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REGIONAL LOGISTICS MANAGER
Summary
International business professional with U. S. Customs broker's license and MBA seeks management position in import/export compliance department, supporting manufacturing and supply chain logistics. 29 years of experience in U.S. Customs compliance, NAFTA, C-TPAT, import and export management for freight forwarders and multi-national companies *Extensive background in domestic and international logistics--supporting international and domestic purchasing, manufacturing, and sales *Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP based inventory and order control systems *Experienced in all aspects of Supply Chain Management-from sourcing considerations to landed cost analysis
Highlights
  • Global logistics
  • Ground and air transportation
  • Shipment consolidations planning
  • LTL knowledge
  • Imports and exports
  • Cost reduction
  • Works well independently
  • Strategic planner
Accomplishments

Lowered freight rates by negotiating with carriers and consolidating origins and shipments.


Reduced freight expediting costs by optimizing backhaul schedules and negotiating carrier rates.


Increased on-time deliveries by promoting communication with purchasing.

Experience
Company NameCity, StateRegional Logistics Manager02/2014 to Current
  • Responsible for all aspects of Supply Chain and Finished Goods Logistics for multiple factories throughout North America with staff of nine in US and Mexico.
  • Tier 2 supplier to Automotive Industry with annual freight spend of $17 million.
Company NameCity, StateCustoms Compliance/Traffic Specialist04/2010 to 02/2014
  • Responsible for all aspects of import supply chain for helicopter manufacturing facility.
  • Responsible for all aspects of export defective parts returns including ITAR-controlled parts requiring license.
  • Facilitate urgent domestic and export spare part AOG order fulfillment to U.S.
  • Army bases flying our helicopters.
Company NameCity, StateRegional Customs Compliance Manager04/2006 to 09/2009
  • Specializing in imported product issues, business development, customs compliance consulting, strategic supply chain management, and developing new strategies for cost control and cash management for import/export accounts * Responsible for training of corporate staff in import/export regulations, C-TPAT issues, and overseeing consulting projects for customers.
Company NameCity, StateNAFTA/Customs Compliance Manager01/2000 to 11/2005
  • Designed and implemented U.S., Mexican, and Canadian customs compliance programs Managed raw materials and machinery moves to Mexican Maquiladora Factory and mitigated duty impact by effective use of PROSEC, Regla 8, and re-packaging exemptions Determined NAFTA qualified products and issued NAFTA Certificates of Origin Trained upper management and staff on compliance issues Advised purchasing on INCO terms and the duty impact of their sourcing activities Interfaced with U.S.
  • Customs; requested rulings, filed protests, answered information requests, etc Classified products according to the Harmonized Tariff Systems of the United States, Canada, and Mexico Determined country of origin markings for import, export and domestic sales of product in accordance with Federal Trade Commission and U.S.
  • Customs regulations Maintained records according to the (a)(1)(A) list Advised on export issues such as the List of Denied Persons Successfully achieved Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) foreign and domestic validation and Free And Secure Trade (FAST) lane border crossing for Mexican maquiladora exports.
Company NameCity, StateImport and Compliance Manager04/1999 to 01/2000
  • Responsible for all aspects of import and customs compliance for CGISS division.
  • Developed customs and NAFTA/IFTA compliance procedures, managed day-to-day implementation of same, and engaged in periodic self-audit to ensure compliance.
  • Managed staff of three.
Company NameBranch Manager03/1997 to 04/1999
  • Chicago Branch Office.
  • Full P&L responsibility for busy broker/forwarder.
  • Maintained base clientele (General Motors and Philips) while expanding business and dramatically reducing costs and Regional gross revenues increased 303%.
  • Full oversight of personnel, training, compliance issues, and business strategies with a staff of seven: two Supervisors and five clerical workers.
Company NameBranch Manager05/1995 to 02/1997
  • Set up and opened customs brokerage and freight forwarders Chicago office.
  • P&L responsibility for three cost centers: import, export, and NVOCC.
  • Full oversight of personnel, licensing, and US Customs permits-with a staff of three entry writers.
  • Negotiated rates for and coordinated all domestic and international shipping.
Company NameImport Supervisor06/1991 to 05/1995
  • Responsible for compliance and profitability of two cost centers: import and ocean customs Brokerage.
  • Staff of five entry writers.
  • Import/Export Air Cargo Operations.
Company Name11/1987 to 06/1991
  • Supervised export cargo buildup, import cargo breakdown, warehouse and trucking.
Education
MBA Masters:Business Administration1996Northern Illinois UniversityBusiness Administration
BA Bachelors:PhilosophyUniversity of Texas at DallasGPA: 1985 cum laudePhilosophy 1985 cum laude
U. S. Customs Brokers License #14031
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School Attended

  • Northern Illinois University
  • University of Texas at Dallas

Job Titles Held:

  • Regional Logistics Manager
  • Customs Compliance/Traffic Specialist
  • Regional Customs Compliance Manager
  • NAFTA/Customs Compliance Manager
  • Import and Compliance Manager
  • Branch Manager
  • Import Supervisor

Degrees

  • MBA Masters : Business Administration 1996
    BA Bachelors : Philosophy
    U. S. Customs Brokers License #14031

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