Experience

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  Tachi-s co., ltd.

  Jun 1989 - Sept 1989

  International overseas affairs department

  Executive Director's liaison who handled all foreign visitors and English-speaking companies

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  Nippon express

  Sept 1990 - Sept 1999

  District licensee

  I began at the Chicago air division as an entry writer and learned to handle all customer service, brokerage clearance and import related matters for multiple accounts including post entry changes, tracking and duty payment. After three years, I was given an opportunity to transfer to the Chicago ocean division where I expanded by knowledge of the industry and continued to handle multiple accounts. I was responsible for pre-clearing cargo through Customs, duty payment, classification, regulatory application, post entry resolution, audits and monitoring of outport brokers. I was given another opportunity within the company and transitioned to the Dallas / Fort Worth area as District Licensee. Brokerage and compliance departments fell under my responsibility which included regulatory compliance, proactive pre-clearance of arriving cargo, classification, post entry resolution, staff training and development, customer relations, audit program, accounting discrepancies, metrics, etc. Show less

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  Outboard marine corporation

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

  Global logistics specialist/customs compliance officer

  I implemented a global international customs compliance program for the company. I was responsible for the customs compliance and global logistics program as well as the liaison for all international offices. I provided timely resolution for all problems that occurred and managed the information flow within the regulated Customs clearance window. I implemented and tracked all post-entry corrections from submission to refund and/or tender; negotiated, reviewed, and finalized all air and ocean carrier contracts to achieve an annual cost savings for the company. Show less

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  Perry's trade consulting

  Jan 2001 - Jul 2001

  Free lance consultant

  My company primarily involved in post-entry resolution of all issues. Employees were trained on the documentation, cause of errors and how to ultimately resolve the types of issues they were facing. Implemented a post-entry program that covered CBP28s, 29s, Penalties, Voluntary Tenders, Refunds, etc.

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  Phoenix international

  Jul 2001 - Jan 2003

  Corporate import compliance and training

  I was responsible for the compliance program nationwide that covered the trade activity handled by each office. This involved the audit program, training, troubleshooting, customer service and relations, accounting discrepancies, FTA management as well as developing metrics for senior leadership.

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  Cardinal health

  Jan 2003 - Feb 2022

  Manager, trade compliance

  • Responible for import and export compliance for all global facilities• Directed the international supply chain security [ISC-S] program for the company involving C-TPAT [Tier III]; PIP, NEEC, BASC, FAST and AEO. I am a member and POC of the company's ISC-S Steering Committee and implemented software to assist the company in managing their supply chain risk and supplier risk.• In charge of ISA program including the annual notification letter.• Managed the trade audit program which is a 3-tiered approached that encompasses all sites involved in trade activity located around the world. Relay the findings to senior management of Corporate as well as the business units.• Monitoring trade activity metrics globally• Review and set policy and procedures for trade activity based on new business opportunity and acquisitions.• Lead on Corporate broker’s license, District and National permits as well as Cardinal Health’s bond and POA programs.• Monitor and identify risk and exposure for the company through new laws and regulations that are introduced through the various government channels.• Manage the training of employees globally on multiple areas of international trade thru training modules and in-person sessions.• Lead Trade Compliance person on potential mergers & acquisition from the due diligence stage thru implementation onto the Global Trade shared service platform. Show less

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  Smith+nephew

  Apr 2022 - now

  Manager, global trade compliance (americas)

  Leads, directs, manages and controls all trade compliance activities of the company for the Americas, obtaining a new level of compliance, efficiency and effectiveness.