Senior Trade Compliance Specialist EMEA

• Jul 2014 - Present

To oversee and co-ordinate effective implementation and operation of International Trade Controls and processes to ensure we have a best-in-class trade compliance programme having an awareness of regulatory compliance in relation to business activities involving exports and imports such activities including but are not limited to UK, EMEA and US regulatory compliance. Develop and deliver trade compliance training to other departments and other EMEA entities and communicate to the business on any updates to UK export regulations. Support engineering teams on any new projects to ensure accuracy of compliance of HTS codes, valuation and origin. Develop comprehensive training plans for Tyco including the newly acquired companies. The role also involves carrying out export and import audits on site and to newly acquired companies to identify any defects, develop solutions and coordinate training plans. The role involves addressing trade compliance issues in EMEA to mitigate import/export compliance risks and work closely with all stakeholders in ensuring that EMEA entities follow all of the international and in country regulations in the movement of goods.

Trade Compliance Administrator

• Oct 2013 - Present

Customer Services Cordinator

• Jul 2000 - Oct 2013

Export Coordinator

• Jul 1998 - Jul 2000

Export Coordinator

• Feb 1997 - Jul 1998

Processing of Uk and Export orders, from receipt to despatch, completing shipping documentation and handling any queries.Managing client accounts in France and Spain

Retail Manager

• Sep 1993 - Feb 1997

Training in all departments of the store to gain experience of Management in all areas.Stock control and rotation. Staff training and organising staff rotas. Meeting daily targets and adhering to KPIs. Participating in new store openings to ensure smooth operation and efficiency.