Heileen Salazar Flores

Advisory and Consulting in Foreign Trade

About

MBA in International Trade and Operations Management, with over 20 years of experience in international logistics, customs processes, and sanitary regulatory procedures. I have supported companies across various sectors — including technology, food, cosmetics, and fashion — in the effective management of their import and export operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and mitigation of customs risks. I currently lead a consultancy project aimed at helping entrepreneurs and small businesses expand globally, offering personalized support on key areas such as sanitary permits, import/export procedures, international transportation, application of certificates of origin, and coordination with entities such as Procomer, Customs, and the Ministry of Health. My value proposition combines technical expertise, personalized service, and strategic vision to ensure that each client can operate securely, efficiently, and profitably in international trade. Are you interested in importing, exporting, or regularizing your products? I am ready to help.

Country

Costa Rica

City

Alajuela

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Transporte internacional, Registros sanitarios, Importaciones, Logística internacional, Importación/Exportación, Comunicación, Investigación, Capacidad de análisis, Trabajo en equipo, Análisis, Administración, Estrategia empresarial, Administración logística, Empresas, Comercio internacional, Planificación estratégica, Estrategia, Aduanas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Experience

Advisory and Consulting in Foreign Trade

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Alajuela, Costa Rica

International Logistics Supervisor

Grupo Bimbo

2021-6 - 2024-9 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Santo Domingo, Heredia, Costa Rica

-Managed import and export operations for Costa Rica and Nicaragua, ensuring efficient coordination of shipments and compliance with regulations. -Maintained active communication with service providers, internal clients, and government entities, including customs agencies and the Ministry of Health. -Supervised international transportation, raw material collection, and shipment tracking from the country of origin to the final destination. -Handled quotations, supplier evaluation, and claims for cargo insurance. -Coordinated sanitary registrations and ensured compliance with international regulations.

Customs Management Specialist

SCS Aduanal

2007-1 - 2021-6 · 14 yrs 6 mos

Alajuela, Costa Rica

-Oversaw import processes under special regimes, such as free zones, for technology, cosmetics, and high-volume goods companies. -Prepared sanitary permits, certificates of origin, and documentation for customs approval. -Conducted tariff classification, tax calculations, and logistics for transportation from bonded warehouses to clients. -Monitored shipments from their origin to Costa Rica, ensuring correct execution of customs processes.

Customs Specialist

MGF / Manitoulin Global Forwarding LATAM

2006-6 - 2006-12 · 7 mos

Heredia, Costa Rica

Managed the definitive importation process, including tax calculations and transportation coordination from bonded warehouses to client facilities.

Customs Specialist

SCS Aduanal

2004 - 2006-6 · 2 yrs

Alajuela, Costa Rica

-Handled definitive import processes for companies in industries such as technology, cosmetics, and textiles. -Managed sanitary procedures and tax calculations required for customs clearance.