David Ricardo Calderon

As a Shipping and Logistics Manager at Heat and Control I am responsible for performing shipping and logistics activities in a manner that will meet the business requirements and with the goal of transportation cost reduction ensuring compliance with all local and international laws and regulations. I liaise with carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, customers, vendors, government agencies and internal resources to assure the success in supply chain management. I constantly work with nominated freight forwarders to negotiate terms of carriage, international freight rates and optimum routes. I have prepared information and paperwork to assist our customers to obtain customs duty exceptions in their respective jurisdictions and I have worked with all the parts involved to facilitate our customers duty exception process and approval. I have been responsible for the planning, implementation and monitoring of logistic strategies in large scale projects ensuring efficiency, improving quality, and optimizing transportation. These projects integrate multiple suppliers and stakeholders across the world and include out of gauge Equipment.

While in the position of Procurement and Logistics Supervisor at the Crest Company I was responsible for overseeing vendor and purchasing activities with a focus on optimizing a cost-efficient supply of products that meets quality and compliance standards. I provided structure, controls, training, mentoring and development to the procurement and analyst team to achieve and meet their deliveries. Some of my work in that role included training a small team remotely in the Philippines during the pandemic. I facilitated the development and implementation of procurement strategies, including category management, contract management, and vendor management to secure advantageous terms or resolutions. In addition, I performed risk management reviews for supply contracts and agreements. I also conducted procurement analysis regularly in regard to inventory levels, inbound freight and logistic costs and any other procurement related costs.

During my time as Import and Supply Chain Coordinator I learnt the functions undertaken by the key supply chain roles in Demand Planning, Purchasing and Inventory Control to provide support and allow effective performance of the department. I also supported the implementation of strategies to improve and strengthen different areas of the company from the international business perspective. As part of my supply planning responsibilities, I reviewed international purchase requisitions for assigned product groups and also coordinated and approved all the shipping documentation. In demand planning I performed scheduled forecasting systems calculations and prepared forecasting information and analysis packs for circulation to the business. Additionally, I assisted with the review of sales forecast with the national account managers. I also monitored and reviewed freight forwarders performance to enhance the supply chain, optimize costs and meet the company goals.

While in the position of Ocean freight & Projects Clerk at Kuehne Nagel Brisbane I had the opportunity to support multiple operations related to logistics and International transport for the projects department. I worked frequently reviewing and processing all the shipping documentation and local requirements for sea freight exports. Our main customer was Newcrest (gold mining company) and I was part of the team that coordinated all the reception of equipment and parts in Brisbane to be shipped to PNG. I was working closely with different systems such as EDI / Ellipse (Mining industry) / 1-Stop

During my time as Customer Service Specialist at Kuehne Nagel Bogota I was responsible for the implementation and monitoring of import and export logistic solutions for different major customers such as Bayer, Pason and AGP. I ensured that all the shipping documentation was accurately processed, distributed and released to forwarders, carriers, agents and customers in a timely manner. I also had constant communication with the customers to manage their expectations and keep them informed regarding the progress of their shipments. Additionally, an essential part of my role was undertaking monthly and weekly KPI reporting and mitigating the impact of potential logistic challenges.

At Transborder I coordinated, analysed and executed air and sea freight imports from Asian, North American and European countries to Colombia. I monitored and facilitated cargo movements between partners companies at origin and destination and made sure all the shipments were in compliance with the Colombian customs regulation. I also undertook KPI reporting and liaised with multiple customers from different industrial sectors.

Coordinating import logistic solutions for Hewlett Packard´s operations in Houston and Mexico to Colombia. Managed customs documentation as appropriate for origin and destination. Updated Hewlett Packard´s internal systems to maintain accurate stock data. Kept Hewlett Packard informed of shipment progress and managed expectations. Undertook KPI reporting.

With a focus on Asia, the master of International Business enables me to develop the thought leadership and strategic international business skills necessary in a global economy. The knowledge and skills obtained will appeal to organisations that require individuals with the policy formulation and implementation knowledge skills appropriate for facilitating sustainable international business and trade practices in a dynamic global environment.