ARTURO GUERRA-LONGORIA
Houston,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented and organized Trade Compliance Analyst offering comprehensive background in International Trade. Expertise in Exports,Imports , Free trade agreements, International shipping procedures, Trade Compliance regulations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trade Compliance Analyst
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sugar Land, 77478, TX
10.2013 - Current
- Ensure Technology/Engineering business processes enable compliance with International trade regulations including multi-national dual use Export Controls, military controls such as U.S Itar and global economic sanctions.
- Perform biannually reviews to previously assigned HTS, Schedule B and ECCNcodes in order to update any changes to the existent codes.
- Support the Denied Party, Embargo, sanction screening for customer orders.
- Accurating and uploading to date maintenance of data and electronic records for Special Programs, HTS Classification and Country of Origin through Thermo Fisher\'s Global Trade Classification System, and other databases.
- Conduct pre-entry review and analysis as well as post-entry of import/export transactions: -Export- Automated Export System (AES) - Import -Automated Commercial Enviroment (ACE Secure Data Portal) Implementing Global classification processes to determine and document the export control classification number (ECCN) of products and technologies.
- Perform regular audits to ensure compliance with required import language for international orders.
- Maintain all records required by import and export regulations.
- Work closely with freight forwarder and other service providers to facilitate the movement of outbound international shipments.
- Interface with Procurement, Order Management and Quality Assurance teams.
- Handle customer service requests relating to the HTS classification.
- Perform shipping activities in accordance with company internal process, including planning, transportation and tracking the shipment through the Supply Chain.
Export Compliance Coordinator
Foxconn Assembly LLC
Houston, Texas
11.2011 - 09.2013
- Managed the Export Compliance Team.
- Developed knowledge of Company Policies and procedures to ensure Company Compliance with all U.S. Export laws and regulations.
- Maintained Export related record keeping functions in the company as required by law.
- Conducted Internal Compliance Audits on a periodical basis.
- Maintained the Export licensing database for storing and tracking database.
- Prepared and distribute Monthly reports of AES Direct and licensing status.
- Implemented Classification processes to determine and document the export control classification number (ECCN) of the products.
- Researched and recommended procedural changes, as needed, to ensure full regulatory compliance with BIS, OFAC and CBP.
Air Export Agent
Ceva Logistics Mexico
Monterrey, Mexico
02.2008 - 05.2010
- Created proper and complete export documentation and send pre-alerts.
- Requested documents from shipper as required, this includes the power of attorney, commercial invoice, packing list and SLI.
- Reviewed standard operating procedures to insure compliance, TSA, ISO, TAPA, IMDG.
- Informed to customers of any delays regarding arrival or delivery of their cargo.
- Additional billing and notification as required.
- Dispatched drivers to customers to pick up freight and monitor its arrival for consolidation
- Issued Certificate of Origin; registrations; may sign truck pros for incoming cargo, prepare shippers export declaration (SED), insurance certificates, letters of credit; bank drafts.
- Track delivery progress of shipments.
- Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
- Checked Import or Export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group.
- Reserved HAWB number.
- Arranged for pick-up/transfer of cargo.
- Increased customer satisfaction and business share through proactive and regular contact. Establish customer communication preference, i.e., phone, e-mail, fax, visit.
- Reported carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team.
- Established long-term customer relationships through promptand courteous service.
- Enforced the on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences.
Education
BBA - International Relations with specialization in International Trade.
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
2006
Skills
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Export
- Import
- Detail Oriented
- Trade Compliance Regulations
- Certified ACE user
- Certified AES filer
- Air Exports
- Skilled multi-tasker
- SAP user
Certification
- NAFTA Rules of Origin Seminar by Global Training Center -March 21,2014
- U.S. Census Bureau AES Compliance Seminar - June 1 , 2014
- Dangerous Goods By Air Certification -April 23, 2014.
Timeline
Trade Compliance Analyst
Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2013 - Current
Export Compliance Coordinator
Foxconn Assembly LLC
11.2011 - 09.2013
Air Export Agent
Ceva Logistics Mexico
02.2008 - 05.2010
BBA - International Relations with specialization in International Trade.
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon