Carolina Hisatomi

Experience in strategic sourcing within the solar energy and energy storage sector, with a focus on international suppliers (China). - Market research and analysis of new product trends - Conducting RFQ processes, benchmarking, and comparative price analysis with international manufacturers - Qualification and due diligence of new suppliers, evaluating technical capability, competitiveness, and compliance - Negotiation of prices, commercial terms, and Incoterms - Development of a semi-automated pricing database with quotation history and automatic generation of comparisons - Creation of an automated supplier database, centralizing qualification information and facilitating future queries - Management of purchase orders, resolution of discrepancies, and risk anticipation - Structuring and improvement of procurement processes, ensuring traceability and operational efficiency - Ensuring regulatory compliance with manufacturers (INMETRO, NBR, UN)

- Strategic management of product portfolio and lifecycle for solar energy solutions (off-grid, grid-tied and hybrid) and electric vehicle chargers, from concept and feasibility analysis to launch, performance monitoring and phase-out; - Product roadmap planning and execution, backlog prioritization and leadership of go/no-go decisions based on technical, financial and market criteria; - Application of agile methodologies and visual management tools (Kanban) to monitor projects, define priorities, conduct alignment rituals and drive continuous operational improvement; - Structuring and execution of technical procurement and strategic sourcing processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP, benchmarking and market analysis); - Mapping, qualification, development and management of national and international suppliers, including technical and commercial negotiations and the establishment of strategic partnerships; - Ensuring regulatory compliance and product conformity with applicable standards (INMETRO, NBR, UN and other relevant requirements); - Management of technical documentation and strategic interface with Marketing for the development of technical materials, product launch communication and positioning; - Creation, structuring and continuous improvement of processes, with monitoring of performance indicators (KPIs) and OKRs.

- Suporte ao desenvolvimento e gestão de produtos de sistemas de energia solar (off-grid, GD e híbridos) e carregadores de veículos elétricos; - Condução de processos de homologação de equipamentos conforme requisitos do INMETRO (Portaria 140/2022); - Elaboração, revisão e tradução de documentação técnica de produtos; - Apoio no lançamento de produtos e desenvolvimento de materiais técnicos e comerciais; - Interface com fabricantes internacionais (principalmente chineses) para alinhamento técnico e coleta de informações; - Organização e atualização de dados de portfólio e suporte a análises internas de produtos.

Review and development of informative editorial content related to the theme of sustainable consumption. Participation in solar photovoltaic, waste management, and selective collection projects.

Mentoring on how to relate my ambition to the issues that matter to me in the world and in my community. Maximizing my impact by developing concrete skills including public speaking, Asset-based community development (ABCD), root cause analysis, and how to create and present a social impact project proposal.