SIDDHIKUMAR PATIL
Bangalore
Summary
Strategic Trade Compliance Professional with a focus on tariff management and export licensing. Delivered significant duty savings through effective FTA HTS management and enhanced compliance via targeted audits and training programs. Strong project management and team leadership skills drive adherence to complex regulations.
Overview
3
3
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager-Global Trade Compliance
KPMG
Bangalore
04.2025 - Current
- Achieved over $5 million in annual duty savings through complex HTS classification and ECCN determinations.
- Developed training materials for new employees to enhance onboarding processes.
- Analyzed data and generated reports to support decision-making processes.
- Implemented best practices to improve efficiency in day-to-day operations.
- Reviewed products for free trade program eligibility, ensuring compliance with USMCA regulations.
- Maximized utilization of free trade agreements by analyzing rules of origin and conducting BOM reviews.
- Collaborated with sourcing teams to verify country of origin, ensuring accurate declarations.
- Executed internal audits related to trade compliance matters, identifying areas for improvement.
- Led a team of 16, optimizing workload management for timely task completion.
- Facilitated team meetings to clarify project goals, enhancing alignment and focus.
- Represented management in absence, ensuring operational continuity across all projects.
Trade Compliance-II
Applied Materials
Bangalore
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Initiated tariff classification audit for imported items, saving nearly $150K in duty within 12 months.
- Classified over 15,000 applied products of HS/HTS and ECN/ECCN based on national laws.
- Conducted regular audits of trade documents, identifying and resolving compliance issues in imports and exports to enhance regulatory adherence.
- Monitored U.S. export control law changes, updating compliance procedures to ensure alignment with current regulations.
- Developed and delivered export compliance training to relevant departments, increasing awareness and understanding of compliance requirements.
- Collaborated with product classification engineers to ensure accurate product classifications.
- Gathered detailed technical information, including product descriptions and classification codes, to facilitate accurate product classification.
SAP EHS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Bangalore
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Analyzed complex data trends to inform safety and environmental initiatives, driving strategic decision-making.
- Coordinated and delivered safety and environmental training for vendors, resulting in improved compliance and increased awareness.
- Maintained MSDS sheets for hazardous materials to uphold compliance with safety regulations and facilitate best practices.
- Designed interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau software.
Trade Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Bangalore
03.2017 - 08.2021
- Upgraded US export and import compliance programs to enhance regulatory adherence.
- Classified semiconductor products and generated HS codes and ECCNs for multiple countries, facilitating compliance with international trade regulations.
- Analyzed Free Trade Agreements, including NAFTA, to strengthen compliance claims and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Created comprehensive reports on trade compliance and regulatory requirements, improving accuracy and reliability of documentation.
- Oversaw SAP Global Trade Services and global software projects to streamline trade operations.
- Coordinated logistics status with vendors while generating invoices to ensure timely and accurate processing.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Texas At Dallas
USA01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Gogte Institute of Tech
Belgavi03-2016
Skills
- Export compliance
- Tariff management
- Customs compliance expertise
- Trade agreements
- SAP GTS proficiency
- Post-entry audits
- Program development
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Problem solving
- Detail orientation
- Collaboration and communication strategies
Personal Information
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
kannada
Native
Native
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Assistant Manager-Global Trade Compliance
KPMG
04.2025 - Current
Trade Compliance-II
Applied Materials
09.2023 - 03.2025
SAP EHS
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
03.2023 - 08.2023
Trade Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
03.2017 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Texas At Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Gogte Institute of Tech