Katherine Bradbury

Haddon Heights, NJ 08035

(609) 313-0021 - kath1627@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Export/Import Compliance and Global Operations Manager

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

OKI DATA AMERICAS, INC. – Mt. Laurel, NJ 2001 to 2011

OKI Data Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, recognized as one of the top
ten color printer manufacturers in the United States markets PC peripheral equipment under the
OKI® Printing Solutions brand
Export Manager
Responsible for coordinating export/import process including scheduling, trafficking of
international shipments, and ensuring export/import compliance. Serve as liaison between
customer, outside freight broker and internal departments to coordinate efficient and timely
order processing. Meet with customer freight forwarders to assure documentation
compliance. Visit subsidiaries and support efforts for international shipment regulation.
Thorough understanding and knowledge of Export Administration Regulations, U.S. Customs
Regulations, NAFTA Regulations and compliance procedures.

Process Implementation:
• Improved export order process time from 1 day to 3 hours by tracking exactly when an
order was entered and then released from all holds credit, sales, allocation.
• Developed process for creating and processing direct shipment invoices for shipments
sent to Brazil from Japan with United States as the invoicing center. Created system to
track every step of the process to provide just in time information.
• Improved import tracking process by creating reports to track all international shipments
from shipping to receipt to provide accurate information on ships contents and when
parts/equipment were expected to arrive at warehouse.
• Created process to have forwarders return proof of export, showing AES (Automated
Export System) ITN (Internal Transaction Number) to ensure appropriate documentation
available for audits.
• Improved the time it took to contact the forwarder, and have a container spotted at our
location for loading by 66% (3 days to next day) due to the relationships established
with the forwarders.
• Created reports to verify Schedule B export classification codes in SAP systems between
warehouse locations.
• Created, processed, reported and distributed a weekly report to sales for distributors
and subsidiaries that showed status of all open orders. Included in report were details
on product availability, credit, sales and allocation issues that showed the consignee the
expected shipment date of their consolidated shipment.

Compliance
• Initiated a system for checking all customer orders against the “Lists” (Denied Persons
List, Entity List, Foreign Nationals List, etc.) ensuring a perfect track record of
compliance.
• Worked with IS department to create reports for (BIS) Bureau of Industry and Security to
track the value of exports of certain products to specific countries in Latin America.
• Maintained compliance when a major change in the Schedule B Export Classification
Codes was issued by BIS, researched the new codes and updating SAP.
• Updated to new Incoterms removing DDU (delivered duty unpaid) and adding DAT
(delivered at terminal) and DAP (delivered at place) within SAP and advising impacted
departments of the changes.
• Identified requirement for Encryption for new License Classification Code, worked with
Legal Council and Engineers to identify and update the export system in SAP ensuring
accurate and up to date information for both software and hardware applications.
Additionally, this required new License Code to be entered into SAP and Export
Documents to be reworked.

Katherine Bradbury
(609) 313-0021 kath1627@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

HOEGANAES CORPORATION – Riverton, NJ 1998 to 2001

Hoeganaes manufacturers iron powders, stainless steel & pre-alloyed powders for powder
metallurgy

Export / Traffic Manager

Responsible for the logistics of product distribution worldwide foreign standards
compliance, order processing and export documentation. Interface with internal
departments to coordinate administration of export operations. Select carriers and
negotiate rates for international export needs. Implemented shipping strategies that
resulted in overall cost savings. Processed shipments with Letter of Credit terms and
insured invoicing accuracy.

CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS CORPORATION – Thorofare, NJ 1995 to 1997

Checkpoint is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of integrated electronic security
systems. International distribution channels include 19 subsidiaries and 61 distributors
worldwide.

International Customer Relations

Fully accountable for the logistics of product distribution to customers’ worldwide order
processing, export documentation, and inventory control. Maintain knowledge of all new
products and procedures. Resolve customer complaints and expedite orders. Interface
directly with internal departments to expedite critical shipments as customs liaison in the
preparation and supervision of order delivery schedules.

GANDALF SYSTEMS CORPORATION 1982 to 1993

Manufacture of Multiplexers, Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN)

Export Manager

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Lotus Notes, SAP/R3

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Business Management

Camden County Community College

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

U.S. Department of Commerce Complying with U.S. Export

Controls
Customs & Trade Solutions, Inc. Classification Workshop
Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Import/Export Documentation
Environmental Training International, Inc. Hazard Commercial Standard
Seminar
Franklin Quest Time Management Class
Core States Bank Letter of Credit Seminar
CompuMaster Getting the Most From Microsoft
Excel
Unz & Company Export Compliance Workshop
Unz & Company Export NAFTA Workshop