We are looking for a Trade Compliance Lead for the Alcoa Wheels and Transportation Products (AWTP) group located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Under the direction of the Trade Compliance Manager, the Trade Compliance Lead is accountable for:

•Primary Contact for resource information to Alcoa, Alcoa Wheels and Transportation Products (AWTP), and Alcoa Forging and Extrusions(AFE) shipping locations in the area of import/export transactions, paperwork, and procedures.

•Represent Alcoa, AWTP and AFE in dealings with customers, suppliers and governmental agencies, personnel from other Business Unit’s and Resource Unit’s, and other plants.

•Participate in the development and continuous improvements of policies and procedures that supports the Trade Compliance Program for ensuring compliance with governmental, regulatory agency and corporate policies. Examples include but are not limited to Census, OFAC, DOT, US Customs, US Commerce Department, US State Department and the EPA (TSCA Shipments).

•Coordinate the implementation of the ongoing trade compliance training program on import/export awareness for Plant and Division personnel, focusing on non-product issues and regulations around common commodities including, but not limited to ITAR, EAR and Routed Export Transactions.

•Participates in periodic formal assessments of the division and plant activities to ensure that policies and procedures are properly followed and that all activities and transactions are in compliance with the appropriate import/export laws.

•Responsible for the audit and verification of import and export paperwork.

•Assist in administration of NAFTA, Reconciliation, GSP, Duty Draw Back, and Chapter 98 Provisions.

•Determine HTS/ECCN/USM classifications and document for products, technical date and fixed assets.

Environment:

AWTP produces over 60 million pounds of Aluminum, Titanium, Magnesium and Steel castings and forgings with annual sales in excess of $500 million. Alcoa Wheel and Forged Products are a highly challenging engineered product with significant product liability risk and wide diversity of end use applications ranging from passenger cars to heavy duty trucks to commercial and military aircraft.

This position provides support and acts as a resource to AWTP and AFE shipping locations in the areas of importing and exporting of all goods, services and technologies.

Internal contacts include all departments and/or personnel that have any contact with the import/export process. External contacts include forwarders and brokers.

Basic Qualifications:

*Bachelors Degree

*Minimum 5 years direct experience in trade compliance to include development of Trade Compliance Policies and Procedures and associated training and direct experience in Department of State and Commerce export license preparation, submission, mangement and recordkeeping is required.

*Experience in analyzing and applying export control and customs regulations to various import and export/re-export business processes and functions is required.

*Proven ability to prepare and obtain commodity jurisdictions, export licenses, technical assistance agreement is mandatory for this position.

*Strong subject matter expertise with advanced knowledge of U.S. export control and import regulations including; International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Assets Control Regulations (OFAC), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and Customs Regulations.

* Ability to draft export license applications and agreements

*Effectively communicates the trade compliance program requirements to appropriate individuals while managing the internal training and audit program.

*Ability to discuss sensitive compliance issues in a tactical manner.

*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

*Ability to conduct training and prepare training materials.

* Requires Empowered Official eligibility

Preferred:

* MBA

*Customs Broker License preferred.

*Current participation in professional or trade organizations. Empowered Official status may be required.

*Program and project management experience is a plus.

*Multi-plant experience

How to apply:

www.alcoa.com.careers, Search US Job Openings for Requisition Number 7339BR and post to the Trade Compliance Lead position. Or contact Randy King, Randy.king@alcoa.com, Phone 972.395.4922

OBJECTIVE To develop a career in a challenging, reputable and professionally run organization, where I would be given opportunity to use the qualification, skills acquired and naturally endowed talent to the optimum advantages to the organization and self.

Sex: Male, Date of Birth: 2nd September 1981, Place of Birth: Ibadan, Marital Status Married,

State of Origin: Osun State, Local Govt. Area: Ayedaade L.G.A., Nationality: Nigerian

ATRIBUTES

High Integrity and Punctuality,

Good Communication Skill,

Planning/ Forecasting and Time management,

Problem solving/ Analytical/ Judgmental Mind,

Business/ risk orientation,

Imaginative/Innovative,

Management capabilities

Open mindedness/Desire to improve

Cognitive/ Persuasive and Pro-active.

