Customs Supply Chain

ANTHONY BROWN

Pearland, TX *****

**************@*****.*** 832-***-**** linkedin.com/in/ranthonybrown

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL

Accomplished, detailed and focused on results professional, utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Expands on years of business success in Supply Chain security, import/export compliance, program management, process development and implementation, and supply chain management. In depth knowledge of US and International Customs and import/export documentation, policies and regulatory requirements, and Supply Chain Security. Highest integrity and superior work ethic.

CORE SKILLS

Program Management Import/Export Compliance

Supply Chain Knowledge Supply Chain Security

Regulatory Analysis Risk Assessment

Developing Policies and Procedures Strategy and Planning

COMPUTER SKILLS

Trade Automation SAP

Microsoft 365 Oracle EBS

ACE and Automated Systems Adobe Creative Suite

EXPERIENCE

CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (Schlumberger), Houston, TX February 2016 – July 2020

NASM Customs Specialist

Facilitated smooth Customs clearance for Cameron shipments, acted as Subject Matter Expert for Customs Brokers and business units. Managed Cameron’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program ensuring compliance with Customs and Border Protection’s Minimum Security Criteria. Supervised and assessed Customs Brokers via Quarterly Business Reviews. Improved operating procedures and reduced of operational costs by updating import/export processes and procedures to match changing business needs.

Successfully oversaw Cameron’s CTPAT Program, ensuring business units and vendors comply with Customs’ Minimum Security Criteria via annual audits and periodic site visits.

Spearheaded Cameron’s successful 2020 CTPAT revalidation by coordinating with and preparing Supply Chain managers, freight forwarders, brokers, and the audit target in France.

Increased duty savings by 30%, ensuring all Free Trade Agreements and General Systems of Preference opportunities were identified and utilized.

Coordinated with Customs Brokers to recover $500,000 of duty paid through Duty Drawback, 301 Exclusions and General System of Preference protests.

Established and maintained compliance processes and procedures used by business units and customs brokers.

Supervised and coached the Central Classification Team regarding daily operations for Customs classifications and special projects.

Collaborated with Cameron Compliance, Cameron IT, and Amber Road to implement and test Trade Automation 15 (TA 15) and ancillary systems, go live date February 15, 2020.

Modified US import process and training documents to adapted to operational changes required by TA 15.

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD VALVE, Houston, TX September 2015 – February 2016

Production Coordinator

Proactively meet project requirements and assisted in managing projects using standard operating procedures, developed detailed work plans, status reports, project tracking reports, assisted the Production Supervisor in preparing and maintaining assembly schedules, schedules and coordinates flow of work within departments and vendors to ensure successful implementation.

Reduced production lead times by implementing 5S practices, organizing tools and fixtures logically while maintaining housekeeping.

Assisted Quality Control Manager with the identification, grouping, and return of Non-conforming porous valve bodies.

Directed quality inspections, hydro-testing, and final assembly tests.

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FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, Pearland, TX June 2014 - January 2015

Inventory Control Supervisor

Oversaw efficient receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations; controlled inventory levels by understanding business needs and supply chain requirements, led physical and cycle counts, and reconciled with inventory management systems; scheduled and assigned employees, followed up on work results and improved warehouse operational procedures, layout, and space utilization; acted as escalation point for all Inventory control related issues.

Maintained 98% accuracy on daily cycle counts and successfully passed all internal and Price Waterhouse Cooper audits.

Supervised, maintained, and audited inventory for 12 Forum Branches and Third-Party Selling Agents.

Revamped Export Crating Operation by moving key personnel and equipment from manufacturing plant to distribution center and standardized crate sizes to reduce waste and lead times.

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Logistics Supervisor February 2013 – June 2014

Supervised logistics personnel with special attention on coaching and development; developed, implemented, and maintain work procedures and instructions; established and conducted training program for members of the department regarding transportation and Customs laws and regulations; supervised the preparation of export documents for export shipments; resolved US Customs questions or issues for products under import or export; provided support to internal and external customers including logistics arrangement, shipment tracking, proof of delivery, damages, and other traffic related needs; ensured a high level of Safety and adherence to Safety procedures within department.

Assessed and implemented best modern logistics processes that reduced shipment preparation time in the first month.

Instituted 5S and Lean practices to improve equipment/inventory storage and reduce waste.

Coordinated closely with Plant management and supply chain team to reduce order backlog from 17 million dollars to 8 million dollars within three months.

NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, Houston, TX January 2010 to February 2013

Import/Export Compliance Administrator

Ensured and maintaining 100% compliance with United States Customs Regulations; developed and implemented processes for creating, sorting, and maintaining documents, preparing accurate import/export documentation including Importers Letters of Instruction, NAFTA Certification, Country of Origin Certificates, and Commercial Invoices; provide guidance on policies and regulations to company employees; managing all routine import matters including tariff classification, license clearance and documentation; worked closely with freight forwarders and custom brokers on a regular basis and ensured timely shipments and imports; deployed formal and informal training classes pertaining to Incoterms, HTS and ECCN classification.

Coordinated with Corporate Compliance to develop and implement document creation and filling system in line with customs regulations.

Passed all internal, third party, and US Customs audits.

Acted as the escalation point for custom clearance issue, resolved all issues in a timely manner.

EDUCATION

Associates of Arts, Houston Community College, Houston, TX

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Production and Inventory Management (Course Work), APICS, Houston, TX

Understanding Management Resource Planning, Lone Star College, Houston, TX

MILITARY

Texas Army National Guard – Tactical Communications Supervisor

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