Allison Williams

About Allison Williams

I am the Senior Manager of Global Trade Compliance at Belden US. I manage all import and export compliance for our US facilities. This includes CBP focused assessments, tariff classification, country of origin analysis, USMCA and other FTAs, broker management, post-entry audits, routed export transactions, and other customs compliance procedures. I work closely with logistics & purchasing on carrier negotiation, supplier scorecards, and keeping the entire company compliant.MBA in FinanceLicensed Customs BrokerLean Six Sigma Sonoco Green Belt CertifiedBelden TPI Black BeltCertified Customs Specialist

Experience

1. Trade Compliance Manager

   Belden Inc.

   Aug 2015 — Present

   Responsible for managing all import and export activity for our US facilities. This includes HTS classification, Reconciliation, PEAs, Manufacturer Affidavits, Certificates of Origin, customs broker relationships, routed export shipments, and updating our ERP system. I work closely with the logistics team to reduce freight cost and transit time while staying customs compliant. Recent experience with a CBP Focused Assessment and helped develop audit checklists, post-entry audits, and updated compliance procedures.

Education

• Shanghai University

  Study Abroad, International Business & Chinese

  2012 — 2012

• Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Majors: Global Supply Chain Operations Management & International Business Minors: Chinese & Spanish

  2009 — 2013

• Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina

  Masters in Business Administration, Finance

  2017 — 2018