Ezekiel Martin D'Souza
Bengaluru,India
Summary
Dynamic Global Trade Compliance Analyst with a strong foundation in freight forwarding, adept at navigating the complexities of international trade. Thrives in high-energy environments, continuously expanding knowledge of global trade trends to stay ahead of industry shifts and exceed client expectations in a rapidly evolving market
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trade Specialist
E2open
09.2024 - Current
- Researched and updated rules of origin for multiple free trade agreements in e2open’s platform.
- Translated FTA regulations into user-friendly formats for product-specific guidelines.
- Conducted customs tariff research for regions like Gambia and St. Lucia, staying updated on legal changes.
- Analyzed FTA impacts on client trade metrics, including Certificates of Origin and Qualification Codes.
- Performed ad-hoc quality testing and contributed to weekly Trade Compliance newsletter content.
Associate Trade Specialist
e2open
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted research and analysis for multiple free trade agreements and ensured regular maintenance of rules of origin data for e2open's global trade management suite
- Performed rigorous analysis and interpretation of the FTA regulations to discern the product-specific rules and shape them into an actionable format for the end user
- Executed customs tariff research to keep abreast with the latest government regulations and novel tax rates along with their sub-taxes and other legal information. Countries in my ownership were Gambia, St. Helena, St. Lucia, and Montserrat.
- Analyzed the impact of free trade agreement changes and customs regulations on client-specific trade metrics such as Certificate of Origin, Preference Criteria/Claim Detail, Qualification Rule Codes, De Minimis, or Qualification Tolerance
- Conducted Ad-hoc tasks such as database and quality and application testing as assigned by senior team members on rules of origin
- Perform copywriting and review for Global Trade Management suite's weekly newsletter on Trade Compliance
Project Intern
e2open
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Cross-verified and provided the latest international trade documents to supplement e2open's global trade management suite
- Conducted a presentation on the significance and usage of international trade documents in supply chain management
- Other ad-hoc tasks as instructed by senior members of the team.
Logistics and Freight Operations Co-ordinator
United Parcel Service
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Quoting clientele with competitive freight rates
- Negotiating and liaising with international and local companies
- Issue and creation of airway bills
- Arrangement of customs clearance and transportation
- Invoicing
- Tracking deliveries
- Reporting to management.
Summer Intern
United Parcel Service
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Cash handling & reconciliation
- Credit control
- Filing invoices
- Preparing cheque deposits.
Education
Master of Commerce in Logistics and Supply Chain Management -
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka01.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting -
Middle East University
Beirut, Lebanon01.2018
Skills
- Freight Forwarding
- HS Tariffs and Customs Documentation
- Basics of HS Classification
- Research and analysis
- Communication
- Customer Service
- MS Office
Accomplishments
- e2open - Received two Spot Awards within a two-year tenure for outstanding support and delivering excellence within timelines
Certification
Goethe Zertifikat A2
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Konkani
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Trade Specialist
E2open
09.2024 - Current
Associate Trade Specialist
e2open
09.2021 - Current
Project Intern
e2open
03.2021 - 08.2021
Logistics and Freight Operations Co-ordinator
United Parcel Service
06.2018 - 06.2019
Summer Intern
United Parcel Service
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting -
Middle East University
Master of Commerce in Logistics and Supply Chain Management -
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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