SARA PIEDRAHITA
Roslyn Heights
Summary
Results-driven logistics and procurement professional with expertise in negotiation and supplier management. Navigates complex cross-border transactions while ensuring regulatory compliance. Enhances supply chain efficiency and builds strong supplier relationships. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with a focus on integrating emerging technologies and AI solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreign Trade Assistant
Ingredientes y Productos Funcionales S.A.S
Medellín
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed import documentation for food ingredients, ensuring compliance with customs and sanitary regulations while maintaining accurate and traceable records
- Monitored international shipments and collaborated with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of temperature-sensitive and perishable goods
- Coordinated with international suppliers of food-grade raw materials to secure competitive quotations, clarify product specifications, negotiate commercial terms, and follow up on purchase orders
Purchasing / Foreign Trade Analyst
Insaltec s.a.s
Medellín
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted market research and developed national and international suppliers to enhance sourcing capabilities
- Executed national and international purchases, ensuring product quality, proper documentation, and favorable commercial terms
- Coordinated and controlled imports to destination port, ensuring adherence to negotiation terms and compliance with regulations
- Planned raw material and finished product supply to align with production schedules and demand forecasts
Foreign Trade Assistant (Intern)
Empresas Publicas De Medellin E.S.P
Medellín
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Facilitated import processes for extra-heavy and oversized goods by coordinating with suppliers and logistics partners
- Oversaw documentation requests and follow-up actions for OAS compliance to ensure timely processing
- Managed communication between suppliers and logistics providers effectively.
Education
Course - AI Product Manager: Roles, Skills, Responsibilitie
Great Learning Academy - Google
Online05-2026
Networking and negotiating -
BMCC
New York, United States01-2024
Supply & Inventory Management -
SURA
Medellín, Colombia01-2022
International Business Administrator -
Institución Universitaria de Envigado
Envigado, Colombia01-2021
Skills
- Results-oriented approach
- Data analysis
- Relationship building
- International trade compliance
- Import/export regulations
- Logistics coordination
- Cost optimization
- Trade market analysis
- Trade compliance certification
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Negotiation techniques
- Leadership skills
- Cross-cultural communication
Languages
- English
- Spanish, Native
- English, Advanced
Timeline
Foreign Trade Assistant
Ingredientes y Productos Funcionales S.A.S
06.2022 - 03.2024
Purchasing / Foreign Trade Analyst
Insaltec s.a.s
06.2021 - 06.2022
Foreign Trade Assistant (Intern)
Empresas Publicas De Medellin E.S.P
07.2020 - 01.2021
Course - AI Product Manager: Roles, Skills, Responsibilitie
Great Learning Academy - Google
Networking and negotiating -
BMCC
Supply & Inventory Management -
SURA
International Business Administrator -
Institución Universitaria de Envigado