Speaker Profile

Grant Smith
Trade Compliance Manager, Brady Corporation

Mr. Grant Smith is a global trade compliance professional with 30 years experience in global logistics and trade compliance. A licensed customs broker and certified customs specialist. He is also IATA and DOT Certified. Working for global corporations, implementing trade programs and providing training in multiple regions internationally.

Licensed US Customs broker, and Certified Customs Specialist. Expert in classification, valuation, and Free Trade Agreements. I have worked for the Brady Corporation for over 19 years. Previous experience includes working for Westinghouse as warehouse and logistics manager and customs/trade consulting through various LLC's.

Global experience working with teams in Europe, China, South America. Set up compliance metrics on a global basis. Global site audits. Brokerage RFQ . Creation and maintenance of compliance manuals. Use of lean daily management to track and improve under preforming areas. Experienced with hazardous materials (IATA certified), and OGA's (FDA, FCC, DOC, etc).