Matt Koivisto

About Matt Koivisto

I love a challenge, moving forward, and making things work better. Logistics then, with all of its moving parts, competing interests, and unexpected events is the ideal environment where continuous improvement and innovation will never go out of style. Every day is an opportunity to create and improve processes that are robust enough to withstand the rigors of daily use, yet nimble enough to manage the unexpected. Seasoned logistics professional with extensive background in international trade, regulatory compliance, and process optimization. Analytical approach to international logistics ensures risk mitigation and profit maximization. Depth of experience in all modes of transportation, global regulatory matters, and multiple industry verticals. Builds consensus and eliminates waste with ability to create efficient teams executing at high levels. Specialties: logistics, international trade, procurement, regulatory compliance, RFQ / bid management, vendor qualification, supply chain operations, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, export and import strategies, intermodal operations, transportation management

Experience

1. Head of Inland Logistics Competency Center

   DHL Global Forwarding

   Dec 2023 — Present · US

Education

• Michigan State University

  BA, International Relations

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Transportation Management
• Import
• Reverse Logistics
• Warehouse Management
• Ltl
• Procurement
• Logistics Management
• Bis, Tsa, Dot Compliance
• Customs Brokerage
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Container
• 3pl
• Logistics
• International Shipping
• International Trade
• Air Freight
• Import/Export Operations
• International Logistics
• Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Management
• Freight
• Ocean Freight
• Warehousing
• Customs Regulations
• Nafta
• Shipping
• Freight Forwarding
• Forwarding
• Ocean
• Inco Terms
• Vendor Management
• Transportation
• C-Tpat
• Export
• Import Export
• Trade Compliance
• Operations Management