Emmanuel Kuforiji
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Summary
Analytically minded and detail oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Extensive knowledge of international compliance and control processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Trade Compliance Associate
Hubert Logistics And Cargo
05.2024 - Current
- Experienced in Descartes (Duty Management System and Descartes Compliance Suit).
- Created a systematic approach in resolving issues with product template which increased style feed through by 95%.
- Monitored data feed from mainstream system to Descartes compliance suit for missing product information.
- Conducted rigorous data analysis to identify why mismatch in product style and No agents feed from CIM and resolve them to the barest minimum.
- Initiated a collaborative DCCS weekly meeting across all regional zone EU, ASIA agents to resolve issues with the new system compliance suit system implementation.
- Monitored and reviewed compliance activities to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, resulting in a 95% compliance rate across all departments.
- Identified and investigated potential compliance issues and recommended corrective action, resulting in a 50% reduction in compliance-related incidents within the first three months.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external stakeholders, resulting in a 20% increase in positive feedback and overall satisfaction with the company's compliance practices.
- Lead regular and periodic compliance reviews and assessments (internal & external) of corporate import supply chain security activities.
- Provided oversight of third party providers, focusing on compliance with meeting agreed to service and compliance levels. (E.g. freight forwarders, customs brokers etc)
- Conducted all necessary performance metric reports.
Customs & Excise Compliance Specialist
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Experienced in Descartes Duty Management System, WMS and Descartes Compliance Suit
- Implemented framework to review and approving compliance documentation for import and export stocks movements
- Lead team managing customs authorizations and audits for internal controls and quality assurance procedures
- Strong knowledge of global trade compliance for Import/Export control and sanctions
- Developed process to audit international orders for compliance with import regulations and submitted reports regarding issues of missing products shipment from UK, US, EU and third countries
- Conduct HMRC compliance checks for exports stocks
- Facilitate one-2-one training of trainings to internal colleagues
- Lead team managing customs authorizations and audits for internal controls and quality assurance procedures
- Point of contact and escalation point to HMRC
- Effectively monitor and review international trade activities, customs laws, UK and US import regulations, assess impact on business with appropriate responses
- Develop SOPs, KPI's in line with business requirements and report to both Liberty and client management teams
- Participated in training of internal colleagues raising awareness on the C&E departmental function and risks
- Review letter of credit.
International Trade Compliance Specialist
Hubert Logistics & Cargo Ltd
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Experienced in Descartes Duty Management System and Descartes Compliance Suit
- Attended regional trade compliance seminars across APAC, EU and US to discuss global trade rules, regulation, processes and challenges across regions
- Regularly read GOV.UK and relevant government agencies to maintain industry knowledge of specialized information and identify any regulation or industry changes affecting Company's' business
- Experienced export control/trade compliance practitioner with detailed knowledge of UK Import & Export Licencing, including Trade Controls
- Good working knowledge of import / export regulations, particularly EU Member States and the US
- Good working knowledge of UK/EU Customs regulations
- Developed robust HS classification and associated data requirement process template which improved overall compliance rate to 97%
- Strong analytical problem solving skills with a high attention to detail
- Developed and Implemented local training: manuals, SOPs and work instructions to comply with trade requirements
- Supported Finance teams by delivering Global Trade Compliance reporting on an ongoing and periodic basis
- Orchestrate processes to concise classification of Thermo Fisher products in regards to: Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), Schedule B codes, and Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes (HTS)
- Lead regular and periodic SLA and compliance reviews and assessments (internal & external) of corporate import, export with vendors and manufacturers
- Ensured imported products are processed correctly in compliance with the applicable Customs Authorizations, including maintaining the necessary records and reporting to HMRC on a regular basis
- Crafted process of data capture into Customs logs and compare against MSS reports
- Monitor and review international trade activities, customs laws, and regulations, assess impact on business with implement appropriate response
- Experienced with Origin Rules, Certificates of Origin and UK Free Trade Agreements and the Preference Statements, Invoice Declarations and Approved Documents for UK & EU trade
- Experience using MS Office and similar products to effectively communicate, create metrics, and conduct analysis.
Trade Compliance Analyst
Hubert Logistics & Cargo Ltd
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Develop, document and implement customized import, export controls and supply chain security compliance training programs for internal and external stakeholders
- Communicate formal guidance regarding the requirements and interpretation of import, export and supply chain security regulations and implement such requirements
- Assisted in the creation of policy documentation that reduced noncompliance incidents by 20%
- Publish, regularly update and distribute global import, export controls and supply chain security policy and procedure manuals
- Oversaw import data entries, ensuring all information is accurately captured by team
- Designed tools and performance reports to provide awareness and measure effectiveness of import, export controls and supply chain security compliance programs
- Maintain import, export controls and supply chain security compliance records in accordance with governmental regulations
- Collaborated with leadership to devise strategies to improve processes and risk controls as well as implement new systems and best practice guidelines
- Created framework which enhances import and export compliance and operational synergies to reduce cost and regulatory risk
- Developed organizational methods and policies, implementing training initiatives to deliver ongoing awareness of and compliance with established procedures
- Ensure SOP and tariff compliance along with best practices and efficiencies.
Trade Compliance Officer
Next Discovery Manufacturing Company (FedEx Nigeria)
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Liaised with Customs legal counsel to check Export controls and licensing requirements
- Liaised with Trade Compliance regarding use of special regimes (IPR, OPR, Returned Goods)
- Determine Preferential Origin of the goods & act as a central point of contact
- Processing Import/Export customs declarations Keeping up to date with changes in regulations, laws and customs procedures with AU, EU and APAC region
- Tracking international shipments using Air Cargo Tracking Platform
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc, and the ability to quickly adapt to new software or application
- Ensure all company equipment is maintained, utilized, and returned as required within operational processes to the transport office/depot daily
- And all other duties assigned.
Education
International Trade Compliance Manager -
F2F 2024 - Strong And Herd. CPD London
Level 3 Certificate in Customs Compliance (EU) -
Strong And Herd. CPD London
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Moshood Abiola University
09.2004
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Evaluation
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- Analytical Problem Solving
Websites
Languages
English
Spanish
Personal Information
Title: Trade Compliance Specialist | Methodology Implementation
Achievements
Led Compliance Monitoring Program
Pioneered a compliance program overhaul at Hurbert Logistics, enhancing regulatory surveillance and improving compliance rates by a quarter.
Overhaul of Training Initiatives
Spearheaded the redesign of compliance training at liberty wines, contributing significantly to a 30% decrease in regulatory infractions.
Key Stakeholder in GRC Implementation
Played a pivotal role in the seamless integration of a new DMS and WMS tool at Liberty wine markedly increased efficiency by 20%.
Timeline
Regional Trade Compliance Associate
Hubert Logistics And Cargo
05.2024 - Current
Customs & Excise Compliance Specialist
03.2023 - 02.2024
International Trade Compliance Specialist
Hubert Logistics & Cargo Ltd
02.2021 - 02.2023
Trade Compliance Analyst
Hubert Logistics & Cargo Ltd
11.2019 - 02.2021
Trade Compliance Officer
Next Discovery Manufacturing Company (FedEx Nigeria)
10.2015 - 09.2019
International Trade Compliance Manager -
F2F 2024 - Strong And Herd. CPD London
Level 3 Certificate in Customs Compliance (EU) -
Strong And Herd. CPD London
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Moshood Abiola University
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