Sean Blaikie
Kelso
Summary
Professional with 15 years of experience in electronic manufacturing, specializing in decision-making, problem-solving, and project management. Proven technical proficiency in Microsoft, Google, Power BI platforms and ERP systems such as GTM and JDE, enhancing operational efficiency. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through effective mentoring and fostering global teamwork. Committed to driving success through time management and continuous improvement, with a focus on impactful contributions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Interim Mgr - Trade Compliance, customs and Logistics EMEA
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
, EMEA
2024.01 - 2026.03
- Coordinating with Site, Regional and Corporate Trade Compliance & Logistics with all import, export compliance and logistics activities, including those related to the continuous improvement of Plexus' overall compliance strategy and best practices. Duties included assisting the oversight of Regional staff with the interim assignment of managing over 15 Romanian TC and Logistics employees to ensure compliance with EMEA Trade compliance and Logistics programs such as EU CBAM, EUDR, UK VAT ownership auditing and import programs such as temporary admission. Researching regulatory rules (UK/EU/US), communicate regulatory requirements across the company including reciprocal tariff analysis and impact, create training, draft policies and procedures, and participate in order to ensure Plexus' compliance with applicable import and export regulations.
Trade Compliance & Logistics Analyst SR
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2024.01 - 2025.09
- Assisting Regional and Corporate Trade Compliance & Logistics Management with all import, export compliance and logistics activities, including those related to the continuous improvement of Plexus' overall compliance strategy and best practices. Duties included assisting the oversight of EMEA Trade compliance and Logistics programs such as CBAM, EUDR, VAT ownership auditing and import programs such as temporary admission. Research regulatory rules (UK/EU/US), communicate regulatory requirements across the company, create training, draft policies and procedures, and participate in order to ensure Plexus' compliance with applicable import and export regulations.
Trade Compliance & Logistics Analyst II
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Assisting Regional and Corporate Trade Compliance & Logistics Management with all import, export compliance and logistics activities, including those related to the continuous improvement of Plexus' overall compliance strategy and best practices. Duties included assisting the oversight of EMEA Trade compliance and Logistics programs, Assess effectiveness of logistics processes and trade compliance controls. Research regulatory rules (UK/EU/US), communicate regulatory requirements across the company, create training, draft policies and procedures, and participate in conducting audits in order to ensure Plexus' compliance with applicable import and export regulations.
Trade Compliance Analyst II
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
, UK
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Lead regional trade compliance initiatives by guiding import and export activities.
Strategically analyse regulatory rules for UK/EU military and dual-use items, and US ITAR.
Facilitate communication of compliance requirements to stakeholders.
Steer the development of comprehensive policies and procedures.
Oversee compliance audits to ensure regulatory adherence.
Drive projects focused on continuous improvement and compliance metrics.
Trade Compliance Analyst I
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Assisting Trade Compliance Management with all UK import and export compliance activities, including those related to the continuous improvement of Plexus' overall compliance strategy. Duties included, research regulatory rules (UK Military & Dual use/US ITAR) and communicate regulatory requirements across the company.
Education
Plexus Leadership academy -
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2023.01 - 2024.05
Developing Core Experiences - undefined
Harvard ManageMentor
2022.01 - 2023.01
Introduction to Export control - undefined
Department of International trade
2018.01 - 2018.01
Green Belt Certification - Lean six sigma
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2018.01 - 2019.01
Tariff Classification - undefined
Institute of Export
2018.01 - 2018.01
SVQ Level 3 Logistics -
JB Management
2017.01 - 2018.01
Skills
- Decision making
- Ability to work under pressure
- Customer service
- Active learning
- Time Management
- Learning agility
- Global collaboration
- Team work
- Communication
- Leadership
- Managing projects
- Problem solving
- Computer skills (Microsoft/Google/BI etc)
- Inspiring motivation
- Constructive criticism
- Technical proficiency
- Mentoring and coaching
Languages
English (Fluent)
Romanian (Learning)
Hobbies
Travelling, walking, music and keeping up with current affairs (Politics)
Hobbies and other information
Driving license: No
Affiliations
- Travelling, walking, music and keeping up with current affairs (Politics)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interim Mgr - Trade Compliance, customs and Logistics EMEA
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2024.01 - 2026.03
Trade Compliance & Logistics Analyst SR
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2024.01 - 2025.09
Trade Compliance & Logistics Analyst II
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2023.01 - 2024.01
Plexus Leadership academy -
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2023.01 - 2024.05
Trade Compliance Analyst II
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2022.01 - 2023.01
Developing Core Experiences - undefined
Harvard ManageMentor
2022.01 - 2023.01
Trade Compliance Analyst I
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2021.01 - 2022.01
Introduction to Export control - undefined
Department of International trade
2018.01 - 2018.01
Green Belt Certification - Lean six sigma
Plexus Corp UK Ltd
2018.01 - 2019.01
Tariff Classification - undefined
Institute of Export
2018.01 - 2018.01
SVQ Level 3 Logistics -
JB Management
2017.01 - 2018.01