Jorge Cardozo
Foreign Trade Economist
Bogota
Summary
Structuring and leadership in Supply Chain work teams, obtaining excellent benefits for the organization in areas such as strategic negotiations, KPI formulation, savings in budget expenses, selection and evaluation of suppliers, backorder reduction; and issues related to foreign trade plus international trade.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Claripack SA (Pharmaceutical Lab)
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Led supply chain improvement efforts through management of carrier relationships, customs activities and international security measures.
- Discovered most reliable and cost-effective shipping methods by analyzing previous shipment data.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements.
- Resolved complex issues regarding material handling, mail distribution and inventory control, to increase profits.
- Planning, negotiation and supply chain (raw materials, packaging material, finished product). Foreign Trade (imports, exports customs).
- Performing and executing tasks of requisition and PO processing of issues to different parties of the world
- Worked with suppliers to manage schedules, specifications and quality compliance.
- Negotiated prices and terms with shipping companies and supply vendors.
Purchase Analyst
Laboratorios Bussie SA (Pharmaceutical Lab)
05.2014 - 03.2019
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
- Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
- Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
- Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
- Planning, negotiation and supply (raw materials, packaging material, container); Maquila (negotiation and structuring of maquila projects in all their phases); Foreign Trade (imports, exports customs)
- Monitored compliance and filing requirements in conjunction with staff and management.
- Cultivated relationships with industry leaders and within company to share tips and information.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Purchase Specialist
Procaps SA (Pharmaceutical Lab)
07.2007 - 04.2013
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Planning, negotiation and supply (raw materials, packaging material, container); Maquila (negotiation and structuring of maquila projects in all their phases); Foreign Trade (imports, exports customs)
- Monitored industry trends to adapt strategies accordingly.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Collaborated with internal departments to align marketing campaigns.
Education
Specialization International Logistics Management - International Logistic
Universidad Los Libertadores
Bogota - Colombia 05.2001 -
Degree in Economy And Supply Chain - Supply Chain
Universidad Los Libertadores
Bogota - Colombia 05.2001 -
Skills
Production Scheduling
Customer Relationship Management
Quality Assurance Standards
Cost Controls
Inventory Tracking
International Purchasing
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Negotiation
Supply and Demand Requirements
Spanish and English
Native Spanish, excellent English skills, at a written and conversational level with an emphasis on supply chain
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
Claripack SA (Pharmaceutical Lab)
01.2020 - 01.2023
Purchase Analyst
Laboratorios Bussie SA (Pharmaceutical Lab)
05.2014 - 03.2019
Purchase Specialist
Procaps SA (Pharmaceutical Lab)
07.2007 - 04.2013
Specialization International Logistics Management - International Logistic
Universidad Los Libertadores
05.2001 -
Degree in Economy And Supply Chain - Supply Chain
Universidad Los Libertadores
05.2001 -