Vanessa Pohlmann

Leading strategic foreign trade operations with focus on customs compliance, international logistics optimization, and operational cost reduction.Responsibilities: End-to-end management of import and export operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and customs governance across all supply chain stages Strategic planning of international logistics with geopolitical analysis of routes, ports, and transportation modes, mitigating risks and optimizing delivery lead time Implementation of special customs regimes (RECOF, AEO, Ex-Tarifário) to maximize tax efficiency and ensure legal compliance Commercial negotiation with international shipping lines and freight forwarders, securing better freight rates and SLA Leadership of cross-functional teams with KPI-driven management, promoting process standardization and continuous improvement Monitoring and reporting of strategic indicators: lead time, OTIF, freight savings, logistics cost/revenue ratio, and customs compliance Active role in GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), supporting executive strategic decisions

Senior leadership role integrating Supply Chain, International Trade, Import and Export Operations, International Logistics and Trade Compliance across global environments. Responsible for end to end performance, customs governance, RECOF strategy, KPIs, supplier management and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities • Led a multidisciplinary Supply Chain structure connecting planning, international logistics, procurement and import export operations. • Implemented supplier governance including MIP, OTD tracking and escalation routines improving service levels and reducing operational risks. • Standardized and optimized logistics and customs processes generating cost reduction, higher accuracy and operational efficiency. • Managed strategic KPIs including OTIF, lead time and logistics cost sustaining OTIF above 90 percent and enabling reliable global operations. • Supported customs and tax strategy for LATAM with strong RECOF leadership improving competitiveness and cash flow. • Acted as technical reference in customs legislation, HS classification and trade compliance supporting decision making for Brazilian and global leadership. • Ensured strong coordination with global teams, suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and fiscal areas improving visibility and governance.Key Achievements • Reduced import lead time and logistics costs through redesign of international flows and high performance operational routines. • Built and consolidated a high performing team recognized by senior leadership. • Achieved consistent reduction of hard inventory through structured processes, accuracy and visibility improvements.

Coordinated Special Customs Regimes including Drawback, Ex‑Tarifário and Customs Bonded Warehouse ensuring direct project savings and improved financial margins. • Conducted technical trade, logistics and tax analysis of international proposals from pre‑sales stage eliminating customs risks and optimizing cost structures before contract signature. • Led global negotiations with international suppliers achieving cost reductions and increasing project competitiveness. • Managed strategic KPIs including inventory behavior, critical materials availability and delivery performance supporting executive decision making in Supply Chain. • Served as SAP Key User for International Trade systems leading implementation, updates and governance of Trade Compliance tools. • Ensured strong global alignment with procurement, logistics, tax and finance guaranteeing compliance and operational efficiency across international flows.Key Achievements• Designed and implemented a unified International Trade process model for the Shared Service structure reducing operational cost and increasing efficiency by 30 percent. • Achieved average cost reduction of 10 percent in global negotiations for international projects. • Modernized Trade Compliance and Foreign Trade systems through SAP governance and key user leadership increasing accuracy and compliance.

Role focused on International Trade cost optimization, regulatory compliance, process governance and development of strategic trade indicators. Responsible for building visibility models, designing compliant workflows, and negotiating global logistics partnerships to increase efficiency and reduce international trade costs.Key Responsibilities• Developed and monitored exclusive trade indicators improving cost visibility, operational control and management decision making. • Customized internal processes to align with audit requirements, customs compliance standards and corporate governance. • Achieved significant cost reduction in international freight through strategic partnerships, modal optimization and renegotiation with carriers. • Reduced total import costs by redesigning operational routines and implementing efficient KPI structures. • Ensured strong interface with logistics, tax and finance to maintain operational alignment and full regulatory compliance.Key Achievements• Implemented a data‑driven indicator model transforming cost visibility and enabling strategic decisions based on accurate trade performance. • Delivered substantial reductions in freight and import costs with direct impact on operational margin and financial performance.

Developed logistics and tax strategies in partnership with customs brokers ensuring compliance, correct tax treatment and efficient import operations for a large‑scale industrial project. • Acted as direct interface with the end client ensuring full alignment, operational accuracy and on‑time execution of import and logistics processes. • Trained export teams at Alstom subsidiaries in Switzerland and the United States on export documentation and Brazil‑specific regulatory requirements, strengthening global process consistency. • Supported coordination of multimodal transport flows ensuring visibility, compliance and alignment with project milestones and contractual requirements.Key Achievements• Ensured successful customs and logistics execution of a EUR 600‑million thermoelectric plant project with full compliance and operational reliability. • Standardized export procedures across international subsidiaries improving documentation accuracy and reducing regulatory risks.

Managed end to end export operations including negotiation with international clients and global partners ensuring accuracy, compliance and service reliability. Oversaw inventory control including bonded area operations ensuring adherence to customs regulations and operational efficiency. Negotiated strategic alliances with global suppliers and partners increasing export capacity and improving operational performance. Controlled operational expenses and prepared management reports supporting executive decision making and financial planning. Evaluated and approved international payment terms ensuring mitigation of financial and foreign exchange risks. Coordinated with logistics, tax and finance teams ensuring regulatory compliance and seamless export execution. Key Achievements Implemented structured export processes improving regulatory compliance, documentation accuracy and operational efficiency. Negotiated strategic partnerships that expanded export capabilities and increased competitiveness in global markets.

Managed full export operations from order placement to final delivery ensuring regulatory compliance and high documentation accuracy. Developed and implemented export pricing strategies improving product margin, competitiveness and financial performance in international markets. Prepared, reviewed and validated all export documentation ensuring full compliance with customs, tax and legal requirements. Negotiated and executed foreign exchange operations ensuring regulatory adherence and mitigation of FX exposure. Conducted detailed analysis of Letters of Credit validating contractual terms and ensuring compliance with international banking requirements. Coordinated with sales, logistics, tax and finance teams ensuring alignment and seamless export execution. Key Achievements Implemented structured end to end export processes increasing operational efficiency and reducing documentation errors. Developed pricing strategies that improved margins and strengthened company competitiveness in international markets.

Executed full import and export processes including quotation analysis, supplier coordination, shipment monitoring and customs compliance. Prepared, reviewed and validated international trade documentation ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Coordinated activities with customs brokers, carriers and logistics partners ensuring accuracy, timely execution and process visibility. Supported internal teams with operational information and status updates to ensure alignment across logistics and tax areas. Key Achievements Ensured efficient execution of import and export operations maintaining full regulatory compliance and stable operational performance.