Responsible for supporting the Grid Automation business unit in developing and executing relevant T & I/E business processes including planning, executing and compliance. Reporting to the Vice President of Grid Automation, and in line with the Global Trade Compliance Division provide oversight, policy advisory and practical guidance regarding Import/Export controls, for daily in- and outbound operations.Design Grid Automation Trade Compliance program: Develope written procedures and guidelines for business unit com-pliance with Import/Export Regulations.HTS – ECCN Classification Program (PGGA): Audit ECCN and HTS classifications with Global Trade Compliance Division, up-dated master data in SAP/ GTS.

Responsible for supporting global compliance programs for HCS & HFE Plants and other clients as required. Provide advice and support to find and implement opportunities, reduce logistics costs, improve cycle times, minimize customs duties, and enhance the visibility and security of their supply chains. Develop the Duty Drawback Program and undertake activities to proactively enhance savings through expansion of the program to the whole corporation.✅Designed and developed a Drawback Compliance program.✅Obtained US Custom’s approval to initiate Duty Drawback Claims & Accelerated Payment.✅Recovered $ 1M of duties paid by the company on goods imported into the United States.

Responsible for the overall performance and success of the supply chain and procurement processes. Oversee/evaluate Freight Forwarder bid process with the Contracts Department for $70 million operations budget. Lead a team of 17 direct reports responsible for the shipment of an annual average of 300,000 metric tons of products and equipment to refineries. Directed and supported the bidding process for International Freight Forwarder Services related to the expansion of two refineries. Restructured the Logistics Department. Managed 3-month project delivering $30 million/23,000 metric tons of perishable food and dry goods to different countries in three months. Plan, develop, and implement US Customs Trade Compliance policies and procedures, including customs best practices training seminars for employees.✅Attained annual savings of $2.5 million in the Logistics budget by streamlining import/export process and overall supply chain process. ✅Products, materials and equipment were delivery as scheduled while reducing logistical costs 15%. Capital projects and operations were evaluated and reconfigured; Purchasing and Logistic Departmental strategies were redesigned.✅Evaluated and reorganized the Logistics organizational structure. Improved flow of communications and strengthened chain performance and reduced procurement time by 10%.✅Planned, developed and led a project to reorganize the supply chain process, focusing on inventory control, procurement, and warehouse management at freight forwarders. In-Transit inventory was reduced by 40% and freight cost by 25%.Strategic Planning, International Trade Compliance, Training and Development, Budgeting, Program Implementation, Material Handling, Purchasing, Warehousing & Inventory Control, Procurement, Project Coordination, SAP, Contract Management, Loss Prevention, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Cost Containment, Import/Export, Quality Assurance, Customs Compliance, Cost Discipline, Change Management

Concurrent position with Logistics Manager role. Redesigned purchasing organization and processes, increased flexibility, improved communication and customer service. Responsible for preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment for all Venezuela and Curacao refineries. Represented company in negotiating contracts terms and conditions with Key Suppliers.✅Chaired a new Compliance effort to enhance procurement processes and train over 200 people across the enterprise. Purchasing requisitions returned to normal, while improving flexibility, communication, processing times and customer service; halted a 20% decline. Strategic Planning, International Trade Compliance, Training and Development, Budgeting, Program Implementation, Material Handling, Purchasing, Warehousing & Inventory Control, Procurement, Project Coordination, SAP, Contract Management, Loss Prevention, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Cost Containment, Import/Export, Quality Assurance, Customs Compliance, Cost Discipline, Change Management, Culture Adaptability, Product Development, Contractor Management, Lean & Kaizen Methodology, Asset Management, Leadership Development, Logistics, Materials Management, Material Forecasting Process, Inventory Planning

Led projects that identified and implemented standard processes to achieve identifiable savings/cost avoidance in the following areas: supply chain, warehouse inventory at our Freight Forwarders. Established a Trade Compliance Department, created company-specific manuals, and trained relevant personnel across the organization.✅Reduced inventory by 40% and freight costs by 34%.Strategic Planning, International Trade Compliance, Training and Development, Budgeting, Program Implementation, Material Handling, Purchasing, Warehousing & Inventory Control, Procurement, Project Coordination, SAP, Contract Management, Loss Prevention, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Cost Containment, Import/Export, Quality Assurance, Customs Compliance, Cost Discipline, Change Management, Culture Adaptability, Product Development, Contractor Management, Lean & Kaizen Methodology, Asset Management, Leadership Development, Logistics, Materials Management, Material Forecasting Process, Inventory Planning

Served as focal point with US Customs during reclassification audit. Maintained records of imports, and duty drawback activities to meet US Customs recordkeeping requirements.✅Ensured that customs processes were carried out in compliance with applicable government rules and regulations; collaboration led to an imposed fine being reduced by 84%. Strategic Planning, International Trade Compliance, Training and Development, Budgeting, Program Implementation, Material Handling, Purchasing, Warehousing & Inventory Control, Procurement, Project Coordination, SAP, Contract Management, Loss Prevention, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Cost Containment, Import/Export, Quality Assurance, Customs Compliance, Cost Discipline, Change Management, Culture Adaptability, Product Development, Contractor Management, Lean & Kaizen Methodology, Asset Management, Leadership Development, Logistics, Materials Management, Material Forecasting Process, Inventory Planning