1. SUZEL THACHAR
3427 Smart Sands Lane, Fulshear, TX 77441
832-716-7355 C | suzel_angelica@yahoo.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/suzel-thachar-9466499b
Objective
To secure a Supply Chain Management position involving procurement, logistics and contracts administration to
utilize my wide range supply chain experience and effective communication skills to ensure formal contracts
involving the purchase or sale of goods and services are effectively negotiated, terms and conditions are clear, in
compliance per company guidelines and properly executed and administered.
Core Qualifications
 Supply Chain/Int’l logistics processes
 Contract Administration
 Negotiation basics
 Document (Shipping, POs, SOs, RFQ)
 Bid preparation
 Administrative skills
 Export/Import processes
 Interpersonal & communication skills
Skills
Flexible team player, leadership, self-motivated, influential, intercultural communications, customer relations
Other Skills:
Export/Import, Purchasing, Contracts Admin., INCOTERMS 2010, SAP, Expediting, Inventory & Warehouse Process
Computer Skills
MS Office Suite
SAP (SCM module)
Language Skills
English, Spanish, Portuguese – Proficient (Read, Write, Speak)
Experience
Petrobras America Inc, Houston, Procurement/Logistics, Sep 17, 2012 - Apr 27, 2016
Interfaced with internal/external clients, domestic/international freight forwarders, U.S. and international
customs personnel, vendors, manufacturers, and procurement personnel monitoring and fostering movement of
material and timely export processes. Utilized SAP for daily logistical operations and processes, managing
purchase orders, sales orders, issuance of export documentation and sharing common information with other
areas. Analyzed material & shipment documents for accuracy and resolved discrepancies. Coordinate shipment of
goods, conducted freight forwarder inventory audits, resolved issues related to material specifications, damaged
goods, short shipments, overages and lost cargo. Maintained inventory control and metrics, promoted
improvements of the logistical processes and export compliance. Conducted physical inventory at freight
forwarders warehouse. Well versed in international import/export processes. Participated in Petrobras UO-
AM/ATP-U Project ECOMP logistical planning and shipment of generators to the port of Manaus, Brazil. Contract
lead of the Freight Forwarding Services Agreement. Analyzed and approved contract requirements, special
provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and
corporate procedure. Monitored contract performance and managed activities surrounding activities and details of
contract such as compliance of schedules and budgets were met. Reviewed purchase requisitions, evaluated
proposals and quotations, determined offer responsiveness, responsibility, and eligibility for award. Worked
jointly with accounting department in administering contract invoicing and payments, contract audit and filing.

2. Bechtel Corporation Inc., Houston, Angola LNG Project/Logistics, Jan 02, 2007 - Aug 31, 2012
Supported the Vessel Chartering Manager with all operational activities, analysis of export and material
documentation, operational financial duties, tracked and maintained milestone dates for reports and metrics.
Prepared and maintained monthly and quarterly metrics for T&L group. Prepared and distributed vessel fixture
contracts information to projects and service providers, prepared billing summaries, interacting with internal
accounting and project teams to track business unit compensation. Prepared reports from CRS accounting systems
to support budget management. Prepared ocean carrier bid tabs, conducted quarterly safety walk and acted on any
safety issues, integrated safety requirements & measures in T&L activities. Prepared and issued contracts of
carriage and generated vessel booking notes. Provided support to the overseas Projects. Translation of business
documents (technical/non-technical). Project Administrative Assistant for Angola LNG Project.
Universal Weather & Aviation, Houston, Client Relations, Jun 01, 1994 - Dec 23, 2006
Handle customer inquiries, billing questions and payment extension/service requests and resolved discrepancies.
Analyzed invoices and payments, issued accounting reports for meetings. Provided information regarding products
and services of the company. Reviewed, updated or made changes to customer accounts. Tracked and logged
records of listening/responding to customers’ requirements and concerns. Handle customer complaints effectively.
Recorded details of client contacts and service history. Managed a high-volume workload within deadlines.
Provided prospect leads to the Latin America sales representative. Provided interpretation at meetings and
document translations.
Freelance Interpreter
Rice Market & Technology Convention 2016 Houston
Brazilian Trade Mission Furniture Sector 2016 Houston
Education
Houston Community College, Houston, Texas, Certificate Dec 2016, AAS graduation Dec 2017
Major: Logistics & Global Supply Chain Management, Related courses completed:
Business Logistics Global Supply Chain Management Special Topics in International Business
Principles of Export Warehouse & Distribution Domestic & International Management (ongoing)
Principles of Imports Principles of Purchasing
Training
Incoterms 2010 (ICC), Proven Logistics Solutions
Vessel Chartering I & II, Bechtel
Purchasing Fundamentals, Texas Lutheran University
Business Portuguese, Berlitz Language Center
HITA Houston Interpreters & Translators Association, Linguistics training
Trade Conferences
Breakbulk Americas 2016
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Energy Summit and Business Expo 2016
Gulf Coast Industry Forum 2016