Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Timeline
Generic

Emmanuel Franco

Foreign Trade And Customs Degree
Ensenada

Summary

18+ years of experience in Foreign Trade Compliance. Proven ability to optimize department processes and exceed internal/external client needs. Adept at leveraging Mexican Government resources to ensure smooth Foreign Trade operations.

I have had the opportunity to grow with the company, adapt to the changes, to different types of leaders and the other hand always seeking to have all the available tools that the Mexican government has to comply and protect the foreign trade operation in Mexico.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Import & Export Area Manager (Current)

ICU Medical
06.2010 - Current
  • In charge of Import & Export department, supervision of all activities relating to Imports (Southbound) and Exports (Northbound) using IMMEX and different certifications like C-TPAT, OEA and CIVA in correct form and FTA's that Mexico have. Yearly cost avoidance around $USD 27.4 M between CIVA and Mexican tools like FTA, PROSEC AND Rule 8th.
  • Compliance monitoring Annex # 24 accordance with RGCE rules. MX Custom Data Stage review and information collected from Annex # 24 system in order to validate all information available between ERP, Data Stage and A24 . Review of critical topics avoiding any possible penalties in a foreign trade government audit. Create and follow a platform where languages can be aligned between ERP and Annex # 24 and can be updated in real-time.
  • Certificate of origin. - Correct filling and annual monitoring with potential new suppliers to receive either certificate or corresponding affidavit for northbound activities.
  • Correct use of PROSEC's, Rule 8th and RGCE government rules.
  • Correct application of non-tariff restrictions to be applied in all different types of permits necessary for import raw materials from different government departments
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining detailed records and documentation as required as COFEPRIS, CICLOPAFEST, SEMARNAT, SENER ,
  • Certification and monitoring of OEA (Authorized Economic Operator).
  • Re-validation and monitoring of C-TPAT program (Customs Trade partnership Against Terrorism).
  • Certification and follow up of IVA certification (Type AAA), Annex # 30
  • Carriers Administration and evaluation; optimal border and shipping method.
  • Import & Export Procedures aligned with the different certifications according with the company requirements.
  • Project costs reductions in customs and logistics operation evaluating areas of opportunity.
  • 9'S applied in Import & Export areas.
  • Receipt, leading, presentation of information required in a timely audits properly in foreign trade by SAT and Secretary of Economy (Start Act, records partial and final act).
  • Compliance with US Customs using in correct form FTA and internals self-assessment that would meet with different agencies like CBP and FDA
  • Mentored Import & Export staff members and others, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among team members, promoting open communication and fostering positive workplace culture

Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator

Baja Rack & CCM Assembly And Manufacturing
03.2005 - 05.2010
  • Control and monitor flow of raw material since arrive the plant until delivery to customer. There was the opportunity to cover entire logistics process because their process was small.

Warehouse and Import Documentation

LCA Export
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Receive and review of all material and equipment that was bound for Mexico to import into different customer around Mexico.

Education

MBA - Business Administration Specializing in Senior Man

Centro De Enseñanza Técnica Y Superior (CETYS)
Esnenada
07.2007 - 07.2010

Specialty - CPIM Certified in Production And Inventory Managem

APICS
Tijuana
01.2014 - 12.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Foreign Trade And Customs Bachelor

Tecnologico De Baja California
Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
06.1999 - 06.2003

Skills

Always work as a team

undefined

Software

ERP Oracle

MX Customs software (I-Xport, Delta & GR Soluciones)

Office

Timeline

Specialty - CPIM Certified in Production And Inventory Managem

APICS
01.2014 - 12.2016

Import & Export Area Manager (Current)

ICU Medical
06.2010 - Current

MBA - Business Administration Specializing in Senior Man

Centro De Enseñanza Técnica Y Superior (CETYS)
07.2007 - 07.2010

Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator

Baja Rack & CCM Assembly And Manufacturing
03.2005 - 05.2010

Warehouse and Import Documentation

LCA Export
01.2003 - 01.2004

Some College (No Degree) - Foreign Trade And Customs Bachelor

Tecnologico De Baja California
06.1999 - 06.2003
Emmanuel FrancoForeign Trade And Customs Degree