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María Cristina Lara

Mexico

About

Import and Export Operations professional with solid experience in international logistics, shipment coordination, and operational process control. Specialized in managing air, sea, and land transportation, as well as handling customs documentation and shipment tracking. Strongly focused on regulatory compliance, time and cost optimization, and continuous process improvement. Known for strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with a high level of internal and external customer service orientation, contributing to the achievement of operational and strategic objectives.

Experience

Import and Export Operations Analyst

Jan 2017 – PresentMonterrey, MexicoFull-time

Asked the invoice to the purchasing department for the importation. Reviewed the invoice and asked for corrections when necessary to the purchasing department. Imported raw material from USA by land. Imported raw material from Korea by sea and air. Imported raw material from customs Nuevo Laredo, Monterrey, Altamira, Manzanillo and Veracruz. Made exportation documents for all customers. Supported all customers with shipment exportation. Monitored importation and exportation. Analyzed and made sure all the closes for virtual operations for import and export. Kept the documents for all customs operations.

  • Managed import and export operations via air, sea, and land transportation.
  • Coordinated and supervised labeling, tagging, plastic wrapping, lot tracking, and material consolidation within containers.
  • Handled customer and supplier requests, providing efficient and timely operational support.
  • Participated in budget planning and business plan development.
  • Supervised operational and plant safety processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Responsible for the monitoring and follow-up of organizational certification processes.
  • Implemented, monitored, and analyzed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve operational performance.
  • Led and followed up on continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization.
  • Controlled and monitored administrative processes related to operations.
  • Demonstrated advanced proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
  • Maintained effective communication across all levels of the organization, facilitating cross-functional coordination.
  • Collaborated in multidisciplinary teams, with a strong focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Education

Degree in International Trade

Escuela Superior de Comercio Internacional

Jan 2008 – Jan 2012

Skills

Soft Skill

Customer Service Orientation· ExpertCommunication Skills· ExpertOrganizational Skills· ExpertTime Management· ExpertAttention to Detail· ExpertProblem-solving· AdvancedDecision-making· AdvancedTeamwork and Multidisciplinary Collaboration· ExpertAbility to work under pressure· AdvancedProactivity· AdvancedResults-driven· ExpertAdaptability· AdvancedAnalytical Thinking· ExpertResponsibility and Reliability· ExpertPositive and Professional Attitude· Expert

Technical Skill

Computer Skills· AdvancedMicrosoft Office· ExpertOutlook· AdvancedImport and Export Processes (Air, Sea, Land Transportation)· ExpertIncoterms®· ExpertCustoms Documentation Handling· ExpertCommercial Invoice· ExpertPacking List· ExpertBill of Lading· ExpertAir Waybill· ExpertCertificates of Origin· ExpertCustoms Broker Coordination· ExpertFreight Forwarder Coordination· ExpertShipping Line/Airline Coordination· ExpertLogistics Cost Control· AdvancedFreight Rate Analysis· AdvancedLogistics KPIs (OTIF, Lead Time, Costs, Incidents)· ExpertWarehousing· AdvancedConsolidation· AdvancedDistribution Processes· AdvancedLabeling· AdvancedPackaging· AdvancedCargo Handling· Advanced

Certifications

IMMEX, the administration and integral operations.

ML Asesoría Aduanal.

Issued Jan 2023

Grupo Aduanero MS Certified: All foreign trade updates

Grupo Aduanero MS

Issued Jan 2017 · Expires Jan 2020

Welldex Logistic Certified: All foreign trade updates

Welldex Logistic

Issued Jan 2020

Languages

English

Expert

Spanish

Expert · Native

All Profiles

María Cristina Lara

Mexico

About

Import and Export Operations professional with solid experience in international logistics, shipment coordination, and operational process control. Specialized in managing air, sea, and land transportation, as well as handling customs documentation and shipment tracking. Strongly focused on regulatory compliance, time and cost optimization, and continuous process improvement. Known for strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with a high level of internal and external customer service orientation, contributing to the achievement of operational and strategic objectives.

Experience

Import and Export Operations Analyst

Jan 2017 – PresentMonterrey, MexicoFull-time

Asked the invoice to the purchasing department for the importation. Reviewed the invoice and asked for corrections when necessary to the purchasing department. Imported raw material from USA by land. Imported raw material from Korea by sea and air. Imported raw material from customs Nuevo Laredo, Monterrey, Altamira, Manzanillo and Veracruz. Made exportation documents for all customers. Supported all customers with shipment exportation. Monitored importation and exportation. Analyzed and made sure all the closes for virtual operations for import and export. Kept the documents for all customs operations.

  • Managed import and export operations via air, sea, and land transportation.
  • Coordinated and supervised labeling, tagging, plastic wrapping, lot tracking, and material consolidation within containers.
  • Handled customer and supplier requests, providing efficient and timely operational support.
  • Participated in budget planning and business plan development.
  • Supervised operational and plant safety processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Responsible for the monitoring and follow-up of organizational certification processes.
  • Implemented, monitored, and analyzed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve operational performance.
  • Led and followed up on continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization.
  • Controlled and monitored administrative processes related to operations.
  • Demonstrated advanced proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
  • Maintained effective communication across all levels of the organization, facilitating cross-functional coordination.
  • Collaborated in multidisciplinary teams, with a strong focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Education

Degree in International Trade

Escuela Superior de Comercio Internacional

Jan 2008 – Jan 2012

Skills

Soft Skill

Customer Service Orientation· ExpertCommunication Skills· ExpertOrganizational Skills· ExpertTime Management· ExpertAttention to Detail· ExpertProblem-solving· AdvancedDecision-making· AdvancedTeamwork and Multidisciplinary Collaboration· ExpertAbility to work under pressure· AdvancedProactivity· AdvancedResults-driven· ExpertAdaptability· AdvancedAnalytical Thinking· ExpertResponsibility and Reliability· ExpertPositive and Professional Attitude· Expert

Technical Skill

Computer Skills· AdvancedMicrosoft Office· ExpertOutlook· AdvancedImport and Export Processes (Air, Sea, Land Transportation)· ExpertIncoterms®· ExpertCustoms Documentation Handling· ExpertCommercial Invoice· ExpertPacking List· ExpertBill of Lading· ExpertAir Waybill· ExpertCertificates of Origin· ExpertCustoms Broker Coordination· ExpertFreight Forwarder Coordination· ExpertShipping Line/Airline Coordination· ExpertLogistics Cost Control· AdvancedFreight Rate Analysis· AdvancedLogistics KPIs (OTIF, Lead Time, Costs, Incidents)· ExpertWarehousing· AdvancedConsolidation· AdvancedDistribution Processes· AdvancedLabeling· AdvancedPackaging· AdvancedCargo Handling· Advanced

Certifications

IMMEX, the administration and integral operations.

ML Asesoría Aduanal.

Issued Jan 2023

Grupo Aduanero MS Certified: All foreign trade updates

Grupo Aduanero MS

Issued Jan 2017 · Expires Jan 2020

Welldex Logistic Certified: All foreign trade updates

Welldex Logistic

Issued Jan 2020

Languages

English

Expert

Spanish

Expert · Native