Sandra Knight Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Project management activities for PG A/R analytics and improvement work. Coordinates,prioritizes, negotiates, and manages the execution of all assigned projects and contracts.Leads the analysis, project identification, budget, communication, and integration.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Plan, facilitate, and lead process improvement projects applying Six Sigma methodologies. Develop exemplary project management skills to successfully lead project team performance without direct authority. Understand how to quickly assess a variety of subject matters without training or background to coach team experts in identifying and implementing process improvements. Advise senior leaders on company risk and financial aspects for project scope, schedule and resources. ■ Over $5 million in projects savings within first year in Black Belt role ■ Successfully led and closed projects related to GDPR, Immigration and Employment Tax, Sales Compensation, Point of Sale Compliance, License Management for Server Based Products and Exempt Recruiting process improvements■ Current projects include $3-$5 million savings year over year in Foreign Trade Zone improvements, a time savings approach to Service and Warranty processes estimated at $20 million in savings and a global Ethics and Compliance data analytics initiative.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Understands the laws and regulations related to import/export activities in the assigned geography; advises the business units and overall organization on best practices and new opportunities to reduce risks and/or costs; ensures that processes for import/export activities reduce risks and/or costs to various businesses.Key Responsibilities:Maintains a strong understanding of laws, regulations and/or processes related to export controls; communicates important changes and/or processes to the business units.• Executes robust Global Trade Management (GTM) Restricted Party Screening (RPS) processes including training and roll out of manual screening within the business.• Executes assessments of defense and controlled goods projects to determine relevant actions including licensing and site controls.• Reviews and monitors controlled goods programs for all business units in the assigned geography; reviews and presents management reports. • Executes Export Control Number (ECN) assignments within GTM and assists implementation of engineering regarding ECN classification. • Understands export compliance requirements in assigned geography; develops new compliance processes in line with the Export Control Manual for collecting and analyzing data required for efficient operations and tasks.• Executes compliance audits with sites and supports improvement plans.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Provide a common process for development of and support for management systems at all levels of the organization both domestic and global. Support the external registrar certification of management systems worldwide. Support Systems Director in the relationship between registrars and Cummins to optimize their effect on business measures, including support of annual supplier review. Act as a subject matter expert for the company on International Standards Organization (ISO 9001) and Automotive Manufacturing Industry (ISO/TS 16949) related matters. Conduct, analyze and promote sharing of audit findings with corrective/preventive action support across global businesses to drive common solutions and minimize duplication.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Affinity group led in organizing events. Foster and develop external resource connections for veteran and special need candidates. Lead interdepartmental coordination in continual process development for recruiting and education/awareness.Active Six Sigma project participation for veteran and special need subject matter whether community or company focused. Participation on ISO/TS audits for various business units and plant operations to further develop skill set and support within Quality department.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Licensed US Customs Broker (CHB) and Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) with over 10 years of international transportation and customs industry experience. Extensive knowledge in developing policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with cross-functional departments, such as accounting, procurement, logistics, sales, engineering and contracted parties. Proven ability to identify trade compliance risk areas and define risk mitigation strategy. Self-motivated and able to simultaneously manage multiple time-sensitive tasks while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.Specialties:■ Classification/US Harmonized Tariff ■ NAFTA - Automotive /GSP/Various Free Trade Agreements■ Importer Self Assessment ■ Executive Management Interaction■ Continuous Improvement ■ Reconciliation■ Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

Researched and analyzed government rules, regulations and supporting documentation to apply them to various industries and company processes and procedures to assist with Company compliance, including auditing current processes and procedures. Audits encompassed the examination and evaluation of import transactions as well as the adequacy of the company’s systems of internal controls with recommended corrective actions. Specialized in projects related to trade program research, VAT and duties along with documentary requirements for other countries of import such as: Turkey, Ireland, Indonesia, Mexico, Canada, Nigeria, Brazil and Pakistan.■ Developed focused compliance programs for established importers/exporters. ■ Performed import/export training presentations and assisted in development of Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) 2006 procedure manual.■ Produced two publications: Basic Guide to Importing and Basic Guide to Exporting (©2004).

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Developed import/export ISO procedures in compliance with the 'mod act' and customs regulations. Created US import instructions and guidelines for foreign suppliers in submitting import documentation and back up for Free Trade Agreements such as NAFTA, IFTA and GSP. Interfaced with Project Management, Operations, Logistics, Accounting and Executive Management to make certain that all created policies and procedures were fully implemented to insure audit ready import compliance. Researched Customs rulings (CROSS) and court decisions to identify proper valuation methods, classifications and special trade programs. Developed and performed internal training on import and export related procedures for both US company and foreign parent and sister companies. Developed risk mitigation strategies, directed customhouse brokers on proper entry of company products and served as the primary liaison between the company and the U.S. Customs Service.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Classified and entered import shipments for clearance into USA. Arranged transportation of customs cleared merchandise to specified delivery locations. Customs cleared specialized shipments: trade fairs, TIB's, FDA shipments and personal effects. Supervised and trained entry writers.■ Assisted with drafting formal customs correspondence – i.e. SIL, Protests, Drawbacks, as well as, interacted with various government agencies (US Customs, Fish and Wildlife, Department of Transportation and Food and Drug).

Master Of Jurisprudence, Various Courses In Law Related To My Current Area Of Work.

International Business

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government