Blanca Sanchez

Cruise and maritime professional with 8+ years of experience across cruise operations, procurement, supplier coordination, international logistics and regulatory compliance. Experienced in European Procurement for ship stores, including supplier relationships, bids, purchasing and commercial negotiations. Strong track record of analyzing destination-specific requirements, coordinating with suppliers, port agents and external authorities, and developing practical tools to support compliant and efficient operations.

Highly organized and analytical, with strong cross-functional communication skills and a solution-oriented mindset in multicultural environments.

Export Compliance Lead at Royal Caribbean Group (2023-05 – 2026-01)

• Led export compliance activities for global shipments, coordinating with cross-functional Procurement and Logistics teams to ensure regulatory requirements were met across international destinations.
• Supported European Procurement activities for ship stores, including supplier coordination, supplier bids, price negotiations and F&B; purchasing.
• Led the first comprehensive mapping of all Royal Caribbean Group ship destinations, identifying destination-specific regulatory restrictions and product requirements across categories. Developed a user-friendly reference tool for buyers and suppliers, streamlining access to requirements and supporting compliant purchasing decisions.
• Acted as a key point of contact for suppliers regarding changes affecting sensitive products such as meat and dairy, proactively communicating destination restrictions to prevent non-compliant shipments and avoid unnecessary purchasing costs.
• Played a key role in the implementation of new Brexit requirements for products shipped from the EU to the UK, closely monitoring regulatory developments and maintaining continuous communication with official trade authorities, port agents and suppliers to prevent compliance issues and onboard shortages.
• Maintained supplier documentation and worked cross-functionally to resolve recurring issues, improve delivery performance and support sourcing decisions.

Logistics Coordinator at Interfood (2021-09 – 2023-06)

• Optimized the end-to-end import/export process, ensuring full regulatory compliance while streamlining communication with global suppliers and freight partners.
• Negotiated freight rates and supported the sales team on Incoterms application, improving cost control and contractual clarity.
• Maintained consistent supply chain flow by coordinating internal resources and providing stakeholders with real-time delivery tracking.

Logistics Coordinator at Mediterranean Shipping Company (2019-01 – 2021-06)

• Managed full-cycle import operations, ensuring strict regulatory compliance and seamless coordination across international supply chains.
• Streamlined import shipments and documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing cargo delays across global routes.

International Trade Analyst at Spanish Economic & Trade Office (2018-07 – 2018-12)

• Advised Spanish exporters on Korean market access, while participating in trade fairs and monitoring market trends to support business promotion and expansion.

Legal & Regulatory Assistant at Alonso & Asociados (2015-01 – 2017-11)

• Active Lobbying & Advocacy: Represented international food associations' interests before EU institutions, influencing regulatory frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Developed and maintained strategic relationships with key policy-makers and industry attachés to promote favorable trade legislation.
• Legislative Monitoring & Impact Analysis: Tracked EU case law to provide early warnings on policy shifts, drafting position papers that shaped the sector's collective response.

Law in Law – Universidad Cardenal Herrera CEU (2011-09 – 2015-07)

Erasmus Exchange Program | Law in Law – Ephec Haute Ecole (2014-09 – 2015-06)