Alejandra Salazar Valencia

Ensure the timely and cost-efficient fulfillment of sales orders in alignment with planning requirements. Responsible for coordinating international trade operations, verifying compliance with customs and foreign exchange regulations, and calculating landed costs to support potential business opportunities across Latin America .

• Evaluated tariff impacts on product pricing and profitability strategies for global markets.
• Trained junior analysts on industry best practices and analytical methodologies for improved performance.

I was responsible for managing and coordinating all export operations to Colombia and Central America. I ensured the
efficient movement of agricultural products by overseeing documentation, compliance with international trade regulations, and coordination with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and clients in the
region. With a strong background in international logistics and a focus on operational accuracy and timeliness, I play a key role in supporting Gerber Agri's growth in Latin American markets while
upholding the company's standards of quality and service.

• Managed the resolution of customs-related issues, liaising with government agencies to ensure timely release of shipments.
• Resolved invoice discrepancies efficiently, ensuring accurate financial records and prompt payment to suppliers.
• Responded to customs, customer and internal requests and notices about classification, duty rates and documentation requirements to support import regulations.
• Served as expert point-of-contact for internal and external questions and issues dealing with import operations to drive consistent communication.

Responsible for inventory planning, national and international procurements, customs regulation for imports, suppliers' development, and product innovation. Collaborated with general and sales manager to identify inventory turnover ratio, increasing SKU with customers. Negotiate logistic costs with forwarders, freight agents and, customs agents.

Making outbound calls mainly for French or Quebec market evaluating Owner's experience with VRBO.Persuade the Owners to update their announcements and activate booking now option as other tools of the website.

Building relationships with key suppliers from Japan, China, Korea, the USA, and Brazil to negotiate better payment conditions.
Collecting and interpreting steel market and economic data Negotiating pricing and controlling costs.
Reviewing contracts, delivery conditions, and steel quality certifications.
Developing a bimonthly payment calendar for every business.
Daily, validate the dollar price in the Colombian Market and send purchase instructions to Treasury Dept.

Responsible for imports following Colombian customs Regulation. Verify cargo status with the Forwarder or the national Cargo Agent.

Prepare all receipts and payments forms for tax and customs clereance.

Constat comunication with Manufacturer and Supply chain Agents.

Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding and verifying the custom regulation in the entrance or exit of the goods of the free trade zone. Generate official Reports for Customs National Authority. Container's inspection for Exports. Working in Zona franca parque Sur Villa Rica Cauca

Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding and verifying the custom regulation in the entrance or exit of the goods of the free trade zone. Generate official Reports for Customs National Authority. Container's inspection for Exports.