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Kerri Farland

Fairhaven

Summary

Dynamic logistics coordinator with a proven track record of goal achievement. Skilled in leading and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive efficient supply chain and logistics networks. Demonstrated expertise in ensuring regulatory compliance with US Customs and Border Protection, as well as conducting thorough inventory analysis within the FTZ. Adept at maintaining proper record keeping and enforcing recommended best practices. Committed to optimizing and coordinating processes, with a strong background in troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior FTZ Analyst

Acushnet Company
06.2023 - Current

Managed the Acushnet Foreign Trade Zone ( FTZ) operations to ensure regulatory compliance with US Customs and Border Protection. Analysis of inventory in and out of the FTZ. Maintain proper record keeping, validate and conduct audits against documentation. Conduct inventory audits and follow up activities to ensure and enforce recommended best practices. Monitor, coordinate and manage international shipments, including forecasts and in transits. Assist management in Acushnet's CTPAT program. Gathered, organized and input information into digital database. Committed to optimizing and coordinating processes, and experienced in troubleshooting and overcoming challenges.



Assoc. Customs Compliance & Logistics Analyst

Acushnet Company
09.2020 - 06.2023
  • Manage Acushnet's Foreign Trade Zone
  • Manage international shipments, including forecasts, and in-transit with Acushnet's International freight providers
  • Monitor and coordinate with freight providers as well as internal stakeholders
  • Maintain and publish daily tracking reports for all internal
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining costeffectiveness.
  • Processed purchase orders according to internal policies, verifying factors such as on-time delivery, minimal cost sourcing and weight compliance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement in logistics operations.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards throughout all logistics activities and processes.
  • Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.

Titleist International Customer Service Representative

Acushnet Company
08.2015 - 09.2019
  • Processed custom and stock Titleist and FootJoy orders for Acushnet International customers, as well as Acushnet Subsidiaries via email and phone
  • Collaborated with Acushnet's DC Export team on all air, ocean and courier shipments
  • Processed and audited commercial invoices
  • Managed Acushnet's Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
  • Prepared and filed FTZ admissions to US Customs, US customs entries, daily and monthly statements, and annual reporting
  • Validated and conducted audits against daily warehouse transactions and documentation
  • Maintained proper record keeping required for management of the FTZ in compliance with CBP

Customer Service Representative

Acushnet Company
05.2010 - 08.2015
  • Processed Custom Service for Custom Golf Ball orders, via email and phone for Acushnet green-grass accounts
  • Collaborated with Titleist Sales Reps, to ensure orders were received accurately and timely for green grass golf shop stock
  • Responsibilities included, processing orders via email and phone
  • Multi-tasking between multiple programs such as AS/00, Viewlocity, Metaview, Artworks as well as various other databases

Education

B.A. - Liberal Arts, Concentration in Wistory3'omenEs Studies

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
08.2009

A.S. - Early Childhood Education

Bristol Community College
Fall River, Massachusetts
06.2005

Skills

  • Creative Thinking
  • Effective Time Management
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Analytical thinking
  • Time management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Excel proficiency
  • Critical thinking
  • Report preparation
  • Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Senior FTZ Analyst

Acushnet Company
06.2023 - Current

Assoc. Customs Compliance & Logistics Analyst

Acushnet Company
09.2020 - 06.2023

Titleist International Customer Service Representative

Acushnet Company
08.2015 - 09.2019

Customer Service Representative

Acushnet Company
05.2010 - 08.2015

A.S. - Early Childhood Education

Bristol Community College

B.A. - Liberal Arts, Concentration in Wistory3'omenEs Studies

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Kerri Farland