DAYNA LARSEN
Summary
LCB with over 12 years of expertise in import/export operations and global trade compliance. Proven success in managing U.S. and Canada import/export functions, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs, FDA, and global trade laws, including EAR, ITAR, and HTS. Skilled in collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams as well as with external partners to drive efficiency. Adept in managing compliance documentation, duty drawback, country of origin, customs valuation, and FTA programs. Strong track record in identifying cost-saving opportunities through Free Trade Agreements, FTZ, and duty deferral programs. Expertise in conducting trade compliance risk assessments, implementing internal controls, and maintaining KPIs. Reliable professional with positive attitude and excellent communication, providing guidance, training, and ongoing awareness with recent rapid changes in trade policies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Trade Management
Noatum Logistics
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for acting as the dedicated representative of the company to meet the needs of the client with a direct responsibility to support profitable growth for the organization through proper management of the client
- Provide reporting from Noatum's customs brokerage system to support client duty drawback filing
- Provide recommendations on process improvements, training sessions and best practices for client's compliance team
- Collaborate and facilitate urgent requests to client's brokers, forwarders and carriers to get resolution and ensure timely receipt of in transit shipments
- Act as a single point of contact for client in corresponding with Noatum Logistics regional subject matter experts
- Assist clients on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, anti-dumping, or other customs-related matters
- Participated in industry conferences relevant to global trade management topics.
- Maintained a comprehensive understanding of industry best practices for efficient global operation management.
- Provided guidance and support to global teams regarding project management best practices.
- Created monthly reports on global sales performance and presented them to senior management.
- Organized training sessions for staff involved in overseas trading activities in order to increase their knowledge and understanding of global trade practices and rules and regulations.
- Advised management on global market trends and economic conditions impacting exports.
- Advised management on strategies for optimizing supply chain efficiency through improved trade practices.
- Created presentations for internal staff meetings outlining recent developments in global trade policies.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities such as attending seminars or conferences related to global account management.
- Conducted research into current industry best practices related to global operations management.
Senior Analyst, Global Trade Compliance
SC Johnson
06.2020 - 01.2022
- HTS classification, Determination of COO, Free Trade Agreement solicitation and qualification (Amber Road)
- Led Reconciliation & Assist tracking process of reporting and record keeping
- Auditing Import/Export Customs documentation, ISF Filing, ect to ensure accuracy of records; provided corrective action as needed
- Executed of Trade Compliance projects as assigned
- Proactively communicated, streamlined, and updated standard operating procedures
- Training Internal/External partners on Compliance processes
- Reported Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Disseminated information regarding tools, reports or metadata enhancements.
- Developed training materials for end users.
- Collaborated with IT teams on new tools and technologies.
- Assessed programs to identify risks or problems to determine appropriate responses.
- Drafted documents that outlined processes, procedures, and best practices.
- Maintained or updated business intelligence tools, databases or dashboards.
- Managed diverse projects for data capture, storage and forecast analysis.
Analyst, Global Trade Compliance
Tenneco
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Free Trade Agreement Qualification Review, Vendor Country of Origin Solicitation and system maintenance
- Assists sourcing/supply chain
- ACE reporting, BIS reporting, Import / Export File Audit / Recordkeeping
- Oversee Freight Forwarder Approval Process and database maintenance
- Fulfill Customer Document Requests including FTA certificates of origin
- Supply Chain Impact Review Process to identify cost savings opportunities
- Interface with supply base and customer base on compliance issues
- Maintains databases and reports for the department including KPI's
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Analyzed large datasets with statistical methods and software programs.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Export Supervisor, Inside Sales, Export Coordinator
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.
01.2013 - 11.2019
- Analyze international trade market territory to identify client acquisition opportunities
- Pricing coordinator for all international agent requests
- Responsible for delegating new customers to operations for import/export freight via air/ocean
- Liaison between customer (new and existing) and operations team
- Consult and educate customers regarding domestic and international compliance procedures on Export Controls, Anti-boycott, Embargoes, Sanctions, EAR and export classification
- Review Letters of Credit
- Handled credit applications for new clients
- Independently evaluate US export trends in consolidation volume with our clients to UK ports
- Results are instrumental in computing cost/profit differential analysis in order to present before team and management
- Negotiate and organize contracts with large vendors to secure best service for specific accounts, ensuring rate and proper liability for respective agreements are covered and met
- Handle daily logistic operations including domestic (LTL/FTL) shipments and international export (LCL/FTL) worldwide: quoting, documentation, compliance, invoicing, and P&L reports
- IMDG Full Certification; Consulted customers on compliance procedures for hazardous cargo
- Oversee warehouse distribution accounts, invoicing, payment collection and customer service
- Coordinated with external vendors such as freight forwarders or customs brokers when needed for smooth execution of shipments abroad.
- Reviewed payment terms with customers prior to shipment release in order to minimize credit risk exposure.
- Collaborated with logistics team members regarding issues affecting transportation or customs clearance activities.
- Negotiated contracts with distribution and sales centers, increasing sales and establishing outlets.
- Implemented cost-effective methods to analyze best means of transport for products.
- Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
- Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
- Analyzed letter of credit and documentation to comply with government regulations.
- Prepared proposals and RFP responses while adhering to guidelines and customs regulations.
- Researched product shipping routes and conducted carrier price comparisons resulting in lower costs.
- Developed licensing strategies, export authorizations and training and guidance with export regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on bid requests, export correspondence, credit collections and foreign trade details.
- Monitored shipment progress from origin to destination to ensure timely arrival of goods.
- Used power of attorney privileges to sign documents on behalf of clients.
- Performed data quality and analysis with tracking and tracing to final destination.
Intern
U.S. Commercial Service
09.2013 - 11.2013
- Daily duties including providing support to International Trade Specialists through market research, outreach, and trade promotion projects
- Research and analysis focused on worldwide international markets, as well as the policy and regulations surrounding them
- Created and presented projects to new companies and trade seminars
Education
BA - International Economics
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Skills
- Duty drawback
- Import and export compliance
- Cost reduction strategies
- Free Trade Agreements
- International Trade Law
- Internal Audits
- Trade compliance
- Global trade management
- Training delivery
- Advanced valuation techniques
- Harmonized system codes
- Risk assessment capabilities
Certification
- EAR/OFAC Export Controls - Export Compliance Training Institute (ECTI)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB)
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
- Customs Broker License
Timeline
Global Trade Management
Noatum Logistics
01.2022 - Current
Senior Analyst, Global Trade Compliance
SC Johnson
06.2020 - 01.2022
Analyst, Global Trade Compliance
Tenneco
11.2019 - 04.2020
Intern
U.S. Commercial Service
09.2013 - 11.2013
Export Supervisor, Inside Sales, Export Coordinator
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.
01.2013 - 11.2019
BA - International Economics
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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