Karen Nailea Perales Adrian
Salamanca,Mexico
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong foundation in leadership competence and business development. Expertise in financial reporting, supply chain management, and cost-reduction strategies, driving operational efficiency and enhancing performance metrics. Proven ability to delegate effectively, manage staff, and prioritize tasks to achieve business goals. Skilled in negotiation tactics and problem analysis, with a focus on team motivation and scheduling coordination. Committed to leveraging business analytics for strategic growth and continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Transport Control Tower Supervisor
Hella Automotive de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Irapuato, Guanajuato
05.2019 - Current
- Coordination and supervision of Import & Export air, ocean & overland operation in a Tier1 international automotive company.
- Manage of Top urgent & critical cargo (charters, HC, expedited services).
- Daily rough negotiation with forwarders, transport lines, customs broker, logistics suppliers…
- RFQ and annual transport budget
- KPI reports, improvement projects.
- Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
- Oversaw inventory management to avoid any shortage or excess stock issues.
- Reduced workplace conflicts through effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Identified potential risks and mitigated them through proactive measures.
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing new scheduling practices.
- Implemented company policies effectively, maintained high standards of service delivery.
Operations supervisor
Nippon Express de México S.A. de C.V.
Salamanca, Guanajuato
03.2015 - 05.2019
- New machinery project leader for import & installation for Automotive companies at Salamanca branch.
- Import & export air, ocean and truck coordination.
- Negotiation with truck lines, customs brokers and local suppliers.
- Farmer sales, new shipments quotations, negotiation with shipping lines, truck companies and custom brokers.
- KPI reports and follow up.
- Achieved cost reduction with effective resource management.
- Built strong vendor relationships to secure favourable terms and conditions.
- Boosted team performance with regular training sessions.
- Delegated duties effectively to optimise workforce capabilities.
- Handled customer queries, enhancing client satisfaction levels.
- Improved service delivery with proactive problem-solving techniques.
- Facilitated inter-departmental communication for smoother operations.
- Processed inbound and outbound shipments with high accuracy and efficiency by effectively directing associate teams and managing inventory processes.
Traffic & customs Assistance
YKK MEXICANA S.A. de C.V.
Irapuato, Guanajuato
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Annex 24 & 31 for IMMEX company.
- Assistance for import / export operations by air (parcel shipments), ocean & overland operation.
- Fix assets control.
- Daily customs documents revision (pedimentos, GLOSA, etc).
- Virtual Operations (IMMEX). Daily contact with forwarders, transport lines and customs brokers.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
Export sales representative
Oro Boleado. (Guadalajara, Jal.)
Guadalajara, Jalisco
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Reception, translation and coordination of export order for Saudi Arabia and Europe market.
- Packages orders planning, billing and shipping to customers.
- Attending to International promotion Fairs: (HKTDC-Hong Kong, Vicenza-Italy).Expanded client base through targeted outreach initiatives.
- Strengthened brand reputation with impeccable professionalism and integrity.
- Optimised sales presentations using persuasive communication techniques.
- Conducted market analysis to anticipate future trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Provided after-sales support, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Logistics
Superieur de Commerce La Rochelle
La Rochelle, France 08.2011 - 12.2012
Certificate of Higher Education - Comercio Internacional
Universidad de Guanajuato
Guanajuato City, Guanajuato 08.2007 - 12.2012
Skills
- Leadership competence
- Delegating effectively
- Business development
- Financial reporting
- Order processing
- Scheduling coordination
- Supply chain management
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Performance metrics
- Staff management
- Task prioritisation
- Business Analytics
- Negotiation tactics
- Problem analysis
- Team motivation
- Operational efficiency
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Elementary
Spanish
Native
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Dancing
- Negotiating
- Movies
Timeline
Transport Control Tower Supervisor
Hella Automotive de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
05.2019 - Current
Operations supervisor
Nippon Express de México S.A. de C.V.
03.2015 - 05.2019
Traffic & customs Assistance
YKK MEXICANA S.A. de C.V.
05.2013 - 03.2015
Export sales representative
Oro Boleado. (Guadalajara, Jal.)
01.2013 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration - Logistics
Superieur de Commerce La Rochelle
08.2011 - 12.2012
Certificate of Higher Education - Comercio Internacional
Universidad de Guanajuato
08.2007 - 12.2012
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