Cheryl M. Smith
Ashland,OH
Summary
Seasoned Director of Customs Compliance with a proven track record at Oatey Co., adept in SAP and leadership, significantly enhancing global trade efficiency. Expert in reducing import duties and managing compliance programs, demonstrating exceptional analytical and strategic planning skills. Successfully led teams and implemented cost-saving strategies, ensuring adherence to international trade regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Customs Compliance
Oatey Co.
Cleveland, OH
03.2021 - Current
- Develop and manage the global Customs import/export compliance programs, activities, and personnel to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures in accordance with all applicable import and export laws, statutes, and regulations
- Develop and manage global Customs processes, procedures and ensure the standard implementation in all functional areas related to Customs compliance training, due diligence, application of import/export laws and regulations, internal audit, record keeping, international document preparation, and operations import and export transactions
- Provide direction and decision support on day-to-day compliance matters
- Identify opportunities to reduce import duties, and work with business units to evaluate alternative supply arrangements that may result in lower duties; work closely with and educate business units as to the Customs compliance cost of various courses of action
- Continually evaluate alternative approaches and technologies to help drive cost reduction in import and export transactions, and to improve the overall efficiency of same while remaining in compliance with all applicable laws and meeting business needs
- Coordinate the accurate classification of all goods imported or exported
- Manage and provide USMCA and other free trade agreement certificates to customers; review country of origin requirements with sales, marketing, and purchasing as needed
- Oversight of the organization’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program
- Participate in the maintenance and integrity of the Harmonized Tariff Code and country of origin data in the ERP system
- Maintain knowledge of U.S
- And worldwide global trade regulatory requirements
- Assist in managing 3rd parties providing trade compliance and Customs brokerage services
- Manage and provide oversight on processes related to payments and refunds of Customs duties, taxes, or fees
Manager, Customs Compliance
Oatey Co.
Cleveland, OH
04.2016 - 03.2021
- Manage import and export transactions to ensure that the company is performing them in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible, while also staying in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Interface with internal and external customers, US and foreign order processing administrators, freight forwarders, US and Foreign Customs officers, and other functional areas to ensure compliance for all import/export and shipments
Onsite Contingent – Licensed Customs Broker
The Timken Company
Canton, OH
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Assist with all global trade compliance import functions, work globally with shipping locations to facilitate imports and exports, assign global Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification, prepare and submit ruling requests, CF28/CF29 responses, prior disclosures, other Customs correspondence as required
- Manage free trade agreement program, facilitate foreign trade zone compliance; prepare and conduct training, prepare and submit key performance indicators, monitor reconciliation program, conduct audits, instrumental in developing and successfully implementing organizations Importer Self-Assessment program (ISA), duty rate analysis for projects, antidumping and countervailing application
Trade Compliance Manager, Office Manager
Star USA Inc.
Ashland, OH
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Led 15 employees
- Project Manager
- International Trade Instructor
- International Trade Consultant
Education
Master of Business Administration - Concentration in Operations Management
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mt. Vernon, OhioBachelor of Business Administration - Magna Cum Laude
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mt. Vernon, OhioSkills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- SAP
- AX
- JD Edwards
- Wrike
- Workday
- Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
- CTPAT Compliance Portal
Affiliations
ICPA, International Compliance Professionals Association
Certification
- Licensed Customs Broker, 23792, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC
- Certified Customs Specialist, NCBFAA Educational Institute, Washington, DC
- Certified Export Specialist, NCBFAA Educational Institute, Washington, DC
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Director, Customs Compliance
Oatey Co.
03.2021 - Current
Manager, Customs Compliance
Oatey Co.
04.2016 - 03.2021
Onsite Contingent – Licensed Customs Broker
The Timken Company
01.2010 - 01.2016
Trade Compliance Manager, Office Manager
Star USA Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2010
Master of Business Administration - Concentration in Operations Management
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Magna Cum Laude
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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