Supply Chain Specialist
Brazil
• Conducted research to identify potential suppliers, facilitated meetings, and maintained business relationships to support decision-making.• Planned and managed product sourcing and inventory according to sales strategy.• Negotiated with suppliers on various aspects such as items, quantity, price, lead time, payment methods, packing conditions, and shipment details to maintain product competitiveness and stable sourcing.• Assessed product cost viability.• Managed and coordinated inbound operations, negotiating rates with 3PL (Third-Part-Logistics) vendors to ensure costefficiency and product competitiveness.• Oversaw and tracked goods, communicated with 3PL vendors such as freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers, and worked closely with sales and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery.• Created and managed purchase orders in the ERP system. Prepared shipping documentation by performing routine checks to ensure information accuracy.• Reviewed and analyzed internal processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in terms of time, cost, and performance.