Eric Walker
West Jefferson
Summary
Global Logistics professional with extensive domestic and international logistics experience. Highly analytical with the ability to see the small details that shape the big picture, driving cost-effective and efficient supply-chain operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Logistics Manager
StarTech.com
Groveport
09.2023 - Current
- Manage global carrier and freight forwarder spend exceeding $15 million annually, optimizing cost efficiency and logistics performance
- Lead a team of four across three countries to ensure effective and efficient logistics operations in over 20 international markets
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all international and domestic logistics operations
- Helped lead the implementation and oversight of all U.S Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, contributing to annual savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars and deferring U.S Import duties
- Possess extensive knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and US Customs Regulations (19 CFR)
- Oversee the US Duty Drawback program, recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, with a total of $9.5 million recovered to date
Logistics Analyst
StarTech.com
Groveport
05.2017 - 09.2023
- Led a large-scale HTSUS code validation initiative, mitigating $250k+ in annual duty expenditure while adhering to HTSUS and CBP regulations
- Managed Section 301 China Tariffs and Exclusions, recovering over $2.2 million in Section 301 duties
- Successfully recovered over $700k in antidumping/countervailing duties
- Reduced annual UK import duties by over 40% through reclassification in accordance with British regulations
- Played a key role in managing the impact of Brexit on international trade, ensuring continuous goods flow throughout the UK and EU
- Proficient in logistics data analysis using Excel, Access, and Power BI to support informed decision-making
- Extensive experienced with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and Microsoft Dynamics D365
Senior Transportation Analyst
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Marysville
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Managed international shipment compliance and process improvements to streamline global supply chain operations
- Conducted a mock Customs audit to improve compliance and supply-chain efficiency
- In-depth knowledge of U.S Customs Regulations and HTS classifications
- Managed transportation for domestic warehouses and manufacturing sites to meet customer demand efficiently
- Developed an RFP Analysis tool for annual truckload and intermodal bids, increasing efficiency in the process
Global Trade Operations Analyst
Cardinal Health
Dublin
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Integrated a large acquisition into Cardinal Health's Global Trade platform
- Classified products with the HTSUS to ensure compliance with U.S CBP regulations
- Played a key role in sourcing initiatives to support an efficient supply chain
- Monitored and reported analytical data to senior management to aid decision-making
Global Trade Operations Coordinator
Cardinal Health
Dublin
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Ensured compliant, efficient processing of imports and exports to provide excellent customer service
- Gained extensive knowledge of the Automated Broker Interface (ABI)
- Played a key role in implementing in-house Customs brokerage, saving tens of thousands of dollars in brokerage fees annually
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration; Management
Ohio Dominican University
05-2010
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation Management Systems
- Freight Cost Estimation
- Route Optimization
- Customs Compliance
- Carrier Negotiations
- Freight Cost Reporting
- Shipping and Receiving Operations
Phone
937.309.1936
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Logistics Manager
StarTech.com
09.2023 - Current
Logistics Analyst
StarTech.com
05.2017 - 09.2023
Senior Transportation Analyst
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
06.2014 - 04.2017
Global Trade Operations Analyst
Cardinal Health
06.2013 - 06.2014
Global Trade Operations Coordinator
Cardinal Health
06.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration; Management
Ohio Dominican University
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