TRADE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

BASHIRU RAJI

*** **** ******, *** ***, Bronx, NY 10451,

E-mail: acgb9l@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: 646-***-****

A highly motivated individual with extensive background in international

Summary:

trade operations and deploying compliance policies spanning over 8 years of

transnational experience in end-to-end supply chain management; with a strong

knowledge of import and export regulations, Commercial proposal and order

execution management; excellent understanding of letter of credit and

international Banking in relation to import and export; possesses strong

knowledge in audit practices; a self- starter with the ability to meet deadlines

without compromising quality, can prioritize and multi-task; can adjust to a fast

paced changing environment; with good communication skills.

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

1. USA Customs Broker License Examination In view

2. Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication 1997 - 2001

University Of Lagos, Nigeria.

WORK

EXPERIENCE

Golden Touch Incorporation

1. ( 5th-30th May 2014 )

1410 Broadway, New York, NY.

Shipment Coordinator (Temporary Worker)

• Responsible for coordinating all inbound and outbound shipments from

UPS/Fedex and Distribution to the entire departments.

• Documentation of shipping papers and tracking of shipments status.

2. Hewlett-Packard Nigeria Limited ( Sept. 2011-Dec.

2013)

39, Alfred Rewane Road,

Ikoyi, Lagos,

Nigeria.

Position: Business Operations Manager (Customs Operations and Compliance) East & West Africa.

Job Description:

Responsible for providing customs support for the organization in Nigeria.

• Primary areas of focus include:

Remote management of customs operation activities for all HP shipments including Reverse

Logistics like: returns and repair, Claims, Dead on arrival, e.t.c. from U.S.A, Europe,

Turkey, U.A.E. e.t.c. into Sub-Saharan African countries like: Kenya, Ghana, Angola, Sierra

Leone, and other African countries where HP is in operation.

Freight Forwarder and Broker operational performance management . Broker are : DHL

Global Forwarding & and DHL Express.

Broker payment approvals and appraisal review.

Linkage to governmental bodies (focus on customs authorities),

Compliance audits.

Broker, Business Unit and Logistics training.

Contributes to business unit initiatives RFI and RFQs.

Researched on trade regulations and policies on foreign countries to import and export

requirements.

• Calculation of Insurance premium, Customs duty, and follow-up with insurance company to

ensure adequate claims are in place for indemnification.

• Good understanding of ECCN/HTS Codes, Country of Origin (COO), 3PL’s and POA

requirements.

• Leads and manages Import & Export Compliance and or Regulatory Trade Compliance

program.

• Ensure all shipping transactions and payment related documents are filed appropriately.

• Contributes to a broad range of complex supply chain processes with focus

on import/export operations but as well touching such as inventory analysis and

planning, demand planning, and sales and operations planning (SOP). Identifies

opportunities for process improvement and leads/develops recommendations and

provides insight for management.

• Independently executes complex demand and supply matching activities,

connecting planning to execution, and identifying issues and their impact.

• Work cross-functionally to prioritize back-log

• Defines and reviews performance metrics on a regular basis, identifying

opportunities for improvement actions to address

• Contributes to priority projects by adding creative insights and developing

recommendations.

• Communicates requirements and guidelines to the regional and global business

unit planning teams.

• Mentors junior-level staff and establishes guidelines for the mentorship programs

• Manages quantitative and qualitative business models and analyses to support

proactive supply chain operation activities & priority projects.

• Coordinate shipments from Free Trade Zone in Nigeria to Europe and other West and East

African countries.

ACHIEVEMENT

* Contribute immensely to 78% overall improvement in Brokers performance and management.

* Exceeded expectation in 2012 Individual Performance Management (IPM).

3. LM Ericsson Nigeria Ltd.

17,Walter Carrington Crescent,

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Dept: Supply Chain Management

Position: Contract Execution Manager ( Sept. 2010 – Sept. 2011 )

Job Description:

Work closely with Project & Implementation Manager to ensure prompt delivery of material and

software as per project roll-out plan for 3 countries in West Africa.

Procurement of material,Vendor and contract management (for overseas inbound freight, customs

clearance and warehousing)

Ensures effective customs clearance in compliant with import/export regulation laws and delivery

to local warehouse and site distribution.

Monitors stock levels and execute stock taking exercise in accordance with Ericsson Procedure.

Responsible for end-to-end logistics, reverse logistics and Return Management System vis-à-vis:

Claims handling, return and repair of damaged parts, buy-back,and ecology management .

