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I have over 30 years experience in US import, export, global trade compliance and logistics. Relevant Experience and Qualifications: A licensed US Customs Broker since 1997 and have a B.B.A. in Business Management from the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. I'm well versed, trained and have hands-on work experience in routing inbound/outbound shipments, Imports, Exports, Import/Export Trade Compliance Systems, Self-Assessments, Self-Audits, Product Classifications, C-TPAT Supply Chain Security; Global Trade Compliance Training, Customs Duties Regulations Title 19, US HTS/Schedule B Codes, Air/Ocean Freight Forwarding; USMCA free trade agreement Systems: MRP-Oracle, MAPICS, SAP; US Import/Export- AES, ABI Assist global manufacturers in the US import/export clearing process as per US Import/Export Regulations, procedures and processes, I'm also an Import/Export Trade Compliance Consultant and assist global customers setup Import/Export Compliance programs, training, SOP's and logistics. I have worked with global manufacturers routing their global inbound/outbound shipments by Air Carriers, Air Couriers, FTL/LTL shipments & Ocean FCL/LCL from Asia, South America, Europe and Central America, the US, Mexico and Canada. I have also worked with these import/export docs.: CF7501, Alt3461, EEI AES, letters of credit, bill of ladings, packing lists, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, air/ocean waybills, attested and legalized export docs. Firms I have worked for: TRW, Trico, Sanmina, Emerson, Thermo Fisher, AEI International, Behring International, GE, Anderson & Clayton, Brown & Root

International Logistics & Freight Operations Specialist | D2D, Cold Chain & Vendor Management I’m a logistics and operations professional with 10+ years of experience supporting international freight, D2D operations, and customer-facing logistics roles. I help importers, exporters, and logistics companies move cargo efficiently, control costs, and deliver reliable service across complex supply chains. My background covers air, ocean, and truck freight, including perishable cargo and cold-chain logistics, with direct experience coordinating drayage, CFS operations, and transloading. I’ve worked closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and overseas vendors—managing documentation, negotiating rates, and resolving time-critical issues at ports and borders. What I can help you with: Freight coordination (Air / Ocean / Truck) Port & CFS operations support Drayage & transloading oversight Vendor negotiation & cost optimization Perishable & cold-chain shipments Import/export documentation & compliance support Customer communication & issue resolution I’m highly organized, reliable, and comfortable working remotely in fast-paced environments. I approach every project with an operator’s mindset and a sales-aware perspective—focused on execution, customer satisfaction, and long-term value. If you need a logistics partner who understands how freight actually moves and can step in quickly to support your operations, let’s connect.

Management of all import processes including HTS, ACE Entry, ADD/CVD, FTA's and PGAs. Internal Customs for Tariff reviews, bond sufficiency, POA approval and Port of Dallas audits. Maintain relationships with International Agents to meet CTPAT Compliance standards. Customer visits and problem resolution. Expertise in 3PL freight forwarding. Tariff Refunds and Audits. Assistance with IEEPA refunds for Domestic and Foreign Importers of Record.

Licensed freight forwarder + DTC founder. Operator, not consultant Most freight people don't understand what happens after the container clears customs. Most ecommerce consultants have never read a bill of lading. I'm one of the few people who does both, every day, in my own businesses. **By the numbers** • 5+ years running North Star Global, our family's NVOCC-licensed freight forwarder with a Chicago warehouse and proprietary shipment tracking platform • 4 years building Crystal Clean, a premium DTC cat litter brand on Shopify + Amazon — personally configured the full stack (Shopify, Recharge, Klaviyo with 11 live flows, Okendo, Smile io, Meta Ads) • Full landed-cost models built from scratch (HTS classification, 2026 tariff stack including Section 232/301 and IEEPA, 40HQ container economics) • 24-month cohort retention models with LTV, CAC payback, and ad spend scenarios **What I help with** • Amazon FBA — listings, review velocity, Subscribe & Save, account health, shipment planning • Shopify DTC — theme customization, Klaviyo flows, Recharge subscriptions, referral programs, post-purchase optimization • Meta paid acquisition — creative strategy, account structure (Andromeda), budget pacing • Supply chain design — sourcing, freight forwarding, customs, 3PL, landed-cost reduction • Ecommerce financial modeling — unit economics, cohort retention, P&L, forecasting **How I work** Project-based or fractional. I'll tell you up front if I'm not the right fit, I don't take engagements where I can't move the needle. When I'm in, I move fast, document as I go, and communicate issues with a fix already proposed. Send me a message with what you're working on. I respond within a few hours. Thanks, Greg

