James Salach

About James Salach

Experienced trade compliance professional with expertise in high tech and consumer products in U.S, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America. Proven record of developing and implementing innovative trade compliance strategies to reduce risk and costs. Demonstrated ability to manage trade compliance software programs, free trade agreements and risk assessments projects. Exceptional leader with strong negotiating skills.• Effective communicator with extraordinary interpersonal skills• In-depth knowledge of Import/Export laws, regulations, policies and procedures• Comprehensive regulatory compliance training and internal auditing• Operations, sourcing, manufacturing, budget planning, and project management• People development, team building and dynamic training

Experience

1. Regulatory Compliance Manager

   Riverbed Technology

   Sep 2018 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   As the Regulatory Compliance Manager for Riverbed Technology, LLC I monitor compliance for all international operations under senior management direction. Handle the implementation of processes, procedures, and systems to meet Riverbed Technology, LLC compliance activities and reporting requirements. Follow the guidance of the VP of Product Operations and General Counsel to assess, prioritize and manage legal and regulatory compliance risks. Consult with and provide guidance and direction to the International Logistics team, Sourcing team, OM team, and service providers in all aspects of Riverbed Technology, LLC compliance program.

Education

• Golden Gate University

  Bachelor’s of Science, International Business

  1988 — 1990

• Skyline Jr. College

  AA, Business

  1986 — 1988

Skills

• International Logistics
• Import/Export
• Supply Chain Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Materials Management
• Import
• Supply Chain
• Free Trade Agreements
• International Trade
• Inco Terms
• Global Sourcing
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Transportation Management
• 3pl
• Logistics
• Training
• C-Tpat
• Export
• • Team Building, People Development, and Training
• Customs Regulations
• • Strategic & Tactical Trade Compliance Program Design, Planning & Marketing.
• Shipping
• Process Improvement
• Logistics Management
• Itar
• International Business
• Nafta
• Customs
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• IT System Design and Development
• • in-Depth Knowledge Import/Export Laws, Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
• Transportation
• Warehousing
• Freight Forwarding
• Export Controls
• Trade Compliance
• Operations Management
• Customs Brokerage