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Rajkumar Chandrasekaran

Customs Permits & Compliance Specialist
Singapore,SG

Summary

Enthusiastic Customs permit & Compliance specialist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Customs permit declaration and compliance and training in Customs and Competent authority laws and requirements. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in international trade.

Proficient in Customs permit declaration process, Customs compliance, Regulatory compliance, Free Trade Agreements and Strategic Goods Control.

Expertise in effective internal controls of Customs declaration process to ensure compliance, as well as regulatory requirements.

Solid background in preparing and implementing corrective actions in response to trade compliance audit findings.

Wide knowledge in managing a team of declarant, providing on-the-job training and mentorship that includes but is not limited to the declaration process, handling queries from internal and external stakeholders, liaising with Customs and Competent Authorities, and keeping them up to date on Customs and Competent Authorities requirements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Executive(Operations & Customer Service)

Tradenet Services Pte Ltd
Singapore
05.2015 - Current
  • Review HS classifications and associated tariff codes for import/export goods.
  • Monitor and implement customs regulation and related appropriate competent agencies.
  • Analyze associated customs documentation and policies for regulatory compliance.
  • Train staff on customs compliance issues and function as confidential contact for concerns.
  • Mediate between customer service and Customs and regulatory departments and work to ensure that demands of customers and law ordinances are adhered.
  • Support product classification process to determine ECCN and HTS code if required.
  • Implement organization's data and privacy matters in accordance with applicable laws and organization's policies.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Management Executive

Global Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
Singapore
09.2013 - 03.2015
  • Developed long-term and trusted relationships with clients by attaining comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of organization, its culture, and resourcing requirements.
  • Received and consulted on client resourcing briefs and communicating details to relevant candidates.
  • Developed and implemented short-term and long-term recruitment campaigns on behalf of clients.
  • Managed recruitment process - from candidate screening, interview, offer, and placement.
  • Hired exceptional candidates and led staff to maximize productivity and eliminate process lags.
  • Worked with sales representatives to develop strong customer connections with company teams and promote long-lasting relationships.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.

Sales Manager

ING Life Insurance
05.2012 - 05.2013
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction
  • Initiated new sales and marketing plans for product roll-outs, distribution and media strategy

F&B Manager

Sathya Parks & Resorts
03.2009 - 02.2010

Restaurant Manager

MGM Beach Resorts
06.2007 - 02.2009

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Royal Island Resort & Spa, Republic of Maldives
06.2004 - 04.2007

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Cardiff Metropolitan University(EASB-Singapore)
Singapore
03.2000 - 04.2012

Diploma - Hospitality Management

American Hotel & Motel Association(AHMA)
India
06.1998 - 03.2000

Skills

SG Customs Permit Compliance

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Certification

Certificate of Origin/Rules of Origin(SG Customs)

Accomplishments

  • Job Promotion every consecutive year
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Achieved zero error declarations through effectively helping with effective checking process.
  • Achieved error free certificates of origin by introducing templates which facilitate declaration of details with accuracy and efficiency.


Software

Tradenet 41

Adobe Lightroom

Microsoft Office

Interests

Photography

Timeline

Certificate of Origin/Rules of Origin(SG Customs)

09-2021

Basics of Strategic Goods Control(SG Customs)

09-2021

Lean SIx Sigma(White Belt)

08-2020

Import/Export Business and International Trade

06-2020

Customs Competency test for Declarants(SG Customs)

06-2015

Executive(Operations & Customer Service)

Tradenet Services Pte Ltd
05.2015 - Current

Management Executive

Global Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
09.2013 - 03.2015

Sales Manager

ING Life Insurance
05.2012 - 05.2013

F&B Manager

Sathya Parks & Resorts
03.2009 - 02.2010

Restaurant Manager

MGM Beach Resorts
06.2007 - 02.2009

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Royal Island Resort & Spa, Republic of Maldives
06.2004 - 04.2007

MBA - Business Administration

Cardiff Metropolitan University(EASB-Singapore)
03.2000 - 04.2012

Diploma - Hospitality Management

American Hotel & Motel Association(AHMA)
06.1998 - 03.2000
Rajkumar ChandrasekaranCustoms Permits & Compliance Specialist