Supply Chain International Trade

TIFFANY MACKINNON

Supply Chain & International Trade Compliance Leader

864-***-**** Raleigh, North Carolina www.linkedin.com/in/Tiffany-MacKinnon **********@*****.*** ABOUT ME

Results-oriented supply chain professional with over 20 years of experience executing successful digital transformation initiatives, grounded in a compliance-first methodology. Expert in international trade law and risk management, with a talent for building cohesive global teams that generate substantial operational efficiencies and cost reductions. Extensive experience with customs management, HTS classification, and export controls.

EDUCATION

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY - B.A. SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES CLEMSON UNIVERSITY - B.A. SPANISH AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE SKILLS

Process Optimization

Supply Chain Digital

Transformation

Global Team Leadership

Project & Change Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

Bristlecone Ltd. - Senior Fulfillment Consultant 2024-2025 Supply Chain Consultant focused on global logistics and international trade compliance clients seeking gap analysis, process optimization and digital transformation. Responsible for targeted project management, customer engagement, supplier development, system recommendation and project implementation. Successfully developed client global logistical processes, optimizing material movement and customs import-export strategies - Specifically in the chemical and hazardous material environments Developed a GTM (Global Trade Management) offering for external customers resulting in an increase of new business by 12% ($14M)

Established optimization and utilization of tariff management tactics, inclusive of FTZ establishment, free trade agreement implementation, and client education. These optimizations led to an average client saving of 24% in overall operating costs

HCL Technologies 2016-2024

System Implementation

Supplier Development DEI Leader

International Logistics Customs Management

International Trade Expert Import / Export Regulatory Expert Head of Global Supply Chain Services

Originated the Global Supply Chain Services Organization servicing HCL internally as well as customer facing IT assets

Led global supply chain operations across 130 countries, collaborating with international business segments to provide strategic guidance in optimization, distribution, and logistics. This included the development of new supply chain infrastructures to support business expansion into new geographic regions.

Developed and implemented a robust global supplier relationship management program, fostering collaborative partnerships with international suppliers and enhancing supply chain resilience and performance

Drove global digital transformation by leading the selection, implementation, and configuration of a new global supply chain management software platform, enhancing end-to-end visibility, global inventory control, and worldwide material management. Developed and executed global procurement strategies for all customer-facing IT assets, optimizing cost-effectiveness, ensuring supply continuity across international markets, and improving time-to-market globally.

Provided strategic leadership, coaching, and mentorship to a geographically dispersed global supply chain team, fostering a high-performance, multicultural environment, developing future leaders, and ensuring effective global governance and oversight. Established a formal mentoring program within the global supply chain organization. Designed and Implemented a logistics team at HCLTech in order to reduce operational inefficiencies, and customs delays by 18%

Initiated import and export privileges for 56 global international HCLTech entities, leading to a reduction of third party IOR / EOR utilization resulting in cost savings of $656K year over year Provided oversight to global team members responsible for conducting RFPs, contracting, and supplier development

Head of Global Logistics

Extensive consulting experience with sales, delivery, and senior leadership up to the C-suite ensuring for legal and compliant transactions at minimum costs with increased operational efficiencies Implementation of logistical strategies, trade lane optimization, and FTZ establishment resulting in an overall savings of 19% annually

Developed and implemented a hazardous material transportation program creating compatibility with IATA standards for international material movement Created a deviation policy to identify shipping and trade compliance incidents, determining root cause and corrective actions to drive logistical optimization Improved on-time delivery performance by 27% across international shipping lanes by implementing innovative commercial and contracting models and establishing a consistent global approach for all delivery initiatives

Senior Manager, International Trade Compliance

Developed a robust international trade compliance program working directly with business leadership, procurement teams, tax, legal, as well as external vendors in order to drive trade compliance requirements across the supply chain.

Conducted regular internal reviews and audits to measure compliance and assess possible risks and violations

Evaluated the standard practices around all areas of the supply chain for new acquisitions, inclusive of forecasting, planning, procurement, shipping, and distribution Led and maintained the ITAR accounts, including monthly training facilitation, record retention, and routine assessments

Implemented a denied party screening process for end users Developed processes for a portfolio of over 650 international accounts, representing a $22.15M in purchasing spend, optimizing cost-effectiveness while maintaining rigorous compliance with international trade standards.

Other Experiences

National Logistics Manager at Beavex, Inc. (2015-2016) Senior Manager, Global Logistics at Salix Pharmaceuticals (2014-2015) Team Lead for Philips Healthcare Medical Imaging at Kuehne-Nagel Integrated Logistics (2010-2014) Import, export, and customs agent at DHL Global Forwarding (2006-2010) International Logistics Expert on site at Rocky Mount Engine Plant (Cummins Engine Company) (2004-2006) Global asset manager, Rockwell Automation (2002-2004) Material component planner, The Robert Bosch Association (2000-2002) Media and Acknowledgements

Featured in INC Magazine 2025

Featured in Chain Magazine 2024

Top 10 Elite Women in Business 2024 – EliteX

Brand Leaders to Watch 2023 - CIO Media

World’s Most Influential Women Leaders to Watch in 2023- World Leaders Magazine Featured article Transforming Supply Chain Excellence - CIO Media 2023 Top 100 Women in Supply Chain 2023 and 2024 - Supply Chain Digital Magazine Published blog, The Importance of Country of Origin within Global Trade Compliance Transactions Additional Interests

President and co-founder, Animal Advocates Coalition, a 501c3 non-profit companion animal rescue Volunteer, International Habitat for Humanity

Member of Hiking Women of the Triangle organization NC Food Pantry, regular monthly volunteer

Dog Foster, Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue

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