Valerie Jacobs

About Valerie Jacobs

I’ve spent the past 15 years+ overseeing development and implementation of improved internal processes for globally-renowned companies generating up to $12 billion in yearly revenue. I’ve led comprehensive trainings on trade compliance strategies for teams of specialized staff and stakeholders, working to promote compliance with import and export requirements. Throughout my career, I’ve earned multiple promotions due to my strong regulatory knowledge and leadership abilities.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Global Trade Operations

   Target

   Oct 2022 — Present

Education

• Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management - Transportation & Logistics

Skills

• People Management
• Quality Control
• Interviewing Skills
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Peoplesoft
• Management
• Team Building
• Regulatory Compliance
• Microsoft Excel
• Training
• Optimism
• Import
• Direct Import
• Tactfulness
• Teamwork
• Positive Work Environment
• High Sense of Urgency
• New Hire Processes
• People Development
• Customs Brokerage
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Supply Chain
• Networking
• Fda
• Customer Relations
• Supply Chain Management
• Compliance Management
• Trade Compliance
• Operations Management
• Usda
• Regulatory Requirements
• Import Compliance
• Processes Development
• Customs Regulations
• Diplomacy
• Team Mentoring
• Classification
• Sales
• Organization