Skills
✅ Customs & Trade Compliance: Expertise in customs regulations, trade compliance programs, and risk management across global markets (EMEA, NA, LATAM, AP).
✅ Customs Duty Optimization: Skilled in Free Trade Agreements (FTA), duty refunds, preferential origin implementation, and cost-saving strategies.
✅ Export Control & Sanctions Compliance: Deep knowledge of export licenses, denied party screening, and non-proliferation compliance.
✅ Customs Audits & AEO Supervision: Experienced in conducting audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing AEO certification.
✅ Customs Procedures & Special Regimes: Proficient in IPR, OPR, duty suspension, temporary importation, and other customs simplifications.
✅ Customs Brokerage & Import/Export Operations: Strong background in managing customs brokers, customs warehouse operations, and customs clearance.
✅ Trade Policy & Process Implementation: Developing SOPs, guidelines, and compliance programs for seamless trade operations.
✅ Training & Coaching: Conducting training on customs regulations, Incoterms, trade compliance, and risk mitigation.
✅ Data Analysis & Reporting: Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Power Query skills for customs and trade compliance metrics.
✅ Leadership & Project Management: Proven ability to lead global customs projects, manage teams, and implement process improvements.
✅ Regulatory Affairs & Government Relations: Direct collaboration with customs authorities, ministries, and regulatory bodies for compliance and advocacy.
About
Experienced Customs and Trade Compliance Manager with extensive expertise in customs regulations, trade compliance, and duty optimization across multiple regions (EMEA, NA, LATAM, AP).
Strong background in customs duty refunds, FTA utilization, preferential origin implementation, and customs risk mitigation strategies.
Proven track record in developing and implementing Trade Compliance programs, including SOPs, guidelines, and training on customs regulations, export control, and compliance.
Expertise in customs audits, AEO supervision, and corrective action implementation to ensure full regulatory compliance.
Extensive experience in customs brokerage management, import/export operations, and collaboration with customs authorities at both national and international levels.
Skilled in customs simplifications, special procedures (IPR, OPR, duty suspension), and cost-saving initiatives in trade and customs.
Strong leadership, project management, and analytical skills with a hands-on approach to optimizing customs processes and ensuring compliance.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and trade-related data analysis.
Licensed Customs Broker with a deep understanding of global trade regulations and risk management.