Candidate Experience

14+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Trade Compliance, and Customer Fulfillment within SAP-driven manufacturing environments.

* Generated $5 million in annual duty and tax savings by identifying and implementing Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) optimization strategies.
* Managed daily Foreign Trade Zone operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and maintaining audit readiness.
* Directed complex import/export activities, inventory control, product classification, and SAP reporting to support compliant and efficient operations.
* Managed end-to-end order execution for key customer accounts, balancing customer commitments with manufacturing and supply chain constraints.
* Analyzed purchasing patterns and supply data using SAP BI to identify demand trends, supply gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
* Led cross-functional efforts with manufacturing, logistics, finance, supply chain, and distribution teams to resolve fulfillment challenges and improve service levels.
* Conducted continuous improvement initiatives within international distribution operations, aligning processes with global standards to improve efficiency.
* Provided SAP, supply chain, expediting, planning, and warehouse operations training across Asia, strengthening regional team capabilities.
* Served as an international corporate representative in Shanghai, China, facilitating global knowledge transfer, operational improvements, and best-practice implementation.