Lalith Kumar K
Supervisor, Trade & Customs
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Trade Compliance and Customs Specialist with nearly 10 years of extensive experience across global trade regulations, customs classification, and compliance. Proven track record as a supervisor leading teams in EMEA trade compliance, specializing in HTS classification, Free Trade Agreements (USMCA, EU-IN, EU-KR FTA), ECCN export controls, denial party screening, customs audits, and country of origin determination. Adept at process optimization, strategic leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence with zero escalations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Supervisor, Trade Compliance
Molex
09.2022 - Current
- Built and strengthened the EMEA Trade Compliance team’s capabilities, enabling resource optimization that maintained high productivity with a leaner, more efficient team structure.
- Expanded operational scope by introducing new capabilities: EMEA internal customs audit declarations, PCN for EMEA, ECCN classification.
- Manage key projects including EU-IN FTA savings and CBAM reporting initiatives.
- Oversee global I-Nexus reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery for trade compliance metrics.
- Developed digital training materials and delivered comprehensive training on denial party screening and long-term supplier declarations.
- Support SAP GTS User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to align system functions with compliance requirements.
- Spearheaded customs audit support, BTI maintenance, commercial description uploads, and duty report validation.
Senior Analyst, Trade and Customs
Molex
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Led HTS classification transition projects for newly acquired medical device and automotive electronics manufacturing companies.
- Validated and mentored team members on HTS classification, denial party screening, ECCN, and country of origin processes.
- Standardized HTS classification procedures, improving accuracy and compliance adherence.
- Identified and closed process gaps, generating supply chain cost savings and improved cost allocation visibility.
- Developed dashboards and reporting tools to provide leadership with actionable insights.
Trade Compliance Analyst
Molex
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Assigned HTS codes for diverse product categories including electronics, medical devices, machinery, plastics, and telecommunications across EMEA, AME, and APAC regions.
- Conducted denial party screening and NAFTA (USMCA) free trade agreement analyses.
- Initiated country-of-origin determinations and customs valuation support.
- Authored SOPs for HTS, CoO, ECCN, and DPL activities, presented to top management and stakeholders.
- Developed automation macros reducing workload by 30% and enhancing follow-up efficiency.
- Led international transition projects in Germany and Ireland, receiving commendations for timely and successful delivery.
- Increased team classification turnaround time from 95% to 98% through root cause analysis and process improvements.
Education
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Bharathiar University
07.2023
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Global Academy of Technology (VTU)
05.2015
Pre-University Certificate -
Carmel Pre-University College
05.2011
SSLC -
J.V.S English School
05.2009
Skills
HTS / HS Classification
Country of Origin Determination
Free Trade Agreements (USMCA, EU-IN, EU-KR FTA)
ECCN / Export Control
Denial Party Screening
Import and export customs declaration
Problem Solving
Data Analysis & Reporting
Macro & Excel Automation
Process Optimization
Attention to Detail
Certification
KGH Customs Services – EU Customs Regulations
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Supervisor, Molex (Sep 2022)
- Promoted to Senior Analyst, Molex (Dec 2019)
- Awarded Best Employee (Sep 2020, Oct 2022, Sep 2023, Sep 2024)
- Entrusted with leading and supporting strategic international trade compliance projects through business visits to Ireland, Germany, and Hong Kong (2019–2025), contributing significantly to global operational success.
- Developed automation tools improving classification efficiency by 30%
- Successfully transitioned HTS classification processes for acquired companies, recognized with awards
Timeline
Supervisor, Trade Compliance
Molex
09.2022 - Current
Senior Analyst, Trade and Customs
Molex
12.2019 - 09.2022
Trade Compliance Analyst
Molex
03.2016 - 12.2019
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Bharathiar University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Global Academy of Technology (VTU)
Pre-University Certificate -
Carmel Pre-University College
SSLC -
J.V.S English School