Abby Thompson
About Abby Thompson
Abby Thompson is a Supply Chain Operations Associate at Flexport, specializing in US Exports.
Current Position at Flexport
Abby Thompson is currently employed as a Supply Chain Operations Associate focusing on US Exports at Flexport. She commenced her role in August 2020. Abby is responsible for coordinating with various teams at Flexport to obtain bookings and receive shipping instructions and documentation. She also manages the amendment of booking schedules and secures space requests in collaboration with sales representatives. Additionally, Abby handles the revision and uploading of master and house bills of lading and oversees all ocean-related escalations.
Previous Experience
Prior to her role at Flexport, Abby Thompson worked as an Accounting Intern at Smith and Bennett PC CPAS in Gainesville, Georgia. She held this position for a duration of four months in 2019. This experience provided her with foundational skills in accounting which proved beneficial in her subsequent roles.
Educational Background
Abby Thompson earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from the University of North Georgia. She studied there from 2016 to 2020, completing her four-year program. Her academic background in business administration and accounting equipped her with the essential knowledge and skills that she utilizes in her current role at Flexport.
Skills and Responsibilities
In her role at Flexport, Abby Thompson has demonstrated proficiency in several key areas. She excels at quantitative tasks and adapts quickly to changing conditions, which is critical in the dynamic field of supply chain operations. She is skilled in planning, preparing, and creating optimal scenarios for both customers and colleagues, ensuring that operations run smoothly. Her responsibilities include revising and managing booking schedules, securing space requests, and handling complex shipping documentation and escalations.