*Drive Business Growth: Spearhead international business development and food export strategies, identifying and cultivating new opportunities and partnerships in LATAM & Caribbean markets.*Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement market entry strategies and sales plans, focusing on revenue growth and expanding market presence.*Logistics & Compliance: Oversee export logistics, ensuring timely delivery, and manage contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with… Show more *Drive Business Growth: Spearhead international business development and food export strategies, identifying and cultivating new opportunities and partnerships in LATAM & Caribbean markets.*Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement market entry strategies and sales plans, focusing on revenue growth and expanding market presence.*Logistics & Compliance: Oversee export logistics, ensuring timely delivery, and manage contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.*Market Analysis & Stakeholder Relations: Analyze market trends and customer needs, build relationships with key stakeholders, and collaborate with marketing to create effective promotional campaigns. Show less

*Develop category strategy and collect insights from various sources.*Lead category management process and cross-functional teams.*Execute sales and assortment strategy based on insights and analysis.*Responsible for Poultry, Can Dry/Nestle/Ventura Foods/Sysco Brand, Sea Food, Frozen, Dairy, Chemical, and S&E Categories.

*Significantly reduced procurement costs by standardizing processes and negotiating favorable terms.*Managed vendor relationships and facilitated sales and marketing efforts.

*Organized and maintained the Purchasing Department to the highest professional standard.*Ensured a continuous supply of hotel operating supplies and beverage items.

*Organized and managed the Purchasing Department to maintain efficiency and improve purchases.

*Successfully reduced food and beverage costs through negotiation and operational adjustments.*Participated as corporate task force for various hotel openings and training sessions.Other Positions Held:*Director of Purchasing and Logistics, Master Force (Various Locations)*Purchasing Manager, ME Miami

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*Developed and executed a master plan for Engineering Storeroom.*Implemented SAP system in procedures and set operational guidelines.

* Development and execution of a master plan for Engineering Storeroom. Initially any purchase of Engineering was separate from any other purchase as Engineering department was in charge. However Purchasing department was responsible for Engineering Storeroom / Purchases and I as the leader of this project. * Implementing SAP system in the procedures and setting the operational guidelines to avoid the lack of key spare parts and operating supplies.