Anonymous

Skills

AEO accreditation leadership (UK & Europe) – Led Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) accreditation programs for companies across the UK and Europe, embedding long‑term customs governance and security practices. Managed remote AEO accreditation for Unilever’s UK and Netherlands operations, aligning processes with compliance requirements across the UK and EU.

Large‑scale duty savings – Delivered more than £100 million in duty savings by optimising Inward Processing Relief (IPR) regimes and re‑engineering tariff classifications and procedures. This work improved profit margins and helped clients navigate post‑Brexit trade rules.

Significant duty recovery – Recovered £865 000 in duty for manufacturing clients by reassessing customs regimes and conducting virtual regime‑usage audits. My expertise in duty drawback and claim management delivered measurable cost savings.

Customs compliance testing for major brands – Led customs compliance testing for Estée Lauder’s Czech Republic distribution centre to ensure regulatory readiness. I improved tariff classification and HS code optimisation at Ultra Electronics, boosting profit margins.

Cross‑functional compliance reviews & SOX alignment – Led cross‑functional compliance reviews aligned with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) and customs audit requirements, ensuring governance frameworks met both corporate and regulatory standards.

Multi‑year compliance strategies – Developed and supported implementation of long‑term customs compliance and governance strategies through remote collaboration with supply chain and finance leaders.

Export control & licensing frameworks – Established export control and licensing compliance frameworks (ITAR, EAR, ECCN, OGEL, SIEL and dual‑use regulations) using remote documentation and training platforms.

Case study achievements – Successfully delivered remote AEO certification programs through virtual audits and digital stakeholder alignment; implemented customs regimes (IP, OP and customs warehousing) via remote process design sessions to reduce duty exposure; and identified duty drawback opportunities and managed claims using digital tools.

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25+ years in international trade compliance, served automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, manufacturing sectors, Im looking for Remote consulting contracts.

Skilled in Customs compliance, tariff / HS classification, import/export regulations, customs valuation, rules of origin, Incoterms, duty relief & drawback, FTAs (EU‑UK TCA, CETA), AEO/CTPAT, bonded warehousing, sanctions & export control (OFAC, EAR, ITAR, UK/EU sanctions), supply‑chain risk management.