Rehan Arif Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, On, Ca

Chicago, Illinois, Us

- Led a successful integration of newly acquired brands into existing streamlined processes including but not limited to switching customs broker, mapping existing and to-be processes, assigning tariff classification, qualifying products and EDI testing etc.- Spearheaded the successful streamlining of B2 Refund process to match with CBSA credit model helping the company recover 0.2 million in duty refunds within first year of implementation- Led successful correction of trade data under VDP and achieved a total saving of 1.5 million in penalties and interests- Manage annual CUSMA (formerly NAFTA) program with an estimated duty saving of over 1 million- Manage tariff classification program for company’s products produced both in house and by Comans- Provide continuous support to marketing and project management teams on new product launches and advising any duty impacts

Denver, Co, Us

- Performed tariff classification of company’s product based on in depth analysis of samples and material composition- Advised management on the impact of various trade agreements on company pricing strategies - Initiated a duty drawback program which resulted in a duty recovery of 0.5 million within first year- Worked with different sourcing and design teams on Tariff Engineering projects - Worked with product development teams to discuss about product sourcing strategies - Worked directly with CBSA regarding custom audits - Prepared proforma invoices and customs documentation for exports - Implemented internal audit strategies for verifying customs entries and B3’s submitted by custom broker to CBSA - Applied customs rulings to ensure compliance with customs tariff

Alpharetta, Ga, Us

- Responsible for analyzing and responding to customers’ requests, resolving customer issues, conducting research and preparing reports- Reviewing rates, tracking shipments, orders and updating customer files and profiles- Identifying customer profiles discrepancies.- Maintaining ongoing relationship with customers and providing them information for process improvements.- Auditing, confirming released entries within a prescribed time limit and also performing service failure recovery management- Creating and maintaining line codes in database with correct HS, Tariff Treatments & OGD’s- Examine client data and establish internal database to expedite clearance process- Collecting supplementary information or documentation from customers, customs and other offices, etc. when required.- Monitor invoicing to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments- Identifying additional business opportunities to increase client base- Identifying account penetration opportunities to grow business and increase revenue

Memphis, Tn, Us

- Reviewed bills, invoices and purchase orders.- Maintained contact with vendors and customers to ensure timely delivery of goods.- Notified the immediate manager about the discrepancies in client reports and updating them.- Audited and verified the accuracy of information/ data relevant to customs documentation.- Coordinated and prioritized customs information/ documentation requests.- Performed daily data entry duties such as entering international airway bill data into VISA and processing of dispute queues.- Reviewed the release on disbursement (ROD) reports and updates all necessary screens with the billing information.

Certified Trade Compliance Specialist, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Certificate, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Certified Customs Specialist Ccs, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Post Graduate Certification In Business Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration, Management And Operations