C. Weston Popoloski
Quincy,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with more than 10 years of experience in international trade and logistics. A proven knowledge of government policy and regulations, research, and legal codes. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Trade Operations & Compliance Role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs Compliance and Logistics Analyst
Acushnet Company
Fairhaven, MA
10.2023 - Current
- Created reports on inventory levels, delivery times, transport costs, and performance metrics.
- Monitored vendor performance to ensure timely deliveries and quality standards were met.
- Organized shipping documents for international shipments in accordance with customs regulations.
- Maintained detailed records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Researched alternative methods of transportation to identify cost-effective solutions for shipping needs.
- Implemented systems for tracking orders from origin to destination point.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for review by management team.
- Investigated any discrepancies or issues concerning order fulfillment or delivery delays.
- Tracked and monitored progress of project orders and maintained logistics-related data and reporting trends to senior transportation and operations professionals.
- Facilitated communication between transportation companies, contractors and customers to efficiently handle logistics problems.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to align logistics activities with broader business objectives.
Global Sourcing Analyst
Peapod Digital Labs
Quincy, MA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Leverages knowledge of international trade and regulation to support best cost practices in order to reduce duties and costs and improve project value.
- Audits internal data and processes to identify and manage new project initiatives and goals improving business performance.
- Provides supporting information and research to support fact finding across multiple sourcing teams to ensure government compliance and meet sourcing goals.
- Creates and updates department standard operating procedures and documentation to clarify responsibilities and improve department efficiencies.
- Created and maintains business intelligence tools and databases to track product data such as HTS classification, FDA product codes, and duties for all department activity.
Customs Brokerage Team Lead
BOC International, INC.
BOSTON, MA
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Effectively lead brokerage team while simultaneously working to advise importers on compliance strategies.
- Transmitted and monitored entries for a wide array of clientele with specialty in FDA and USDA regulated products.
- Experienced with communication and problem resolution with CBP, USDA, FDA, CPS, FWS, and ATF.
- Skilled at product classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- Familiar with ACE and AMS services.
- Adept at binding ruling research and use of CROSS.
- Worked to create and adapt standard operating procedures to benefit company and clientele.
Nuclear Electronics Technician
United States Navy
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Comprehensive understanding of a pressurized-water nuclear power plant, including reactor core nuclear principles, heat transfer and fluid systems, plant chemistry and materials, mechanical and electrical systems, and radiological control.
- Maintained Security Clearance.
- Intimately familiar with government policy and procedure.
- Superior ability to build teams, counsel, and train staff.
- Experienced in leading a team in high pressure, high stress environments.
- Trained in safety and control of highly hazardous and controlled materials and substances.
- Educated in the toxicity, danger, and control of radiological materials and metals.
Education
Nuclear Field Electronics Technician "A" School
Goose Creek, SCNaval Power School Enlisted
Goose Creek, SCUniversity of Vermont
Burlington, VTSkills
- Trained in military protocol, fire fighting, first aid, safety, health, and physical conditioning
- Experienced in professional communication and documentation with CBP, USDA, APHIS, ATF, CPSC, FDA, FWS, NHTSA, and EPA Including Lacey, FIFRA, and TSCA
- Performed sterile tests with a high degree of specificity in hazardous conditions
- Performes auditing and investigating documentation for standards compliance and error
- Experienced in transportation and logistics of hazardous materials internationally and domestically
- Familiar with ADD/CVD and FTZ import entries
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Customs Compliance and Logistics Analyst
Acushnet Company
10.2023 - Current
Global Sourcing Analyst
Peapod Digital Labs
04.2022 - 01.2023
Customs Brokerage Team Lead
BOC International, INC.
08.2018 - 04.2022
Nuclear Electronics Technician
United States Navy
12.2014 - 03.2017
Nuclear Field Electronics Technician "A" School
Naval Power School Enlisted
University of Vermont
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