Lelana Ferreira Email & Phone Number

Georgetown, Tn, Us

Remote

Successfully led implementation and monitoring of Global Trade Compliance processes and procedures related to functional areas (e.g. contracts, order entry, supply chain, service repair operations, field service, third party service centers, shipping, and training) globally for the Teledyne FLIR service organization. Ensured that service activities are not only compliant with policy & regulation but also provide proactive, solution-oriented, daily operational guidance and internal customer support to facilitate compliant business transactions. Conduct internal and support external audits through local procedure review, evidence collecting, identifying areas of improvement and closure of corrective actions. Liaison between business operations and other GTC functions, including J&C, IT, Customs, Licensing, Traffic, Investigations and Disclosures. Empowered official for the west coast region.

Global implementation of export and sanctions law screening procedure, tools and processes, and trainings – including GTC Third Party Vetting, Denied/Restricted Party Screening, Restricted/Embargoed Country Screening, and End-use/r Screening. Resolve screening/vetting/embargo-related escalations. Conducted internal audits to support GTC procedure implementation. GTC policy and procedure deployment for FLIR facilities.

Minden, Nv

ITC CoE -- Policies, Communication, Training & Tools• Collaborated with SMEs and stakeholders for creating script content for International Trade Compliance (ITC)/customs related training topics. • Developed >15 interactive e-learning courses specific to ITC/customs topics using Articulate Storyline. • Instructed LMS team for releasing courses in training portal and creating reporting• Created >15 short “Give Us 5” training and lessons learned videos in iMovie• Produced audio and visual affects• Managed the translation & vendor team for producing training in multiple languages • Organized internal development training for the ITC Center of Excellence team • Managed multiple projects simultaneously to meet quarterly goals• Participated in team process improvement projects• Meet quarterly with stakeholders for feedback and future projects• Continuously adapting training/tools to meet audience CTQs

Minden, Nv

• Managed and executed domestic and global compliance initiatives within the Americas to increase levels of compliance excellence • Responsible for understanding and communicating Americas-specific International Trade Compliance regulations• Drove compliance related process improvements and consistencies across Americas sites, identifying opportunities and gaps• Implemented export automation/digitization opportunities to drive consistencies• Led and supported benchmarking and networking efforts to stay aware of industry changes and trends and to utilize best practices• Led education and training, as necessary, to M&C personnel, suppliers and customers to ensure awareness and encourage proactive involvement in import/export operations and regulatory issues • Performed internal import/export audits for business and corporate metrics and drove improvements through the metrics for budget/schedules/cost/risks

Minden, Nv

• Led a team of 15+ employees to meet day-to-day activities and performance of various third party logistic providers • Met customer schedules through advanced planning and expedited shipments if needed • Provided manufacturing leadership through implementation and ongoing process improvements of end-to-end logistics solutions• Managed supplier carrier relationships including performance & quality metrics • Drove process efficiency and simplification throughout the transportation cycle to support internal and external customers to achieve on-time delivery • Identified and implemented saving opportunities related to transportation cost, cycle time reduction, productivity improvements, and digitization initiatives • Maintained effective training program for third Party Logistics Providers and internal logistics personnel to ensure adherence to established processes and procedures• Drove daily schedule attainment to meet all internal and external customer commitments with top quality at the lowest cost, implement a strategy to reduce cycle times, drive Variable Cost Productivity (VCP), reduce in-process inventory levels, and improve quality, service and safety• Developed, coordinated, led and executed daily production plans• Accomplished goals while maintaining high team morale, employee involvement, safety and teamwork