Jake Archer
@jakearcher
Import/export specialist focused on customs compliance and supply chain optimization.
What I'm looking for
I am a customs and trade compliance professional with extensive experience supporting import and export operations across ocean and land borders, leveraging CargoWise, BorderPro, and ACE/AES systems to ensure accurate entries and regulatory adherence.
Throughout roles at customs brokers, UPS, and logistics providers, I improved clearance efficiency, executed HTS classification, managed manifests and bonds, and supported tariff and refund projects, consistently resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely shipment flow.
I bring hands-on warehouse and materials management experience using Syteline and ERP/MRP systems, a commitment to continuous certification (including pursuing a Customs Brokerage License), and a pragmatic focus on driving cost savings and operational improvements in import/export functions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Materials Coordinator
Korry Electronics
May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Manages receipt, cataloging, and inventory control of raw materials using Syteline and executes picking to fulfill complex orders while ensuring on-time dispatch and compliance for aerospace shipments.
Customs Broker
Pacific Customs Brokers
Jun 2023 - Mar 2024 (9 months)
Facilitated customs clearance across the northern border, accurately filing entries and manifests using CargoWise and BorderPro to ensure regulatory compliance and timely release of shipments.
Customs Entry Writer
A&A Contract Customs Broker
May 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 6 months)
Managed night-shift customs operations, prepared eManifests, handled billing, and performed precise HTS classification to ensure seamless northern border clearances including FDA and other PGA requirements.
Import Specialist
TLR
Aug 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year)
Oversaw ocean clearance processes for clients including The Wine Group using CargoWise, filed Lacey Act entries, and contributed to a tariff refund (CBMA) project to recover duties.
Customs Brokerage Analyst
UPS
May 2016 - Jul 2019 (3 years 2 months)
Processed import paperwork for border clearance, classified goods using tariff and FDA codes, managed bonds and manifests, and provided client and carrier support to ensure regulatory adherence.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Carson International
May 2013 - Sep 2013 (4 months)
Managed pick-and-pack order fulfillment, received small pack export shipments, unloaded reefer containers, and cataloged new product inventory for export readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Whatcom Community College
Associate of Arts, General Studies
2017 - 2018
Completed coursework toward an Associate of Arts focusing on general studies and transfer-level preparation.
Blaine High School
High School Diploma, High School Diploma
2011 - 2015
Attended secondary school and obtained a High School Diploma, completing college preparatory and elective coursework.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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