Federico Hernandez
@federicohernandez
I lead commercial growth, international procurement, and supplier strategy across hardware and manufacturing.
Costa RicaWhat I'm looking for
At Transfesa, I lead commercial growth, purchasing budgets, and supplier negotiations for a 15-person sales team, delivering 5% annual sales growth and 8% annual cost savings. I also use Power BI and advanced Excel to forecast demand and support commercial decisions.
I've built international sourcing and import operations at Bemix and EB Técnica, from Chinese manufacturer negotiations to landed-cost analysis, logistics, customs coordination, and supply continuity. I represent companies at trade fairs in the United States, China, and Mexico to develop profitable supplier relationships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Commercial Manager
Transfesa
Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 8 months)
Led a 15-person sales team, achieving 5% annual sales growth between 2020 and 2021. Managed purchasing budgets and supplier negotiations, achieving 8% annual cost savings, and represented the company at international trade fairs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hubbard College of Administration
Program, Business Administration
2011 - 2012
Business Administration Program at Hubbard College of Administration in California, USA, from 2011 to 2012.
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Licentiate Degree, International Trade
2002 - 2004
Licentiate Degree in International Trade from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, completed from 2002 to 2004.
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
1998 - 2002
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, completed from 1998 to 2002.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Costa RicaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
Interested in hiring Federico?
You can contact Federico and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message FedericoGet matched with your dream remote job
Sign up now and join over 250,000+ remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