🏆 Top Rated Plus Supply Chain Consultant (Among Top 3% on Upwork) 🏆 Terrific Upwork History with 5000+ Hours & Counting 🏆 90 + Completed Projects with 5 Star reviews on Upwork and Counting Consultant in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Sourcing, Supply Chain Modeling, EDI, Warehousing, etc - Top Rated Plus (within a 6 month Timeframe) Team Experience 10 - 40 years each with Fortune 500 companies in the US, small/large production, factories and e-commerce stores. Our team's extensive supply chain experience is combined over 75 years+. We bring value when we work with company's from due to our experience with major ecommerce companies (FashionNova, largest supplier for towels to Walmart and Target, Intel), many small ecommerce companies (one of which below is is on track to do $80M+ annual - we saved this company $200K + in about couple months on their annual shipping costs based on their high volume). Also, we have experience working with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 (Caterpillar, Honeywell, midsize printing company in Chicago grossing $25M a year). Rates are dependent after interview and discussion of specific project. - Owner of Investa Garden (Management Consulting Agency specialized in Supply Chain, Operations, EDI Development (CargoWise, etc), ERP Solutions and CMO Solutions): Based in Chicago with a global setup. - We build/manage Digital Supply Chains/Logistics infrastructure for e-Commerce companies whether you are starting out or at a point in the business where you would like a consulting team to take over current operations. Then, you are able to focus more on product design, sales, marketing or even retire. This is why we offer Management Consulting services because Supply Chain does not only affect operations but all parts of a business. We specialize in setting up Quality department, Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Supplier Quality Audits. My business partner has over 35+ years in Quality Assurance, Auditing, QMS for Medical Devices / Chemical Companies Pharma companies (such as DuPont Chemical, Exxon, Pfizer, Dow Chemicals, Baxter, etc). Has been in this space since the 90s (36 years working for Fortune 100/500 companies and 18 years of pre & continuous education) - Experienced supply chain professional with a strong record of cross-functional, data-driven results and exceeding goals - 10 + years of Inventory & Vendor Management Experience in Entrepreneurial and Corporate Settings - Data-Driven financial and market research & analysis, regularly prepared and communicated to Senior Management - 9 + years of diverse B2B & Consumer Sales experience - US-Based I am a skilled supply chain / operations management consultant with the ability to help improve small-medium sized businesses with their supply chain needs, including the digital transformation of manual reporting, assessment and set up of database needs, ERP based analysis of inventory, process simplification of cycle counts, warehouse stocking recommendations and customer/client relationship improvements. I also hold a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Supply Chain Management from Loyola University, Chicago (Top 20 Schools for Supply Chain Management undergraduate program in the US) I can support long and short-term contract positions, remote-based projects, onsite (Chicago area) assessments and can provide a customizable consulting engagement to meet your supply chain needs. Key supply chain performance skills include: - Inventory & Vendor Management Experience with small-medium sized business environments - Supply chain process improvements including digital transformation, implementing reporting tools and developing metrics and analytics to drive cost reductions, labor improvements, and supply chain risk mitigation - Inventory performance analytics, including cycle counting processes and inventory obsolescence management - Experience with vendor negotiations and operational performance for the supplier relationships - Data-Driven financial and market research & analysis - Diverse B2B & consumer sales experience - Trilingual: English (primary), Hindi, & Urdu - Operational efficiencies improvements including creating databases and Excel-based reports to assist production and sales - Microsoft Excel (expert report and data management) - ERP Systems (EPICOR Vantage) - NAFTA / USMCA (North American Free Trade Agreement) code applications - CMO for Freight Forwarders / Trucking Companies - Utilization of ERP system to assess inventory availability - Ability to create actionable ERP data extracts to resolve customer issues or improve daily operations - Warehouse process improvements for inventory accuracy metrics, including cycle counts - Implementation of product coding standards to improve NAFTA trade compliance Experience in starting and running E-Commerce Businesses from A-Z. Built full supply chain models in E-Commerce business.

➤ Most Shopify stores don't fail because of bad products, they fail because of poor user experience, slow performance, weak conversion paths, and missed opportunities to turn visitors into customers. I help ecommerce brands build fast, responsive, and conversion-focused Shopify stores designed to create seamless shopping experiences, improve customer journeys, and maximize sales potential. Whether you're launching a new store, redesigning an existing one, or optimizing for conversions, my goal is to build a Shopify experience that not only looks professional but also performs. My approach combines Shopify development, responsive UI/UX design, and conversion rate optimization (CRO) best practices to create high-converting ecommerce experiences. I focus on product page optimization, collection page structure, cart and checkout experience, mobile optimization, website performance, and customer engagement strategies such as upsells, cross-sells, and conversion funnel improvements. My process is straightforward: • Research your brand, audience, and competitors • Build a modern, responsive, mobile-first Shopify store • Optimize user experience and conversion opportunities • Improve site speed, performance, and Core Web Vitals • Integrate the right Shopify apps and tools for growth • Test, refine, and launch a reliable, high-performing store Core expertise: ✓ Shopify Store Setup and Design ✓ Shopify Theme Customization ✓ Shopify Theme Development ✓ Shopify 2.0 & Shopify Plus ✓ Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) ✓ Shopify App Integrations ✓ Product Page & Landing Page Optimization ✓ Shopify Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript ✓ Responsive UI/UX Design ✓ Shopify Mobile Optimization If you're looking for a Shopify specialist who values communication, attention to detail, and a conversion-focused approach, I'd be happy to discuss your project. A great way to get started is with a small task, store audit, or a single page optimization project to ensure we're the right fit. Specialties Keywords: Shopify Developer, Shopify Expert, Shopify Specialist, Shopify Plus Developer, Shopify Store Developer, Shopify Store Setup, Shopify Website Design, Shopify Theme Customization, Shopify Theme Development, Shopify Online Store 2.0, Shopify Migration, Shopify SEO, Shopify CRO, Shopify Speed Optimization, Shopify App Integration, Shopify Apps, Shopify Liquid, Shopify Metafields, Shopify Product Upload, Shopify Store Redesign, Figma to Shopify, PSD to Shopify, Responsive Design, Front-End Development, Ecommerce Development, Klaviyo Shopify, Meta Pixel, Storefront API, Shopify Admin API.