Paul Jepson

Experience

1. Manager International Logistics and Warehousing

   ADAMA US

   Jun 2022 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Manage all trade compliance activities for imports and exports for US and Canada. Correspond with customs brokers to provide documents and answer questions. As the main contact with CBP, responsible for answering CF28 and CF29 requests. Ensure accurate HTS codes are used. Oversee duty drawback applications.• Oversee all import operations. Supervise 1 employee who completes import tracker and enters Goods Receipts and Landed Costs into SAP.• Responsible for compliance with DOT, IATA, and IMDG HAZMAT regulations for transportation, including documentation and training of company employees• Supervise export operations including freight quotations and export documentation.• Approve customs clearance and demurrage invoices• Overall management of 15 warehouses in US and Canada warehouses. Responsibilities include KPIs, contracts, technology, and network optimization

Education

• Adelphi University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Stony Brook University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology

• The New School

  Bachelor of Fine Arts, Jazz/Jazz Studies

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Business Strategy
• Inventory Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Outlook
• Negotiation
• Continuous Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Freight Forwarding
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Supply Chain
• Six Sigma
• Freight
• Transportation Management
• Logistics Management
• International Logistics
• Contract Negotiation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Logistics
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• International Sales