
Rachel Whitfield
VP of Trade Operations
Rachel runs trade operations strategy at Lenzo. She spent 12 years in import/export operations — most recently as VP of Global Trade at a medical device company shipping to 60+ countries with $220M in annual cross-border revenue. She built their classification program from a two-person desk into a 10-person unit handling 8,000 HTS classifications annually, reduced customs holds by 74% in her first 18 months, and was named to the Journal of Commerce's Top 40 Under 40 in International Trade (2022). Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), CUSECO certified.
Articles
- Supply Chain Screening: 7 Gaps Beyond Tier-1 That Drive ExposureTier-1 screening misses forwarders, free zone handlers, and ownership layers. OFAC's 2025 cases show why sub-tier entities, list sync gaps, and batch windows now drive enforcement risk.Apr 5, 2026
- Trade Restrictions 2026: Sanctions, Embargoes, and Controls Most Exporters MisreadOFAC sanctions, BIS export controls, and destination embargoes update on different schedules under separate legal authorities. Most exporters treat all three as one check.Apr 4, 2026
- Restricted Party Screening: How It Differs from Denied Party ChecksCompare restricted party screening with denied party checks: 12+ federal lists, BIS and OFAC rules, affiliates screening, and when a license path still exists.Mar 29, 2026
- ECCN Number: How to Look Up, Validate, and Avoid MisclassificationDiscover how to look up an ECCN on the Commerce Control List, validate classifications against current BIS rules, and avoid EAR misclassification on exports.Mar 26, 2026
- ITAR Compliance: Software, Costs, and 5 Defense Exporter MistakesDDTC registration fees rose in 2025. ITAR penalties reach $1.2M per violation. Learn what ITAR software does, hidden costs, and 5 mistakes that trigger enforcement.Mar 22, 2026
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