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KellanovaForeign Trade Senior Manager LATAM
Oct. 2023Querétaro, Querétaro, MexicoContribute to the initiative’s feasibility analysis for the company's growth plans, network and procurement strategies. Logistic cost reduction focused on sourcing strategies, streamlining import/export workflows and expediting customs clearance. Secure international transportation and customs brokerage capacity within budget and according to demand planning needs. Optimize preferential duty rates based on Free Trade Agreements and special reliefs. Ensure strict compliance with foreign trade, customs and cross-border security regulations.
Kellogg CompanySr Manager LATAM Foreign Trade Compliance
Jan. 2023 - Oct. 2023Querétaro, MexicoLed Foreign Trade team to contribute to our customer service indicators across the region: Fill Rate, On-time and in full (OTIF) and On-shelf Availability (OSA). Contribute to logistics network design, logistic costs budgets, regulation’s compliance and routing for international transportation and customs operations, supporting the business strategy and plans in Latin America. Led the Customs Compliance Management process guarantying strict compliance with laws, national and international trade, cross-border security certifications as C-TPAT and OEA for manufacturing sites and distribution centers, expedite customs clearance, reduce logistic costs, and optimize customs duties.
Tetra PakRegional Procurement Senior Manager
Apr. 2021 - Dec. 2022Querétaro, MexicoTetra Pak Mexico, USA and Canada Procurement Senior Manager responsible for the global/regional category strategy deployment, and the development of sourcing strategies for local categories, such as Customs Brokerage, Transportation, Warehousing, 4PLs, Consulting, Renewable Energy, Packing material and MRO. Led the regional team to perform sourcing, contracting and supplier management of local direct and indirect material and services categories. Led the Customs Compliance Experts team and the 4PL-Customs Control Tower to guaranty strict compliance with laws, national and international trade, cross-border security certifications as C-TPAT and OEA, IMMEX and CIVA certifications for manufacturing sites and distribution centers, with the objectives of expedite customs clearance, reduce logistic costs, and optimize customs duties. Attending and coordinating Customs and Tax authorities’ audits.
Tetra PakProcurement Manager
Jan. 2016 - Mar. 2021Querétaro Area, MexicoTetra Pak Mexico Procurement Manager responsible for the global/regional category strategy deployment, and the development of sourcing strategies for local categories, such as Customs Brokerage, Transportation, Warehousing, 4PLs, Consulting, Renewable Energy, Packing material and MRO. Led the regional team to perform sourcing, contracting and supplier management of local indirect material and services categories. Responsible Sourcing Business Expert for the America region coordinating the annual Responsible Sourcing programs with Category Managers, Strategic Buyers, Suppliers and SEDEX/Ecovadis partners. Led the Customs Compliance Experts team and the 4PL-Customs Control Tower to guaranty strict compliance with laws, national and international trade, cross-border security certifications as C-TPAT and OEA, IMMEX and CIVA certifications for manufacturing sites and distribution centers, with the objectives of expedite customs clearance, reduce logistic costs, and optimize customs duties.
Tetra PakRegional Category Manager Logistics and Travel
Dec. 2012 - Dec. 2015Mexico City Area, MexicoTetra Pak Mexico, USA and Canada Responsible for leading the development and implementation of the North American region (Mexico, USA and Canada) Logistic and Travel services Category and Supplier Management strategies. Responsible for sourcing, contracting, supplier management, supplier risk management and CSR activities. During these 3 years, the team successfully implemented and built the foundations of the Logistics Category Management for North America and delivered expected targets. During this period, I also designed and developed the SOW for the 4PL-Customs Control Tower project and the sourcing strategy. AEO/C-TPAT program leader of two manufacturing sites and one distribution center. Customs Team leader responsible for the performance of the Customs Control Management process, as well as implementing the Customs Control Tower, which coordinates the import/export traffic operation. Led the Foreign Trade team to guaranty strict compliance with laws, national and international trade, cross-border security certifications as C-TPAT and OEA, IMMEX and CIVA certifications for manufacturing sites and distribution centers, with the objectives of expedite customs clearance, reduce logistic costs, and optimize customs duties.
Tetra PakForeign Trade Manager
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2012Mexico City Area, MexicoTetra Pak Mexico AEO program implementation and Annex 24 & 31 tool improvement project manager. Led the regional Foreign Trade team to execute foreign trade operations, guarantying strict compliance with laws, national and international trade, cross-border security certifications as C-TPAT and OEA for manufacturing sites and distribution centers, expedite customs clearance, control logistic costs, and optimize customs duties. Led the design and implementation of the Customs Compliance Management program which has the aim to enhance customs duties savings programs, evaluate risks, launch trade compliance programs, policies, training, and internal audit programs, aligned to AEO, IMMEX, PROSEC and VAT-IMMEX registries, as well as Export Control, Non-tariff restrictions and regulations, Importer registry and Free Trade Agreements, integrating such requirements into the Group’s business strategies, tax planning and supply chain. Attending and coordinating Customs and Tax authorities’ audits.
Tetra PakIntercompany Business Process Supervisor
Oct. 2008 - Jan. 2012Mexico City Area, MexicoTeam leader responsible for fulfilling the Annex 24 and virtual operations requirements, assuring full compliance with laws, Certified Company program, IMMEX, PROSEC and VAT-IMMEX, as well as non-tariff restrictions, Importer registry, Free Trade Agreements and logistics' regulations guarantying the different legal compliance affairs of the international trade operations at Tetra Pak Mexico. Monitor the business structure operations (manufacturing and distribution), to ensure that the internal policies and the transfer pricing, tax and customs requirements are fulfilled mitigating any risk. During this period, I acted as Tax Manager for 6 months. Also, I was the project manager responsible for the tax, legal and customs setup of a new legal entity in Mexico for a new business.
PwCSenior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Dec. 2003 - Oct. 2008Mexico City Area, MexicoForeign Trade consultant expert in customs schemes for new Mexican legal entities, Value Added Tax (VAT) and Income Tax Law (Maquiladoras) on international trade operations. Participation in negotiations with authorities of the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Health and Tax Administration Service on Authority Binding Rulings or Proposals of modification to foreign trade regulations. Performance of Customs Audits to identify opportunities and risks. Specialist on preventive checks to identify NAFTA origin compliance.
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