Export/Import Specialist

DEBRA WILLIAMS

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OBJECTIVE

To secure an export/import position, working with freight shippers, and coordinating necessary paperwork and documentation that are in compliance with corporate and customs regulations.

EXPERIENCE

November 19, 2007 to October 14, 2009 L-3 Communications Link Simulation Arlington, TX

Export/Import Specialist

Essential Functions:

-Plan and direct the flow of goods for export/import traffic.

-Verify part, serial number, and quantity with quality assurance prior to shipment.

-Work with packaging company for crating and barrier bagging of shipments.

-Preparation of documents, including Pro-forma/Commercial invoice, packing list, shippers export declaration, import letter of instruction, ATA Carnets, ITAR and license agreements, Schedule B and HTS Codes.

-Coordinating packaging and shipments of hazardous materials.

-Maintain close liaison among brokers, shippers, and the warehouse.

-Expedites movement of goods in and out of the country through knowledge of shipping regulations, and resolved customs delays.

Required Functions:

-Attend conference/seminars to stay current with USG regulations.

-Maintain export/import spreadsheet for all shipments for due diligence.

-Perform restricted party screening once a year with who we maintain Powers of Attorney.

-Perform restricted party screening on customs prior to shipment.

-Yearly audits on brokers to ensure they are compliant with USG and corporate regulations

-Verify invoices before they are sent to accounting for payment.

October 17, 2003 to November 16, 2007 S-Line Corporation Dallas, TX

Traffic Manager/Coordinator for all sales order flow

Responsibilities included:

-Coordinated best freight rates with multiple carriers.

-Produced all NAFTA documents for Canada/Mexico. Handled all required documents for all other international shipments.

-Handled all coordination of receipt of incoming containers from Asia.

-Assured that all freight is properly confirmed on all national account contracts, including coordinating all appointments for freight lines with our customers that require preset delivery times.

-Worked with the sales department on all shipping issues such as returns; incorrect addresses, back orders, overnight shipping, freight quotes.

Production responsibilities include:

-All sales orders went through the traffic department where orders are logged in and checked for missing information.

-Next, the orders must be sent one of three departments: UPS or LTL for shipping or to production for manufacturing.

-Inventory was confirmed in the traffic department before the sales orders leave the department.

-If there were any inventory issues, the order went back to sales or to purchasing.

Conference/Seminars Attended

SIA “Back to Basics” Conference, March 2008

Tradewin “Export/Import” Seminar, March 2008

Tradewin “Safer, Faster, and Cheaper Trade” Seminar, May 2008

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls “Complying with the ITAR - Exports of Defense Articles and Services” Seminar, August 2008

Professional Affiliates

Society of International Affairs (SIA)

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

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