangerous Goods Road & Air 2014
CIFFA , CANADA
Certificate of Essentials of Freight Forwarding 2015
CIFFA , CANADA
HR Supervisor/Manager Training 2015
Course CAN-HR-SUP/MGR-TRAINING , CANADA
ABC's of Supervising 2015
CANADA
Leading Through Empowerment 2015
Course PA- LTE, CANADA
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST