Christopher Barrette

Experience

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  Chrysler Transport

  Jun 2008 - May 2010

  Transportation Operations Supervisor

  Same position as May 2011 assignment

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  FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

  May 2010 - Sept 2022

  - Oversee all aspects of import and export activities with a volume of $10B annually.- Ensure all customs transactions are reported timely and accurately to CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency).- Manage monthly $50M+ submission of FCA Canada’s Revenue Summary Form (RSF) and timely payment of duties, GST and excise taxes to CBSA.- Prepare and submit necessary post-entry adjustment transactions to CBSA (e.g., x-type adjustments, etc.).- Support operational inquiries from internal and external stakeholders and provide appropriate advice relating to trade operations.- Identify key trade risks and opportunities that could impact future trade programs.- Responsible for monthly analysis of import transactions and financial reporting.- Identified duty refund opportunities with USMCA and applicable duty annex codes for a return of over $3M in refunds for 2021 CY. Show less - Responsible for managing all customs activities related to the importation of vehicles, parts and non-production materials in accordance with the US Customs laws and regulations. - Manage FCA's broker FedEx Trade Networks. Oversee FedEx broker activities to ensure they are in line with FCA outlined metrics.- Ensure that all classes of goods enter the United States with minimal delays Maintain liaison with US Customs Brokers, rail carriers, ocean carriers, highway carriers and FCA Logistics. - Determine declarations for Partner Government Agencies such as DOT, EPA, TSCA etc. - Consult with FCA NAFTA Manager to ensure qualified goods are filed claiming NAFTA to ensure that duties and taxes are recovered on products that qualify for duty drawback. - Coordinate system development on US Customs requirements and make recommendations for changes that enhance the efficiency of operations and increase the compliance with the regulations. - Advise and provide direction to engineers on proper shipping procedures as they relate to customs activities. Show less - Oversee the timely and accurate filing of approximately 330 000 export shipments annually for a major automotive manufacturer.- Responsible for all export activities of vehicles, service parts, production and non-production material to over 100 countries worldwide. - Experience with HTS and ECCN commodity Classification- Monthly audits of freight forwarders that are filing exports on FCA’s behalf. Implement corrective actions for non-compliance items.- Collaborate with the International Regional Flow operations team to ensure new process developments are implemented and sustained - Identify and develop system enhancements to eliminate manual operating processes and strengthen FCA’s export compliance program.- Review and respond to all U.S. Census shipment inquiries. - Perform denied party screening on all suppliers, dealerships and employees that are non-U.S. citizens.- Knowledge with country of origin, valuation & invoicing requirements, duty reduction programs Show less Supervise the day to day operations of 70+ drivers and equipment.Work directly with the CAW Union.Driver and resource scheduling/dispatch activitiesMonitor all dock to dock SPD shipments to ensure window times are met.Monitor sequenced loads of instrument panels, seats, tires into Windsor Assembly plant.Responsible for Random DOT testing in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation and Company policies.Issue monthly Safety Talks to all drivers on shift.Perform weekly hazard reviews.Complete payroll for entire department on weekly basis.Direct liaison to Windsor Assembly Plant and all of its local suppliers.Manage yard switches to the dock and back at over 800 per day.Participate in Labor Relations meetings for discipline purposes.Develop and initiate continuous improvement suggestions Show less - Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in lifting, transporting, storing, and loading materials and products by use of industrial trucks, applying knowledge of plant layout and material-handling equipment and procedures Consult with supervisors of other departments to coordinate flow of materials or products.Verify or prepare records, such as routing slips, material requisitions, and job orders.- Supervise activities of 25 shipping and receiving personnel.- Train and develop new employees to department- Ensuring that the right parts are being to the right place, at the right time in a safe and timely manner Show less

  • Canada Customs Operations Manager

    Nov 2019 - Sept 2022

  • U.S. Customs Operations Manager

    Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Export Operations Specialist

    Jun 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Transportation Operations Supervisor

    May 2011 - Jun 2015

  • Material Handling Supervisor

    May 2010 - Apr 2011
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  St. Clair College

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Instructor

  Part-time instructor at St.Clair College Zekelman School of Business

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  City of Windsor

  Sept 2022 - May 2024

  Senior Treasury Analyst

  - Responsible for the regular maintenance and monitoring of the City’s investment portfolios. - Provide recommendations to the City Treasurer with regards to the appropriateness of the City’s investment mix and diversification of funds so as to maximize annual investment yields in accordance with the Ontario Municipal Act and the City’s investment policy.- Conduct budget development and variance reporting for the treasury area as well as several corporate accounts.- Provide regular, ongoing financial analysis and reporting of financial information/ performance metrics.- Responsible to maintain and monitor the various banking systems currently utilized corporately so as to ensure that the most current platform is being used.- Lead liaison between the City’s financial business processing unit and operating departments to resolve technical and/or operational issues.- Conduct annual audits relating to banking security access and assist with the completion of any banking related service agreements.- Responsible for compliance of Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards for the City of Windsor; develop and maintain policies and procedures and provision of in-house training; review and prepare other related documentation. Show less

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  Ford Motor Company

  May 2024 - now

  Customs & Trade Compliance