Lokeshgowtham Subramanian

Experience

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  TVS Motor Company

  Dec 2014 - Jan 2015

  Student Intern

  Worked on productivity improvement in engine assembly.

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  Paper Tubes India

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  Maintenance Engineer

  • Reduced maintenance cost by implementing scheduled maintenance • Developed a team for maintenance

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  Sri Venkatram Spinners Pvt. Ltd

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  Technical Consultant

  • Managed projects using engineering techniques and principles • Implemented cost-effective equipments to improve safety, production capacity and reliability• Improved recording of data using Excel for better forecasting of production• Solved complex problems with manufacturing departments.• Proposals are made and implemented in production processes to meet national standards of the particular products.• Many Plans and design of new production process are made leading to economical production for the benefit of the company lead to increase in 5% revenue Show less

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  Amazon

  Dec 2018 - May 2022

  • Initiating and documenting Quality Assurance Framework for Broker Management - Exceptions Handling and legal documents within Import Team.• Performing quality audit for Broker Management - Exceptions Handling and legal documents process.• Conducting worldwide nodal meetings involving US, Europe and India for standardization of process on monthly basis.• Backlog management with service leaders and managers.• Maintaining product delivery projects to customers in and out of EMEA zone.• Weekly meeting with customer service team managers and leaders for escalation management and product delivery hurdles.• Conducting site assessments and regular system audits.• Key interface with customer service team, stakeholders, and suppliers in terms of Customs matters and Product deliveries.• Performing post entry quality audit management on monthly or quarterly basis and reporting to leadership.• Implementing feedback mechanism for service deliveries to customers. Show less • Ensuring Amazon transactions fulfill legal and safety requirements through my contribution. • Manage Customs Brokerage and work with various internal teams (Supply chain, retail, program, system) to ensure timely import customs clearance, global trade compliance of transactions, and help drive best practices.• Advanced existing processes through improvement projects. • Import/Export Control and Express carrier management .• Clear communication with vendors, brokers and stakeholders.• Ocean, Road, Rail and Air shipment clearance to meet SLA.• Testing new tools for the business requirement and providing quality report for the corresponding tools.• Providing Process and Essentials Training for new joiners. Show less • Handling Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications for the Global Trade Compliance team• Deep tariff Standard classification knowledge HTS and ECCN Code.• Approving or Restricting Products by European Standard Regulations and also by the Design safety of the product• Testing new tools for the business requirement and providing quality report for the Corresponding tools• Provide feedback and work on quality improvement of the team• Handling customs classification for Global Trade Classification team• Key communication between sellers, stakeholders and Trade compliance team.• Handling all the shipments, import/export within and outside EU.• Handling escalation meetings and weekly and monthly standup meetings within trade compliance classification team.• Engineering Consultant, translating technical information in non technical manner and providing training on monthly basis for rest of the team aiding in classification. Show less

  • Trade Compliance - Quality Assurance

    Mar 2021 - May 2022

  • Trade Compliance Senior Associate - Broker Management

    Apr 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Trade Compliance Senior Associate - Manual Classification

    Dec 2018 - Mar 2020
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  AIESEC Poland

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  Team Leader Business to Customer (B2C)

  • Creation and planning of marketing campaigns • Conducting and creating team integrity • AIESEC brand management and interaction with the target group • Conducting and preparing online and offline promotional events

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  Sensata Technologies

  Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

  Global Trade Compliance Specialist Europe

  -Responsible for Europe Region Trade Compliance, including Denied Party Screening, Anti-Boycott Compliance, and Export Control.-Tariff Code (HTS/HTC) classification, licensing requirements, control of dual-use items,embargoes, and sanctions.-Develop material and provide training on Customs Compliance subjects, write andimplement procedures, perform internal audits on foreign trade transactions and proposecorrective measures.-Monitor legislation changes and improves the use of Free Trade Agreements andpreferential origin benefits Show less

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  Razor Group

  Apr 2023 - now

  Senior Product Compliance Manager

  -Leading Global Regulatory Compliance by ensuring all products and packaging adhere to regulations across international markets and retail channels, including company websites, marketplaces, and B2B partners.-Developing and Implementing Compliance Strategies by establishing and executing comprehensive policies and procedures to maintain compliance with product-related legislation like ASTM, CPSC, CA65, CCPSA, BSEN,EN71, LVD, REACH, RoSH,etc., for various countries.-Stakeholder Collaboration by fostering strong working relationships with compliance bodies, export control organizations, test houses, and other relevant parties to proactively address regulatory issues and uphold compliance standards.-Supporting Commercial Teams by providing expert regulatory advice and guidance to commercial teams, guaranteeing all products listed globally possess the necessary certifications and meet strict compliance requirements. Show less