Karina Eppenstein Estrella
About Karina Eppenstein Estrella
Karina Eppenstein Estrella is an Import Manager with over 15 years of experience in procurement, international trade, logistics, and supply chain.
Title and Current Role
Karina Eppenstein Estrella holds the position of Import Manager. This role involves overseeing and managing the import operations, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and optimizing supply chain processes to enhance efficiency.
Previous Positions and Experience
Karina has extensive experience in the field of logistics and supply chain management, having worked in several key roles over the past 15 years. She served as an Import Manager at ThyssenKrupp CSA from 2007 to 2010, where she was responsible for managing import operations and optimizing logistical processes. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Consultant in Trade Management Consulting at JPMorgan Chase from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, Karina has experience as an Import Coordinator at CVRD Import Department from July 2004 to July 2005.
Education and Professional Development
Karina pursued her higher education at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, where she studied Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain, Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Economy, earning an MBA in Business Administration in 2008. She also obtained an MBA in Business Administration from COPPEAD UFRJ between 2006 and 2007. These academic qualifications have equipped her with a solid foundation in business administration and strategic planning.
Achievements and Contributions
Throughout her career, Karina has achieved significant cost and time reductions through the implementation of Special Logistics and Duty Programs and other process optimization initiatives. Her deep knowledge in purchasing, logistics, supply chain management, international trade regulations, and government relationships has been pivotal in driving efficiency and compliance in the organizations she has worked with. She is also a member of the board at the Institute Coppead of Administration at Rio de Janeiro Federal University.
Expertise and Specializations
Karina specializes in purchasing, logistics and supply chain management, international trade regulations, duties and taxes, and navigating government relationships. Her broad expertise in these areas, combined with her extensive experience, allows her to effectively manage and optimize import operations and contribute to the overall efficiency of the supply chain.