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Lauren Ania

Chagrin Falls,OH

Summary

I am a detail-oriented Global Chemical Classification analyst offering 5 years of expertise in chemical classification. My advanced classification experience offers knowledge in many technologies and chemistries in the chemical industry. Through my professional career, I have developed strong technical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills allowing me to thrive in diverse environments. My objective is to obtain a position utilizing my current skill set while allowing me to expand and develop new skills

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Chemical Classification Analyst

Lubrizol
01.2019 - Current
  • Utilize my background in chemistry to create and implement tariff classification ideologies with my team as they pertained to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule’s interpretation of chemistry.
  • Analyze raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods for industrial fluids and personal care divisions requiring a heavy understanding on how the chemistry and technology of these materials work.
  • Provide support to regional colleagues when dealing with Customs clearance challenges pertaining to chemistry, use, or tariff classification of our materials.
  • Analyzed Free Trade impact of Bill of Material changes, equivalency requests, and HTS code changes to ensure production continuity and legal compliance
  • Developed SOPs and desk procedures to provide business continuity and to cross-train colleagues
  • Helped with the saving of over $3.3 million in duty avoidance in 2022 on US imports with a 99.6% efficiency
  • Classified over 7,000 unique materials, with a 99% accuracy rate over my 5 years.


Account Specialist

Majestic Steel
10.2016 - 01.2019
  • Provide exceptional customer support to Majestic Steel clients across the country.
  • Assist in the sale of over 22 million lbs. of steel with zero claims against me.
  • Collaborate and correspond with account executives, logistics, credit, production, purchasing, and management teams to provide the best customer service possible.
  • Administrate quoting and sales order entry while maintaining a large book of business.
  • Uphold expectations for contractual non-standard material ordered directly from a steel mill source.
  • Monitor transactional and contractual orders to provide detailed status updates to clients.
  • Participate in group philanthropic activities with the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland.

Inside Sales Engineer

Forberg Scientific
07.2014 - 10.2016
  • Opened, developed and maintained a new branch in Wisconsin.
  • Provided technical, application and product support, including pricing and delivery information to salespeople and clients.
  • Delivered in-depth product application knowledge and sales support to the organization.
  • Helped in creating the training process for incoming associates as well as clients.
  • Trained sales associates in customer service and technical engineering.
  • Provided on-site application support and software training - which included 10 of our biggest clients.
  • Assessed training needs and developed recommendation for new programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Kent State University
Kent
05.2014

Skills

  • SAP GTS in ECC & S/4 HANA
  • Laboratory Information
  • Chemical HTS Classification
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Screening for denied parties
  • FTA (chemical reaction, particle size, polymer content)
  • Loss Prevention Strategies

Timeline

Global Chemical Classification Analyst

Lubrizol
01.2019 - Current

Account Specialist

Majestic Steel
10.2016 - 01.2019

Inside Sales Engineer

Forberg Scientific
07.2014 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Kent State University

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