Doug Whitman, LCB
Afton,Minnesota
Summary
Executive with 3O years of experience in Global Trade Compliance. With experience in most aspects from desk level to organizational leader. Inspired by opportunities to achieve operational excellence, change the landscape in international trade operations, and develop high functioning teams.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Global Trade Compliance
3M
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Organizational responsibility for corporate all trade compliance including 200 subsidiaries. With executive report out Business Conduct Committee, Corporate Operating Committees.
- Oversaw operations and provided direction for global operations of 330 people, $26B exports and import value, 700k+ transactions, in 68 countries.
- Worked closely with executives to coordinate strategy for business goals and initiatives involving global trade.
- Monitored trade compliance regulatory changes and advocated for favorable positions for 3M and industry, implement solutions for major shifts such as Brexit, trade wars and free trade agreements to ensure business continuity.
Global Process Lead for Global Trade Services
3M
04.2014 - 04.2020
- Chief Product owner for SAP GTS module Sch
- Global process lead to integrate global trade compliance functionality into ERP deployments.
- Co-innovated with SAP new functionality to standardize broker enablement and invoice integration
- Supported end to end deployments in single instance with over 50 companies in 27 countries.
- Co-innovated AI Machine Learning with Krypt Inc for product classification deployed in 20+ countries
3M Trade Compliance Manager - North America
3M
11.2000 - 04.2014
- Managed North American Trade Compliance organization
- Functional manager for 4 of 5 operational teams coving imports, free trade agreements, classification and country of origin.
- Negotiated contracts for brokerage, consulting
- Represented trade compliance in all supply chain initiatives including establishing centers of excellence for triangulating intercompany sales.
- Represented 3M in various trade associations including NAM, AAEI, BACM and occasionally directly with government officials
- Reviewed risk reports to continually prioritize resources to ensure compliance
Product Manager
Nextlinx, Inc
Silver Spring, MD
01.2000 - 11.2000
Import Regulatory Specialist
Imation
Oakdale, MN
01.1997 - 01.2000
Entry Writer - On Site consultant
Fritz Companies
Eagan, MN
12.1989 - 12.1996
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN01.1989
Skills
- Supply Chain adaptation for trade compliance
- Inspiring operational excellence
- Contract negotiation and business partner development
- Budget Control and Oversight
- Global duty mitigation strategies
- Executive solutions and strategies presentations
Accomplishments
US CBP Licensed Customs Broker - Top District Score
Co-innovated SAP GTS functionality
US CBP Trade Support Network industry rep (2015-2021)
Co-innovated AI/ML global platform for product classification
Timeline
Director Global Trade Compliance
3M
09.2019 - 12.2022
Global Process Lead for Global Trade Services
3M
04.2014 - 04.2020
3M Trade Compliance Manager - North America
3M
11.2000 - 04.2014
Product Manager
Nextlinx, Inc
01.2000 - 11.2000
Import Regulatory Specialist
Imation
01.1997 - 01.2000
Entry Writer - On Site consultant
Fritz Companies
12.1989 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Hamline University