Justin Justin
@justinjustin1
Licensed customs broker and trade compliance leader with global experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a licensed Customs Broker and trade compliance professional with 16 years of experience in global import/export compliance, supply chain and logistics. I have led cross-functional teams to implement compliance programs, broker consolidation, classification, valuation, and origin determination that delivered measurable cost savings.
I have successfully implemented duty drawback programs ($2.5M collected), free trade agreement programs (estimated savings > $1M/year), re-instated and validated C-TPAT participation, and brought HTS classification in-house to reduce entry costs. I regularly advise legal, IT, finance and product teams on regulatory controls, labeling, CITES/Fish & Wildlife, and technology export issues.
I seek to apply my regulatory knowledge, process design skills, and leadership to a management role in an international corporation where I can further strengthen trade compliance, reduce risk, and drive operational efficiencies across global supply chains.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Global Import Export Manager
Marc Jacobs International
Sep 2014 - Present (11 years)
Led global import/export compliance and logistics programs, implementing duty drawback ($2.5M recovered) and FTA processes that saved over $1M/year, reinstated C-TPAT status and centralized customs brokerage to reduce costs and improve controls.
Associate Director, Global Trade Solutions
Choice Logistics
Dec 2012 - Sep 2014 (1 year 9 months)
Built Global Trade Solutions department, managed a five-person team, and delivered client trade consulting on regulatory requirements, VAT/GST, bonded warehouses, and encryption/dual-use export controls.
Associate Director of Trade Compliance
Sojitz Corporation of America
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Developed SOPs for broker management and export compliance, led EPA CDR filing processes, implemented FTA origin reviews reducing liability, and coordinated multiple agency compliance (FDA, USDA, TSCA, Fish & Wildlife).
International Trade Compliance Specialist
Schneider Electric North America
Oct 2005 - Dec 2011 (6 years 2 months)
Implemented import/export policies, trained staff on NAFTA and ECCN determinations, supported customs disclosures and encryption reviews, and led projects reducing deemed export risk and improving compliance procedures.
Associate Customs Analyst
General Motors Electro-Motive
May 2004 - Oct 2005 (1 year 5 months)
Supported licensed customs broker with HTS classification, country-of-origin research and NAFTA certification input into SAP to ensure accurate customs documentation and invoicing.
Trade Assistant (Intern)
U.S. Commerce Department
Jan 2004 - May 2004 (4 months)
Answered exporter inquiries, promoted participation in overseas trade shows, and used federal trade databases to support small business export assistance efforts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Baruch College
Continuing Education, International Trade / Logistics
2012 - 2012
Completed short courses on Legal Aspects of International Trade and International Logistics covering trade law, distribution agreements, antidumping, and freight movement regulatory and operational issues.
Schneider Electric University - Felix Program
Professional Development, Project Management / Leadership
2009 - 2010
Participated in global project management and leadership training focused on international cross-functional teamwork and software licensing approaches.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, International Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in International Business and a minor in Spanish, completed in May 2004.
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