Experienced International Trade Executive with a proven track record in the consumer goods industry. Expertise in operations, logistics, customs, fulfillment and sales strategy roles. Committed to achieving objectives and delivering exceptional service, consistently driving results and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Lead the coordination of imports, exports, customs, and logistics operations, driving seamless interactions with both international and domestic suppliers and customers.
• Spearhead forecasting and inventory management for Mexico, Chile, and Colombia, ensuring accurate planning and seamless logistics coordination across all regions to meet business goals.
• Warehouse management, enhancing operational efficiency, space utilization, and inventory flow.
• Ensure 100% compliance with Mexican regulatory requirements, including NOMs, IFT, and legal labeling standards, mitigating risks and avoiding penalties.
• Classify HTS codes, ensuring accurate tariff application and compliance with international trade regulations.
• Strategically manage transportation budgets, identifying the fastest and most cost-effective shipping solutions to maximize profitability and efficiency.
• Partner with customers to handle claims and returns, ensuring the seamless execution of reverse logistics and driving customer satisfaction.
• Oversee remote inventory management with partners, customers, and technical teams, ensuring accurate tracking and fulfillment across the entire supply chain.
• Lead and manage the Amazon Direct Import account, overseeing all aspects of forecasting, import operations, and business growth between Hasbro and Amazon. Track and manage direct shipments from China, India, and Vietnam, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with operational goals. Drive achievement of sales quotas, revenue growth, and uncover new business opportunities. Oversee the full spectrum of forecasting, bookings, toy production, Incoterms, delivery plans, billing follow-ups, reporting, and negotiation strategies to ensure optimal performance.
• Own the order entry and fulfillment process for key accounts including Walmart Group, Amazon, and Liverpool, managing the entire order cycle from local inventory. Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders. Conduct in-depth KPI and performance analysis, focusing on metrics like Fill Rate, rejection reasons, sales strategies, inventory plans, campaign management, and new product developments. Coordinate deliveries, billing, and the full sales pipeline (Sell In, Sell Out, Sell Through). Track and resolve complaints through effective follow-up and settlement, while negotiating with vendors and customers to optimize outcomes.
• Lead and manage end-to-end export and import projects, including the development of project timelines, coordination with with vendors: ground transport providers, maritime companies, and customs agencies.
• Oversee project management, and continuous process improvements, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery.
• Maintain strong follow-up with factories, warehouses, logistics teams, and customs departments to ensure seamless operations and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure high levels of service quality across all stages of the supply chain.
• Manage payments to vendors, overseeing the processing of supplier invoices and ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
• Lead the creation and implementation of innovative processes, driving automation of the vendor payment process to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Take full responsibility for the management of punctual orders, ensuring adherence to deadlines and the successful execution of all related tasks.
• Monitoring the logistics process of international shipping packages, tracking shipments and deliveries, providing information and necessary documents to release stucked merchandise in Customs of the Mexico City International Airport.
Analytic thought
Follow up
Numerical ability
Teamwork
Organization
Prioritization
Goal fulfillment
Efficiency
Sense of urgency
Work under pressure
Tidy
Problem solving
Decision maker
SOFTWARE PRODUCTS
Microsoft Office Suite
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SAP