EMIL TODOROV, LCHB
*** ***** ***** **, ********, WA 98036, Tel: 425-***-****, Mobile: (206)
E-mail: ********@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
. LICENSED CUSTOMS BROKER: License No. 22770
. 19 CFR, 15 CFR, HTS & SCHEDULE B, ECCN & EXPORT LICENSING,
CLASSIFICATION, VALUATION, NAFTA & OTHER SPECIAL TRADE PROGRAMS, OGA
REGULATIONS, ENTRY, POST-ENTRY, AUDIT, ADD & CVD, ISF, C-TPAT, ETC.
. IMPORT AND EXPORT REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE EXPERT
. INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRANSACTIONS EXPERT
. IMPORT / EXPORT DOCUMENTATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT EXPERT
. INCOTERMS 2000 EXPERT
. LETTERS OF CREDIT AND OTHER PAYMENT INSTRUMENTS
. SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS AND PROCUREMENT
SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES - Rothschild, WI
2009 to date
Manager Export, Customs Compliance & Logistics
. Accomplishments: Implemented and assured continued adherence to
various procedures for compliant import and export management,
documentation processing, recordkeeping and reporting in support of
corporate ICP and ECP Programs. Established procedures for file
reconciliation for imports and exports with purchasing and accounting
data. On-going internal customs focused assessment audit in
preparation of audit by CBP.
. Duties: Manage a logistics department of 5 direct reports.
Responsibilities also include development, implementation, oversight
and enforcement of import and export compliance programs for two other
Siemens WT locations and regular reporting to corporate SWT ECC
Director. Manage daily operations of warehouse, all aspects of inbound
and outbound freight; liaise and manage contracted brokers, freight
forwarders and other logistics service providers. Conduct multiple
screenings and audits in support of import and export compliance per
Corporate Chapters, including Policy development and implementation;
Commodity, Technology and Software Classification and License
Determination; End-user and End-Use screening; Export Licensing and
clearance. Freight quotation, duty determination and total delivery
costing support for bidding on projects. Information distribution and
training of on-site personnel involved in importing and exporting
activities. SAP Implementation support.
BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES - SeaTac, WA
2007 - 2009
Supply Chain Procurement Agent II
. Accomplishments: Proposed and implemented streamlined and compliant
procedures for imported parts. Emerged as the go-to subject matter
expert for import, export and customs compliance for the entire
department.
. Duties: Supported various Component Services programs within
Commercial Aviation Services. Interfaced with R&O Suppliers and OEM's
to enforce terms and conditions of contracts. Established contract
performance metrics, monitored suppliers' performance and identified
problems and risks that could impact contract performance. Created
purchase contracts and negotiated terms and conditions. Used policies
and procedures to commit company resources. Maintained multiple
business systems to ensure data integrity with respect to quantity,
schedule, synchronization of supply chain, import and export
compliance. Identified problems, coordinated correction of errors and
mitigated risk to assure goods and services are delivered timely and
in accordance with contractual terms. Acted as department focal for
customs brokerage compliance issues in support of programs for parts
imported for repair and overhaul, subsequently re-exported.
EXOFFICIO, LLC - Tukwila, WA 2006 -
2007
Import / Export Specialist
. Accomplishments: Initiated and implemented improvements to ExOfficio's
import compliance system: developed customs compliance check-lists and
intra-company audits. Created company Customs Compliance Manual.
Initiated company's C-TPAT certification. Identified, created and
implemented solutions for transportation and duty cost minimizations.
. Duties: Managed import transactions ensuring the on-time, cost
efficient, and customs compliant delivery of imported apparel
products. Classified products for import under HTSUSA, Informed
Compliance Publications and Binding Rulings requirements. Conducted
annual reviews of duty rates. Calculated landed cost. Reviewed and
approved import documentation for adherence to payment terms and CBP
rules and regulations. Liaised with Customs Broker to ensure compliant
import processes and due diligence in transacting customs business.
Audited import entry transactions. Reviewed and evaluated performance
of suppliers, brokers and carriers and negotiated improvement plans as
necessary. Exports to distributors worldwide.
TAI FOONG (USA), INC. - Seattle, WA
2004 - 2005
Import Coordinator
. Accomplishments: Implemented advanced import procedures reducing
product delivery costs by average of 20%.
. Duties: Importation of frozen seafood. Liaised with suppliers,
negotiating banks, nominated carriers, customs brokers and other
government agencies for a timely release and delivery of products.
Provided inventory control and accounting support for imported
shipments. FDA and / or Private Laboratory liaison regarding sample
collection. Audited and evaluated carriers, brokers, suppliers and
third party providers' performance and negotiated plans for
improvement as necessary. Audited entry transactions. Exports as
needed.
ACME FOOD SALES, INC. - Seattle, WA
2002 - 2003
Import Coordinator
. Accomplishments: Implemented procedures for direct shipping to program
customers.
. Duties: Importation of canned foods. Landed costs calculation. Created
purchase orders and coordinated shipping schedules with overseas
suppliers. Open and amend direct or transferable letters of credit.
Liaised with suppliers, negotiating banks, nominated carriers, customs
brokers and other government agencies for a timely release and
delivery of products. Provided inventory control and accounting
support for imported shipments. FDA and / or Private Laboratory
liaison regarding sample collection. Audited and evaluated carriers,
brokers, suppliers and third party providers' performance and
negotiated plans for improvement as necessary. Audited import entry
transactions. Exports as needed.
EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL - Seattle, WA 2000
- 2001
Cargo Claims Administrator
. Accomplishments: Reduced claims processing time, increasing customer
loyalty and retention.
. Duties: Investigated, researched and settled OSD cargo claims.
Utilized knowledge and experience in international trade, INCOTERMS,
global trade regulations, shipping documents, freight forwarding,
consolidation, break-bulk, customs brokerage and cargo insurance to
determine liability. Handled complete procedure through settlement
under the applicable governing laws and international conventions.
CHIMIMPORT, PLC - Sofia, Bulgaria 1991
- 1999
Import / Export Specialist
. Import, export and re-export of plastic raw materials and paper
products.
COMPUTER EXPERTISE:
Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point, Internet, Lotus Notes, AS400,
BAAN, PCOS, ERP, Freight Management Systems, as well a many other specially
tailored and company specific applications and business systems.
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY FOR NATIONAL AND WORLD ECONOMY - Sofia, Bulgaria 1990
BBA with specialization in International Trade
References are available upon request.