Hector Nunes Solis

HECTOR NUNES SOLIS Mobile: - / email:-A senior level procurement and business manager with over 7 years experience in management, including 4 years of international apparel procurement, and 3 years working with strategic communications and marketing. Most recently, managing purchases of US$ 20 million per year of apparel from the Asian market for South America. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ● ● ● ● Improved the sourcing and procurement process for Unit International Group Ltd, resulting in a 30% reduction in the price of key items. Introduced an in house quality control process, resulting in decreased defective returns to under 2%, reduced from 5%. Achieved 99% on time delivery through the implementation of new processes for negotiations with customs brokerage agents and logistics companies. The new processes ensured containers shipped in the weeks prior to the Chinese New Year arrived on time. Through close collaboration with the product development and sales teams of Comercial K Hage Ltda, ensured manufactures achieved all requirements for AQL 2.5. Business Manager - Comercial K Hage Ltda, Sao Paulo, Brazil Jun 2014 – Mar 2016 One of the largest importers and wholesalers of garments in Brazil. Responsibilities: Led procurement activities in China, and oversaw inbound and outbound operations. Supported the opening of WholeTex, LLC, a sister company registered in the USA with the intention of expanding to that market in coming years. Travelled extensively to the USA, primarily to liaise with prospective clients in New York and to build relationships with potential suppliers in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Retained responsibilities relating to previous Unit International Group role, when Unit International was absorbed into its parent company, Comercial K Hage Ltd. Achievements Through negotiations with local freight companies in Brazil, achieved a reduction on delivery costs, from 2.5% to 1.4% of sales. Working within the complex Brazilian tax system, aligned accountability, invoicing and logistics operations to maintain compliancy with local regulations when shipping goods through more than 10 Brazilian states, avoiding potential penalties. Business Manager - Unit International Group Ltd, Hong Kong, China Sep 2012 – May 2014 Responsibilities: Operational management of the procurement office of Comercial K Hage Ltda. Implemented procurement strategy in China with a budget of US$ 20 million per annum. As the exclusive buying office of ComerciaI K Hage Ltda, purchased circa 200 containers per annum of both knitted and woven garments, 70% womenswear and 30% menswear. Hector Nunes Solis Email:- Achievements Created quality control procedures and developed a robust process for direct sourcing affordable suppliers in China, primarily focussed in southeast China as the hub of apparel manufacturing in Asia. Direct sourcing resulted in a 30% reduction in price. In addition, 99% of containers were delivered on time, and the defective product return rate was reduced to under 2%. Sales Director - Digital Buzz Tec. Da Informacao, Campinas, Brazil Aug 2011 – Aug 2012 Responsibilities: Whist employed at this digital marketing company, developed product strategy and development and explored a potential franchise of the business. Responsible for special projects within the business, including ecommerce services, mobile applications and advertising campaigns. Achievements Secured new accounts such as Abrakadabra, Stoller do Brasil and ADV Farma. General Manager - Digital Interactiva Online Advertising, Santiago, Chile Dec 2008 – Aug/2011 Founder and GM for over 2 years, creating communication and marketing solutions for clients such as BancoEstado, Inmobiliaria Nueva Costanera, BNP Paribas, Mutual de Seguridad. EARLY CAREER Head Account Executive - A1.Chile Online Advertising, Santiago, Chile (June 2007 - December 2008) Commercial Executive – Schema, Sao Paulo, Brazil (August 2006 – May 2007) Consultant and Consumer Analyst – Catalan Bertoni Consultores S.A, Santiago, Chile (November 2004 – June 2006) EDUCATION BA in Social Communication & Journalism, Centro Universitario UNI FIAM FAAM, São Paulo, Brazil. (2003) Currently studying part time MBA at Universidad Técnica Federico Santa Maria, Santiago, Chile LANGUAGE SKILLS English – Fluent Portuguese – Native Spanish – Fluent Mandarin – Basic business