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Vinh Ho

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Experience in international logistics, trade compliance, and supply chain operations. Expertise in USA-China-Vietnam import/export. Adept at international sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, cross-cultural understanding, effective communication and presentation skills.

Former APICS Supply chain & manufacturing board member (Twin Cities) with CSCP (Certified supply chain professional) designation.

Experience: Medical device, tools/machinery, home & garden.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Allyn International
05.2023 - Current

-Conduct HTS product classification for major companies in several industries
-Support client account by providing necessary import/ export shipping documents
-Work with customs brokers to clear shipments
-Audit 7501 entries, commercial invoices
-Attended CBP webinar: Customs Valuation & Assists on 9/14/2023
-Study prep for the October 2023 and May 2024 licensed Customs broker exam

International Sourcing Manager

Forcome
08.2019 - 03.2023
  • Conducted product research and onsite visits which lead to new product lines
  • Performed factory quality control inspections to ensure supply chain resilience
  • Worked with international team from China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam to coordinate product sourcing
  • Coordinated international supply chain and logistics

Supply Chain & Export Manager

Pacific Ecommerce
01.2016 - 03.2023
  • Tracked shipment processing through customs and 3rd-PL in order to clear items for imports
  • Maintained overseas manufacturing relationships which increased to growing product line
  • Built an international remote marketing team to oversee content creation

Import Export Analyst

Medtronic
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Worked with global trade compliance team to resolve trade compliance problems and issues, improve operations and to create and implement policies
  • Conducted data collection and analysis for medical device parts to ensure trade compliance with country of origin

Trade Compliance Specialist

Diversified Distribution Systems LLC
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • As part of the trade compliance team, I classified products to prepare for shipping to overseas warehouses
  • Assisted in creating and updating trade compliance SOPs.
  • Initiated and successfully entered company to win the Midwest Global Trade Award in 2014

Global Trade Compliance & Logistics Specialist

Global Partners Solutions
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Cooperated with True Value Hardware global trade team to ensure import compliance
  • Maintained Vietnam vendor relations to increase product offering
  • Created trade compliance and supply chain logistics SOPs which help streamline product imports for our clients

Education

CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) - Supply Chain

APICS CSCP Certification
Minneapolis, MN
2016

Certification - Global Trade Certificate

Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
Saint Paul, MN
2015

Master of Arts - Chinese Studies

University of Hawaii
Honolulu
2003

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Saint John's University
Collegeville, MN
1998

Skills

  • Public speaking & presentation
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Research & writing
  • Import/export procedures
  • Supply chain management
  • International logistics

Timeline

Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Allyn International
05.2023 - Current

International Sourcing Manager

Forcome
08.2019 - 03.2023

Supply Chain & Export Manager

Pacific Ecommerce
01.2016 - 03.2023

Import Export Analyst

Medtronic
01.2015 - 05.2015

Trade Compliance Specialist

Diversified Distribution Systems LLC
01.2014 - 12.2014

Global Trade Compliance & Logistics Specialist

Global Partners Solutions
01.2013 - 12.2014

CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) - Supply Chain

APICS CSCP Certification

Certification - Global Trade Certificate

Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College

Master of Arts - Chinese Studies

University of Hawaii

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Saint John's University
Vinh Ho