Managed regional trade compliance by ensuring adherence to import/export regulations and implementing regional compliance procedures. Led audits and risk assessments, developed corrective actions, and provided strategic leadership on supply chain projects to optimize transaction structuring. Served as the principal advisor on trade compliance issues, spearheading training and development for key stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs Operational Leader
GE Power, GE Healthcare, GE Renewable
Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
07.2017 - Current
Maintains and evaluates the region’s compliance status with various regulatory bodies including customs, export control and applicable tax authorities. Ensuring proper documentation and procedures are maintained in accordance with regulations.
Reviews internal controls, develops processes, administers the compliance audit program, and oversees corrective action plans for the region. Identifies compliance gaps and recommends process improvements.
Assists in establishing and maintaining localized policies and procedures for compliance with import and export regulations as well as ensuring broad Company awareness of these requirements.
Identifies and develops business processes to address compliance risks, with a focus on continuous process improvements to increase efficiency and improve performance to customers.
Responsible for monitoring and reporting KPIs and metrics to senior management and daily reporting of import and export compliance for the region.
Sets overall budget, operational strategy and priorities for assigned area of responsibility.
Prioritizes and manages projects in the region for both import and export compliance which involves defining the project scope, budget, scheduling and execution of project risk.
Education
Online Course - Supply Chain Management
MITx
12-2022
Bachelor - International Business
Can Tho University
05-2014
Skills
Import Licensing, Export Licensing
Free Trade Agreements
HTS and Export Control Classification
Country of Origin
Valuation
Transfer Pricing
Authorized Economic Operator
Approved Exporter
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
Accomplishments
Developed standardized descriptions for Customs Clearance within the Supply Chain Management system to streamline processes.
Established a comprehensive template for Harmonized System (HS) classification and the classification process, enhancing operational accuracy.
Achieved zero findings in Customs Post Audit, demonstrating exceptional compliance and procedural adherence.
Successfully implemented new regulations for Temporary Import and Re-export, optimizing efficiency and compliance with international trade laws.
Timeline
Customs Operational Leader
GE Power, GE Healthcare, GE Renewable
07.2017 - Current
Online Course - Supply Chain Management
MITx
Bachelor - International Business
Can Tho University
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