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EDUCATIONAL

International Import-Export Institute 2009

Global Health eLearning Center 2009

University of Ilorin, Kwara State. 2001-2006

Elohim Computer School, Ibadan April-Oct 2000

Loyola College Ibadan. 1993-199

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified International Trade and Logistics Specialist 2009

Logistics for Health Commodities 2009

M&E Fundamentals 2009

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2008

B.Sc. Economics 2006

Diploma in Computer Operation & Microsoft Office 2000

Senior School Certificate Examination 1999

REASERCH WORK/PUBLICATION

Capitalization in Banking Sector: Merger and Acquisition as option Policy-Sept 2005 (Unpublished

Educational Project Work).

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Concept

Microsoft Power Point/Access, Microsoft Publisher/Outlook.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

*ICAP Nigeria, Abuja. March ’09 till Date

POSITION: Procurement and Warehouse/Logistics Assistance

RESPONSIBLITIES: Stock taking, Inventory control, Making and Receiving of Order for

Shipment, Assisting on Procurement Issues, Policy Report/ Internal Memo Generation, Raising of LPO, Making Supply to the Programme site

among other.

*MULTIMIX Academy Abuja. March ’09 till Date

POSITION: Resource Facilitator (Part-Time).

RESPONCIBILITY: Facilitation of Resources and Training for Trainees of Certified International Trade and Logistics Specialist Study.

*Lumen Publishing House, Umuahia Abia State. Mar.’07-Jan. ‘09

POSITION: Co-editor/General Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITES: News Editing, Materials Procurement, News Correspondence, Typing, and General Supervision.

*NYSC Assignment, Abia State Pension Board Umuahia, Abia State. 2007-2008

POSITION: Assistant Senior Accountant

RESPONSIBILITIES: Payment Voucher’s Preparation and Recording of Pensioners Data.

*GEM Nursery/Primary School Ilorin Kwarw State. 2005-2006

POSITION: Assistant Head Master

RESPONSIBILTIES: Teaching and Scheduling Teachers’ Teaching Schemes.

*ORE-OFFE Piggery and Poultry Farm, Ibadan Oyo State. 1999-2001

POSITION: Farm Manager

RESPONSIBILTY: General Management of the Farm.

HOBBIES

Writing, Traveling, and Making Friends.

REFRENCE

Rev. Fr. Louismary Ocha. Mrs. Juliet Isheniyi

The Editor, Lumen News Paper, Assoc. Dir. Laboratory,

Catholic Diocese of Umuahia, Abia Sate. Columbia University (ICAP-NG).

+2348037298171 +2348035988810, +2348078100232

Mr. Okanlawon Dauda

Procurement Manager,

Columbia University (ICAP-NG)

+2348035924839, +2348058367407.

How to apply:

No.10 Otukpo St., Off Gymbia St., Area 11 Garki Abuja. Phone: +2348065263232, +2347058625602
E-mail: ashabitony@yahoo.co.uk

Client: A leader in the field of consumer products

Summary: This role will be responsible to oversee internal business units (Global) in Customs laws/regulations. Great new opportunity to work for a company with a heart! Position requires strong leadership and project management skills and the ability to execute on deliverables using influence and collaboration working with cross-functional groups. Work life balance – GREAT benefits!

Responsibilities:

• Experience managing a corporate global customs compliance program

• Serve as subject matter expert on all areas of trade compliance – to include C-TPAT & ISA

• Participate in team development and management of trade compliance policies and procedures

• Advise company on transfer pricing, valuation, origin, marking and classification of products

• Manage compliance training to company employees and associates on import compliance

Qualifications:

• Experience managing a corporate customs compliance program

• Experience consulting in an International environment – preferably manufacturing industry

• Maquiladora experience required

• Finance oriented – must be excellent with numbers!

• Bachelor’s degree required

How to apply:

Send your resume in a MS Word attachment to:

Betsy Papamitrou bpapamitrou@tylersearch.com

Tyler Search Consultants is an Executive Search firm dedicated to the Global Trade community specializing in all levels of Import/Export Compliance as well as Supply Chain Management and International Logistics.

Summary: Responsibility for managing an Export Compliance Program

Responsibilities:

• Serve as subject matter expert on all areas of Export Trade Compliance

• Manage company Export Trade compliance program –some imports

• Participate in development and management of trade compliance policies and procedures

• Advise company on classifications(HTS & ECCN), country of Origin, EAR

• Manage AES filings for exports

• Work with Brokers & Freight Forwarders

Qualifications:

• Experience in an Export compliance environment

• EAR Licensing experience

• AES working knowledge preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

How to apply:

Please send your resume as a MS Word document to:
Rick Miller, LCB rmiller@tylersearch.com

As a recruiter and Licensed U.S. Customs Broker, I specialize in trade compliance positions. Tyler Search Consultants is an Executive Search firm dedicated to the Global Trade community specializing in all levels of Import/Export Compliance as well as Supply Chain Management and International Logistics.

