Anna Domaszczynska
Roseville,MN
Summary
Experienced and Knowledgeable International Supply Chain Professional with a proven record of performance and results in competitive operations and sales environment. Highly effective in international relationship building resulting in significant process improvement. Proficient in freight forwarding and logistics management. Proactive partner with customs brokers regarding timely release of imported goods and avoiding storage charges at the border. Resourceful and collaborative team leader. Analytical problem solver.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Trade Coordinator
Medtronic
Fridley, MN
08.2017 - Current
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to operational import activities including parts database input for US and Canada.
- Managed and built cooperative and high performing team of Import Trade operations professionals supporting Import for Export.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others (pre-alerts, parts numbers adjustments on invoices, purchase orders etc).
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training (including 19 CFR and other agencies).
- Adhered to standard operating procedures to maintain consistent service levels.
- Managed data analysis to report department import operational metrics (Work-In-Progress report).
- Facilitated communication with Supply Chain Planners, Transportation, Business Units, Regulatory, Manufacturing Engineers and overseas partners to maintain efficient operations.
- Managed timely and accurate responses to government inquiries related to import (0.83 days compared to 1.6 days teams average)
- Handled tactical planning with Medtronic customs brokers to ensure import documentation and electronic filing are executed timely and accurately.
- Provided excellent US and Canada import trade compliance knowledge to Medtronic and vendors.
- Participated in trade compliance training initiatives to stay current on import regulations.
Assoc. Import/Export Analyst, ICC
Medtronic
Columbia Heights, MN
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with European Operations Center to improve communication and import process for Latin America Customers.
- Partnered with Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain, Corporate Freight and Trade Compliance Teams to execute order fulfillment.
- Learned Medtronic Product lines: Structural Heart, Vascular, CRHF, Neuromodulation, Neurovascular, Spinal, Surgical Technologies and Diabetes.
- Applied International Regulatory Laws and Legal Shipping Terms (Regulatory Compliance, Customs Harmonized Tariff Codes, and Incoterms); Filed electronic export documents (AES).
- Trained the Latin America team on Dangerous Goods, Opportunity for Improvement and open order book tools and requirements provided by European Operations Center.
International Transportation Specialist
North Star Container, LLC
Edina, MN
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed strategic accounts providing full service and operations support; organized import/export transportation process from/to Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa; proactively communicated with customs brokers regarding timely release of the imported goods and avoiding storage charges at the border; regularly achieved value-added cost and time savings for customers.
- Effectively managed procurement and contracting of Sea Freight for in-house customers achieving cost savings, better and timely transportation solutions, increasing quarterly revenues and improving company profitability.
- Significantly increased European export shipment volumes for key account customers from 4% to 30%.
- Communicated and coordinated shipments with an international network of agents.
- Established and maintained positive and proactive relationships with industry customers.
Product Manager, Air & Sea Freight
PEKAES INC
Warsaw, Poland And Chicago, IL , WV
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Co-leader with Phoenix International to manage the European import/export consolidation of the newly developed Air and Sea LCL product; expected sales revenue of $1.5 mm annually.
- Leader of company-wide initiative to consolidate and standardize pricing structure for LCL product across Europe, partnering collaboratively with internal Sales Directors and Operations leaders.
- Co-leader with US LCL Product Manager to conduct extensive market research with existing US and European customers toward the goal of developing a customer-centric LCL product.
Manager, Air and Sea Business Development
IJS Global LTD
Amsterdam, Netherlands And Warsaw, Poland
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Effectively doubled revenue in first quarter through aggressive sales strategy and exceptional customer and vendor relations; achieved 300% revenue growth in 12 months.
- Developed, implemented and managed annual global bid process for international customers within the Warsaw branch office.
- Directed successful restructure of operations to align with broader customer needs and products; also deployed technology solutions and standardization.
- Collaborated with global headquarters in Amsterdam to maximize business results.
- Acknowledged by senior management for dedication, professionalism and logistics excellence.
Manager, Business Development
DSV Air & Sea
Warsaw Poland And Minneapolis, MN
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Selected by GM Poland to lead European ocean freight operations for key customers in high tech/TV Platforms sector in Thailand.
- Established regular reporting of product inventory, built logistics schedule, organized documentation for customs brokerage and established pre-clearance solutions.
- Re-built and restored customer relationships, found significant cost savings by streamlining logistics and improving distribution.
- Recognized by senior management for proactive solutions contributing to $9 million in annual revenue.
Education
Licensed Customs Broker Preparation Course
Customs Broker Geek
2023
Certified Professional Project Manager
University of St. Thomas, Opus College of Business
Minneapolis, MN04.2015
Mini MBA Program
University of St. Thomas, Opus College of Business
Minneapolis, MN02.2013
Master of Arts - International Trade
Poznan University of Economics And Business
Poznan, Poland12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Management
Poznan University of Economics And Business
Poznan, Poland06.2001
Diploma of International Freight Forwarding
FIATA Int'l Federation of Freight Forwarders
Zurich, Switzerland06.2001
Skills
- Team Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem solving
- Highly motivated
- Reporting Abilities
- Project Planning
Timeline
Import Trade Coordinator
Medtronic
08.2017 - Current
Assoc. Import/Export Analyst, ICC
Medtronic
10.2015 - 08.2017
International Transportation Specialist
North Star Container, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2015
Product Manager, Air & Sea Freight
PEKAES INC
01.2011 - 01.2012
Manager, Air and Sea Business Development
IJS Global LTD
01.2009 - 01.2011
Manager, Business Development
DSV Air & Sea
01.2003 - 01.2009
Licensed Customs Broker Preparation Course
Customs Broker Geek
Certified Professional Project Manager
University of St. Thomas, Opus College of Business
Mini MBA Program
University of St. Thomas, Opus College of Business
Master of Arts - International Trade
Poznan University of Economics And Business
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Management
Poznan University of Economics And Business
Diploma of International Freight Forwarding
FIATA Int'l Federation of Freight Forwarders