Josie Gonzalez
Licensed Customs Broker and Certified Customs Specialist | Global Classification, Import/Export Execution
- Role
- Trade Compliance Analyst at Cepheid
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Josie Gonzalez
My dedication to optimizing global trade compliance has been paramount, ensuring not only…
Experience
Trade Compliance Analyst
Jul 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Analyze and interpret complex global import/export regulations to ensure full compliance with U.S. and international trade laws.• Develop and implement cross-departmental best practices that reduce trade disruptions and streamline Customs clearance processes.• Champion quarterly transfer pricing adjustments, ensuring alignment with financial and compliance requirements.• Support the design and execution of a Global Trade Compliance automation program, driving efficiency and regulatory accuracy.• Partner with senior trade compliance leadership to monitor inbound U.S. shipments via Customs brokers and major carriers (FedEx, DHL), resolving delays quickly.• Provide accurate HTS classifications, FDA, and USDA regulatory data to facilitate seamless entry filing with U.S. Customs.• Coordinate with Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) to secure timely release of regulated products.• Determine Country of Origin (COO) using regional value content and substantial transformation rules; ensure proper labeling and marking compliance.
Education
Whatcom Community College
Computer & Business
US Customs and Border Protection
Licensed Customs Broker 1999
Success Consultants Inc
Computing Certificate
NCBFAA
Certified Customs Specialist 2010
Bellingham Technical College
Computer & Business
Skills
- Container
- 3pl
- Shipping
- Supply Chain
- Free Trade Agreements
- English
- Freight
- International Logistics
- Hazardous Materials
- Warehousing
- Global Logistics
- Purchasing
- Nafta
- Freight Forwarding
- Customs
- Import
- Import Compliance
- Contract Negotiation
- International Business
- Transportation Management
- Ocean
- Transportation
- Inventory Management
- Negotiation
- Administration
- International Trade
- Air Freight
- Documentation
- Customs Brokerage
- Letters of Credit
- Incoterms
- Licensing
- Customer Service
- Ltl
- Procurement
- Customs Regulations
- Auditing
- Logistics
- C-Tpat
- Export
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