Import/Export Specialist

Summary of Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge in International Logistics, International Trade & Import / Export customs’ procedures.

Highly proficient in MS office which include MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc., Adobe PDF writer, Photoshop, Page Maker, Corel Draw, Tally, Intuit Quick books online, Intuit Payroll, Lotus Notes, Windows 2000, Windows 2007, Windows 2008 etc.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures along with analytical and problem solving skills. Able to prioritize and multitask daily activities.

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.

In-depth understanding of financial reporting and financial management concepts.

Highly able to take initiative and achieve results in fast-paced and changing environment.

Extensive experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, financial compliance and investment evaluation;

Proven strong analytical skills

Versatile in being a team player and/or working independently as needed.

Ability to work within set time frame to meet deadline and punctual.

Excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical, management and decision-making skills.

Proficient in handling customer support and services.

Take tasks with higher level of complexity and responsibility.

Education:

•Bachelors in Commerce (3 years program) from Delhi University, Delhi, India. (2002)

•Masters in Commerce (2 years program) from CCS University, UP, India. (2004)

Certifications:

CCS (Customs Certified Specialist) by NCBFAA

Experience:

Import/Export Specialist: Star Pipe Products (July’17-January’20) Houston, TX

Reviewing, preparing and processing import entries and export shipments for Iron and steel industry.

Ensure all Importer Security Filing (ISF) for inbound ocean freight are filed and submitted to customs via ABI accurately and timely for advance filing.

Ensure regulatory requirements and proper documentation exists for all the shipments before custom clearance. Facilitate all necessary shipping documentation related to international shipments such as: HAWBs, MAWBs, Shipping Instructions, Hazardous Cargo Declarations., Bills of Lading, and Certificate of Origin, etc.

Responsible for paying traffic mitigation fees, clearing invoices.

Analysis on demurrage and detention invoices to make sure company is not being charged on wrong invoices.

Monitor arrival notices and freight payment of the shipments prior to filing Customs Entry.

Facilitate and streamline the process of payment to appropriate cargo handler for release of the goods.

Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed and released to a carrier, forwarders in a timely manner.

File customs entry as well as audit CF-7501 to ensure accurate filing.

Process ACH daily statement payments of duties as well as ensuring the monthly payment statement of duties have been met. Reconciliation of monthly statement.

Coordinate the movement of containers from port to the final designated warehouse facilities all over the US.

Taking lead in the issues that needs immediate attention to avoid delay and extra charges.

Close all the shipments after they reach the destination and making sure the records retention is as per compliance.

Interaction with other departments and resolving issues related to IEB’s new process.

Maintenance of freight sheet records and SSL contracts in Syteline.

Perform analytics in support of carrier management strategy, carrier performance (cost and service) and provides recommendations for improvement in carrier operations, from a network, cost and service perspective

Direct contact with Freight Forwarders, communicating cargo dispatch information.

Providing strategic logistics advice internally to ensure the most cost effective modes of transport are being used to meet delivery deadlines.

Support other functions of IEB department as business circumstances require.

Responsible for continual improvement plan for IEB department to make sure operations are time and cost effective.

Responsible for creating Performa invoice for any shipment outbound from US.

Keeping track of all the overages and shortages of all the shipments throughout US.

Responsible to do any corrections in custom entry due to any overage/shortage in the shipment.

Responsible to do PSC (Post Summary Corrections) if change in shipment is received after statement paid date.

Use established regulatory knowledge to provide classification of HTS, tariff filing as per requirement.

Utilize ERP and external systems and portals to perform daily duties, perform analysis to ensure effective and efficient time management.

Establish and maintain all necessary procedures to assure a clean, properly organized, safe and healthy environment for all personnel.

ISO team leader – making sure IEB department stays complaint with ISO regulations and implementation and control of ISO policies and implementation in the department.

Technical expertise in all aspects of import/export management, including: classification, route transactions, valuation, landed costs, country of origin and entry documents.

Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of legislative changes that affect imports and exports.

