La Charo Owens
About La Charo Owens
La Charo Owens is the Principal BA SAP/GTS (Global Trade) at Boston Scientific with over 21 years of experience in global trade compliance and shared services.
Title
La Charo Owens currently holds the position of Principal BA SAP/GTS (Global Trade) at Boston Scientific. She has been in this role since 2021.
Experience at Boston Scientific
Since 2021, La Charo Owens has been employed by Boston Scientific as Principal BA SAP/GTS (Global Trade) in the United States. In this capacity, she applies her extensive knowledge in global trade compliance and SAP/GTS systems to ensure regulatory adherence and optimize global trade operations for the organization.
Past Roles in Global Trade Compliance
La Charo Owens has an extensive background in global trade compliance. She worked at Hitachi Energy as a Global Trade Compliance Analyst for the Americas from 2020 to 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to this, from 2012 to 2017, she was a Global Trade Compliance Specialist at Lord Corporation in Cary, NC. Her responsibilities in these roles included managing compliance with global trade regulations and conducting audits.
Experience as Product Manager
From 2017 to 2020, La Charo Owens was a Product Manager at Thomson Reuters in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area. In this position, she was responsible for overseeing product development cycles, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
Previous Experience in Trade and Compliance
La Charo Owens has held multiple key roles in international trade and compliance throughout her career. This includes her time as an Associate Foreign Trade & Compliance Specialist and International Credit, Risk & Collections Specialist at Teleflex Medical, from 2005 to 2012. She also served as a Customer Fulfillment/Process Focal at IBM from 2001 to 2005 and as an International Customer Account Specialist/Global Logistics Specialist at Reichhold Chemicals from 1998 to 2001.
Education and Certifications
La Charo Owens earned her MPA from Strayer University in 2007. She also holds a Certificate from Peace College, achieved in 2005, and a B.S. from Saint Augustine’s University, obtained in 1997. Her professional certifications include International Letters of Credit and Global Credit & Collections. These qualifications underscore her expertise in managing global trade and compliance.
Specializations and Skills
La Charo Owens specializes in Global Trade Compliance, including Free Trade Agreements and Harmonized Tariff Classification (HTSUS). She is proficient with various systems like SAP, QAD, AS/400, and Microsoft products. Her expertise also extends to FDA Import Compliance, particularly in relation to medical devices, demonstrating her comprehensive knowledge in regulatory and compliance matters.