Summary:

Responsible for corporate Compliance involving all aspects of U.S. and Canadian compliance and regulations. Direct audits and regulatory obligations. Direct decisions, processes and solutions surrounding classifications, country of origin determinations, regulated product flows, duty drawback, FTZ and other programs. Champion C-TPAT.

Responsible for Customs Broker selection and Powers of Attorney, Customs Bonds, FTZs, and all aspects of importation to and exportation from U.S, Canada and Mexico. Ensure optimal US and Canadian HTS Classifications on products, for cost reductions or recovery. Champion processes, e.g. NAFTA, ECCN coding, Customs audits, duty drawback, EPA compliance, C-TPAT. Full authority to act as agent with Government and NGO’s regarding import/export issues.

Coordinate product flows totaling over $4B in receipt value. Direct external custom brokerage operations involving over 30,000 entries annually. Oversee the HTSUS classification of over 650K parts. Manage operations involving HTSUS classification of 40k new parts annually.

Requirements:

10 plus years Compliance experience

Bachelors Degree required

Preferably 5 years experience in a supervisory / managerial position

Strong analytical, investigative, interpersonal and communicative skills

Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills

How to apply:

Please send your resume as a MS Word document to:
Rick Miller, LCB rmiller@tylersearch.com

As a recruiter and Licensed U.S. Customs Broker, I specialize in trade compliance positions. Tyler Search Consultants is an Executive Search firm dedicated to the Global Trade community specializing in all levels of Import/Export Compliance as well as Supply Chain Management and International Logistics.

Summary: Responsibility for managing an Import Compliance Program with great long term career advancement potential with a growing and profitable brand name company.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as subject matter expert on all areas of trade compliance – to include C-TPAT & NAFTA

• Manage company trade compliance program

• Participate in development and management of trade compliance policies and procedures

• Advise company on transactions, valuation, origin, marking and classification of products

• Manage compliance training to company employees and associates on import compliance

• Manage AES filings for exports

• Manage tracking and reporting of dutiable assists and additional dutiable payments

Qualifications:

• Experience in a corporate customs compliance environment

• Experience with Tooling and Assists

• AES working knowledge preferred

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Licensed Customs Broker preferred

How to apply:

Please send your resume as a MS Word document to:
Rick Miller, LCB rmiller@tylersearch.com

As a recruiter and Licensed U.S. Customs Broker, I specialize in trade compliance positions. Tyler Search Consultants is an Executive Search firm dedicated to the Global Trade community specializing in all levels of Import/Export Compliance as well as Supply Chain Management and International Logistics.

Juan Misle

9602 Pemberton Trace Drive, Houston, TX 77025

mislejf@hotmail.com

(713) 726 6148

Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO)

Results-driven, highly accomplished Certified US Export Compliance Officer/Trade Consultant with demonstrated expertise in international economics, U.S. export compliance, and public affairs, relationship development, government and client relations, business management, contract/trade negotiation and corporate planning. Adept at analyzing and identifying market niches and opportunities, negotiating and closing contracts, as well as developing and monitoring mutually beneficial business relationships. Excellent interpersonal attributes, able to interact with colleagues and clients at all levels; fluent in Spanish and French. Recognized expertise on U.S. and international trade rules and regulations. Core Competencies EAR, ITAR, Export Compliance Documentation ion WTO Rules and Regulations International Public Affairs Issues Management Professional Experience

GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (GDIT) AT NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER –Houston TX

Export Compliance Analyst employed by General Dynamics Information Technology to support export compliance activities developed by NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Houston TX since April 2009 up today. My duties include analyzing and approving exports by NASA JSC internal organizations which require the use of ITAR license exemptions and EAR exceptions. More particularly they include the review of correct ECCN Numbers or appropriate USML Categories; compliance con NASA JSCS internal export compliance policies and requirements; the use and citation of the appropriate EAR or ITAR provisions; daily interaction with NASA Export Compliance Representatives (ECR’s) aiming at addressing questions and other export compliance issues; processing of requests for license directed to NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C.; participation as instructor in the context of monthly and quarterly Export Compliance training sessions; record keeping activities, etc.

