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Panama

Panamá, Panamá, Panamá

• As the leader of Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Logistics, and Inventory for the distribution centers within the cluster, I managed a team of 5 direct reports and had oversight of 2 dotted line reports for a cluster.
• Implemented inventory management strategies resulting in a 63% reduction in inventory value at both Distribution Centers and a 75% decrease in Slow Movers YoY.
• Led a successful initiative to enhance sales accuracy by +20p.p YoY, through the revitalization of IBP/S&OP processes.
• Guided the team in achieving a 17% year-over-year improvement in cost-to-serve for target markets by optimizing payloads, securing better freight quotations, and enhancing pallet efficiencies
• Directed over 10 regional projects annually (SC PM), encompassing launches, downsizing initiatives, and strategic sourcing. Show less

Panamá

• Managed the S&OP/IBP process across the Caribbean, Central America, and Andean region, overseeing 5 indirect reports covering 35 countries and territories. Ensured alignment with Business Unit Directors and.
• Coordinated initiatives resulting in a 94% reduction in lost sales attributed to planning issues.
• Implemented an expansion of market scope within the S&OP/IBP framework, resulting in a 14 p.p. improvement in sales accuracy.
• Managed a 37% reduction in active portfolio through master data maintenance and influencing stakeholders on SKU performance based on NSV or profitability.
• Facilitated the successful migration and implementation of the SAP IBP-DP module across the 35 markets under my responsibility Show less

Panamá

• Led commercial planning for Makeup and Fragrance categories to achieve maximum sales, revenue, and market share. Responsible for planning and executing sales campaigns, ensuring compliance with display guidelines to.
• Best KPIs (MAPE, BIAS, Portfolio Profit) for Central America (2015)
• Delivering the… Show more Led commercial planning for Makeup and Fragrance categories to achieve maximum sales, revenue, and market share. Responsible for planning and executing sales campaigns, ensuring compliance.
• Delivering the highest sales performance for the corporation (2016)
• Exceeding slow movement product goals by 106% (2017) Show less

Venezuela

Led demand and procurement for mobile and VD spare part divisions, focusing on enhancing customer service for service centers and end clients. Managed a project to develop new suppliers, optimizing costs and lead times through tender design, negotiation of sales contracts, payment terms, delivery logistics, Incoterms, shipping methods, and spare parts.

Venezuela

• I managed S&OP and demand planning, fostering cross-functional teams to enhance brand performance, company profitability, numerical distribution, portfolio health, service levels, and compliance rates. I made.
• Best MAPE (sales accuracy) in South America (2012)
• Implementation of the S&OP process in the market (2012) Show less

Venezuela

Conducted and managed a distribution network of finished goods with a national scope, achieving the highest service level index in recent years.Achievements:. Headed the picking process for type C products. This project achieved a 5pp improvement in service level in the first 3 months for the smallest distribution centers.. Participated in distribution.

Master'S In Business Administration (Global Mba) With An Emphasis In Project Management

Ingeniero De Producción, Ingeniería

Activities and Societies: Participación de congresos varios durante y relacionados con la carrera, Participación en asociacion de jóvenes.