Supply Chain / Purchase

• May 2023 - Present

Senior Account Manager

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2018

- Lead complex, long-term shipping, procurement and logistical projects as well as short-term urgent requests. - Procure logistical related services to find the most efficient yet cost-effective solutions that ensure client satisfaction. - Calculate and present competitive estimates on local and international shipping and logistics. - Work closely with various third-party companies to source cost-efficient solutions while maintaining high service levels that meet all legal, company and customers requirements. - Work with global import \ export agents and international shipping managers to effectively meet project deadlines. - Go on-site to assess logistical requirements, build relationships with clients and to identify opportunities for new business. - Coordinate on projects domestically and internationally involving offices Europe and in the United States. - Analyze, clarify, and validate client needs as the scope and requirements of projects from inception to completion while maximizing revenue. - Lead communication between all partiers, including clients, vendors, staff and dispatchers, anticipating and solving problems. - Analyze and process monthly billing process for client portfolio while resolving discrepancies and client inquiries. - Manage and grow relationships with some of top interior design firms in the United States and Europe including day-to-day communications and project management. - Keep all customer records up to date including; inventory reports, service request records, invoices and payment history, and service agreements and leases. Show less

Purchasing Manager

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2015

- Lead and managed purchasing and logistics for Olympic Shipping in Rio de Janeiro, Macaé and other locations in Brazil. - Prepared and implemented purchase and logistics importation standards and procedures to structure and manage workflow and supply chain performance while securing delivery guarantees. - Developed relationships with key suppliers while negotiating orders and contracts based on requisitions and management requirements. - Negotiated and renewed purchase and service agreements based on compliance evaluations and reviews and in coordination with purchasing at main office in Norway. - Provided proactive logistics support for purchases while keeping all relevant parties in the organization updated with details on delivery schedules. - Supported vessel captains, crew and main office management with local expertise and advice designed to manage supply chain performance efficiently and economically while adhering to all regulations, company policies and documentation requirements. - Ensured timely and cost effective importation and logistics of goods and equipment, establishing the necessary contacts, checking terms and conditions as well as following the clearance of the same by the customs broker in order to ensure fulfillment. - Active participant in the annual budgeting process while assisting vessel managers with regular follow-up and monthly reporting to main office in Norway. - Established and maintained list of key suppliers and an annual program to audit suppliers in cooperation with main office in Norway. Show less

Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator

• Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

- Responsible for strategic and operational purchases and all logistics planning covering end to end operations of Solstad Offshore in Brazil. - Responsible for the supply chain for 9 vessels operations acting on import re- export and local purchase. - Managed monthly reporting process to main office in Norway. - Responsible for strategic and operational purchases and all logistics planning covering end to end operations of Solstad Offshore in Brazil. - Responsible for the supply chain for 9 vessels operations acting on import re- export and local purchase. - Managed monthly reporting process to main office in Norway.

Buyer

• Dec 2007 - Sep 2011

- Responsible for managing the purchase processes for 6 vessels operating in Brazil. - Maintained contact with suppliers and contract administrators. - Classification and purchase analysis, research and registration of suppliers. - Analysis of prices and product quality, selection of better terms, delivery schedules. - Coordinated materials demand planning, requirements and procurement activities to provide seamless integration of procurement and operations processes. - Liaised with product service line and logistics personnel to ensure materials are delivered to end users in accordance with requirements. - Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of requisitions, purchase orders and logistical documentation. Show less

Trainee

• Aug 2006 - Nov 2007

- Administrative trainee in SAP R3 system, purchase requisitions, export orders, customs accompaniment and personnel logistics, trips expenditures report, travel requisition, time sheets. - Administrative trainee in SAP R3 system, purchase requisitions, export orders, customs accompaniment and personnel logistics, trips expenditures report, travel requisition, time sheets.