Martin Foster
About Martin Foster
Martin Foster is an Ocean Freight Operations Associate at Flexport in Amsterdam, with a background in customer service, supply chain, and logistics.
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Martin Foster is currently an Ocean Freight Operations Associate at Flexport. He operates in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Professional Experience
Martin Foster brings extensive experience in supply chain, logistics, and customer service. He currently works as an Ocean Freight Operations Associate at Flexport, beginning this role in May 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Japan Tobacco International (JTI) as a Supply Chain Coordinator for two years in Amsterdam. His earlier roles include a Realtime Coordinator and Customer Service Executive at Booking.com and various customer support roles at EFI and Stream Global Services. His career started in customer services as a Bar and Restaurant Supervisor at David Lloyd Leisure.
Education and Expertise
Martin Foster studied Physical Geography at The Manchester Metropolitan University, where he achieved a Diploma in Higher Education over six years from 2000 to 2006. His academic background in geography coupled with his practical experience has provided him with a strong foundation in logistics, supply chain management, and customer service.
Background in Customer Service
Martin Foster has over a decade of experience in customer service roles. He started as a Customer Support Professional at Stream Global Services, later becoming a Customer Support Supervisor at the same company. He carried these skills into his subsequent positions at Booking.com, EFI, and JTI, where he continuously honed his ability to provide high-quality customer service.
Career in Supply Chain and Logistics
Transitioning from customer service to supply chain and logistics, Martin Foster worked at Japan Tobacco International (JTI) as a Supply Chain Coordinator. In this role, he gained substantial expertise in supply chain operations and workforce management. Currently, at Flexport, he applies his knowledge in ocean freight operations, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of the supply chain process in Amsterdam.