Thomas Robbins

Experience

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  Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky

  Oct 2009 - Mar 2011

  Line Worker

  • Read and interpreted standard operating procedures to complete work in an accurate and efficient manner.• Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.• Maintained clean and organized work areas.• Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.• Ensured sufficient stock levels to avoid any disruption in production.

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  ZONE SOLUTIONS, LLC

  Mar 2011 - Jun 2016

  • Primarily responsible for compliant end to end FTZ operations for clients.• Prepared and submitted all FTZ forms to CBP, to include daily 214; weekly 3461/7501; quarterly HMF, annual reconciliation, systems review and 216 filing.• Provided monthly reports to clients, to include FTZ Duty Savings, On-Hand Inventory, and Shipment Statistics.• Ensured accuracy and compliance of all data prior to submission to CBP.• Responsible for inventory control and reconciliation for multiple clients.• Demonstrated a working knowledge of multiple FTZ Software systems.• Assisted with troubleshooting discrepancies or systemic errors. Show less

  • FTZ Administrator

    Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Trade Analyst/Import-Export

    Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  • FTZ Operations Assistant

    Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
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  UPS Trade Managed Services

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

  FTZ Operations Team Lead

  • Served as a primary resource for FTZ operations.• Developed and implemented internal operational procedures.• Implemented automation to eliminate manual operational tasks.• Maintained FTZ records and made them readily available in accordance with regulations.• Acted as a primary contact with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on behalf of clients.• Served as the primary resource for client CBP audits.• Served as a primary resource for training on manufacturing events and reconciliation within FTZ systems.• Assisted with client implementations.• Identified opportunities to gain efficiencies in operations.• Participated as a key member in the leadership program.• Assisted with potential employee candidate interviews and hiring.• Performed annual staff evaluations and provided recommendations for salary/wage increases.• Designated operational tasks to staff. Show less

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  N/A

  May 2018 - Feb 2019

  Independent Contractor

  FTZ Training and Administration

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  UPS Trade Managed Services

  Feb 2019 - Apr 2021

  FTZ Operations Manager

  • Responsible for oversight of compliance with all applicable company Policies and Procedures.• Served as the primary resource for the foreign trade zone operations, providing zone services to the various operating divisions as needed.• Acted as the company subject matter expert regarding FTZ operations and leveraging zones for the benefit of clients (including duty savings, supply chain velocity, product launches, consolidations, etc.).• Developed, implemented and standardized internal FTZ operating procedures.• Assisted company clients in risk management for FTZ purposes by reviewing CBP documentation, auditing FTZ transactions, complying with CBP and FTZ Board requirements. • Acted as primary relationship liaison with CBP on behalf of clients to ensure proper FTZ procedures and facilitate relationships with FDA, FCC and Other Government Agencies as necessary.• Assisted clients in defining scope of problems, determined best methods to measure impact and benefits of proposed solutions and developed long-term plans for FTZ compliance.• Oversaw and/or operated FTZ Inventory Control and Recordkeeping Systems by managing daily inventory balances; monitoring zone admission data; and conducting weekly estimate (import and export) process. Worked with clients to proactively address and resolve any inventory issues; verify inventory transactions, including but not limited to receipts, shipments and inventory adjustments; investigate and take action on overages and shortages; and participate in cycle counts and / or physical inventory activities on a high level but continuous basis.• Oversaw and/or initiated customs entries, export transactions, and zone-to-zone transfers for merchandise leaving the zone. Managed weekly entry of products in accordance with the FDA Weekly Entry program requirements, where approved.• Ensured that all FTZ records are maintained and readily retrievable in accordance with the applicable recordkeeping regulations. Show less

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  Newell Brands

  Oct 2021 - now

  FTZ Operations Manager