John Petrie Email & Phone Number

Houston Tx

🔹 Provide management consulting services in the field of trade compliance and other supply chain matters. For example, advised an industry-leading energy service provider in adopting effective trade compliance strategies and process improvements in order to meet existing regulations. Analyzed operational issues to identify areas for improvement and constructed new internal policies to bridge gaps in compliance. Conducted research on various products and US Customs laws to define updated tariff classifications and launch ECCN decision trees to enhance export control of key product groups. Selected Contributions:• Created tariff classification charts for new vendors to appropriately classify products and eliminate clearance delays for clients • Influenced supplier sourcing decisions by leveraging comprehensive expertise in new Chinese tariffs.

Houston, Tx

🔹 Managed the restructuring of an underperforming city division, including evaluating public purchasing processes to certify compliance with municipal and state level guidelines. Also, oversaw warehousing for all facilities across Houston. Selected Contributions:• Successfully managed budget of $400M+ and advanced compliance cycle time, enabling timely delivery of services. • Proactively initiated process to secure resources for underfunded contracts avoiding service shutdowns.• Negotiated extension periods and submitted new bids on existing contracts to avoid service disruption.

Houston, Texas Area

🔹 Headed the global trade compliance and corporate logistics operation, including managing domestic and international staff as well as a $65M operating budget. Directed business strategy and tactical execution of the operation for commercial operations and space systems. Collaborated cross-functionally to build consensus on value-added process improvements, support compliance audits, and train staff on policies and procedures for registrations, licensing, trade exemptions, and customs filings. Selected Contributions:• Served as Empowered Official advising on M&A and Contract Review Boards; instrumental subject matter expert with practical knowledge of HTS, EAR, ITAR (TAA, MLA, WDA), OFAC, CBP, C-TPAT, and ISA regulations.• Developed and implemented a global trade compliance roadmap and introduced standardized import, export, and ITAR standards in alignment with applicable laws. • Piloted efforts that resolved voluntary disclosure issue and saved company $15M in potential federal fines.• Shepherded major audit executed by Canadian government; appealed classification rulings securing refunds of $500K.• Aggressively renegotiated transport contracts across all modes, slashing costs by 8% year over year. • Directed compliance audits to ensure adherence to all applicable federal/international regulations.

🔹 Led global supply chain and logistics functions for organization’s largest business unit (ROV). Championed innovative sourcing and transport solutions to ensure optimal productivity. Collaborated with leadership teams and employees to nurture business-centered compliance culture and aid integration of process enhancements through consultative approach. Selected Contributions:• Secured ~$6M+ in annual savings by revamping load out process and implementing automated parts substitution.• Blueprinted effective material planning model to accurately estimate and purchase necessary manufacturing parts. • Managed design and layout of all global warehouse operations; single-handedly led planning for facilities across Scotland, Angola, Norway, Australia, and the US as well as shutdown of Nigerian location and transition and consolidation in Lagos. • Spearheaded review of Asian network specifications and counseled senior management on effective strategies.

• Responsible for non-retail purchases for internal operating needs of all retail and distribution facilities. Annual buy in excess of $4 billion dollars and an annual budget of over $5 million.• Developed a team of approximately Including 5 directors, managers, and 30 indirect staff in procurement. • Developed a recycling program that resulted in both a multi-million-dollar revenue generation ($14 million) as well as a reduction in waste management costs.

• Developed three potential approaches to direct ship from Delphi Mexican plants to GM vehicle assembly plants allowing for the closure & consolidation of the border warehouses (with estimated savings at $50 million). • Initiated a formal process that expanded the boundaries of a foreign trade zone to making inventories held at the plant non-taxable, saving $1 million annually.• Resolved operating issues with LCL consolidation to China, reducing lead-time and cash impact by $18M.

• Responsible for distribution services for the aftermarket business unit which included customer service, inventory management and physical logistics (warehousing and transportation) with approximately $350M in spend and managing a team of our managers. • Developed the North American distribution network, including complete business “back office” (order management, supplier scheduling, etc.) to support the commercial launch of Delphi’s aftermarket business unit.• Rationalized the European warehouse network configuration from 16 sites to 6.• Unwound a China battery supply agreement which cost the business $5+ million in obsolete material

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Honorary Math Society - Pi Mu Epsilon

Post-Baccalaureate Studies In Statistics