Gracy Cristine Torres

Experience

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  Safra

  Jun 1997 - Nov 1999

  Executive Finance Account

  Customer Service and General Financial Assistance

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  Marcondes Advogados Associados

  Nov 1999 - May 2002

  Legal Assistant
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  Hutchinson

  Dec 2005 - Mar 2008

  Import Assistant

  • Analysis of purchase orders and request for quotations from international suppliers, coordinating the international purchasing process and ensuring efficiency in meeting demands.• Monitoring shipments and controlling import licenses, ensuring compliance with regulations and the continuous flow of import operations.• Drawing up detailed reports with information on suppliers, country of origin and components, as well as collaborating with the Tax Department in monitoring tax classification.• Active participation in the development of purchasing strategies for the automotive categories and new projects, including the Logan project, in conjunction with the Development and Purchasing departments and suppliers. Show less

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  Latin Equipment Brasil

  Mar 2008 - Aug 2011

  Logistics Coordinator

  • Management of import processes, including monitoring orders and follow-up with suppliers, ensuring delivery within the agreed deadlines.• Coordination of special import regimes, such as temporary admission and back-to-back sales, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and logistical efficiency.• Overseeing international and domestic logistics for machinery and spare parts, ensuring support for field maintenance and alignment with project teams.• After-sales management and customer support, working in partnership with field engineers and the inside sales team to ensure customer satisfaction and the correct installation of equipment. Show less

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  Roca Sanitários Brasil Ltda

  Sept 2011 - now

  • Leading the purchasing and import teams with 14 employees, focused on identifying new suppliers, negotiating prices and improving logistics for CAPEX, OPEX and MRO.• Responsible for import processes in Brazil and the USA, as well as managing all stages of domestic indirect purchasing, including analysis and concentration of demands, BIDs, RFI, RFQ, Cost Avoidance and Reduction, Break Down Cost analysis, TCO, Saving opportunities, synergy and cost reductions with the tax, legal and compliance areas. • Preparation, consolidation and reporting of reports and indicators for the board of directors and other stakeholders, contributing to the development of the purchasing department's Business Intelligence (BI).• Managing cost estimates for CAPEX Imports. Show less • Management of the import team with 4 employees and management of integration between the PCP, Commercial, Finance and Tax departments to optimize processes and reduce customs costs.• Leading strategic negotiations with a focus on reducing costs and establishing long-term partnerships with suppliers, including implementing the Drawback Exemption regime and requesting Ex Tariffs.• Coordination of the import of fixed assets and participation in the implementation of operations via Trading, optimizing the flow of imports on account and order.• Developing and implementing improvements in foreign trade processes, ensuring logistical efficiency and regulatory compliance. Show less • Responsible for purchasing parts, components, finished products and raw materials, focusing on strategic negotiations and optimizing international freight, ensuring cost reduction and logistical efficiency.• Analyzing and selecting global suppliers, conducting quotations and evaluating delivery times and shipping methods to ensure the best cost-benefit ratio in procurement operations.• Coordinating purchasing processes in line with the New Business, Marketing and Quality departments, ensuring the approval of new suppliers and the issuing of Purchase Orders to suppliers in countries in Europe, the Americas and Asia.• Supervising the entire logistics chain, from production to final delivery of materials purchased from 9 factories in Brazil, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.• Managing imports of products for fairs and events, ensuring logistics and compliance with deadlines. Show less

  • Import and National Purchasing Manager

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Import Coordinator

    Jul 2016 - Mar 2021

  • Senior Buyer

    Sept 2011 - Jun 2016