Juan Pablo Parra Criollo
Juan Pablo Parra Criollo

Procurement and Logistics Specialist

Actively looking · Member since 11 Aug 2026
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Location
Pereira, Colombia
Desired salary
2000–5000 USD/monthly
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Freelance, Volunteer, Internship, Temporary
Experience level
Mid

About

Professional summary

I am a Procurement and Logistics Specialist with more than three years of experience in multinational operations, international trade, strategic sourcing, and supply chain optimization.

I have managed procurement portfolios exceeding USD 250K annually across Spain, China, Italy, Mexico, and the United States. My work includes supplier negotiations, RFQs, purchase orders, contract management, import documentation, and customs compliance.

I specialize in reducing costs and improving operational performance through tariff optimization, Incoterms selection, transportation planning, and vendor management. I have delivered a 30% reduction in import costs, equivalent to approximately USD 75K annually.

In logistics operations, I have managed and supported large partner networks, automated KPI monitoring, and improved delivery performance. I helped increase successful delivery rates from 92% to 98% while supporting high-volume operations across multiple cities.

I am experienced in remote operations management, risk assessment, supplier evaluation, and continuous improvement. I use BigQuery, Power BI, advanced Excel, ERP systems, and customs platforms to transform data into operational decisions.

I am a native Spanish speaker with advanced English proficiency and experience negotiating directly with international suppliers. I bring a structured, analytical, and compliance-focused approach to procurement, logistics, and international business operations.

Notice period: Immediately

Skills

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Tech stack & tools

Working toolkit

Communications

Experience

Career history

Operations Analyst Mercado Libre

Designed and implemented a logistics optimization program that increased successful delivery rates from 92% to 98% over 18 months. Supported operations processing more than 1.2 million annual deliveries, or over 3,500 daily deliveries, through partner management, training, and automated KPI monitoring.

Expanded the vendor and logistics partner network from 40 to 90 partners using location, capacity, and compliance evaluation criteria. Created a formal onboarding process that achieved 88.9% retention, increased capacity from 3,500 to 4,500 parcels per day, and expanded coverage from two to four cities.

Supervised remote operations across 90 logistics partners in four cities. Developed BigQuery and Power BI dashboards for real-time KPI monitoring, issue identification, operational response, and delivery-chain performance optimization while maintaining a 98% compliance rate.

Logistics Coordinator Ultimate Technology S.A.S

Reduced annual import costs by 30%, approximately USD 75K, through a procurement strategy combining tariff optimization, supplier negotiations, Incoterms 2020 selection, and transportation optimization. Sustained the results over 24 months.

Managed an annual USD 250K import/export portfolio across Spain, China, Italy, Mexico, and the United States. Ensured full compliance with customs regulations, Incoterms 2020, and import documentation requirements.

Negotiated directly in English with eight international vendors, managing RFQs, purchase orders, contract negotiation, and sourcing initiatives. Implemented risk management and supply chain continuity measures that addressed supplier quality failures, logistics delays, and supplier financial issues while maintaining full inventory availability.

Foreign Trade Assistant Ultimate Technology S.A.S

Supported import and export operations by executing international trade liquidation processes and validating import documentation for regulatory compliance.

Performed document reviews and verification activities that supported 100% compliance with customs regulations and import requirements. Analyzed tariff classifications and regulatory requirements, developing a technical foundation in customs compliance and international trade operations.

Education

Learning history

Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina

Specialization, Executive Management

Specialization in Executive Management.

Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina

Bachelor's Degree, International Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in International Business Administration.

Comfamiliar Training Institute

Diploma, World-Class Logistics

World-Class Logistics Diploma, 90 hours.

Colombian Superior Polytechnic

Diploma, Supply Chain Logistics

Supply Chain Logistics Diploma, 120 hours.

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