Andreia De Castro Souza

Experience

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  American Express

  Mar 1999 - Dec 2001

  Senior Administrative Assistant (Exchange)

  • Responsible for supporting Foreign Exchange Operators in sorting and verifying amounts for dispatch to requestors, handling phone calls, addressing inquiries, assisting in collecting contract signatures from proxies, and organizing and managing exchange bill archives.

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  Complex Móveis Ltda.

  Mar 2002 - Dec 2004

  Finance Analyst (bills to pay and receive)

  • Conducted accounts payable routines, managed cash flow, and analyzed invoices and bills;• Sent pouches to the bank for payment, performed bank reconciliations, and filed payments for submission to the accounting department. Provided support for other financial and administrative tasks as needed.

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  Frutarom do Brasil Ltda.

  Mar 2005 - May 2008

  Customer Service

  • Coordinated administrative routines with reporting to the headquarters in Israel (handling expense reporting and currency receipt for monthly payments). Maintained interfaces with the accounting firm, service and supply providers, and the General Director;• Provided support to the Sales Manager in serving internal and external customers (Customer Support), including order submissions to factories (in England, Switzerland, the USA, and Israel), analyzing performance indicators, assisting in audits, addressing non-conformities, and preparing reports for control. Show less

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  Cassema Ind. Com. Produtos Têxteis Ltda.

  May 2008 - Apr 2011

  Import Supervisor

  • Responsible for coordinating the Import Department for raw materials from India and China, including liaising with customs agencies for cargo clearance, monitoring shipments, supplier selection, negotiating freight (air and sea), managing currency exchange, and other related activities;• Assisted in the development of continuous improvements to optimize import processes;• Provided executive support and secretarial assistance to the General Director in scheduling internal and external meetings, preparing reports, and publishing minutes for visits by new suppliers from China and USA. Show less

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  Huawei Brasil

  Nov 2011 - now

  • Coordinated resources for procurement in Latin America, with a focus on supporting the General Director of Latin America and managing a team of 6 people, including 4 senior buyers and 2 contract analysts, while maintaining the role of Team Leader Latam for Operation Center From Procurement within the company;• Created new support services for operational areas with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to meet goals and timelines in accordance with the strategic procurement plan;• Trained local buyers in quotation processes, negotiations with suppliers, follow-up on deliveries, identification of opportunities, and risk mitigation, leading to significant results;• Analyzed performance indicators, assisted in audits, addressed non-conformities, implemented continuous improvement to optimize processes, and prepared analytical reports for control. Show less • Managed engineering service providers for the Central-West region, including analyzing performance indicators, contract management, negotiations on pricing, validity, and work scope planning;• Conducted quarterly evaluations of engineering suppliers' performance, with a focus on quality, workplace safety, and information procedures, along with risk mitigation through audits;• Developed action plans, engineering solutions, led teams to allocate resources and meet demand, and participated in strategic negotiations during the bidding processes;• Provided support to the Compliance department in complying with standards and policies established by the headquarters (including training and Privacy Contract signings, and LGPD adjustments);• Assisted the Director of Purchasing in Brazil in centralizing purchasing operations in São Paulo. Show less • Managed lease contracts for the Central-West region, including analyzing and approving reimbursements for national and foreign employees. Acted in the procurement process, negotiations with suppliers, material purchases, equipment rentals, and expense reimbursement control;• Handled logistical operations for accommodation and management of dormitories for foreign employees and their families. Organized the schedule of the General Director of the Central-West, provided support to internal and external clients, and coordinated a multidisciplinary and multicultural team while maintaining direct communication with the headquarters. Show less

  • Procurement Coordination (Projects and Engineering)

    Nov 2020 - now

  • Purchasing Analyst

    Apr 2013 - Nov 2020

  • Administrative Analyst

    Nov 2011 - Apr 2013