I HELP YOU GO FROM ENTRY-LEVEL PAY-CHECK-TO-PAY-CHECK TO BECOMING A CUSTOMS BROKER ON YOUR WAY TO SIX-FIGURE CAREER AND INDUSTRY RESPECT
My story
In 2012, when I moved back from Florida to my native Minnesota I was seeking out import-export and supply chain jobs.
I didn’t know where to start, so I attended as many networking events as I could and took courses at the local community college on import-export, international business, and supply chain.
I sought out and invited people to meet for coffee who had career titles I thought I would be interested in: supply chain analyst, global trade compliance specialist, import-export analyst, logistics specialist, and Customs broker.
These titles seemed exciting, in-demand and global, attributes that resonated with me.
However, as I applied to similar positions I still found it tough breaking into the industry to gain the experience I needed.
The reason? I lacked the necessary credentials and work experience employers were looking for to get a foot in the door.
As I joined my local supply chain professional association and networked with leaders in my field, I started to figure out what credentials were both in-demand and suitable for me, learned how to obtain them, and learned how to leverage them while job-hunting.
What a difference the right credentialing and a couple of years of work experience can do!
I was now more in-demand than ever, career opportunities started opening up, and I was much more confident during job-interviews.
From this vantage point, after ten years in the industry, I discovered the essential skills and education to succeed in supply chain.
Trade Compliance
The majority of my career has been in trade compliance roles.
As someone who has an interest international business and Asia, I naturally gravitated to trade, import-export, and supply chain.
Trade compliance is simply helping companies comply with US federal rules and regulations on the importation and exportation of goods coming into or leaving the US.
As a compliance professional, you play an important role in the supply chain by helping shipments clear Customs.
I help by explaining the various trade compliance positions and typical career trajectory and teach you how to become a licensed Customs broker, the gold standard in the international trade world.
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How to Become a US Licensed Customs Broker
Supply Chain Management
Supply chain is the manufacturing, procurement, storage, movement, and delivery of goods.
One could be employed as an analyst, specialist, buyer, manager or director.
I help you start your supply chain career by teaching you about the industry, the important job positions and functions, explain what professional certifications that’s right for you, and share resources and strategies to not only increase your chances of landing a job but thriving in your career.
