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DUANE ANTHONY SMITH

Vaud

Summary

Experienced Customer Service and Logistics Professional with a focus on supply issues, cost reduction, and enhancing team dynamics for improved operational performance and customer satisfaction. I am a charismatic leader who champions the philosophy of working smarter, not harder. With an innovative mind, I consistently seek ways to refine systems and processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness across operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transport Logistics Coordinator

Total Convenience Management Ltd
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Managing contracts for SHELL and Haliburton
  • Coordinating transportation for your client's employees to and from offshore oil rigs, airports, and hotels
  • Maintaining a roster of internal drivers and scheduling trips in compliance with safety regulations
  • Reviewing, monitoring, and analyzing costs

Warehouse Dispatch Manager

AA Laquis Trinidad Ltd
03.2015 - 08.2019
  • Directed shipping, receiving, inventory, and transportation operations, managing a team of 15, including drivers
  • Accurate verification of incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Efficient material handling and disposition
  • Maintaining current warehouse inventory
  • Achieved an 18% reduction in labor costs by identifying and addressing root causes
  • Maintained a 98% level of customer satisfaction and service over 19 months through meticulous organization and dedication

Logistics Officer

Lifetime Roofing Ltd
03.2012 - 03.2015
  • Supported the acquisition and management of materials and equipment, involving strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, purchasing, and logistics
  • Coordinated daily with carriers to expedite and track shipments for all domestic and import trailers
  • Planned, scheduled, and supervised operations and staff to ensure the availability of assets to meet monthly demands
  • Oversaw daily production cycles, optimizing production capacity for smooth operations
  • Conducted cycle counts on over 3,000 items, achieving an average accuracy of 95% through effective packaging and picking processes

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University Of Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
09-2024

Business Management Diploma - Business Management Diploma Level 5

Association Of Business Executives
03.2023

Skills

  • Agile Problem Solving
  • Customer & Supplier Relationship Management
  • Microsoft office 365
  • Operational efficiency
  • Strategic Sourcing Presentations
  • Warehouse and transportation operations
  • SAP/ERP
  • Critical thinking
  • Analytical thinking
  • Supply chain operations

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)

Certification

  • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
    Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Expected Completion November, 2025
  • Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
    Coursera – Completed April 2024

Accomplishments

  • Reduced labor costs by 18% and sustained 98% customer satisfaction through improved workforce and logistics planning.
  • Managed end-to-end transport coordination for Shell and Halliburton, ensuring compliance, safety, and cost efficiency.
  • Improved inventory accuracy to 95% across 3,000+ items by redesigning cycle counting and warehouse handling practices.
  • Optimized production capacity and procurement workflows, improving on-time delivery and operational efficiency.

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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evening
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Interests

Sustainibilty Initiatives

Football

Basketball

Timeline

Transport Logistics Coordinator

Total Convenience Management Ltd
02.2020 - 03.2021

Warehouse Dispatch Manager

AA Laquis Trinidad Ltd
03.2015 - 08.2019

Logistics Officer

Lifetime Roofing Ltd
03.2012 - 03.2015

Business Management Diploma - Business Management Diploma Level 5

Association Of Business Executives

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University Of Hertfordshire
DUANE ANTHONY SMITH