Julio Batista
Saint Paul
Summary
Results-driven Global Trade Analyst at Medtronic Inc. with expertise in HS classification and AES filing. Proven track record of achieving $3M in annual savings through process optimization. Adept at leveraging SAP ERP and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance supply chain efficiency. Strong analytical skills complemented by effective communication abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Trade Analyst
MEDTRONIC INC.
Fridley
05.2023 - Current
- Classified products according to customs rules and requirements for global HS, select local HTS and ECCN
- Released blocked orders in SAP
- Identified items or products that require export or re-export licenses
- Researched global classifications rules/precedents
- Created a standard customs description and rationale
- Collaborated with functional area subject matter experts for product support and understanding
- Maintained records and documentation necessary to support Medtronic’s classification decisions in the system of record
- Performed classification within Service Level Agreement timelines
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement
- Collaborated with global Trade teams
- Worked independently and with team members to proactively streamline processes
- Collaborated in the Nairobi project where applicable resulting in $3M in savings per year
- Maintained current knowledge of HS and ECCN classification
Soccer Coach
ISSE
St. Paul
06.2007 - Current
- Coach drills to improve skills, technique, and balance
- Evaluate and report participants’ progress daily
- Create and maintain relationships with parents, coaches and participants
- Club teams: Minneapolis United, White Bear Lake, Shakopee Soccer Association
- Provide leadership for participants and other coaches during soccer camps (Bethel University, Northwestern, Concordia)
- Organize and coach drills, teach skills, and rules of soccer
- Collaborate with other coaches to create schedule for camps
- Evaluate each player and provide feedback after each practice for coaches and parents
- Futsal sessions for many club teams such as Shakopee, Apple Valley, Minneapolis United
- Assisted many club teams with tryouts, providing specific and correct information on each player for the selection process
- Currently licensed D
Import/Export Associate Analyst
MEDTRONIC INC.
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Created international shipping documents for MDT and customer orders ensuring we meet promised delivery date
- Responsible for filing AES for MDT shipments maintaining a satisfactory accuracy rating (95% or higher) on quality audits
- Performed a variety of export duties necessary to facilitate shipment between international locations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline import/export processes and optimize supply chain operations
Supply Chain Analyst
SCANLAN INTERNATIONAL INC
Saint Paul
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Solely responsible for the largest account handling over $8 million dollars in sales –
- Solely responsible for maintaining relationships with key accounts in Brazil, Mexico, U.K., Japan, China, and Germany
- Supported projects to minimize freight costs and lead time by leaning inefficiencies in order processing and export documentation
- Collaborated with purchasing department as well as distributors on both international and domestic shipments daily
- Reviewed demand against forecast, taking proper action when necessary while communicating effectively across the supply chain
- Partnered with Regulatory affairs – compliance to USA and other countries
- Created export documentation, filing and completing AES (EEI), certifications and Incoterms
Manager, Client Relations/Sales
ALIGNOR
Hopkins
03.2012 - 12.2018
- Explored business opportunities for Alignor in other countries, specifically Brazil
- Collaborated with the President of Alignor by conducting negotiation programs for Fortune 100 companies including Caterpillar, 3M, Cummins and Land O’ Lakes
- Responsible for driving development and execution of marketing programs for prospects and clients
- Developed marketing strategies to manage customer acquisition and retention
- Conducted 'Leadership Development' and 'Building Effective Customer Relationship' training for Alignor’s clients
- Experience in performing workshops, such as 3M’s Healthcare sales leaders, focusing on how to manage the changes in the overall health care industry
- Developed and maintain strong and positive relationships with potential and existing clients, while promoting the Alignor brand, and identifying new business opportunities
Air Export/Ocean Import Specialist
PANALPINA
Eagan
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Negotiated rates with 3 PL and SSL carriers
- Ensured customers cargo pickups are addressed and scheduled within requested timeframe
- Assisted customers complaints, requests, tracking and tracing of their shipments
- Processed, arranged and coordinated cargo bookings with customer and overseas/ agents
- Arranged bookings with airlines, review documentation, issue documents to meet government regulations and carrier regulations
- Reviewed SLIs, BOL, AWB, filed AES
Supply Chain Analyst
ANDERSEN CORPORATION
Bayport
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Responsible for the transportation planning process for orders going to the East and West coast (about 5 states in each region)
- Optimized orders to build efficient/complex loads
- Assigned the delivery mode to meet customer demands and fully utilize the fleet resources and equipment
- Responsible for building relationship with customers to drive sales
- Collaborated with the logistics staff and domestic business divisions on domestic project implementation, timelines
Import Specialist
NAVEGATE
Eagan
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Maintained healthy relationship with carriers/SSL, 3rd party providers
- Maintained and review shipments statuses on various websites to provide the most and accurate information to the client
- Negotiated rates with service providers to offer the most economical solution to the client (TL, flatbed, refers, LTL, Air)
- Created Business development in the USA and South America
- Proactively identified problems and swiftly implemented the appropriate solution
- Navigated extensive ocean freight bids (import, export and foreign-foreign) consisting of 17,000 TEUs a year for one of the largest mining companies in the world; resulting in awarded lanes
Customer Specialist (contract)
C.H. ROBINSON
Eden Prairie
10.2013 - 12.2013
- Supported customers within the Minneapolis National Account (MiNA)
- Navigated C.H
- Robinson’s customized software system to complete assigned tasks such as: track an order, load information, select a carrier, verify the correct Bill of Lading, order number, and submitted rates
- Sales and account management duties such as reporting and tracking, data entry, setting up appointments, follow-up, responding to customer’s requests via phone or email
- Corrected any incomplete orders; properly fix the new destination location, adjust weight, alter carrier and make sure the order does not obtain multiple locations with the same customer code
Education
GOODS CERTIFIED -
01.2017
Supply Chain Logistics – Advanced Technical Certificate -
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Economics
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY College of Management
Minneapolis, USA, MN12.2011
Skills
- Adequate knowledge of the SAP ERP system
- Familiar and experienced with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the USA
- ECCN
- Proficient in AES Filing/ACE
- Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Advanced Formulas), PowerPoint, Outlook
- Transportation Systems: DMAS, JDA (WMS/TMS), EDI
Languages
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Global Trade Analyst
MEDTRONIC INC.
05.2023 - Current
Import/Export Associate Analyst
MEDTRONIC INC.
11.2021 - 05.2023
Supply Chain Analyst
SCANLAN INTERNATIONAL INC
02.2018 - 11.2021
Air Export/Ocean Import Specialist
PANALPINA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Supply Chain Analyst
ANDERSEN CORPORATION
04.2016 - 07.2016
Import Specialist
NAVEGATE
03.2014 - 04.2016
Customer Specialist (contract)
C.H. ROBINSON
10.2013 - 12.2013
Manager, Client Relations/Sales
ALIGNOR
03.2012 - 12.2018
Soccer Coach
ISSE
06.2007 - Current
GOODS CERTIFIED -
Supply Chain Logistics – Advanced Technical Certificate -
Saint Paul College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Economics
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY College of Management
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