Daniel A. Custardo
Sparta,Tn
Summary
Logistics and compliance specialist with 30 years of experience at LA-CO Industries, focusing on regulatory compliance and international shipping. Drove a 30% enhancement in documentation efficiency while expertly orchestrating complex supply chains. Proficient in vendor relationship management and ensuring adherence to hazmat regulations and Incoterms.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics/Regulatory-Compliance/Supply Chain Advisor
LA-CO Industries
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Manufacture of various types of inks, paints and various commercial marking products as well as farm, welding and plumbing supplies.
- 30+ years' experience in logistics, domestic and international shipping.
- Overseeing domestic and international regulatory requirements.
- Reviewing Internal and vendor SDS's for compliancy.
- Working with internal resources to create HS Code Classifications.
- Working with TSCA, EPA and documentation.
- Reviewing and creating COO, USMCA, etc. for customers.
- Setting up Incoterms for Vendors.
- Working with Brokerage and Freight forwarders so there is no delays with supply-chain.
- Overseeing hazmat regulations for ICAO/IATA, IMDG and DOT.
- ISO 9001 - 2015 Internal Auditor.
- Creating Policies and procedures.
- Manufacture of various types of inks, paints and various commercial marking products as well as farm, welding and plumbing supplies.
Logistics/Warehouse Manager/Compliance
LA-CO Industries
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Manufacture of various types of inks, paints and various commercial marking products as well as farm, welding and plumbing supplies.
- Oversee all aspects of Shipping/ Receiving.
- Worked with and implemented 3PL for Domestic Trucking.
- Contracted various carriers and forwarders best suited for import/export shipping.
- Managed 2 on-site warehouses and set up 3 additional outside warehouses for overflow inventory.
- Designed, planned, implemented, and executed a new Shipping warehouse to consolidate 2 on-site warehouses and 3 outside warehouses.
- Manufacture of various types of inks, paints and various commercial marking products as well as farm, welding and plumbing supplies.
Compliance Import / Export Analyst
LA-CO Industries
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
01.2014 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Manufacture of various types of inks, paints and various commercial marking products as well as farm, welding and plumbing supplies.
- Compliance Coordinator, International Freight Coordinator (Import & Export).
- Audit broker documentation for compliance with import regulations.
- Freight forwarder score carding.
- Hazmat Specialist advisor ICAO, IMDG and 49 CFR.
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified Internal Auditor.
- Claim investigator-auditor.
- Harmonized Tariff Codes Create and Maintain.
- Safety Coordinator.
- Global trade management, free trade agreements program.
- Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) administrator.
- Microsoft Dynamics AX.
- Manufacture of various types of inks, paints and various commercial marking products as well as farm, welding and plumbing supplies.
Operations Manager, Compliance Manager, TSA Manager
Alliance Ground Services
Chicago, Illinois
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Ground Handling for NCA Cargo.
- Hazmat Specialist / Generalist Trainer.
- TSA AOSSP/MSP Screener / Trainer utilizing Physical Search, ETD and XRAY.
- Departmental Auditor for Exports, Imports and Breakdown operations.
- Overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day Ground Handling operation.
- Ground Handling for NCA Cargo.
Operations Manager, Import Manager, Compliance Manager, CSA/IRT Manager, TSA Manager
FaroCHS
Chicago, Illinois
08.2011 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: Ground Handling for United Airlines Cargo, ANA Airlines and Aero Union.
- Hazmat Specialist / Generalist Trainer.
- TSA AOSSP/MSP Screener / Trainer utilizing Physical Search, ETD and XRAY.
- Departmental Auditor for Exports, Imports and Breakdown operations.
- Ground Handling for United Airlines Cargo, ANA Airlines and Aero Union.
Owner / Inspector
The BrickKicker Home Inspections
Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Number 1 nationwide franchise for home inspections for buyers and sellers of residential homes. Educating our customers for 20 years.
- Home inspection is a detailed, objective, visual examination of readily accessible areas of the physical structure and the systems of the home.
- The purpose of the inspection is to inform the buyer / seller of the condition of the home so they will have a better understanding of the home before purchasing or selling.
- Number 1 nationwide franchise for home inspections for buyers and sellers of residential homes. Educating our customers for 20 years.
Station Manager
DHL EXPRESS, Division of Deutsche Post AG
Rockford, Germany
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Third largest domestic and international small package carrier. Provides a range of international logistics services carrying goods by rail, road, air and sea.
