John Thoman is seeking a management position in international logistics and customs compliance with over 15 years of experience. He currently works as a Classification Specialist at Joann Fabrics, where he classifies imports and ensures compliance. Previously, he was the Import-Export Manager at Moen for 19 years where he managed a staff, negotiated transportation contracts saving $1 million annually, and led various initiatives resulting in duty refunds and annual savings. He has a bachelor's degree in economics and is a licensed customhouse broker.
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1. John L. Thoman, L.C.B.
17165 Golden Star Drive, Strongsville, OH 44136
440 670-4398 (cell) ∙ jthoman0@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Management position in the fields of International Logistics and Customs Compliance
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
15 years + experience in creating, implementing, and managing strategies and processes related
to Import/Export Logistics and Corporate Customs Compliance
EXPERIENCE
Joann Fabrics Hudson, OH
Classification Specialist II April 2015 to present
Core Responsibilities
• Classification of imported products
• All phases of compliance with CBP regulations
• Process improvement
Major Recent Accomplishments
• Identified $ 100K+ duty reduction opportunity
• Leading First Sale for Export initiative
• Leading entry count reduction initiative
Moen, Inc. North Olmsted, OH
Import-Export Manager April 1996 – Feb 2015
Core Responsibilities
• Manage staff of four associates
• Negotiate and Manage annual Transportation spend of $ 8,000,000
• Manage annual duty spend of $ 11,000,000
• Achieve annual savings/cost avoidance of $ 1,000,000
• Overall Corporate Compliance with all Import/Export regulations
• Select and Manage Service Providers
Major Recent Accomplishments Year
2. • Moen found compliant in CBP Focused Assessment 2014
• Negotiated and Implemented new 3PL Trans-load 2014
o Annual savings $ 300 K
• Lead Ocean RFQ for Moen and related operating companies 2014
o Annual Savings $ 800 K
• Gained favorable Classification Ruling on Grab Bars 2013
o Total duty refund $ 350 K
• Subject Matter Export/Stakeholder ASN – SAP team 2010
o President’s Team Award
• Gained favorable Classification Ruling on certain faucet parts 2008
o Total duty refund 300 K
Corporate Teams Memberships
• Fortune Brands Home and Security Customs Compliance Team
• Fortune Brands Home and Security Logistics Team, International Sub Committee
AEI Danzas Middleburg Hts., OH
Import Manager April 1995 – April 1996
Core Responsibilities
• Manage one assistant
• Customs Brokerage for Cleveland Office
• Entry and release of import consignments
• Import Customer Service
• Assist Sales in establishing new brokerage customers.
Burlington Air Express Middleburg Hts., OH
Import Administrator June 1990 – April 1995
Core Responsibilities
• Customs Brokerage Tasks
• Daily Entry of Merchandise
• Assist Export team as needed
Certifications/Education/Skills
• Licensed Customhouse Broker
• B.A. Economics, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
3. • SAP, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
References supplied by request
