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With 14 years of expertise in Logistics, Shipping, Transportation, Purchasing, and Freight Forwarding, I am committed to delivering seamless operations and ensuring efficiency in every step of the supply chain. I thrive in fast-paced environments, managing end-to-end processes with keen attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication. I am a trustworthy and results-driven professional who takes pride in meeting deadlines and overcoming challenges. My proactive approach, combined with a self-motivated and team-oriented mindset, allows me to drive productivity and enhance operational efficiency. If you’re looking for a dedicated expert to optimize your logistics and procurement operations, let’s connect—I’m ready to bring value to your team!

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

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.

I lead transformative logistics and trade compliance strategies across North America, leveraging 34 years of experience to drive high performance in people, processes, and outcomes. My background includes senior roles in major retail and manufacturing firms, where I have consistently streamlined operations, enhanced efficiencies, and navigated complex regulatory landscapes. I specialize in building high-performing teams and have a proven record in exceeding performance metrics. Whether you need a strategic partner to elevate your logistics operations or someone to ensure compliance with trade regulations, I bring a wealth of expertise and a results-oriented mindset. Let’s connect to discuss how I can help optimize your logistics and trade strategies for success.

As a Regulatory Compliance Consultant and Head of Regulatory Compliance, I help international brands and manufacturers launch and scale their products not only in the United States, but also in Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Latin America, ensuring full compliance with the regulatory framework of each region. My expertise covers the main global regulatory agencies for food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, textiles, medical devices, electronics, and various consumer products. My services include: - UNITED STATES - (FDA, USDA, EPA, FCC, CPSC, CBP, FWS): ✅ FDA Facility Registration: Food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC-adjacent products, and pet food facilities. Foreign + domestic registrations, renewals, product listings, and U.S. compliance adaptation. ✅ US Agent Services: Acting as your official U.S. Agent to represent your company before FDA and U.S. authorities. ✅ FSVP Agent Services: Foreign Supplier Verification Program development for food and supplement importers. ✅ EPA Registration: Pesticides, disinfectants, industrial/automotive chemicals. ✅ FCC Certification: Wireless products, Bluetooth devices, smart electronics. ✅ USDA Licensing & Inspection Support: Animal-based, agricultural, and honey/propolis products. ✅ FWS Import Permits (CITES): Exotic leathers, wildlife-derived materials, hunting trophies. ✅ CPSC Compliance: Children’s products, toys, textiles, law labels, safety testing requirements. ✅ CBP Customs Compliance: HTS classification, import documentation, Prior Notice, and customs support. - EU & UK Compliance: I support companies entering the European Union and UK markets, including: ✅ EU Responsible Person (RP) Guidance & Setup: Cosmetics, supplements, electronics, textiles, and various consumer products. ✅ EU/UK Labeling Compliance: Adaptation for multilingual labeling (EN/FR/DE/ES/IT), technical file requirements, claims, allergens, nutrition panels, textile labeling and fiber composition. ✅ Product Compliance & Registration: – EU Food & Supplement rules (EFSA) – Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP) – UK SCPN Notification – CE/UKCA pathways – Textile & apparel compliance (fiber rules, care labels, REACH) ✅ Documentation & Market Access: GMP expectations, safety assessments, product information files (PIF), and import documentation. - LATIN AMERICA (Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia): Support for brands expanding across Latin America: ✅ Brazil (MAPA / ANVISA guidance): Food, supplements, cosmetics, packaged foods. ✅ Mexico (COFEPRIS / RFC Importer Registration): Food, cosmetics, dietary supplements, OTC-adjacent products. ✅ Regional Labeling Compliance: Adaptation for Spanish/Portuguese labeling, mandatory warnings, nutritional tables, allergen formats. - GLOBAL SERVICES: Regardless of your target market: 🎯 Labeling Compliance & Regulatory Adaptation FDA + EU + UK + LATAM-compliant labels, packaging, claims, and disclosures. 📄 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) SDS preparation following OSHA HazCom 2012 / GHS. 🧩 HTS Classification & Market Feasibility Identifying regulatory requirements before exporting. Working Policy: All regulatory reports include a 10-business-day clarification window from the date of delivery. After this period, any additional review, follow-up, or new questions will be handled as a separate consulting engagement. Work begins only after all requested product information and documentation have been fully and accurately provided by the client. Final responsibility for verifying technical product data (including ingredient quantities, specifications, claims, and label details) remains with the client prior to commercialization.

