Kelly Hamm
Resumen profesional
Accomplished International Trade and Supply Chain Executive with more than 25 years of experience leading global import/export operations, customs compliance, international sourcing, logistics optimization, and cross-border business development across the automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Proven success managing large-scale international projects, complex supply chains, multinational negotiations, tax incentive programs, and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Recognized for delivering operational excellence, regulatory compliance, cost reduction initiatives, and sustainable business growth in highly regulated global environments.
Datos destacados
23
23
years of professional experience
Experiencia
Executive Director
KF Traders Export Trading Ltd.
05.2021 - 06.2026
- Responsible for all international operations.
- Service to corporate clients seeking to expand their business with exports.
- Search for potential clients and international businesses.
- Feasibility studies for import and export.
- Responsible for ensuring established performance levels with a focus on cost reduction and excellence in customer service.
- Work in multinational, medium and small companies.
- Analysis of the logistics chain to ensure the excellent progress of processes.
- Consultancies focused on applying satisfactory results to companies' international business.
- International market analysis, participation in consulates and international business chambers.
- Challenging projects: Export from Brazil to Mexico of the entire production line for Taos, Tayron and Jetta cars for the Multinational Volkswagen of Puebla. Robots and parts and pieces. More than 200 shipments, using tax benefits.
Manager of International Trade Operations
GME Aerospace Composite Material Industry
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed international trade operations for an Italian-Chinese multinational company specializing in industrial automation solutions for the automotive and aerospace industries.
- Oversaw import and export projects involving robotic production lines and automation systems for major clients including Volkswagen, Audi, GM, Renault, Nissan, Jeep, Fiat, CNH, John Deere, Iveco, and Embraer.
- Supported the company's Mexico operations, developing international partnerships and coordinating with consulates and government agencies.
- Managed customs and tax incentive programs, including Drawback, Temporary Admission, and Bonded Warehousing.
- Led large-scale projects involving more than 200 international shipments each, ensuring compliance with trade regulations, customs requirements, and international audits.
- Served as Key User for the implementation of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO/OEA) Certification Program.
MBA Logistics Professor
ESIC College - Business & Marketing School
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for designing and delivering MBA-level courses focused on Logistics, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, and Strategic Competitive Advantages within the supply chain.
- Educated professionals and business leaders on topics including logistics optimization, inventory management, demand planning, supply chain integration, key performance indicators (KPIs), cost reduction strategies, digital transformation, and operational excellence.
- Developed and delivered practical, business-oriented learning experiences through real-world case studies, industry best practices, and global supply chain trends, enabling students to apply strategic concepts effectively in complex corporate environments.
Manager of Foreign Trade and International Negotiations
MAGNETRON IND E COM DE COMPONENTES Ltda
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsible for the foreign trade planning process.
- Manage contracts with transport companies and logistics operators.
- Focus on Asian imports and exports to Latin America.
- Sending samples, door-to-door.
- Ensure established performance levels with a focus on cost reduction and excellence in customer service, through company policies and standards, enhancing results and applying methodologies.
- Team leadership to develop people, prepare them according to the company's strategic planning.
- International buyer, purchase order, international reports.
- Analysis and negotiation of FOB and MOQ in different currencies, checking which is the most profitable for the company, cost composition, payback.
- Preparation of international contracts, focusing on clauses that benefit the logistics system.
- Search and development of new suppliers.
- Ensure that all documents (business license, company information, TAX ID) are properly reviewed and in place and that all requirements are met, supplier onboarding.
- Audit support, SAP Key account.
Senior Foreign Trade Analyst
KOMATSU FOREST IND E COM DE MAQ FLORESTAIS LTDA
01.2011 - 06.2020
- Monitoring of all foreign trade flows.
- Import, bonded warehousing and export of parts, machines, courier's and documents from/to America, Europe and Japan.
- Cost reduction, deadlines, supply chain, reverse logistics, international purchasing, price quotation, order implementation and service to international suppliers.
- Backorder, preparation of quote requests, contact with international suppliers and customers, government agencies, freight forwarders, transport companies, customs broker, international insurance, supervision of results and routines with a focus on increasing the customer satisfaction index.
