Advisor

Anja RAMENASON SENIOR ADVISOR

PROFILE

More then 10 years experience in international trade, specialized in global trade ensuring complete customer

satisfaction, in high demand work environment, with track record of exceeding targets goals. Expertise in counselling,

providing technical advice, oversight, guidance and support on implementing best practice policies and procedures.

Experienced in communicating, negotiating and coordinating with international agencies and large conglomerates on

contractual terms and conditions, payment terms and payment guarantees.

SKILLS & COMPETENCES

• Possess sound independent judgment, planning and execution abilities and problem solving techniques,

• Successfully managed large accounts in retail industry environment,

• Well experienced in policies, legislation, and regulations research, analysis / interpretation and application

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

• Possess sound independent judgment, planning and execution abilities

• Highly motivated, flexible and able to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Abel to interact cross functionally between various departments

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)

• Business acumen

• Computer literate and excellent data analysis skills

• Operate effectively and efficiently under pressure and time constraints

• Bilingual (French and English), Spanish (professional working proficiency)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Import Export advisor – International trade 2010 / 2014

National Bank of Canada

Expert in letters of credit and trade-related services, including pre- and post-export financing, structure deals, bank-to-

bank trade financing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensured the accurate and timely processing of LC, issuance, structure, confirmation and payment undertaking, in

accordance with established policies, ICC rules and regulatory guidelines,

• Provided expertise and procedural guidance to internal and external partners,

• Supported International Private Bankers (IPB) on calls to deal with Tiers 1 clients on an ongoing basis,

• Assured protection of the NBC from exposure to loss by ensuring compliance with Bank procedures and

regulatory requirements, including Know Your Client (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing,

• Managed day-to-day support and training of new team members

Commodities Trader 2006 / 2009

Node Negoce, Paris (Commodities trading company specialized in food products)

Successfully increased the portfolio from sales €28M to €41M over a period of a year, leading to the division’s

revenues growth and overall profitability thanks to cost savings initiatives, strategic thinking, and extensive client

liaison.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designed of profitable, effective and competitive proposals, presentation and sales of a complete value proposition

via the telephone, emails, webinar and mostly customer meetings,

• Managed selection, sourcing, negotiation of operational agreements with suppliers, freight providers and carriers,

to obtain best net price and drive competitive advantage

• Created leads by developing knowledge and familiarity with suppliers,

• Negotiated pricing and contractual terms,

• Reduced risks by coverage of soft commodities deals and hedging,

• Dealt timely and effectively with overseas offices, agents, customers, Customs, inspection agencies,

• Conducted administrative and billing aspects of the sales

Anja RAMENASON

Supply Chain Planner 2004 / 2006

OSO, Monaco – Food division of the SOCOTA group (shrimp farming : 2,000t/year, fishing : 1,000t /year)

As central liaison, I managed the interfaces between operations, supply chain department, finance, and carriers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supply chain and production

• Liaised with Plant Management to coordinate raw materials, packaging, production and customer orders to

balance production and demand,

• Maintained adequate but just-in-time packaging inventory,

• Followed purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, troubleshoots problems,

• Reviewed period of reconciliations for discrepancies, analyzed and identified sources and reported to plant.

Inventory control and customer service

• Determined optimum batch sizes and container fill,

• Monitored and managed stock levels to establish optimal order quantities, lot sizes, inventory, safety stock targets,

and turnover objectives for the current supply chain conditions,

• Coordinated transportation of finished goods from overseas plants to warehouse and customers, selected delivery

methods to minimize costs but still have product arrive on time,

• Maintained continuity of supply, quality control of goods and adequate stock levels,

• Advised customer service of shortages and stock replenishment,

• Established SLAs and KPIs with service providers (custom brokers, carriers, warehouses), implemented

operational policies and procedures to enhance processes,

• Conducted periodic spot checks of physical inventory counts and prepared reports and metrics for senior and

executive management

Buyer

2003 / 2004

SOCEI, Paris – Procurement division of the SOCOTA group

Initially buyer within consumable market for the textile division, then moved into the food division and eventually

promoted as packaging supply manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handled sourcing of suppliers of yarns, chemical products for dyeing/coloration, and spare parts,

• Negotiated and established purchase price, terms of sale, payment terms, inventory requirements, mode of

delivery, customs compliance,

• Handled purchase orders based on forecast, sales and requests received from other departments (Product

Management, Sales and Finance),

• Accountable for the preparation and maintenance of Purchasing files, reports & ensure accurate pricing and

vendor and item set-up in ERP Catalogue

As packaging supply manager:

• Ensured secure supply of all purchased packaging materials,

• Developed with Marketing / Branding department new packaging designs and product assortments,

• Minimized costs by negotiating costs and terms, coordinating effective transportation and maintaining appropriate

inventory levels,

• Prepared import documentation, and monitored dispatch accurate and shipped on time,

• Handled logistics issues, imports and exports formalities including dealing with UAE food authority, customs,

ports and freight forwarders

EDUCATION

Master in Business Management, 2002 / 2003

Major in International Business Administration,

University School of Management, Clermont, France

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