Kavindra Kulkarni
Trade compliance specialist
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Trade compliance specialist with firm interest in Trade compliance, Harmonized System of Nomenclature, Export control classification number, and business management, Worked as a management intern and as a Quality engineer at a manufacturing company. I support business by classifying products according to the country specific customs regulations and trade perspectives and work at Operations, Legal, and a variety of global internal businesses and outside vendors to drive import/export compliance across the supply chain. i.e. Export/Import Documentation, Custom clearance, etc.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Trade Compliance Specialist
Persolkelly Services
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Research and assign required classification to company's relevant items, including raw materials, intermediate products, packaging, finished goods and equipment.
- Classification SOPs to ensure that all relevant General Rules of Interpretation, General Notes and Custom Rulings are properly cited, and that records are maintained reflected drawings, technical information or and other supporting data used to achieve a high level of classification accuracy.
- Utilizing BOM and Cost Schedules and other information and engineering systems to assist in identifying the form, fit and function of products to arrive at accurate HTS and ECCN classification.
- Create, update, maintain ITC master database/PDM/PLM and ERP systems to help develop and produce products of high trade compliance.
- Product ITC registration in customs code classification database for appropriate import/ export codes (HTS/ECN/ECCN).
- Work closely with the global team and respond, as appropriate to technical questions posted by researching on the product technical Data mining in our web catalogue, PDM, Service toolbox, supplier websites.
- Understand and interpret BOM, drawings and other design documents.
- Maintenance of data and electronic records for Special Programs, organization's classification and Country of Origin through organization's Global Trade System and other databases.
- Communicating with internal clients and external supplier on issues regarding detailed information on details of parts origin information and or classification assisting information.
Senior Tax Consultant
Deloitte
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Support for import and export classification determinations, including non-US classification and local country classification validation.
- Free Trade Agreement solicitation and origination services, including eligibility analysis, documentation review and preparation.
- Export and import license determination, reporting, and application support. ECCN.
- Screening services for restricted party and non-proliferation screening System hold analysis and release.
- Providing accurate HTS dossiers and ITAR to support the classification of products under various laws.
- Support internal business units to ensure compliance with customs regulations and other trade requirements.
- Determination of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes for finished goods, equipment, raw materials, intermediate products, and packaging items of multiple industries, ensuring that all relevant General Rules of Interpretation, General Notes, WCO's Explanatory Notes and Customs Rulings are properly cited.
- Export classification of goods (ECCN) for multiple industries.
- Export License Authorization using SAP GTS tool for EMEA, APJ and AMS Region.
- Restricted Party List (RPL) Screening for multiple companies.
- SAP GTS - UAT support for a technological giant company.
- Facilitation of Trainings to staff on Import and Export controls and RPL activities.
Senior Customs Analyst
Ford Motor Private Limited
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Liaised with government agencies regarding regulatory updates, ensuring timely implementation of changes.
- Managed complex duty drawback claims, maximizing potential refunds for the company.
- Ensured timely release of goods from customs control by coordinating with brokers and carriers.
- Optimized supply chain performance by staying updated on changing trade regulations and industry trends.
- Managed record-keeping requirements according to regulatory guidelines, enabling quick retrieval during audits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve customs-related issues promptly.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new hires, resulting in a well-prepared customs team.
Senior Compliance Associate
Amazon
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Providing global import (HTS) classification/ruling guidance to programs that will result in duty-savings, ultimately benefit the programs and in turn support internal business units to ensure compliance with Customs regulations and other trade requirements.
- Work with Amazon's internal technology teams to develop best-in-class trade compliance process that can scale up.
- Ability to leverage data for continuous improvement of Trade Compliance at Amazon.
- Classify and audit data to ensure the accuracy of classifications and conducting Root Cause Analysis in conflicting incidents.
- Supporting in formulation, implementation and tracking the trade compliance policies.
- Coordinating with team to achieve quality, improve efficiency and regular trainings to ensure high standards in classification.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of industry-related services such as ECCN, Product compliance, Rule writing and rationale writing.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback.
Quality Engineer
Emmvee Solar Systems Pvt. Ltd.
07.2015 - 10.2016
- To assure maximum quality of manufactured goods. Inspect the incoming materials and support production activities on day-to-day basis.
- Auditing systems based on ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
- Determining quality metrics for all manufacturing procedures.
- Monitoring the entire production cycle and reporting on malfunctions.
- Developing quality control systems.
- Day to day meeting suppliers and Procurement teams to monitor and achieve highest quality and maintain optimum inventory levels.
Education
MBA -
Ramaiah university of applied sciences
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
PDA college of Engineering
Pre-university - undefined
Sarvajnya PU college
Skills
Trade Compliance
Restricted Party List Screening
Program Management
Analytical Skills
Import Compliance
Communication
Documentation
Export compliance
Documentation review
Corrective action plans
Project management
Research proficiency
Operations support
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Audit documentation
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Team leadership
Operations management
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Audit coordination
Attention to detail
Legal compliance
Certification
Certified Classification Specialist (CCLS), e2open, 03/01/22, C82583
Linkedin Profile
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Timeline
Trade Compliance Specialist
Persolkelly Services
07.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Tax Consultant
Deloitte
03.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Customs Analyst
Ford Motor Private Limited
01.2022 - 04.2022
Senior Compliance Associate
Amazon
11.2018 - 01.2022
Quality Engineer
Emmvee Solar Systems Pvt. Ltd.
07.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
PDA college of Engineering
Pre-university - undefined
Sarvajnya PU college
MBA -
Ramaiah university of applied sciences