- Integration and optimization of the delivery flow of parts and machines.
- Implementation of procedures focused on reducing costs and improving quality in the provision of services, financial analysis, contracts, accountability, issuance of invoices, exchange closing, credit notes.
- International management and reporting.
- Strategic focus on compliance; obtaining tax benefits; analysis and formulation of technical opinions on IRS issues and various government agencies.
- Komatsu Forest in 2015 was ranked among the 3 most agile companies in import dispatch in the local Airport ranking.
Foreign Trade Analyst
DW COMIS. DE DESP. ADUANEIROS - RENAULT / NISSAN
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assistance in Renault and Nissan import processes for critical line parts.
- Average of 90 import registrations per day.
- Responsible for time to manage the import flow.
- Coordinate registrations/analysis and issuance of all relevant documents for import.
- Responsible for import and export documentation for maritime, air, and road shipments, financial and management report, follow-up, cash flow, accountability, exchange rate, invoices, contact with the entire foreign trade chain, carriers, cargo agents and government bodies.
Customs Control Analyst
EADI - Customs warehouse – CURITIBA - BRAZIL
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Release of import shipments, exports, nationalization of temporary admission, blue line, RECOF.
- Monitoring of exports in a consolidated process, presence of shipment, assistance to customs brokers, control of processes involving shortages and damage to goods and weight.
- Customer guidance on import standards and procedures required by Brazilian legislation.
- Relationship with public bodies (Federal Revenue and Ministry of Agriculture, Agriculture and Supply - MAPA).
- Guidance for withdrawal, nationalization and re-export of goods.
Formación
Bachelor of Theology -
Living Water University
Master’s - law and international Relations
European University of the Atlantic
SpainMBA in Business Management -
Getulio Vargas Foundation University
BrazilPostgraduate Logistic -
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
BrazilBusiness Administration - Emphasis on Foreign Trade
University Positivo
BrazilEnfatiza tus habilidades clave
- Microsoft Office
- Power BI
- TOTVS
- SAP
Idiomas
English
Avanzado
Spanish
Avanzado
Portuguese
Experto
Personalizado
- Bachelor of Theology, Living Water University, 2025, in progress, EUA
- Master’s in Law and International Relations, European University of the Atlantic, 2022, paused, Spain
- MBA in Business Management, Getulio Vargas Foundation University, 2019, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
- Postgraduate Logistic, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, 2023, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
- Business Administration with an Emphasis on Foreign Trade, University Positivo, 2007, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Afiliaciones
I am a member of the Regional Council of Administration of Paraná - Brazil, number CRA-PR 34610.
Éxitos profesionales
Recognized for exceptional performance in foreign trade operations, achieving high efficiency in customs clearance and rapid cargo release at Curitiba International Airport, Brazil.
Established strategic partnerships with foreign trade chambers, consulates, and international stakeholders to support negotiations and business development initiatives.
Negotiated major agreements with freight forwarders and logistics service providers, resulting in significant cost reductions, increased operational efficiency, and enhanced supply chain competitiveness.
Cronología
Manager of International Trade Operations
GME Aerospace Composite Material Industry
05.2022 - 06.2024
MBA Logistics Professor
ESIC College - Business & Marketing School
01.2022 - 12.2022
Executive Director
KF Traders Export Trading Ltd.
05.2021 - 06.2026
Manager of Foreign Trade and International Negotiations
MAGNETRON IND E COM DE COMPONENTES Ltda
09.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Foreign Trade Analyst
KOMATSU FOREST IND E COM DE MAQ FLORESTAIS LTDA
01.2011 - 06.2020
Foreign Trade Analyst
DW COMIS. DE DESP. ADUANEIROS - RENAULT / NISSAN
01.2009 - 01.2010
Customs Control Analyst
EADI - Customs warehouse – CURITIBA - BRAZIL
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Theology -
Living Water University
Master’s - law and international Relations
European University of the Atlantic
MBA in Business Management -
Getulio Vargas Foundation University
Postgraduate Logistic -
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
Business Administration - Emphasis on Foreign Trade
University Positivo