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IMPORT SPECIALIST
Summary
Detailed-oriented and organized Trade Compliance Professional (C.C.S. Certified) offering comprehensive background with 22 years in customs brokerage, import-export trade compliance from, accounting/ bookkeeping. Takes pride in increasing compliance knowledge and awareness to ensure business partners. Adapts quickly to the changing needs of fast-paced and growing organizations. Drive company growth through process improvements to minimize risks and impact with customs.
Skills
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Work History
Import Specialist12/2019 to Current
Deringer – Ogdensburg , NY
Deringer – Ogdensburg , NY
- Classify P. O. products for imports using HTSUSA Tariffs
- Coordinate shipments from overseas (China, India, Europe, and Asia countries ) to the United States, getting shipping information from vendors, suppliers overseas, and steamship lines for on hand purchase orders
- Get rates for import shipments from overseas agents, steamship lines, and freight forwarders
- Coordinate and arrange PO deliveries with Distribution warehouse center to stores
- Track, trace shipments, and coordinate with freight forwarders on availability of imported shipments
- Audit customs entry packets for accuracy and compliance
- Review PO import documentation for accuracy
Customs Brokerage Entry Writer10/2017 to 11/2019
Kuehne & Nagel Logistics, Inc. – Nashville , TN
Kuehne & Nagel Logistics, Inc. – Nashville , TN
- Highly experienced in writing, filing and processing Customs related entries for clients that import various commodities correctly and timely
- Classify various commodities according to HTSUSA and review products that are subject to PGAs for additional filing requirements
- File post entry amendments, prior disclosures, and protests
- Track, trace shipments, and coordinate with steamship lines, freight forwarders and CFS on availability of imported shipments
- Arrange with various trucking companies to pick-up and deliver freight to various consignees
- Train with various clients on functionality of A.C.E. Plus setup various reports for each specific business need for each client
- Issue duty and freight invoices to customers or overseas offices for payment requisitions
- Audit entry files for compliance
Customs Manager02/2004 to 04/2017
Db Schenker – Bethlehem , PA
Db Schenker – Bethlehem , PA
- Coordinated with management in determining objectives for auditing and additional core processes that support business strategy
- Coordinate shipments from overseas (China, India, Europe, Asia countries, and Central America countries ) to the United States, getting shipping information from vendors, suppliers overseas, and steamship lines for on hand purchase orders
- Partnered with internal and external business partners on audit findings to identify risk and recommend corrective action for future shipments
- Conducted and managed quarterly audits for high risk categories, and report audit findings to managers, brokers, and all stakeholder
- Train team on functionality of ACE, managed administration role access in Automated Commercial Environment (A.C.E.)
- Partnered with U.S. Customs and trade partners at yearly Trade Support Network seminars to discuss updates on Automated Commercial Environment (A.C.E.); provide and implement process improvement for system
- Partnered with internal partners on process improvement changes and report changes to annual Importer Self-Assessment (I.S.A.) report to U.S. Customs
- Managed Post Entry Audit and Trade Compliance programs
- Drafted and submitted Post Summary Corrections, CF28/29 responses, Prior Discloses to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for import shipment discrepancies
- Managed First Sale daily transactions to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs First Sale requirement and guidelines
- Monitored First Sale entries via landed cost Direct Import Accounting System to resolve ELC/ALC discrepancies
- Managed financial reporting for First Sale Programs and Post Entry Audit program
- Built broker scorecard from scratch to monitor broker performance and responsible for updating scorecard and distribute managers, brokers, and stakeholders monthly
- Managed Periodic Monthly Payment system used by CBP and worked with Finance and Treasures to make sure timely and proper payment of duties were paid
- Responsible for updating customs bond to meet sufficiency requirements
- Managed all Trade Compliance records retention
- Built post entry database from scratch to improve process of recording metrics, tracking and reporting processing of all post entry audits for each customs entry
- Classify apparels, clothing accessories, handbags, etc using Harmonized Tariff for imports and Schedule B for export
- File Electronic Export Information (EEI) Jewelry shipments in ACE Export Platform (formerly Automated Export System).
Export Detail Assistant03/1998 to 03/2004
JCPenney Headquarters – City , STATE
JCPenney Headquarters – City , STATE
- Prepare, update, and maintain tracking report for merchandise shipping to Mexico stores
- Manually prepare shipping documentation for merchandise clearing Mexico customs, Brazil Customs, and Chile Customs
- Communicate with customs broker in Mexico, Brazil, and Chile for any issues concerning shipments
- Coordinate and discuss with suppliers, steamship lines, and freight forwarders of any document discrepancies or other issues concerning shipments
- Classify all merchandise that's exported to Mexico, Brazil, and Chile according to government guidelines using Schedule B.
Certifications
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)- NCBFAA Educational Institute, Washington, DC
Education
Certified Customs Specialist: Customs Specialist01/2016NCBFAA Educational Institute-
City
Certified Customs Specialist in January 2017 for knowledge of customs business and imports.
Accounting/ Bookkeeping : Accounting / Bookkeeping05/2000Professional Career Development Institute-
City,
State
Studied the concepts of Accounting. Graduated with Certification in Accounting.
Certification in Computerized Business Systems: Computerized Business Systems05/1997Computer Learning Center-
City
Studied the complete Microsoft office suite. Well versed knowledge in Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint. Graduate with certification in Computerized Business Systems.
High School Diploma05/1995Business and Management High School-
City,
State
Studied the basic studies for high school curriculm with focus on Business management.
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School Attended
- NCBFAA Educational Institute
- Professional Career Development Institute
- Computer Learning Center
- Business and Management High School
Job Titles Held:
- Import Specialist
- Customs Brokerage Entry Writer
- Customs Manager
- Export Detail Assistant
Degrees
- Certified Customs Specialist : Customs Specialist 01/2016
Accounting/ Bookkeeping : Accounting / Bookkeeping 05/2000
Certification in Computerized Business Systems : Computerized Business Systems 05/1997
High School Diploma 05/1995
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