Jeff Schmerbeck

Compliance and International Trade Officer
Director of Supply Chain
 

Since 2005, Jeff Schmerbeck has served as the compliance and international trade officer for AFL as well as director of supply chain and more recently providing compliance and supply chain oversight for Fujikura Automotive America (FAA) and Fujikura America Inc. (FAI). Jeff leads the strategic development of AFL’s domestic and international supply chain functions ensuring compliance with import and export control laws and regulations in all countries in which AFL operates.

Since assuming this role, Jeff applied his proven strategic experiences to make substantial contributions that positively impact AFL’s overall operational and financial performance. Jeff directed the supply chain consolidation of 14 AFL services acquisitions, reducing inventory by 96 percent and manpower by 85 percent. In the compliance arena, Jeff streamlined processes and integrated standards that have produced 99 percent compliance across AFL’s facilities while significantly reducing effective duty rates and logistics costs, resulting in significant cost savings. Under Jeff’s direction, AFL has delivered a wide variety of internal training tools for employees on topics ranging from anti-trust to international trade best practices. As AFL continues to expand both its domestic and global markets, compliance and supply issues will become increasingly critical to the overall success of the business.

Prior to AFL, Jeff spent 12 years with Michelin North America, the world’s leading manufacturer of tires. At Michelin, Jeff started his career as a manufacturing engineer, and then progressed quickly into supply chain, operations and financial management positions. In 1998, Jeff was promoted to plant manager at one of Michelin’s mold fabrication plants. Jeff joined AFL in 2001 to direct the supply chain for AFL's services business. Later, Jeff assumed responsibility for Global Trade and Compliance functions.

Jeff is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Clemson University.