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Alexandra Rasch

Amityville,NY

Summary

With a proven track record at Roland Foods, I've spearheaded duty analysis audits, identifying over $200,000 in broker errors and led cost-reduction strategies in ocean freight, achieving over $3M in savings. Expert in customs compliance and HTS classification, my cross-functional teamwork ensures regulatory adherence and operational excellence in international logistics.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Analyst, International Logistics

Roland Foods
New York, NY
06.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded customs audits and duty recovery, identifying $200,000 in overpaid duties through detailed analysis of Customs Entry Forms (CF 7501) and HTS classifications.
  • Conducted comprehensive HTS reclassification projects for over 950 SKUs, ensuring correct tariff assignment and compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and WCO guidelines.
  • Managed FDA detainment's and product destructions, ensuring regulatory compliance in coordination with FDA 801(a) and USDA regulations for food and agriculture imports.
  • Developed and implemented a customs brokerage transition strategy, negotiating brokerage contracts, ensuring compliance between both organizations and optimizing operational efficiency.
  • Led cost-reduction initiatives in ocean freight by managing diversified shipping lanes and securing compliant, competitive freight contracts that resulted in $3M in savings to budget.
  • Provided regulatory guidance to internal teams, ensuring compliance with import/export requirements, U.S. tariff schedules, and trade sanctions.

International Logistics Analyst

Roland Foods
New York, NY
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Managed and ensured compliance for a diverse portfolio of international suppliers from Peru, Spain, Morocco, and other regions, ensuring all imports adhered to U.S. CBP regulations, FDA, and USDA requirements.
  • Led HTS classification and performed classification verification to ensure compliance with Section 301 tariffs and Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) requirements.
  • Coordinated customs clearance processes, managing entry filings with CBP, Customs Entry Summaries (CF 7501), and FDA Prior Notice to avoid delays and penalties.
  • Collaborated with global supply chain teams to resolve customs holds and mitigate shipment delays due to non-compliance or missing documentation.
  • Supported trade compliance projects during Microsoft D365 ERP migration, developing trade-related SOPs and integrating compliance functionality into the new system.
  • Analyzed and recommended strategies for tariff mitigation by leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and country of origin compliance.

International Logistics Associate

Roland Food
New York, NY
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Ensured seamless import compliance by managing and tracking inbound shipments, ensuring correct HTS codes, import permits, and other necessary trade documentation.
  • Acted as a primary contact for Canadian imports, managing trade compliance inquiries and ensuring adherence to the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA).
  • Assisted in the preparation of customs declarations and facilitated timely processing of Customs Entry Forms (CF 3461, CF 7501) for all international shipments.

Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors International
Inwood, NY
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed customs clearance processes for air and ocean shipments, ensuring all documentation was compliant with U.S. import laws, including HTS codes, Importer Security Filings (ISF), and bond requirements.
  • Processed entry filings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and assisted with compliance verification for Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD).
  • Collaborated with clients to collect and verify trade documents such as Certificates of Origin, commercial invoices, end-use certificates, and SAD (Single Administrative Document).
  • Actively engaged in regulatory changes, ensuring the team remained up-to-date on tariff updates, sanctions compliance, and new regulations set by CBP, FDA, and USDA.
  • Assisted in the development of internal compliance procedures for handling high-risk shipments, including those requiring FDA approval, export restrictions, and hazardous materials compliance.

Education

Master of Science - International Business, International Relations

American University
Washington, DC
12-2021

BBA - International Business

Loyola University, Maryland
Baltimore, MD
05-2019

Skills

  • Import regulations
  • Incoterms awareness
  • Customs compliance
  • Transportation planning
  • Trade compliance
  • HTS classification
  • FDA validation
  • Risk assessment capabilities
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Trade agreements awareness

Timeline

Senior Analyst, International Logistics

Roland Foods
06.2024 - Current

International Logistics Analyst

Roland Foods
08.2021 - 06.2024

International Logistics Associate

Roland Food
12.2020 - 08.2021

Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors International
09.2019 - 12.2020

Master of Science - International Business, International Relations

American University

BBA - International Business

Loyola University, Maryland

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