Ismail Gurdal
Trade Compliance Analyst @3M
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WORK HISTORY
Trade Compliance Analyst @3M
GB
Oversee UK customs compliance within CDS (EAD/TAD), ensuring accurate declarations and alignment with AEO standards across multiple UK sites.Conduct sanctions, embargo and denied-party screening using Descartes, escalating risks and supporting export-control and shipment-release decisions.Perform HS classification and tariff determination across diverse product ranges, supporting compliant and delay-free import and export flows.Lead monthly internal customs audits, analysing MSS data to identify trends, gaps and root causes, and driving corrective actions to strengthen audit readiness and internal controls.Build and maintain Power BI dashboards (DAX), transforming CDS and MSS data into actionable compliance and supply-chain insights for leadership.Prepare Certificates of Origin, EUR.1s and Long-Term Vendor Declarations, supporting preferential trade requirements and customer commitments.Coordinate annual TC33 authorisation renewals, maintaining uninterrupted customs authorisations and adherence to HMRC requirements.
EDUCATION
University of Derby
Master's Degree, Criminal Investigation
University of Derby
Msc in Criminal Investigation
Coventry University
Post Graduate Certificate, Leadership in Career Development
Coventry University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminology
SKILLS
ABOUT ISMAIL GURDAL
Trade Compliance and Supply Chain professional with 12+ years’ experience across UK, EU and U.S. trade and global logistics operations. I specialise in customs compliance, export controls, sanctions screening and HS classification, combined with hands-on experience in multimodal logistics, transport operations and supply-chain performance analysis.At 3M, I support compliant end-to-end import and export flows across multiple UK sites, managing CDS customs entries, restricted-party and export-control screening, HS classification and internal customs audits. I work closely with customs authorities, brokers, supply-chain, warehouse and transport teams to maintain audit-ready compliance while keeping shipments moving. Alongside this, I design Power BI dashboards that improve visibility of customs activity, error trends, KPIs and operational performance.Previously at CEVA Logistics, I supported global export-compliance processes including sanctions and embargo checks, end-user/end-use reviews, ITAR/EAR awareness and dangerous-goods compliance, while also managing day-to-day ocean export operations. I handled U.S. regulatory filings (ISF, ACE, FMC), investigated screening hits, and provided supervisory cover for export teams, overseeing workflow, service levels and KPIs.Earlier in my career at Barsan Global Logistics, I developed a strong operational foundation across air, ocean and road freight, including import/export coordination, bonded-warehouse procedures, CPC application, IPR, transit movements, controlled goods and DG compliance. I was closely involved in transport planning, trailer allocation, consolidation and warehouse coordination, supporting cost control, utilisation and on-time delivery. My background in accounts and payroll (SAP/SAGE) reinforced a strong controls mindset, data accuracy and audit discipline.I bring a calm, methodical and analytical approach, focused on risk awareness, regulatory judgement and practical, operationally-sound solutions. I hold working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, ECCN, HTS, UK export licensing and emerging regulations such as EUDR, and I enjoy roles where compliance, data and supply-chain performance intersect.
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