Matthew Varner Email and Phone Number

I am thrilled that AAEI have asked me to continue my service on the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors. We are all thrilled to be in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and to welcome new and existing members to participate in our committees, the room where it happens. See you all in Washington for the 2025 Annual Conference.

Transition Trade Function from JNJ to FortiveSource and Implement Global Trade Management Software (SAP GTS)Establish Import Operations in 55+ Direct MarketsIdentify $4.2M in Annual Duty Savings

Lead Corporate Logistics and Compliance FunctionsCommunicate and Align Teams Roles and Responsibilities to TOMS Strategic PrioritiesManage Vendor Relationships, Lead and Execute RFQsSubject Matter Expert for Import/Export and Product ComplianceEnsure Compliance with Customs, CPSC, REACH, Other Government RegulationsCreate First Company-Wide Carbon Footprint ReportLead Cross-Border eCommerce Fulfillment Strategies

Responsible for Leading Implementation of nike.com Distribution Center in Southeast AsiaImplement Customs and Tax Cost Savings Program with 10-Year NPV Over $120MCollaborate Cross-Functionally with Project Teams, P&L Owners, and Global Logistics to Establish Inbound Materials Flow from Factories to New Outsourced D2C Distribution Center in SingaporeDrive Fulfillment Design, and Implementation: Distribution Network Design, 3PL RFP/Contract, Service Level Agreements, Warehouse Management System (WMS) Integration, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control ProceduresBuild and Communicate Multi-Year Strategic Demand and Supply Plans, including Overall Value Chain Strategy and Distribution Center Capacity/Expansion PlansServe as Project Manager, and Technology Lead-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Responsible for Developing Electronic Payments Roadmap: including Credit/Debit, eWallets, Bank Transfers and Fraud AssessmentManage Supplier Relationship and Performance with eCommerce Services Vendor - eShopWorld Established Key Performance Indicators for Payment Success/Failure

Responsible for North America Import/Export Operations, Compliance, & Global Supply Chain SecurityManaged Annual Duty Spend of $800M, Brokerage Spend of $4M, and Dept Budget of $2MImplemented Origin Consolidation Facilities with 3PL in El Salvador, Guatemala and HondurasLed Global Supply Chain Security Committee; Responsible for C-TPAT and AEO ComplianceOwned External Relationships including Customs Brokers, Consultants and CBPImplemented and Audited Business Processes and Global Trade Management (GTM) IT Systems in Support of Nike USA Imports and Exports and Global Factory BaseEstablished and Monitored Key Performance Indicators: Cycle-Time, Cost & SavingsLed Nike Global Trade Strategic Capability Teams: Global Trade Management Systems, Cross-Border nike.com Direct To Consumer ChannelDelivered over $100M in Customs Duty and Brokerage Cost Savings During 7-Year Tenure

Covidien Corporate International Trade Compliance Officer / Empowered Official (Acquired by Medtronic)Implemented and Led International Trade Compliance & Operations Programs, Supply Chain Security and Trade Policy for All Factories, Manufacturing and Distribution in 50+ CountriesResponsible for Establishing and Sharing Strategic Direction with VP and C-Level Leadership, P&L Owners and Regional/Business Unit Trade Compliance LeadsImplemented Global Risk Assessment and Compliance ProcessesSuccessfully Led Several Voluntary Disclosures and Government Audits Hired, Supervised, and Trained Trade Compliance Personnel in NA, LATAM, EMEA & APACOwned Company Relationship with Outside Legal Counsel, Consultants, Customs Brokers, and Government AgenciesReported to VP Global Supply Chain with $500M+ Logistics SpendPromoted from Interim Role of “Manager Import Compliance” After One Year In-Role

Managed Ocean, Air, Truck & Courier Logistics Providers for Pharmaceutical, Imaging and Respiratory BusinessesBusiness Unit Decisionmaker in Tyco Global Transportation Bids and RFPsResponsible for Preparing and Achieving Freight BudgetsManaged Specialized Transportation of Radioactive and DEA Controlled Materials

Responsible for All Aspects of Global Logistics and International Trade ComplianceLed Supply Chain Operations & International Trade Compliance for Business Units in the US, Mexico, Germany, India and JapanManaged NAFTA, Duty Drawback, and Customs Value Reconciliation Programs, Leveraging MRP Systems and Access Databases to Drive Process AutomationPartnered with Manufacturing Team to Move Production Lines to Mexico and India

Responsibilities included: Customs Compliance, Import-Export Documentation, Shipment Tracking, Auditing Freight Invoices, Routing Guides, Proof of Deliveries, Charge-backs, and Claims, Supply Chain Analysis, Supplier Negotiations, and Vendor Selection

Responsible for Preparing English Language Communications Materials for the Foundation

Supported Director of IT and Corporate GivingManaged Technology Infrastructure ProjectsConfigured Satellite Phones to Retrieve e-mail for Relief Workers in KosovoAuthored Grant Proposals to Fortune 100 Companies