Shilpa Advani

Managerial experience with over 20 years of Supply Chain, Tax/Fiscal ,Finance Experience and Trade Compliance functions. Focused on minimizing company liability by keeping all records, processes and training in full compliance with established standards and legal requirements.

Prime background catering to Finance & Supply Chain. Led Global Distribution to manage dynamic turbulent compliance implication as a result of regulations and new sanctions control. Sustain compliance controls in MENA countries including a global scope for Distribution models through continuous training culture.

Involved in special projects including high stake new Business Proposals and Process Engagements. Gained considerable skills during assignments highlighting Client Negotiations, Analyze Business Proposal Profitability, Implementing Internal Controls, Maximize Resource Output Scalability and Compliance Process improvements. Effective speaker and communicate with clarity about expectations, issues and advice.

Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with documented success in developing policies, leading training programs and managing reporting to achieve compliance. Firm believer and follower of digital technology and automate systems to enhance compliance.

Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments. Led Import Export team providing strategic input to reduce trade costs and enhance compliance. Strong communicator when interacting with management and customs officials.

Rated outstanding in yearly assessments and a trusted member of the trade compliance team.

• Achieved $1.5m savings in customs duties by deploying a team of Free Trade Specialist and releasing a US Free Trade Agreement program targeting select countries as a pilot project.
• Collaborated with team of global compliance experts in the organization along with Legal counsels in operating countries to achieve excellence in managing the compliance impact due to conflict of Russia-Ukraine War. Awarded Bronze Medal in Performed by SLB initiative.
• Developed Import Export Manuals process matrix identifying Key Metro stops and mentored Import Export / Compliance lead in operating countries to define the activities encompassing the end to end process.
• Successfully deployed 12+ SAP Global Trade Compliance System for various operating countries globally in collaboration with IT support deployments teams. Closely work with system program managers to ensure system is aligned, updated and agile to incorporate changes in regulations.