Jacob Intrieri: Consultant & Council Member, Supply Chain and Logistics in Castle Rock, CO

Responsible for identification and development of strategies to reduce cost and/or improve efficiency, as well as day-to-day tactical management of freight. Primary focus on international inbound freight via ocean and air. *Conducted HTS Classification audit culminating in a key revision resulting in $1M savings annually *Negotiated ocean rates resulting in over $2Mil annual savings in 2013 and again in 2014. *Championed efforts to begin migration of volume through direct carrier contracts while maintaining processes at origin.

Operate a consulting company with a very unique product offering of full-time remote client support, as well as project-based opportunities to develop metrics, lead or educate in contract negotiations, compliance projects, and continuous improvement projects.

Managed all logistical needs including regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, carrier management, problem resolution, logistics analysis, performance metrics development, annual budget, vendor management, and identifying opportunities to improve our performance in a Lean manufacturing environment. Retained all responsibilities of Import Export Manager. * Adept at interpreting and communicating trade compliance and free trade agreement requirements. * Developed training materials and conducted internal C-TPAT training and compliance audit to ensure all guidelines and requirements were satisfied or exceeded. * Led efforts with a legal reorganization that required filing new POAs, new Customs Bond, coordination with C-TPAT status, and all international contracts. * Defined company objectives and plans relating to international trade, expansion of export program, and development of consolidated export Automated Export System filing project. * Achieved overall supply chain objectives by working closely with purchasing and inventory control, managed vendors to meet on-time shipping and container utilization goals, managed carriers, and led all compliance efforts for import/export product. * Managed all international suppliers with respect to adherence to compliance and C-TPAT requirements relating to documentation, facility access control, conveyance of shipment and confirming shipments are secure. * Conducted analysis of distribution footprint to identify potential improvements in distribution network to reduce cost and transit time. * Negotiated and managed annual contracts with all transportation providers, including small parcel, LTL, Truckload, 3PLs, ocean carriers, small package/parcel and rail companies for Sunrise and portfolio companies. * Consistently generated savings through active negotiating, vendor analysis, carrier management, and improved efficiency while improving our service to customers, resulting in $2.1Mil in savings vs. budget in FY 2010.

Responsible for all compliance efforts relating to international trade and regulatory agencies. Developed contingency plans for potential service interruptions, such as capacity and volume issues, new legislation, economic issues, and natural disasters. * Developed Customs Compliance program to adhere to documentation and registration requirements. * Managed all trade compliance efforts and established import/export processes. * Established EDI status notifications with carriers that advanced status of orders within ERP system. * Primary Point of Contact for C-TPAT compliance and assessments, in addition to managing the import/export process through additional regulatory agencies and maintaining all Powers of Attorney (POA), and Customs Bond.

Responsible for identifying HTS Classifications, BOM Analysis relating to origin determination, managed valuation analysis projects, etc. Primary point of contact for US Customs, FDA, and 3PLs/freight forwarders. * Developed product catalog to capture key information at the SKU level and identified HTS classifications, FDA registration, ECCN determination, and standard freight costs for each item. * Worked closely with legal department in discerning the applicability of tariff shift and substantial transformation as qualifications to determine country of origin.

Coordinated all transportation needs for inbound and outbound freight of vehicles and parts. Managed a staff of eight local delivery drivers in three locations. Fleet manager and dispatcher, coordinating routes to eliminate out-of-route miles. Maintained chassis pools in three locations and submitted proper documentation to Ford, GM, and Dodge prior to vehicle manufacture. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Decreased truckload costs by 15% by sourcing new companies and shifting volume to low-cost carriers. * Developed standard contracts with new carriers and brokers, simplifying the transportation process from a large network and creating synergy between common drivers and production staff. * Initiated Kaizen program open to all employees with the goal of continuous improvement and implementing unique ideas. * Negotiated common carrier contracts to improve service to our customers while establishing an advantageous standard discount.

Logistics Coordinator (2001-2002) Monitored all international shipments from all origin points to corporate headquarters. Communicated with U.S. Customs, freight forwarders, and buyers on a daily basis. Responsible for identifying correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) for imported clothing, accessories, and fabric. Educated vendors and buyers on Customs regulations and managed document flow from vendor to broker and U.S. Customs. Audited all freight invoices against agreed upon pricing for all modes of international transportation. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Reduced number of Customs inspections and information requests through justifying all HTS Classifications and providing detail with entry documentation allowing for expedited clearance. * Improved communication with buyers regarding shipment status allowing sales to build large orders for product already in transit.

Developed and implemented test plans designed to test features of website. Managed vendors and trade companies. Designed and programmed knowledge base use throughout the company. Daily operational system testing for functionality and appearance.