INTERAMERICAN SUPPLIERS – Boca Raton, Fl 2007-2008

Export Compliance Officer I.S. Corp. is a Florida based Corporation for the distribution of commercial audiovisual equipment to the Latin American markets. Responsible for drawing the Company’s Business Plan. Other duties: identify and classify products (ECCN Numbers), deemed exports, request commodity jurisdiction to BIS/DDTC, screening of parties (DPL, OFAC), apply for export licenses (and export exceptions), preparation of export documents, import certificates, and recordkeeping.

M.G. INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS – Boca Raton, FL 2004-2007

President Established and directed operations of consulting company, tasked with attracting foreign investors to Florida real estate market. Main duties were: prospecting investment opportunities in residential and commercial markets; follow up main trends in the Florida Real Estates Market; provide systematic information to foreign costumers; develop business relationship with local developers; perform comparative market analysis for clients; keep updated information about laws, regulation and rules affecting the Real Estates Sector.

PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA S.A. (PDVSA) – Caracas, Venezuela 1998-2003

Senior Advisor for International Public Affairs International Manager – Europe and Asia. Responsible for identification and management of main institutional, environmental, political and trade issues that affected the Corporate Business Plan internationally. Fulfilled diverse duties for major oil company, including activities aimed at enhancing PDVSA’s image and reputation, strengthening its capability to address commercial opportunities and threats. Developed the company’s public affairs strategy for multi-billion dollar international markets such as United States and Europe. Coordinated institutional, commercial and legal response given by PDVSA to U.S. Department of Commerce regarding anti-dumping allegations. Played integral role in rejection of anti-dumping allegations by U.S. Government; avoided negative and major economic impact on PDVSA exports to U.S. market.

PERMANENT MISSION TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION – Geneva Switzerland 1991-1997

Minister Counselor/Deputy Permanent Representative of Venezuela Directed operations of Venezuelan delegation of trade negotiators during Uruguay Round of multilateral trade talks under auspices of GATT / WTO. Played key role as trade negotiator in highly sensitive dispute settlement cases in fields of trade and environment. Acted as Coordinator of Latin American and Caribbean Countries in WTO, and received selection as main Discussant to Trade Policy Review of Canada in 1997. Played integral role in resolution of dispute between Venezuela and the United States over reformulated gasoline; adjudicated by WTO to Venezuela, the first case solved in WTO history.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master in Economic Policy Boston University – Boston, MA

Bachelor in Economics Universidad Central de Venezuela – Caracas, Venezuela

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified US Export Compliance Officer- The International Import-Export Institute (May 2008)

Mastering ITAR Exemptions – The International Import Export Institute (February 2010)

Mastering EAR Exceptions – The International Import Export Institute (April 2010)

Leaders in Development -Managing Political and Economic Reform – Harvard University

Trade Policy Courses – General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT/WTO)

Developing and Using Scenarios – Global Business Network

International Trade Course, China and Taiwan

Introduction to Intelligence Gathering and Analysis Methodology – Stratford

How to apply:

Reachable at mislejf@hotmail.com

Overview: Join the growing trade compliance team of a strong industry leading Fortune 500 retailer. This is a great opportunity for a compliance professional with experience auditing customs documents and processes. Fantastic fringe benefits and great work environment!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal pre and post entry customs compliance audits and reviews

• Review and audit ISF filings to ensure compliance to avoid customs penalties

• Recommend compliance improvement processes and corrective actions to management

• Review entry packages for accuracy

• Verify eligibility for trade programs including NAFTA, CAFTA, GSP, CBI, Ch 98, etc.

• Review and audit for valuation practices including “First-Sale”, transfer pricing, reconciliation, assists, commissions and other dutiable payments

• Review and verify quantity and receiving variance against customs declarations

• Audit products for proper country of origin and marking determination

• Review ACE and ITRAC reports

• Verify compliance with Customs recordkeeping requirements

Qualifications:

• Experience in Import Compliance regulations and procedures

• Knowledge of ISF requirements

• Experience working in a corporate trade compliance environment

• Excel and computer skills essential

• Experience in internal customs compliance auditing

• Knowledge of 19 CFR Customs regulations

• Licensed Customs Broker very much preferred

• Bachelors degree preferred

How to apply:

Please send your resume as a MS Word document to:
Rick Miller, LCB rmiller@tylersearch.com

As a recruiter and Licensed U.S. Customs Broker, I specialize in trade compliance positions. Tyler Search Consultants is an Executive Search firm dedicated to the Global Trade community specializing in all levels of Import/Export Compliance as well as Supply Chain Management and International Logistics.

