GREGORY A. REYNOLDS
St. Louis,Missouri
Summary
Dynamic professional with nearly two decades of expertise in Foreign Trade Zone operations. Adept at merging regulatory fluency with tactical execution to safeguard revenue and enhance compliance outcomes. Skilled in navigating the complexities of CBP, FTZ, and OGA oversight, transforming abstract policies into actionable, high-performing processes that drive efficiency. Proven track record of implementing innovative duty mitigation strategies and rigorous internal audits to proactively identify risks. Strong ability to foster collaboration across logistics, transportation, finance, and compliance units, ensuring continuity and minimizing disruptions in fast-paced trade environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Compliance & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Manager
Dorel Home Furnishings
03.2018 - Current
- Commanded the implementation of 3 Foreign Trade Zones with meticulous oversight, ensuring a flawless CBP audit history over 5 years through detailed controls and uninterrupted reporting cycles.
- Devised and championed layered duty deferral strategies including First-Sale, post summary corrections/protests and in-bond exports.
- Oversees First Sale program to include vendor assessments and filings with CBP
- Managed numerous duty drawback projects
- Authored complaint responses for all CBP Form 28 and 29 inquiries while guiding FTZ bond strategy, avoiding legal escalations and ensuring uninterrupted trade continuity.
- Monitor the development of trade and tariff legislation/regulations and provide analysis and recommendations to sourcing and supply chain management on the potential impact
- Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD)/Countervailing Duty (CVD) determination
- Served as corporate point of contact with Customs & Border Protection & other relevant government agencies.
- Supervise customs entries, PGA’s release in the ACE system and manage timely pick-up & delivery
- Resolve Customs cargo release problems in ACE or at Port
- Coordinate and resolve OGA examinations requirements
- Monitor and report monthly Duty ACH payments via periodic month statement process
- File duty drawback claims via customs broker
- Understood and utilized the Free Trade Agreements
- Assign Harmonized Tariff Codes (HTS)
- Request for Customs Binding Rulings
- Manage and maintain our Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Tier-2 Certification
- 18+ additional years of professional experience in Foreign Trade and Import customs compliance roles from 2000 – 2018.
Import Compliance & FTZ Specialist
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, St Louis Mo
01.2000 - 03.2018
- Ensure all import and FTZ activities adhere to a wide range of U.S. laws and regulations.
- Maintain accurate and complete records for all import transactions and FTZ activity for a minimum of five years.
- Conduct internal audits to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.
- Work with internal teams (logistics, finance, legal) and external partners (brokers, freight forwarders) to manage the flow of goods.
- Ensure the correct value is declared for imported goods, including transaction value and any additions like assists or royalties.
- Review and approve customs entry filings (CF3461/CF7501) prepared by a customs broker.
Education
Master of Arts - Business Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MOBachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- ACE Portal
- Automated Commercial Environment
- Document Management Systems (SharePoint)
- FTZ Software (QAD & Integration Point)
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule Tools
- Import/Export Filing Systems
- ERP Platforms (SAP & Legacy systems)
- FTZ Reconciliation Tools
- CARM
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
Timeline
Import Compliance & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Manager
Dorel Home Furnishings
03.2018 - Current
Import Compliance & FTZ Specialist
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, St Louis Mo
01.2000 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Business Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
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