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In my current role as an ESG Data Analyst, I'm deeply involved in mapping sustainable supply chains. I'm leading a comprehensive project to assess the life cycle of products across multiple brands, involving numerous vendors from various countries.A significant part of my job involves collecting global data on product materials, packaging, labor, and logistics. This information is crucial for understanding our Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and improving our overall environmental impact.To keep stakeholders informed, I've developed Power BI dashboards that provide real-time progress updates and data quality metrics. This initiative has led to substantial improvements in our internal master data, enhancing our overall data integrity.I'm also streamlining our ESG reporting processes, which involves extensive collaboration with vendors to refine our data mapping. This work is essential for meeting the evolving requirements of key ESG disclosure frameworks and organizations.While focusing on ESG, I continue to leverage my data analytics skills to support our trade compliance efforts, including import, export, and drawback programs. It's a dynamic role that bridges sustainability and compliance. Every day presents new opportunities to use data-driven insights to enhance our environmental initiatives while ensuring adherence to international trade regulations. It's challenging work, but it's incredibly rewarding to see how data analytics can drive meaningful change in our company's sustainability practices.

Passionate and detail-oriented Trade Compliance Associate at Implus, I leverage my expertise in data analysis, supply chain management, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives to optimize business operations and drive strategic decision-making. With a unique blend of creativity and analytical acumen, I've developed powerful Power BI dashboards, facilitating a holistic understanding of vendor risks, product demand, and trade compliance data for our leadership team. I am proud of the substantial dutiable savings I've proposed using eco-conscious alternative materials. By reengineering product designs based on material content, we've taken a pragmatic, eco-friendly approach to tariff engineering, aligning business practices with our commitment to environmental stewardship.Having a strong grasp of data and meticulous attention to detail, I have successfully managed the U.S. Drawbacks program, utilizing our supply chain data to secure approximately $250,000 in returns over five years. I have expanded the U.S. Export program and improved compliance by auditing HTS Codes, Countries of Origin, FTA, and OGA for a vast product portfolio. As part of our risk management strategy, I've implemented a robust global supply chain screening program and took on the responsibility of new vendor and customer approvals, collaborating closely with our Finance and Master Data Management teams.In a nutshell, I am a data-driven trade compliance professional who brings innovative and eco-conscious solutions to the table, simultaneously improving our bottom line and reinforcing our commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.

At Crocs, I handled a range of products across 12 customs regions, setting the stage for my foray into international trade. Under my directors mentorship, I saw how Trade Compliance could intersect with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.In the realm of HTS classification (sorting goods for customs), I helped integrate a software called Descartes CustomsInfo Manager and past data, significantly boosting our efficiency and accuracy.As I developed reports on materials and origin countries for our products, my manager illuminated how this data could link to ESG. These reports, initially meant for trade compliance, started paving the way for a solid ESG foundation within Crocs.This understanding transformed my perspective. I realized our reporting, strategic sourcing, and tariff engineering didn't only affect our financials but also our global impact. This ethos guided me in my roles since, motivating me to intertwine ESG and trade compliance.In diving into data for programs like US Drawback and Reconciliation, and rectifying SAP variances with the FP&A team, I appreciated transparency and accountability's significance. My experience at Crocs has profoundly influenced my career and commitment to ESG principles.

Designed and maintained a process to speed up manual Commercial Invoicing for both exporting and importing office shipments. Classified products under appropriate Harmonized System (HTS) codes based on materiality and ERP data. Analyzed large sets of data in Excel to provide management insight and reporting on health of various compliance issues.