Belinda Valdes

About Belinda Valdes

I\'ve built my career at the intersection of logistics, customs compliance, and transportation, leading complex supply chain operations across both international and domestic channels—with a unique specialization in the cruise industry.Starting from the ground up, I’ve worn every hat in the logistics lifecycle, from managing bonded warehouse flows to navigating FTZ operations, building vendor relationships, and ensuring airtight compliance with U.S. Customs regulations. Today, as a Director of Logistics, I oversee multimillion-dollar supply chain operations, lead high-performing teams across Customs and Transportation, and drive strategy that balances efficiency, cost control, and regulatory rigor.I’m proud of the impact I’ve made—delivering on-time supply to global cruise fleets, implementing logistics models that saved over 15% in transportation costs, and leading transitions to new customs brokers and systems with zero disruption. I’ve worked with complex vendor ecosystems, solved port and routing challenges, and never lost sight of the people behind the process.What sets me apart is my ability to translate strategy into action. I see the full picture—from trade compliance to budgeting—and I thrive in fast-moving environments where logistics is critical to customer experience.If you\'re seeking someone who understands both the operational trenches and executive-level decision-making in logistics, I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Director, Customs Regulatory Compliance and Logistics Operations

   Starboard

   Jul 2017 — Present · Miami, TX, US

   Spearhead end-to-end logistics operations for international and domestic supply chains, supporting global cruise retail with 100% on-time product delivery across multiple ports.Lead cross-functional teams in Customs Compliance, Transportation Inbound and Outbound, ensuring regulatory accuracy and operational continuity across 100+ vendor partners.Directed the transition of Provider services, reducing delays by 30% while maintaining full CBP and TTB compliance.Implemented freight routing and cost control strategies that cut transportation expenses by 15% year-over-year.Developed and enforced internal audit procedures, achieving a zero-penalty record with U.S. Customs and partner agencies.Oversaw logistics budgeting and expense forecasting for a multimillion-dollar portfolio, improving financial accuracy and operational planning.

Skills

• P&L Management
• Strategy
• Logistics Management
• Freight
• Demand Planning
• Warehouse Management
• Ltl
• Shipping
• P&L
• Customs Regulations
• Supply Chain
• Operations Management
• Ocean
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Supply Chain Operations
• Freight Forwarding
• Transportation Management
• 3pl
• Supply Chain Management
• International Logistics
• Logistics
• Export
• Import
• Reverse Logistics
• Distribution Center Operations
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Warehousing
• Supply Management
• Transportation