Handle International shipments export process. Coordinate shipments from Pick up at Shipper’s warehouse up to arrival at Final Destination.

Process AES submittals as required for exports

Coordinate export compliance decisions, including classifying and qualifying goods for export, signing certificates and SLIs, maintaining records, and helping management team control costs associated with exporting goods.

Oversees and participates as required in all compliance audits and manages any corrective actions needed.

Work cross functionally with supply chain team (sales, distribution, purchasing, planning and forecasting) on improvement initiatives. Support and lead continuous improvement projects to meet supply chain strategy.

Analyze delivery performance and recommend opportunities to enhance delivery performances.

Assist inbound receiving and serves as interface with suppliers, terminals, ocean/inland carriers and warehouses.

Collate figures and statistics, producing reports for management.

HR/Accounts Manager: Unique Key Resources Inc. (12/2014-10/2016) Memphis, TN

•Key contributor in day to day operations which includes but not limited to:

Maintaining calendar & Scheduling internal and external meetings.

Creating, typing and proofreading documents and forms.

Drafting outgoing correspondence.

Supporting Director and Vice President of the organization.

Maintaining personal records of employees.

Collecting timesheets of employees in a timely manner.

Creating final sheet of total hours of employees for payroll.

Manage weekly client billing and contractor payment process using quickbooks and other online application.

Running payroll of all employees on monthly/bi-weekly basis using Intuit payroll software.

Conduct employees’ exit interview.

Conduct employees training, seminars.

Responsible for maintaining employees directory and organizational chart.

Generate weekly billing/payment reports.

Uploading and transferring payroll data to quick books.

Preparing bonus calculation sheets of all employees.

Handling invoicing and billing operations of vendors single handedly.

Review Vendor records for discrepancies. Analyze duplicate vendor records for the purpose of consolidation.

Process all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions including billing, vouchers, EFT, ACH checks, statements and reports.

Maintain constant communication with various customer and vendor departments and teams.

Invoicing and receiving rents from the tenants of sister company of organization.

Responsible for maintaining records of all the expenses of employees.

Maintaining contracts & Purchase Orders and keep them updated.

Responsible for client’s Certificate of Insurance.

Handling all withholding taxes – Monthly withholding deposits & Quarterly and yearly filing for all the states where company is in operations.

Handling immigration work which includes filing LCA, new H1b, H1b extension and H1b transfer and filing petition for the same.

Handling Green Cards process which includes initial perm form and other documents verification, Ad posting process, application recruitment process, preparing recruitment report, verification of ETA 9089 etc, I 140 processing documentation etc.

Preparing experience letter/Support letter or good standing letter (if needed) for employees.

Preparing Offer letter, I-9 process of new employees, e-verify and key person to handle the onboarding process.

Operations Manager: Pradeep Shri & Associates (02/2004-11/2009 &01/2011-02/2014) Delhi, India

Analysis of results and forecasts of capital investments and profitability measures

Providing financial and business analysis support to the operating companies.

Supports operating companies with developing sound investment proposals for expansions, and acquisitions

Consolidates monthly and quarterly (financial and sustainability) reports for division management

Appraises investment proposals and advises the Division management team

Monitors capex controlling and reporting within the regional Division

Responsible for supporting business development team with financial aspects of business development such as building financial models and ensuring accuracy of financial assumptions

Develops ‘fit for purpose’ ideas, and reporting templates to facilitate challenging senior management in enhancing the overall performance of our portfolio of terminals

Contributes to ad-hoc multi-disciplinary projects, focused on performance enhancement such as benchmarking, cost competitiveness and post investment evaluations

Participate in the annual budget and forecasting process for all assigned functional areas including relevant analysis and documentation of major variances.

Provide financial and strategic support to senior management and the owners, including preparing investor presentations, financial presentations, and other projects.

Meet with division leads to discuss monthly variances to budget and any organizational changes that may affect financials.

NOTE: Authorized to work for any employer in United States. (EAD)

References available upon request.

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