Joe Yingst

Trade Operations and Regulatory Compliance Leader; Licensed Customs Broker and Retired Forklift Driver

Role
Senior Manager Customs and Trade Compliance at Amazon
Location
Cincinnati, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Joe Yingst

Seasoned Global Trade Compliance leader with 25 years of experience directing international import and export compliance, supply chain security, and corporate risk management operations for multinational organizations. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of international trade regulations governing both inbound and outbound shipments, consistently implements innovative solutions to minimize risks, enhance trade compliance, and increase operational efficiency across import/export operations. Expert in Import and Export Classification using data-driven methodologies for export license and agreement determination. Proven experience in risk management, and process automation within high-volume, complex global operations.

Experience

  1. Senior Manager Customs and Trade Compliance

    Amazon

    Aug 2023 — Present

    Leader for import and export trade compliance operations, driving strategic initiatives across cross-functional teams including Product, Technology, Finance, and Legal. Owner of C-TPAT program ensuring supply chain security and regulatory compliance while providing expert guidance on HTS classification, ECCN classification, commodity jurisdiction, and export license program rigor. Develop and implement trade compliance frameworks for complex product portfolios, ensuring adherence to Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and FDA regulations. Serve as primary point of contact for government agency escalations and regulatory matters, representing the organization in high-level compliance discussions. Foster deep collaboration with internal teams to align trade compliance strategies with business objectives, building consensus across stakeholders to navigate complex regulatory requirements and maintain operational excellence in international trade operations

Education

  • Marshall University

    BA, Journalism

  • Dunlap-Stone University

    Associate's degree, US Export Compliance

Skills

  • Transportation Management
  • Ocean Freight
  • C-Tpat
  • Export
  • Supply Chain
  • Free Trade Agreements
  • Employee Training
  • International Logistics
  • Customs Brokerage
  • Customs Regulations
  • Business Coaching
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Ocean
  • Inco Terms
  • Import
  • International Trade
  • Air Freight
  • Export Controls
  • Trade Compliance
  • Logistics

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