Craig Pettit

Craig Pettit

Executive Director International Operations and Trade Compliance at Bridgestone

Bridgestone Americas•Franklin, Tennessee, United States

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Experience38+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Senior leader with experience at multiple Fortune 100 enterprises in international and domestic logistics, supply chains, and regulatory trade compliance. Extensive leadership and change management skills acquired with shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and IT providers. Cross-functional experience includes logistics, customer service, operations, sales, marketing, network optimization, and regulatory compliance. In depth manufacturing experience and related supply chain experience with source-make-plan-deliver models. Credibility and knowledge to lead diverse project teams to deliver significant cost improvements and customer-focused supply chains.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Apr 2015–Present· 11 yrs 6 mos
    • Executive Director, International Logistics and Trade ComplianceCurrent
      Apr 2015–Present
  • Nov 2007–Mar 2015· 7 yrs 4 mos
    • AMERICAS IMPORT EXPORT TRADE CONTROL DIRECTOR
      Nov 2007–Mar 2015
  • Aug 2006–Nov 2007· 1 yr 3 mos
    • INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMPLIANCE MANAGER
      Aug 2006–Nov 2007
  • Mar 2004–Aug 2006· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL TRADE
      Mar 2004–Aug 2006
  • Sep 2003–Apr 2004· 7 mos
    • GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL TRADE MANAGER
      Sep 2003–Apr 2004
  • 2003–Aug 2003· 7 mos
    • INTERNATIONAL TRADE ANALYST
      2003–Aug 2003
  • Aug 1988–2003· 14 yrs 5 mos
    • Customs Compliance Analyst & Manufacturing Technician
      Aug 1988–2003

Education

Master's degree

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

American Public University System

BS

International Business

State University of New York - System

AS

Electrical Engineering

Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Import/Export OperationsFCPAComplianceImportSix SigmaOFACExport ControlsINCO termsImport/ExportNAFTAC-TPATSupply Chain ManagementImport ExportCustomsFree Trade AgreementsITARAuditingExportInternational TradeTrade Compliance