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Lalith Kumar K

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

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

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