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Gabriel Alves

@gabrielalves4

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I build LATAM direct-import programs, supplier networks, and market-entry strategies for global retailers.

Brazil

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At Index-IBL, I build and manage LATAM direct-import programs for Lowe’s Home Improvement, Hornbach, and Kingfisher brands, overseeing four factories and a USD 35M annual portfolio across 60+ SKUs.

I bring 15+ years in international trade, sourcing, and business development, including medical-device operations at Gentell Brasil. I’ve developed distributors across Japan, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America while managing supplier qualification, compliance, import operations, contracts, market feasibility, and supply-chain coordination.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sourcing Manager LATAM

Current

Index-IBL

Jun 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Sourcing, procurement, and supplier development professional, contracted to build and manage vendors for direct import programs across the LATAM region. Placed within the organizational charts of leading global DIY retailers — Lowe's Home Improvement (+1,700 stores, US), Hornbach and Kingfisher (B&Q, Brico Dépôt, Castorama) in Europe.
Appliances · Fixtures · Furniture · Surfaces · Ceramic & Natura

Project Management Performance Metrics International Sales Customer Retention International Trade Trade Shows Logistics Management Stakeholder Management Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Analysis Operational Risk Management Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Operations Team Leadership Team Building Team Management Cross Functional Team Management

Foreign Trade and Business Development Analyst

Gentell Brasil

Sep 2017 - Apr 2022 (4 years 7 months)

Foreign Trade and Business Development Senior Analyst, supporting international operations in the medical devices sector. Managed a client portfolio of 15+ distributors across Japan, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, while coordinating imports of specialized raw materials — including food additives and plastics — from France, the UK, and China. Scope covered new market developmen

Spanish Solicitação De Proposta Private Label Medical Device Compliance

Foreign Trade Assistant

Gentell Brasil

Aug 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Worked as Foreign Trade Assistant at Gentell Brasil.

Spanish English Import Export Export Operations Import Export Operations Trade Development

Foreign Trade and Project Development Intern

Câmara de Comércio Brasil-China (CCBRC)

Mar 2013 - Jul 2013 (4 months)

Support to the chamber's members, search for new suppliers and product development, online sales.

Imports Intern

Ingersoll Rand

Nov 2011 - Jul 2012 (8 months)

Intern of Imports - Spare Parts;

English Automotive Spare Parts

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

MBA in Foreign Trade Management and International Business, Administration

2018 - 2019

MBA covered legal, operational, strategic and marketing topics such as: contract and foreign exchange management, international commerce regulation, tax regimes, economics and finance management, logistics and human resources with the purpose of building a complete international business plan.

Fundação Getulio Vargas

Master of Business Administration, Administration

2018 - 2019

MBA in Foreign Trade Management and International Business, covering legal, operational, strategic, and marketing topics to build a complete international business plan.