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● Over 12 years of experience in the areas of Foreign Trade, Purchasing, Logistics and Commercial in national and multinational companies in the segments of marble and granite, commercial automation, padlocks, leather and chemicals. Strong performance in import and export processes, negotiations with national and international suppliers, as well as planning and purchasing products.● Experience in Foreign Trade processes: customs clearance, taxation/nationalization of materials, dispatcher coordination, management of international expenses and freight IDB. ● Management of the drawback concession act, foreign charges and preparation of statistical sales reports. ● Strong performance in the area of Procurement/Purchasing, and national and international negotiations, strategic sourcing, and risk management. ● Experience with production and control of indicators (KPI's) related to product sales, in addition to managing the entire sales process, price control, and order status.● Extensive experience with issuing import/export documents, closing exchange rates, and collecting abroad. ● Conference and authorization of all expenses related to import and export processes, including advances made to the broker. ● Regular assessment of good market practices in foreign trade, changing internal procedures, approving new cargo agents, suppliers and forwarding agents. ● Solid experience in supplier management (prospecting, evaluation and development) and action plans, as well as continuous monitoring of suppliers with documentation of results.● Negotiation of delivery terms, according to the company's needs and specifications, in addition to acting directly in crisis management with national and international suppliers.● Development of several projects and operations in the Purchasing and Supply Chain area.● Materials planning with participation in the S&OP processes.● Experience in training and managing high performance teams, managing goals, indicators, and results. Focus on cost, productivity and quality level service. ● Ease of relationship with the entire hierarchical and transversal structure, stimulating innovation along with the team and in the area's processes.