Responsible for advising management on the current trends and government policy affecting

importation from time to time.

Good understanding of stock control and warehouse practices, ensure stock take report,stock

ageing report,claims status report, monthly distribution cost avoidance report, delivery status &

forecast report e.t.c.

Responsible for training new staff in other region like Ghana, Sierra-Leone, including Nigeria on

Customs clearance and other import related activities as stated in the role below .

LM Ericsson Nigeria Limited

Position: Market Logistics Manager ( May 2009 – Sept. 2010 )

Job Description:

• Responsible for import/export of Telecommunication Equipments and finished goods

in/out of the country at any given point (for Air-freight,Sea-freight,Courier and

Express shipment) for the effective utilization of time and cost reduction for achieving Logistics

related functions.

• Liaison with suppliers in Sweden and other part of the world for availability of Telecom

equipments and accessories for timely delivery.

• Negotiate rates with Suppliers, carriers, insurance companies, etc

• Processing of Letter of credit and other exchange control documents.

• Coordinating operation activities at the Airport and Seaport for effective and prompt delivery by

clearing agents.

• Responsible for opening Form M (application to import),Insurance Certificate and establishment

of Letter of Credit through banks and necessary follow-up for the approval and onward transfer to

the Inspection agents(e.g. Cotecna, Global Scan and SGS ) for acceptance.

• Fast tracking of shipping documents,containers and status of consignments on shipping line

website e.g Maersk line, Delmas, DHL, Grimaldi,e.t.c.

• Analysis of RAR/IDF for amendment (if required) and waiving discrepancies on shipping

documents (if necessary) for speedy resolution of supplier’s payment.

• Responsible for all aspect of physical movement of goods,resolve logistics,shipping and materials

problems,monitor goods in transit and ensure accurate documentation of shipping documents.

Calculation and payment of Customs duties through issuing banks i.e.import duty at applicable

rate, 1%CISS charge on FOB value,7% surcharge on import duty,0.5% TLS charge,5% VAT on

CIF+duty+other levy,10% of CIF on Sugar (if any),2% of CIF of AUTO (if any).

• Liaison with MTN & Zain project team including Facility Department for stock update and

forecast to meet projects target .

• Expert in the new destination inspection procedure regarding importation.

• Ensures prompt payment of suppliers money at the appropriate time by waiving any discrepancy

which may cause delay in payment.

• Documentation of all Shipping documents.

• Expert in port clearing procedure and other port related activities.

• Responsible for remitting Exchange Control document to the Central Bank through issuing banks.

• Responsible for ordering, processing and handling hardware, software and other logistics

services. These include using Qtc/SAP for creating PO, order acknowledgement, invoicing,

goods receive processing, and executing supply related operations for both MTN and Zain

project.

ACHIEVEMENT

Achieved more than 80% reduction in demurrage and contributing to 75% reduction within

Region Sub-Saharan Africa (RSSA) in 2010 .

4. GMT Nigeria Limited ( Nov.2004 – April 2009 )

14 Gerard Road, Ikoyi,

Lagos, Nigeria.

Designation: Logistics Coordinator

Job Description:

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of logistics,sourcing and procurements at both local and

International levels with the aim of cost reduction .

Interact with carriers, cargo tracking from origin to destination and delivery to the

warehouse.

Network with suppliers with the aim of coordinating, receiving and passing information to ensure

uniform service delivery to clients at any point in time.

Documentation of shipping documents and Exchange control details in accordance with statutory

regulation.

Conduct business correspondence with shippers and suppliers for efficient delivery.

End-to-end logistics from import application, customs clearance and cargo delivery in

accordance with client’s term of agreement.

ACHIEVEMENT

Contribute significantly to 50% increase in surface share and consequent 76% drop in logistics

cost in 2007/2008 management review.

SPECIAL APTITUDE

o Excellent understanding of FTZ activities and international trade requirements to

align customs / trade function with business objectives.

o Excellent understanding of supply chain processes (plan, source, make deliver).

o Conversant with Excel, Word, and other packages including SAP application for creating

Purchasing Order (PO), updating Goods Receive and Broker’s Invoice.

o Ready to adjust to any given environment

o Familiar with US Dept of Commerce, NAFTA and other regulatory procedure.

o Very dynamic and resourceful with good interpersonal skills.

REFERENCES

Will be provided upon request

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