Global Trade Compliance
Resume:
Christina Chen
Union City, CA *4587
Cell 510-***-****
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Objective A position in a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career conscious person,
where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth and advancement.
Qualifications
Familiar with SAP operational application / Agile –E1 system
Experience in Global Trade Compliance (GTS module)
Twenty years of experience in import/export, logistics/shipping and supply chain environments
Aggressive, self-motivated, detail oriented, adept at creative problem solving and always seek ways to work more effectively and efficiently
Ability to work independently and as well as an excellent team player
Self-starter and ability to learn quickly
Work well in fast paced and high-pressure atmosphere
Strong organizational skills and ability to do multi-task
Well versed with international supply chain management and in dealings with customs, other government agencies, brokers, shipping companies, airlines and freight forwarders.
Experience
February 14 to present
Johnson & Johnson Vision Formerly Abbott Medical Optics – Milpitas, CA
Site Coordinator -Sr. Import/Export Trade Compliance Analyst
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate Policies and procedures.
Act as trade compliance site coordinator and responsible for site SOPs and Corporate Audit. When audit findings issued then need to submit corrective action to Corporate and come up with compliance improvement plan with corporate approval.
Provide Import/Export expertise and project leadership for site Import/Export matters and ensuring with all relevant customs regulations and trade laws including FDA, USDA and other US regulatory agency requirements.
Perform post-entry audit and prepare post entry amendments.
Manage import transaction for Canada by working with our Customs broker (Livingston) and assuring adherence of AMO Canada to the Canadian Import laws- regulation as well as Corporate requirements.
Manage EEI filings in ACE system and responsible to census warnings, rejections and double checking that the export data is correct in each case.
Responsible for Export post entry review, when catch errors then ensure EEI amendments is done in ACE.
Use OCR link for denied party screening.
Submit questionnaire to technical support group to obtain part’s data and use the export data to determine ECCN /HTS code and license requirement.
Assist with NON-SAP orders by create manual pro-forma invoice for MISC shipment and assign HTS code, ECCN, COO and verify proof of values.
Monitor routed shipment for our distributors shipment and obtain proof of export.
Interface with related functional areas (Logistics, purchasing, R&D, marketing and training team) on customs matters and ensure that personnel within these areas are trained in import/export compliance.
Apr 07 to February 14
Aug 00 to April 07
Life Technologies Inc. Formerly Applied Biosystems – Foster City, CA
Staff Analyst, Import/Export Compliance
Managed daily US import / export compliance related issues.
Responsible for CF28/29 requested from US Customs
Maintain classifications in GTS, responsible weekly upload for new products.
Provided daily import brokers request such as HTS/FDA/FCC/COO/MID/TSCA/MSDS/import declarations to (FedEx/DHL/Expeditors/KWE/JSI/UTI/HPL).
Reviewed daily export drop shipments, provide export classification and ECCN# to shipping and performed denial party screening and approved shipment.
Performed US import entry audit as well as post entry review for AB South Korea, AB Taiwan and AB Hong Kong.
Trained Life Technologies employees for Import & Export awareness procedures.
Assisted with legal documents for Customs audit.
Supported EU daily Customs warehouse project such as preparing reports/ uploading into CTS.
Handled Reconciliation entries.
Resolved compliance problems across global organizations.
Applied Biosystems – Hayward, CA
Senior Logistics Specialist
Prepared daily S.L.I. and S.E.D. creation for export shipments
Created procedures for country guidelines to maintain and provided training to team members
In charge of all aspects of daily operations international export shipments
Resolved daily problems with freight forwarders
Ensured quarter end shipments are pre-booked for space and monitor for on time arrival for revenue recognition
Provided HTS code to our freight forwarder for import clearance shipments
Cost analysis and cost savings
AES filings
Assisted special request for transportation related issues such as urgent shipments, air freight quotes, proof of deliveries, tracking details, insurance certificate, country of origin, damage claims, letter of credit and dangerous good shipments
Performed other tasks as requested by management and complete all tasks in an efficient, timely manner.
Jan 00 to Aug 00
Xporta – Santa Clara, CA
International Trade Analyst
Advised software product development team in production of software prototype for the Universal Landed Cost™ system
Provide Landed Cost solutions to meet global e-Commerce trade needs
Assisted marketing department with competitive market research and demystified international trade terminology for engineering and customer care
Evaluated client’s global B2B website and modified its products
Established and maintained contact with local international agencies, governments, shipping representative, and trade associations to ensure regulatory compliance
June 96 to Jan 00
Expeditors International – South San Francisco, CA
Import Brokerage Specialist
Ensured compliance with U.S. Customs legal requirements and other governmental agencies for the importation of goods into the United States
Facilitated and audited shipment documentation, provided classification of goods (HTS) to expedite customs clearance
Received shipment documents from clients including commercial invoices, packing list, quota visa, quota charge statement, single/multiple country of declaration, detail sheet, vendor contract and bill of lading/airway bill
Received shipment notification and verified arrival information by contact airlines and steamship lines
Acknowledged documents and contacted client for additional information
Processed the entry by entered data into automated information system (CFIT) and transmitted entry summary to the U.S. Customs office electronically
Monitored and maintained each shipment release from the U.S. Customs office, notified client immediately and dispatched delivery order to trucker
Provided proof of delivery to clients
Resolved any shipment issues and shipment delivery problems.
Responded to bill clients all services charges.
Education
B.S. Degree (1996)
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Major: Business (Accounting)
Minor: Business (International Business)
Certificate
U.S. Export Compliance Seminar, Trade-win, S. San Francisco, CA
U.S. Import Compliance Seminar, Trade-win, S. San Francisco, CA
Certified (IATA/ICAO/CAA) Transportation of Dangerous Goods,
GSI Training Service, CA
Certified 49 CFR Transportation of Dangerous material, GSI Training Service, CA
Letter of Credit Seminar, PAEI, Santa Clara, CA
Export Procedures & Documentation, PAEI, Santa Clara, CA
U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Export Administration, PAEI, CA
Price water house Coopers: China Customs and Trade Compliance, Webcast
Computer
SAP/GTS; Agile/E1; Lotus Notes; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Outlook; Internet Explorer;
References
Upon Request
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