Alexander Masouras
Busto Arsizio,Italy
Summary
Logistics & Supply Chain Specialist, Highly energetic and motivated with over 16 years of experience in the Logistics field, Supply Chain, International Shipping & Freight Forwarding, Multimodal Transportation & Refrigerated Shipping. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Hands-on and problem-solving mentality. Detail oriented, excellent computational and quantitative skills and comfortable working with Data.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Operations Manager, 3PL Brokerage, Afterhours Operations
Capital Logistics, LLC
Greenwich, CT
2019.02 - 2026.06
- Managed key accounts including Nestlé, Kroger, Target, Aldi, and Whole Foods, fostering strong relationships to enhance service delivery.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, third-party brokers, and retailers to ensure timely delivery of loads and adherence to deadlines.
- Supervised and monitored daily shipments of domestic products across USA, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
- Stepping in and solving issues such as truck breakdowns, delivery delays, product issues, rejected or damaged products.
- Reviewing shipping documents, reviewing BOLs, approving inventories & setting up Appts with shippers and receivers.
- Reviewing and confirming temperatures for refrigerated, cold, food products.
Operations Manager, Intl. Freight Forwarder
Prisma Cargo Solutions, LLC
New York, NY
2013.01 - 2018.12
- Supervising and managing the Operations department. Responsible for the execution and productive day-to-day flow of shipments, communicating effectively with employees, setting priorities and motivating colleagues to fulfill their duties.
- Negotiating & Requesting Rates, Booking Ocean & Air Freight with NVOCC'S, Steamship Lines, International Freight Forwarders, Overseas agents.
- Import/Export customs clearance, Monitoring & Filling important documentation, AES filling, House & Master Bill of Ladings, vehicle Title validations.
- Liaising with shipping agents and providing constant updates to clients, vendors and agents all around the world in reference to cargo location and process.
- Monitoring 8-10M annual revenue, Incoming/Outgoing transactions, carrier’s and vendor payments.
Operations Coordinator, Logistics Specialist
Prisma Cargo Solutions, LLC
New York, NY
2010.06 - 2013.01
- Coordinating, Executing and Monitoring Imports & Exports to/from USA to rest of the world.
- Negotiating, Securing & Booking ocean & air freight with Steamship Lines, NVOCC’s and Freight Forwarders.
- Liaising & coordinating with Overseas agents, IAM agents & Drayage carriers.
- Import/Export Customs Clearance. Monitoring & Filing Exports docs.
Bank Customer Service
Atlantic Bank - NYCB Branch
New York, NY
2008.10 - 2010.06
- Consulted with customers by telephone or in person to provide information on products and services, opened new accounts, answered questions, and monitored banking transactions.
- Communicated updates to bank managers, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Carried out day-to-day duties and assisted clients daily with banking transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Assistant Manager, Catering Co.
Zodiac Catering
Astoria, NY
2004.09 - 2008.06
- Planned and organised events including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and ceremonies.
- Scheduling and managing the staff. Assigning responsibilities or tasks to waiters, chefs and preparing the party hall.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Hunter College, CUNY
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Hunter College, CUNY
New York, NYSkills
- Technical skills include various TMS software, Aljex, Descartes, MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Languages: English (native-fluent), Greek (native-fluent), Italian (intermediate)
- Analytical mind, Comfortable with Data, Strong Mathematical background
- Strong Negotiator, Excellent Decision making & Problem-solving skills
- Excellent Writing, Communication and Customer Service
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments & handle stress
- Cost reduction and efficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager, 3PL Brokerage, Afterhours Operations
Capital Logistics, LLC
2019.02 - 2026.06
Operations Manager, Intl. Freight Forwarder
Prisma Cargo Solutions, LLC
2013.01 - 2018.12
Operations Coordinator, Logistics Specialist
Prisma Cargo Solutions, LLC
2010.06 - 2013.01
Bank Customer Service
Atlantic Bank - NYCB Branch
2008.10 - 2010.06
Assistant Manager, Catering Co.
Zodiac Catering
2004.09 - 2008.06
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Hunter College, CUNY
Master of Arts - Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Hunter College, CUNY