- Coordinated daily operations of a DC9 freighter and Managed 2 clerical agents, 8 dock operation agents and 49 pickup and delivery IC courier routes.
- Implemented new tracking and tracing system at two DHL stations.
- Trained seven supervisors and sixteen operation agents to achieve 99% compliance.
- Both stations were up and running within two weeks.
- TSA IAC Compliance Coordinator.
- HAZMAT Coordinator/ Auditor.
- Maintained 100% compliance with FAA and TSA, never failing an audit.
- This was accomplished by training and constant evaluation with agents, operations and couriers.
- Improved International Documentation compliance from 68% to 98% efficiency through individual courier and agent training.
- Establishing detailed checks and balances for billing documentation with couriers and agents that increased billing productivity to 100% compliance.
- Streamlined procedures for sort operation to ensure 100% on time departure compliance for nightly line haul and flight operations.
- Overseen all Customer Service issues and policies.
- Third largest domestic and international small package carrier. Provides a range of international logistics services carrying goods by rail, road, air and sea.
Gateway Supervisor
DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING, Division of Deutsche Post AG
Franklin Park, Germany
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: International logistics by air, ocean, ground transportation and customs brokerage service with its own warehousing and distribution centers.
- Coordinated movement of freight to South America, Israel and The Netherlands, ensuring freight moved in a timely manner to meet customer's time frame.
- Communicated with customers to meet their needs and planned accordingly to prevent problems.
- HAZMAT Specialist.
- International logistics by air, ocean, ground transportation and customs brokerage service with its own warehousing and distribution centers.
Import Breakbulk Supervisor
DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING, Division of Deutsche Post AG
Franklin Park, Germany
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: International logistics by air, ocean, ground transportation and customs brokerage service with its own warehousing and distribution centers.
- Supervised daily consolidations from various airlines for prompt deliveries to customers.
- Coordinating with US Customs, AMS & General Order to maintain government regulations for proper handling of cargo to prevent any customer issues.
- Worked with FDA, NRC, Fish and Wildlife and ATF.
- Setup domestic transfers, line haul and worked closely with brokers for final movement of freight.
- International logistics by air, ocean, ground transportation and customs brokerage service with its own warehousing and distribution centers.
Import Manager
ALLIANCE AIR
Chicago, Illinois
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Nationwide provider for road feeder and handling services to over 110 international airlines.
- Nationwide provider for road feeder and handling services to over 110 international airlines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Triton College
River Grove, ILSkills
- Regulatory compliance and hazmat regulations
- Warehouse operations
- International shipping
- Customs documentation
- Hazmat regulations
- Regulatory compliance
- Incoterms setup
- International shipping and customs
- Incoterms expertise
- Supply chain management
- Internal auditing
- Audit coordination
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Supply chain optimization
- Transportation management
- Multitasking
- Strategic planning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Shipping management
- Task prioritization
- Operational efficiency
- Professionalism
- Freight management
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Cost analyses
- Documentation skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Inventory control
- Coordinating transportation
- Tracking inventory levels and orders
- Risk assessment
- Decision-making
- MS Excel Proficiency
- Operating forklifts
- Teamwork
Certification
- ICAO/IATA Dangerous Goods Category 6, 07/01/23
- IMDG Dangerous Goods by Sea, 07/01/23
- 49 CFR Hazmat by Road, 07/01/23
- ISO 9001:2015 ISO In-house Internal Auditor, 04/01/20
References
References provided upon request
Timeline
Logistics/Regulatory-Compliance/Supply Chain Advisor
LA-CO Industries
06.2024 - 12.2024
Logistics/Warehouse Manager/Compliance
LA-CO Industries
10.2019 - 05.2024
Compliance Import / Export Analyst
LA-CO Industries
01.2014 - 10.2019
Operations Manager, Compliance Manager, TSA Manager
Alliance Ground Services
04.2013 - 12.2013
Operations Manager, Import Manager, Compliance Manager, CSA/IRT Manager, TSA Manager
FaroCHS
08.2011 - 04.2013
Owner / Inspector
The BrickKicker Home Inspections
01.2009 - 01.2011
Station Manager
DHL EXPRESS, Division of Deutsche Post AG
01.2005 - 01.2009
Gateway Supervisor
DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING, Division of Deutsche Post AG
01.2001 - 01.2005
Import Breakbulk Supervisor
DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING, Division of Deutsche Post AG
01.1999 - 01.2001
Import Manager
ALLIANCE AIR
01.1992 - 01.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Triton College
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