TIMOTHY RULAND
ROCHESTER,UNITED STATES
Summary
Seasoned Customs and Logistics Specialist with a proven track record at Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC, and UPS Supply Chain Solutions. Expert in customs compliance and supply chain management, I spearheaded import trade compliance programs and developed SOPs, enhancing operational efficiency. My leadership in auditing and risk assessment has minimized compliance risks, showcasing my analytical prowess and team collaboration skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CUSTOMS and LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC
ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive audits of trade compliance procedures, ensuring adherence to international regulations and minimizing potential risks
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement trade compliance programs, providing guidance on import and export regulations to streamline operations.
- Managed international and domestic supply chain compliance within an industry-leading consumer packaged goods company.
- Created 7501 entries, filed ISF security filings, created delivery orders, managed port terminal and customs payments, classified products according to HTSUS guidelines.
- Managed delivery and inland drayage moves through multiple methods of transport across East and West coast ports.
- Supported supply chain efficiency by creating SOPs for the company's consumer packaged goods and frozen ingredients divisions
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS BROKERAGE LEAD
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
CHAMPLAIN, UNITED STATES
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Spearheaded a team of 8 proficient customs brokerage professionals, ensuring seamless operations and outstanding performance
- Oversaw and effectively managed a wide range of critical customs and trade compliance procedures, including but not limited to US Duty Drawback, Sec 301, DDTC, Entry summary 7501, EPA, APHIS, free trade compliance
- Developed comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance manuals for 3 prominent international importers, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and optimizing efficiency.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders and UPS-owned truckers to ensure customer delivery.
- Issued delivery orders and rectified customer delivery issues through forecasting and effective tracking and tracing.
Education
MASTERS DEGREE -
Quinnipiac University
12.2023
BACHELORS DEGREE - PUBLIC RELATIONS
Suny College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY01.2017
Skills
- Customs compliance
- Trade regulations
- Supply chain management
- Auditing
- Risk assessment
- HTSUS classification
- SOP development
- Import regulations
- Tracking and Tracing
- Delivery Orders
- Forecasting
- Frozen/Genset/Reefer Logistics
Languages
English, Native
Phone
1, 518-409-1193
Timeline
CUSTOMS and LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC
07.2023 - Current
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS BROKERAGE LEAD
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
08.2018 - 07.2023
MASTERS DEGREE -
Quinnipiac University
BACHELORS DEGREE - PUBLIC RELATIONS
Suny College At Plattsburgh
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