Luis Castillo
About Luis Castillo
Luis Castillo is the Global Trade Operations Lead at General Mills, with extensive experience in trade compliance and supply chain management.
Title and Current Position
Luis Castillo serves as the Global Trade Operations Lead at General Mills. He began this role in December 2022 and is responsible for overseeing global trade operations for the company. His role involves ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and optimizing trade processes.
Previous Experience at Polaris Inc.
Prior to joining General Mills, Luis Castillo worked at Polaris Inc. in various roles. He served as a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist for 9 months in 2022 and as a Trade Compliance Specialist for 3 years from 2019 to 2022. In these roles, he focused on ensuring Polaris Inc.'s adherence to trade regulations and compliance requirements.
Roles at Tennant Company and SBS Group
Before working at Polaris Inc., Luis Castillo was an Import Export Compliance Analyst at Tennant Company from 2018 to 2019 for 8 months. Additionally, he was an Import Customs Entry Writer at SBS Group of Companies from 2017 to 2018 for 10 months. Both roles were based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area and involved managing import/export compliance and customs entry processes.
Early Career and Diverse Roles
Luis Castillo’s early career includes various roles that contributed to his broad skill set. He worked as an Entry Writer at C.H. Robinson from 2014 to 2017 in Eden Prairie and as a Customer Service Representative at Farmers Insurance - Ramirez's Agency from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he was a Paraprofessional at Richfield Public Schools and held the position of Housekeeping Manager at A & B Cleaning Services.
Education and Academic Background
Luis Castillo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Southwest Minnesota State University. He completed his studies in 2011 after four years at the university. His academic background provided a foundation for his career in trade compliance and operational roles.