CHRISTOPHER A. SHORKEY 7711 O’Connor Dr., #2105, Round Rock, Texas 78681

shorkey.chris@yahoo.com

512-565-9881

SENIOR MANAGER TRANSPORTATION/LOGISTICS

SUMMARY

Hands-on, participative leader with over 20 years of experience launching new distribution centers, creating innovative efficiency solutions, and transforming high-potential staff members into outstanding leaders. Recognized for intuitive expense forecasting and implementation of progressive cost-reduction systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teambuilding & Development • Forecasting & Expense Reduction

• Human Resources Management • P&L/Budget Management

• Operational Efficiency • Risk Mitigation

EXPERIENCE

Wal-Mart Distribution Centers 1989 – 2010

Operations Manager, Receiving Department, Mt. Crawford, Virginia 2005 – 2010

Managed over 200 associates across three shifts of a 1.5 million square foot distribution center. Recruited, hired and trained entire staff of start-up facility that processed over $45 million of inventory daily.

• Leveraged team of 6 leaders to interpret feedback from staff regarding productivity and safety concerns during start-up operations.

 Promoted 3 associates into leadership roles.

 Achieved milestone of 1,000,000 safe hours in first year of operation.

• Directed profiling and placement of over 30,000 SKU’s, maintained 99.94% cycle accuracy.

• Implemented streamlined efficiency process without consolidated system reports, achieved 87% accuracy, fully five percentage points higher than corporate standard.

• Reduced labor costs by 5% year over year while maintaining production levels and efficiency.

Operations Manager, Receiving Department, Raymond, New Hampshire 1996 – 2005

Directed daily operations of 85 associates and 3 Area Managers in1.2 million square foot distribution center. Staffed and developed entire Receiving Department that managed $40 million daily inventory of food items.

• Collaborated with division leaders to establish Standard Operating Procedures Manual.

 Identified emerging leaders, mentored and developed skills to position for advancement.

 Formulated performance expectations to ensure compliance and consistency across entire department. Manuals were utilized in 5 subsequent start-up phases.

 Yielded a 3% annualized turnover rate the first year in Receiving Department, as compared with an average 20% turnover rate in other areas of the warehouse.

• Proactively mitigated anxiety of displaced work group; prevented potential turnover of 93% through associate transfers and reassignments.

• Managed Six Sigma project with 4 functional area managers, established process improvement metric that reduced labor expense by $25,000 in weekly payroll.

• Created ad-hoc Steering Committee of front-line associates to investigate inefficiency of

loading docks.

 Established strong communication channels between upper management and labor force.

 Managed up to leadership by acting as liaison and mediator between work groups, corrected staffing levels to increase productivity by 10%.

• Spearheaded implementation of new Freight Identification receiving process, increased production by 13%, reduced overtime by 5% and labor cost by 6%.

• Achieved 99.85% receiving accuracy, the highest Quality Rating in the warehouse division, within the first year of operation.

Area Manager, New Braunfels, Texas 1994 – 1996

• Choreographed the opening of a $100 million distribution center with 40 associates.

• Implemented essential functions to support daily operations.

• Created Standard Operating Procedure manuals still in use company-wide today.

Receiving Associate, New Braunfels, Texas 1989 – 1994

• Supervised 9 Lift Operators to ensure accurate receipt and placement of freight in warehouse.

• Researched and resolved inventory discrepancies, saved the company approximately $100,000 daily in potential shrinkage.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors of Science, Geography & Planning, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

• Six Sigma certified, WalMart, Mt. Crawford, Virginia

• PMP coursework successfully completed; exam pending

• DOT Hazmat training and certification; in progress

How to apply:

shorkey.chris@yahoo.com

Job Summary: Candidate will oversee compliance and logistics for exported products

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee compliance and logistics for exported products

• Coordinate exports with customers, forwarders and carriers

• Manage documentation for exported goods

• Conduct export screening for denied parties, etc.

• Oversee administration of export compliance procedures

• Track and manage shipping invoicing and billing

Qualifications Required:

• Export compliance experience required

• Experience coordinating shipping of exports required

• A.A. or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Russian Language Skills

How to apply:

Please send your resume as a MS Word document to:
Rick Miller, LCB rmiller@tylersearch.com

As a recruiter and Licensed U.S. Customs Broker, I specialize in trade compliance positions. Tyler Search Consultants is an Executive Search firm dedicated to the Global Trade community specializing in all levels of Import/Export Compliance as well as Supply Chain Management and International Logistics.