Mark Stiffler Email & Phone Number

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.