Elisabeth Foster
About Elisabeth Foster
Elisabeth Foster serves as the Global Trade Compliance Manager at Poly, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in trade compliance, customs brokerage, and advocacy, having previously held a similar role at Plantronics for 13 years.
Work at Poly
Elisabeth Foster has been employed at Poly as the Global Trade Compliance Manager since 2019. In this role, she oversees trade compliance operations, ensuring adherence to regulations and policies. She engages in advocacy through comments submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Elisabeth conducts training sessions within the company to educate employees on trade compliance matters. Her responsibilities also include responding to CBP28/29 inquiries and managing broker operations.
Previous Experience at Plantronics
Before joining Poly, Elisabeth Foster worked at Plantronics for 13 years as a Global Trade Compliance Analyst from 2006 to 2019. In this position, she developed her skills in handling Binding Rulings, Protests, and Post Summary Corrections. Her extensive experience in trade compliance laid the foundation for her current role at Poly, where she continues to apply her knowledge and expertise.
Education and Expertise
Elisabeth Foster earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature with a focus on Spanish Literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz. In addition to her educational background, she has been a Licensed Customs Broker since 2008. Her expertise includes import compliance, trade programs, and CTPAT Trade Compliance (ISA) and CTPAT Security. She is skilled in HTS classification and country of origin determination.
Trade Compliance Skills
Elisabeth Foster possesses a range of skills in trade compliance. She is proficient in responding to inquiries from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and managing broker operations effectively. Her experience includes conducting company-wide training on trade compliance topics, which enhances the overall understanding of compliance within the organization. Elisabeth's knowledge in Binding Rulings, Protests, and Post Summary Corrections further supports her role in ensuring compliance with trade regulations.