Manager Management

WILLIAM F. CROCKETT

**** ******** **** (C) 678-***-****

Suwanee, GA 30024 ij7gxd@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Trade Compliance and Logistics professional with strong operational experience and a demonstrated record of achievement in all facets of US Customs Compliance programs, and logistics execution.

SKILL SETS

Compliance Programs

• Import Compliance and Auditing • C-TPAT • Free Trade Agreements

• Export Compliance • Harmonized Tariff Classificiations • Free Trade Zones

• ITAR,EAR,BIS,FDA Regulations • Duty Drawback program • ACE

• ISA- Import-Self-Assessment • ISF (10+2) • Flammable Fabrics Act

• CPSCA Regulatory requirements • First Sale • NAFTA

Supply Chain Management

• Transportation Management • Contract Negotiations • Carrier & 3PL Management

• Fleet Management • Logistics Systems (TMS, WMS, ERP • Metrics & Reporting systems

• Distribution Center Management • Order Fulfillment Processes • Inventory Management

• Supply Chain Compliance • Vendor Managed Inventories • Capital & Facilities Projects

Products

• Automobile Parts & Accessories • Medical Devices • Textiles & Apparel

• Filtration • Consumer • Electronic

• Sporting Goods • Footwear • Plastics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006 - Present MIZUNO USA

Trade Compliance and Transportation Manager

Product Line- Sporting Goods, Baseball, Golf and Running, Equipment and apparel

Norcross, GA.

• Created process to audit all imports resulting in first year recovery of $800,000. Conducted

• Freight bill audit and cost recovery program, resulting in average annual savings of $640,000.

• led customs audit team of imports and documents, resulting in $0 fines and ISA approval.

• Developed SKU level Database for Harmonized Tariff codes, resulting in a 100% reduction in

audit entry corrections.

• Lead and managed ISA –Importer-Self-Assessment program resulting in $0.0 reconciliation with US. Customs.

• Provide Risk assessment and Auditing of all compliance programs resulting in 100% compliance.

• Delivered Import Transportation savings of 1.5 Million in Steamship and LCL contract

• Implemented a process to manage Regulatory changes for Consumer roduct Safety Improvement Act. (ISA, ISF, CPSIA, Lacey Act, Flammable Fabrics Act).

• Developed First Sale program for international Footwear shipments resulting in annual savings of $500,000.

• Implemented and managed mfg Duty Drawback program resulting in annual recovery of $23,000/yr.

• Provide Export process improvement for documentation and record retention.

• Negotiations. Delivered savings of $1 Million in Domestic transportation between small

package, LTL and FTL contract negotiations.

2000 - 2006 WL Gore & Associates Elkton, MD

Corporate Logistics Manager

Product Line- Medical Device, Textiles & Apparel, Industrial Filtration, Electronics, Consumer goods

• Delivered CT-PAT applications and documents for international businesses resulting in Tier 3

• Lead C-TPAT validation process resulting in successful validation

• Development of Harmonized Tariff Database for successful import and export of products.

• Developed a process to manage and maintain records for all ITAR related shipments.

• Provide Direction for all FDA regulated product and approvals for Medical devices

• Implemented auditing system for assuring proper duty on import and export.

• Negotiations of all Carrier contracts for Air, Ocean, and Domestic Carriers, resulting in $2.3 M in savings.

• Managed all NAFTA shipments to insure proper documentation and certificates.

• Developed and maintain a supplier country of origin database on all raw materials

• Lead Management on selection process of Freight Forwarder and Broker.

• Responsible for 28 domestic shipping locations and 5 major product lines.

• Managed 3PL relationships and processes.

1998 - 2000

AMERICAN EXPRESS

Manager, DC Operations

Mechanicsburg, PA

• Responsible for start up operation in Mechanicsburg PA distribution of Financial Planning documents and products.

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and organizing DC layout design.

• Coordinated with marketing division for local distribution of major brand products.

• Provided operational procedures to comply with all OSHA requirements for an Accident free environment for two years.

• Increase operating efficiencies for 12% per man increase in productivity.

• Developed and implemented operating procedures to achieve and Awarded top distribution center for two years.

1995 - 1998

Cardone Industries

Logistics Manager

Philadelphia, PA

• Designed and implemented load building program in conjunction with the use of PC Miller for estimated $200,000 in savings.

• Developed Cross Dock process in various location throughout the US for a fleet reduction of 30 drivers and trucks for operation savings of $700,000 in operating cost.

• Cross dock operational manager for 25 cross dock locations.

• Fleet Manager of 27 drivers and trucks.

• Reduce transit times for product from East to West coast in store distribution by 4 days.

• Implemented Inter-model transportation for savings of 20% on West coast Stock replenishment.

• Implemented process for NAFTA shipping to and from Canada and Mexico

• Developed reverse logistics process for core returns of used product.

1992- 1995

LOGISTICS PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Independent Consultant

Turnersville, NJ

1985 - 1992

COF DELIVERY AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICE – Owner/President

Philadelphia, PA

1977 - 1985

ALERTRON TRUCKING COMPANY – Operations Manager

Philadelphia, PA

EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

West Chester University: B.S. - Comprehensive Social Sciences & Secondary Education

Professional Development:

• APICS • Import /Export Documentation • Transportation and Law

• Global Business Management • Negotiating Transportation Contracts • Panel Guest at 2004 IWLA

Technology:

• ERP Systems (JDE, SAP) • Proficient in all MS Office Apps • Dreamworks

• MS Front Page • MS Project • Show Case

• WMS (logic, JDE, Advanced) • TMS (logility, Varsity, Precision) • PhotoShop

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