Ashwini Scindhia

• Managed product master data classification process, reducing misclassification and duty exposure by [80]% and cutting declaration errors by [98]%.
• Resolved complex classification issues by applying General Rules of Interpretation, Explanatory Notes, and WCO/CJEU rulings.
• Prepared and maintained binding tariff information (BTI/ATAR) rulings with HMRC and EU customs authorities to keep classifications consistent and defensible.
• Supported post-Brexit compliance needs, including UK/EU tariff divergence, rules of origin, preferential duty claims, and CDS declarations.
• Supported UK and CE customs work by classifying HS and commodity codes for import and export declarations across UK Global Tariff, EU TARIC, and CN regimes.
• Reviewed customs broker and freight forwarder work, cleared declaration queries and holds, and tracked clearance time, accuracy, and cost per entry KPIs to enhance operational efficiency.
• Carried out classification audits and root-cause reviews, then supported corrective actions and follow-up.
• Trained and coached a team on classification principles and tariff updates.
• Coordinated communication among stakeholders, internal teams, and business partners to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
• Maintained SOP updates and documentation, trained staff on SOPs and system use, and prioritized urgent work items to streamline daily operations.
• Maintained documentation and audit trails to support compliance and traceability.
• Led team to keep operational processes and procedures running efficiently and effectively.

• Maintained 99% accuracy in PO creation, amendment, and cancellation processing.
• Supported compliance for PO creation, amendment, and cancellation requests through timely stakeholder coordination.
• Verified quality for team-processed and automation-processed POs across apparel, general merchandise, and food.
• Executed supply chain activities on schedule to support the banded toys initiative.
• Developed training materials and organized onboarding documents for new hires.
• Conducted training for new hires on the complete process.
• Scheduled and conducted refresh training sessions.
• Performed assessments for new joiners and communicated results to management.
• Prepared training slides for easy classification for new joiners.
• Wrote SOPs for all new processes that were transitioned.
• Reviewed SOPs and kept documentation up to date.
• Developed process maps to enhance operational understanding

- Processed purchase orders, amendments, and cancellations within agreed TAT, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

- Maintained 99% accuracy in purchase order processes, contributing to operational reliability.

- Assigned HTS codes in the EQOS application.

- Conducted 100% quality checks at the size level for all softlines POs, ensuring compliance and accuracy.