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Dane, Wi, Us

Dane, Wi, Us

Fitchburg, Wi

- Lead key import/export project initiatives and analysis.- Monitor international trade requirements that impact the business fulfillment process.- Identify gaps in Import/Export control processes. - Document Corporate Import/Export policies and procedures.- Develop Import/Export education material and provide related educational presentations.- Develop Import/Export metrics and audit processes. - Administer the Safety Data Sheet process for exports containing chemicals.- Interface with key functional areas to maximize Import/Export compliance.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin

• Responsible for documenting, maintaining, enhancing and executing all Free Trade Agreement (FTA) programs. • Perform ongoing detailed analysis to maximize FTA opportunities. 2014 FTA savings amounted to $12M, 2015 savings will surpass $20M.• Expanded program coverage over a two year period to address an additional six FTAs. • Implemented new procedure to address FTA De Minimis qualification process, where available.• Interface with procurement functions to provide strategic guidance on sourcing of ingredients impacting FTA eligibility.• Determine HTS and Schedule B classifications for Kraft products and ingredients. Developed detailed classification guidelines applicable to key product families.• Conducted comprehensive review of over 5000 Kraft products to ensure classification consistency.• Interface with procurement functions to provide strategic guidance on sourcing of ingredients impacting FTA eligibility.• Perform Country of Origin analysis on products and ingredients.• Developed Key Process Indicators and Self Review program to monitor process results.

Cary, Nc

• Ensured compliance with EAR, ITAR, OFAC and FTR requirements.• Responsible for monitoring and managing US Export Compliance processes.• Served as the company's Empowered Official for ITAR.• Monitored compliance with ITAR TAA and/or BIS licenses. • Authorized user for D-Trade2 and SNAP-R.• Provided export guidance and formal education to all key staff and functions.• Conducted audits/reviews of AES reporting.• Monitored and communicated export regulatory changes and implement needed process updates.• Provided ECCN and USML classification support as needed.

Cary, Nc

• Responsible for developing, implementing and managing all US Export Compliance processes.• Ensured compliance with EAR, ITAR, OFAC and FTR requirements.• Served as the company's Empowered Official for ITAR.• Monitored compliance with ITAR TAA and/or BIS licenses. • Filed annual ITAR Registration. • Authorized user for D-Trade2 and SNAP-R.• Provided export guidance and formal education to all key staff and functions.• Conducted audits/reviews to ensure ongoing export compliance.• Monitored and communicated export regulatory changes and implement needed process updates.• Provided ECCN and USML classification support as needed. • Supported marketing organization efforts to win ITAR related contracts.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Determined/maintained US export/import classifications, eligibility and applicable licensing.• Determined HTS classifications for medical products, tooling/machinery and chemicals.• Coordinated and monitored review of on-going export/import shipments and distribution issues.• Performed detailed NAFTA analysis to ensure maximum duty savings.• Ensured accurate Country of Origin determinations and related labeling.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Authored the Export and Import guidelines on the Trade Compliance Office website.• Monitored numerous US import processes covering over 10,000 annual importations. Made process improvements that reduced administrative efforts by 30 to 40%. • Team member on successful Customs Importer Self-Assessment certification, reducing Customs audits and physical examinations to enable faster clearance.• Project manager for multiple successful IBM to Lenovo business model transition projects.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Project Manager in support of worldwide Integrated Order Status system, resulting in serviceability improvements of over 25%. • Project Manager for the worldwide standard Carrier EDI Metrics, resulting in 30% improved carrier performance through root cause analysis.• Developed and monitored the worldwide Carrier Code Standardization process, reducing the administrative effort by 80% for reporting carrier based metrics.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Developed the detailed format for the web-based worldwide Shipping Procedural Instructions and Int’l Shipment Test systems, including related user guides.• Streamlined the worldwide Shipping Procedural Instructions for 120 countries, creating core requirements and reducing the standard format and wording in previous requirements by 75%.• Awarded a formal US Business Process Patent Application for the Shipping Procedural Instructions and Int’l Shipment Test processes.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Evaluated, developed, implemented and monitored all site export/import procedures, measurements, education plans and self assessments.• Provided annual export/import education to over 2500 people representing 15 divisions.• Led projects to develop common site processes for US export/import controls, resulting in standardization and significant process efficiency gains.

Burlington, Vermont Area

• Recruited to Burlington site to address severe process deficiencies identified in an internal audit. Developed and implemented new import control process within one year to resolve all noted defects. • Achieved $450K in duty savings through implementation of duty minimization programs.• Provided annual face to face import education to over 500 employees.• Led project to consolidate distribution facilities resulting in over 20% cost savings and 50% reduction in floor space.

Boulder, Co

• Team leader on US plant import compliance reviews. Provided detailed recommendations resulting in substantial process improvements and elimination of compliance risks.• Developed departmental strategic plan; including mission, goals, programs, measurements, and schedules to audit all US site import control processes.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Also served as the Florida Area Cost Accounting Manager; promoted to Florida Area Controller prior to being promoted to Regional Accounting Manager over General Accounting, Billing, and Accounts Receivable.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Also served as a Staff Accountant and then a Program Accountant on several defense contracts. Obtained Top Secret government clearance approval.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Audited wide variety of industries. Supervised reviews in second year.