Mary B. Mongold
Circleville
Summary
Accomplished licensed Customs Broker with 20+ years of expertise in Import Compliance and International Logistics. Deep understanding of origin determination and Free Trade Agreements. Skilled at fostering collaborative relationships for problem-solving and simplifying complex information for effective communication. Passionate about mitigating risk, enhancing efficiency, and delivering value through exceptional service, analysis, diligent practices, and superior written and oral communication. Compliance professional with a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and support organizational integrity. Highly adaptable and reliable, with a strong focus on attention to detail and analytical thinking.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Trade Compliance Specialist/Manager, Import & Export
Mettler-Toledo
04.2018 - Current
- Oversee accurate classification and assignment of US, Mexico, and Canadian Harmonized Tariff numbers for Customs clearance and duty determination
- Utilize trade tools like GRI’s, Cross Rulings, and WCO Explanatory Notes for expert HTS Classification decisions
- Concisely address CF28 and CF29 requests to prevent unfavorable Customs decisions
- Provide regulatory analysis, oversight, and support to Mettler-Toledo businesses
- Developed presentations on a quarterly basis to discuss timely, relevant, informative topics targeted toward specific Mettler-Toledo groups who would benefit from the knowledge
- Manage Customs broker activities, providing monthly parts catalogs and overseeing the audit of 20% of entries for compliance with federal regulations and Mettler-Toledo requirements. Conduct quarterly meetings to review compliance error Scorecards and offer resources to prevent future errors
- Address brokers' emails on Customs clearance issues, FDA, AD/CVD, valuation, and PGAs
- Developed training materials for conducting broker entry audits and trained a group of associates remotely to conduct the audits. Provide ongoing support and resources to the audit team, and supervise the completion of broker metrics and quarterly Scorecard
- Evaluated finished goods, components, and raw materials for qualification for FTAs, with an emphasis on USMCA
- Assisted in building bots to work with record keeping and global FTA processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Import Manager
Columbus Customhouse Brokers
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Account manager for a major client, providing assistance through entry clearance, tariff research, compliance with Customs and other government agency regulations, and logistical solutions
- Provided consultation on special projects, assistance with post summary corrections, research customer inquiries
- Work directly with clients to provide an understanding of federal regulations and the process through which entries are released
- Responsible for customer billing
Assistant Import Manager
Vandegrift Forwarding Company
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Played a key role in developing a client CTPAT program designed to expedite the process of applying for certification
- Developed new procedures for a paperless electronic environment that cut down on printing costs, and provided a more secure environment for record keeping
- Worked closely with clients, researching Customs regulations and rulings in order to determine the regulatory and interpretive basis for classification, marking, and valuation of goods
- Reviewed daily productivity and execution reporting, correcting entry inaccuracies and inconsistencies to avoid Customs queries and penalties
- Prepared post summary corrections as necessary
- Documented Standard Operating Procedures for current clients, enabling more efficient and accurate handling of business
- Trained eight new import clerks, achieving significant improvements in productivity over a six-month period
- Provided responsible supervision and control as mandated by federal regulations
- Structured and maintained an accounting lot to complement reports generated by the brokerage system
- Managed accounts receivable, maintaining customer balances within agreed payment terms
Founding Member/Partner
Columbus Customhouse Brokers
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Experienced in all aspects of running a small business including client service, rate negotiation, accounting, and employee training and supervision
- Evaluated profit and loss on a per file basis to determine where cost saving measures could be implemented to increase revenue
- Developed excellent relationships with service providers, resulting in lower rates and fewer service failures
- Analyzed and provided solutions to logistical impediments to facilitate and expedite movement of freight to ultimate consignee
- Educated clients on special trade programs which would allow for duty savings on imports
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
The Ohio State University
Skills
- SAP ERP
- MS BI
- MS Office Suite - Powerpoint
- MS Office Suite - Word
- MS Office Suite - Excel
- MS Office Suite - Teams
- MS Office Suite - Outlook
- Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
- Regulatory Compliance Oversight
- Auditing processes
- Industry awareness
- Documentation skills
- Research proficiency
- Data analysis
- Legal compliance
Certification
Customs Broker License, 1996
Affiliations
- International Compliance Professional Association (ICPA)
Timeline
Senior Trade Compliance Specialist/Manager, Import & Export
Mettler-Toledo
04.2018 - Current
Import Manager
Columbus Customhouse Brokers
01.2012 - 01.2018
Assistant Import Manager
Vandegrift Forwarding Company
01.2005 - 01.2011
Founding Member/Partner
Columbus Customhouse Brokers
01.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
The Ohio State University
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