Stop manufacturing defects, blown tooling budgets, and profit-draining customs delays. As a Top Rated Plus partner (ranked in the top 3% of all global talent on Upwork) with 15+ years of cross-border trade and hardware engineering experience, I don't just "source products" — I protect your capital, debug complex manufacturing issues, and build failure-proof global supply chains. Whether you are a US/EU hardware startup launching high-precision manufacturing in China/Vietnam, or an established brand navigating rigid legal barriers to enter the Japanese market, I act as your Virtual COO to secure absolute technical and regulatory victory. (Note: In strict compliance with professional NDAs, all client names and brand identities below are protected and anonymized). 🛡️ HOW I PROTECT YOUR REVENUE, MARGINS & CAPEX: 1. Technical Product Engineering & DfM (China / Vietnam) Backed by my background as a consumer electronics engineer (PCB/circuit design) and Product Manager, I bridge the gap between complex Western 3D blueprints (Tech Packs) and Asian factory realities. I perform proactive Design for Manufacturing (DfM) audits — such as splitting complex 3D CAD designs to slash injection mold tooling costs by 30%, or designing custom CNC sewing template jigs to achieve impossible technical textile structures. 2. Pre-Tooling Risk Control & Fiduciary Protection Before you wire thousands of dollars for tooling or mass production, I lock in your quality. I enforce rigid "Pre-Tooling Technical Confirmations" to legally bind factories to physical tolerances (e.g., "Steel-Safe" mold strategies to guarantee click-fit assemblies) and ensure they cannot hit you with hidden modification surcharges. 3. Structural Japan Market Entry & JCT/ACP Framework I build the legal and tax bridge to Japan. I coordinate with local patent attorneys, tax accountants, and customs authorities to register your trademark (JPO/WIPO), establish legal ACP (Attorney for Customs Procedures) / IOR (Importer of Record) frameworks, and structure your entity to maximize JCT (Japan Consumption Tax) refunds. 4. Tariff Engineering & Strategic Customs Recovery I actively fight to protect your bottom line. Whether it's redesigning product classifications to drop your customs duty from 17.6% to 2.5%, utilizing FTAs (RCEP/CPTPP) for 0.0% duty, or overriding carrier HTS classification errors in the ACE system to secure immediate cash refunds — I ensure you never pay a penny of unnecessary tax. 📊 PROVEN ROI & SUCCESS STORIES (Why Brands Keep Me on Retainer): * US-Based Tactical Board Game: Audited 3D CAD files, implemented a split-design mold strategy to slash injection tooling CAPEX by $11,900 (30%), and established a "Steel-Safe" engineering agreement with an agile Dongguan mold maker. * Premium Eco-Friendly Personal Care: Engineered a 100% plastic-free custom textile supply chain across China and Vietnam, designing custom CNC sewing template jigs and sourcing proprietary 100% bamboo/ramie fibers. * Luxury Automotive Accessory Brand: Directed end-to-end Vietnam R&D and logistics; slashed US customs duties from 17.6% to 2.5% through strategic tariff engineering and HS code optimization. * US Professional Hair-Care Brand: Bypassed a 7-year entry barrier by negotiating directly with a traditional 70-year-old Japanese needle manufacturer, securing an exclusive direct-wholesale channel. * Premium Athletic Wear & CPG Brands: Blocked redundant patent billing ($1,450 saved), executed flawless JIS/FDA compliance, and reversed a US customs tax error for a 100% duty refund on day one. 🚨 EMERGENCY INQUIRIES (Manufacturing Bottlenecks or Customs Hold): If your project is currently stalled at an Asian factory, or your cargo is held by DHL, FedEx, or Japan Customs, message me immediately with: 1. Your 3D STEP files / Tech Pack (for manufacturing rescue) 2. The carrier's official customs hold notice & commercial invoice (for customs rescue) I will perform a rapid structural assessment under strict confidentiality to save your project. Let's build your friction-free global supply chain. Click "Message" to book a brief discovery call.