I am Carlos, a hands on Industrial Engineer and MBA with 24+ years of international experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability and Manufacturing in FMCG, Automotive, and Health & Nutrition. My experience is based on 4 Pillars:1. ๐ฝ๐ช๐๐ก๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐ช๐๐๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐จ๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฃ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ: I have a proven track record of defining and implementing global integrated business strategies and blueprints across America, Europe, Africa, and APAC, delivering sustainable outcomes in diverse and challenging markets2. ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐ก๐๐จ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐จ๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ: From local and regional to global teamsโ experience, I bring a unique โchange awarenessโ that has allowed me to lead collaborative transformations, build strong operational foundations, and deliver sustainable synergies during M&A phases, expansions, green-fields and crisis3. ๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ข๐๐ฏ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ช๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ & ๐2๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐จ: by building internal and external strategic partnerships, delivering cost savings and leveraging value levers, implementing Middle Office best practices, developing and implementing Sustainability strategies, boosting service levels, managing risk, and advocating digitalization to streamline processes, improve user experience, and increase reliability and transparency4. ๐ฟ๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐ง๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฃ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ: by creating learning environments that balance big challenges and support, aligning closely with business priorities to ensure relevance and consistency. I believe in wellbeing and in workplaces where teams are engaged, empowered, and able to make a meaningful impactCompetitive and High-Performance environments bring the best out of me. I enjoy working in collaborative and diverse teams ignited by new challenges and disruptions, driving always the highest standards, positive energy, and with a solution-oriented approach. Letโs connect and exchange our stories!-----------------------------------------------๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ก๐จProcurement | Procurement Strategy & Excellence | Category Management | Cost Management | Digital AI | Suppliers Management | Sustainability | Procurement Analytics | Supply Chain | Manufacturing | Inventory Management | Operational Excellence | Mergers & Acquisitions Integration | Risk Management | Organizational Development | Finance | Positive Leadership | Transformation & Change | Agile & Lean
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Head Of ProcurementFranke Coffee SystemsCham, Zg, Ch
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Vp Finance & Operations - Europe & AfricaHerbalife Dec 2023 - Oct 2024Los Angeles, Ca, UsLed Finance and Operations across 41 countries in Europe and Africa. Owner of the Cost-to-Serve collaboration with a full reporting line to Operations and dotted reporting line to Sales. Strong focus on delivering a best-in-class Customer Service experience (synchronization and speed of support functions to support Sales incl. NPD, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, GBS, Technology), Supply Chain service level (quality & product availability), Crisis Management, and Financial Performance (Sales Forecast, Budget, Cost reduction initiatives) -
Vp Global Procurement Excellence And Global IndirectsHerbalife Jan 2021 - Dec 2023Los Angeles, Ca, UsResponsible for setting the strategic direction of Procurement, leading the Procurement transformation, and deliver the Sustainability strategy for Operations. Responsible for Indirect Spend globally.โข Global Indirect Procurement effectiveness from 1.5% to 4% (Savings as % of Spend), and efficiency x 3 improvement (Procurement ROI from 1.2 to 3.5)โข Procurement Team connected to the business (Spend under Management from 46% to 68%, NPS from 7 to 44) โข Operational coverage (No PO No Pay Policy update), from 40% to 75%, and Automation from 5% to 68%โข Sustainability strategy implemented including 4 pillars: Responsible Sourcing, Sustainable Sourcing, Climate Action, and Supplier Diversity & Inclusion.
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Global Procurement Capabilities & Operations DirectorAnheuser-Busch Inbev Jan 2019 - Dec 2020Leuven, Beโข Strong focus on customer service (Lead time from 25 to 4 days), simplification, (automation from 45% to 75% hands off POs), and effectiveness (44,000 e-auctions x year with 14% of effectiveness) enabled by the right Team, the right technology and a Global Procurement Excellence Program. โข Global best practice sharing boosted by "Communities of Practice" and a "Global Coaching program" โข Global MBAs 2 years program for Procurement Leadership succession -
Global Procurement Shared Service (Pss) DirectorAnheuser-Busch Inbev Jan 2017 - Dec 2018Leuven, BeSABMiller and ABI Procurement operations network integrated and optimized, from 10 to 3 Regional Procurement Centers and 1 Global Procurement Center with a total of 600 employees world-wide. Global Procurement Center (Brewmatics - Procurement Analytics) developed and integrated to support Sourcing Strategies, Risk Management and global RFQs
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Global Head Of Procurement OperationsSabmiller Apr 2015 - Dec 2016Woking, Surrey, GbBuilt and scale up 4 Procurement Operations Center (Colombia, South Africa, Poland, India - 87 employees)โข Service Level Agreement delivered above 85%โข Compliance from 18% to 98% โข Continuous improvement Culture: Cost x PO from US$ 60 to US$ 25, Automation from 1% to 53%, and productivity improvement in 60%) โข Tactical Spend Savings 4,5% -
Latam Capabilities And Procurement Excellence DirectorSabmiller Feb 2013 - Mar 2015Woking, Surrey, GbA serious step to contribute and build shared success with a world class Procurement organization in LatAm. We implemented Best in Class Procurement Ways of Working, including useful Governance, lean Policies, upgraded Sourcing Ways of Working, Supplier Management integration and an efficient and service oriented Procurement Operations capability.
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Latam Procurement & Inventory Management DirectorSabmiller Jan 2010 - Feb 2013Woking, Surrey, GbDefined and executed collaborative transformation roadmap for LatAm, focused on: Better user experience and service level, effectiveness and efficiency. We leveraged existing tools and best practices to deliver quick wins and get ready for future changesโข Function integration with GBS and Transformation programโข Lead time improved with Automation (from 0 to 56%)โข Spend visibility from 55% to 95%โข Spare Parts classification program (Global standard across 17 sites, 2% reduction in obsoletes)
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Supply Chain Project ManagerSabmiller Jan 2008 - Dec 2009Woking, Surrey, GbSupply Chain optimization projects delivered. It was a big pleasure and learning experience to work in the operation close to the market and collaborate with all areas from the company:โข Enhanced competitive advantage leveraging and improving our reverse logistics model for returnable containers (RTI - Return to Issues improved in 10%, WIT - Weeks in Trade reduced in 4%) (pricing, communication campaign, shared Targets, supplierยดs capacity optimization)โข Local communities supported, supply risk mitigated, cost optimized: Local Production of Yellow Corn (9% of variable Cost) - From 0% to >60% of total volume.โข IRA (Inventory Record Accuracy) improved from 30% to 97% as foundation for a reliable supply chain
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Executive Trainee - ProcurementSabmiller Dec 2006 - Dec 2007Woking, Surrey, Gbโข From printed, signed and faxed PO to electronic PO - Procurement SAP implementation (MM and BW SAP modules)โข Discovering Indirect Spend for SABMiller Peru, from 48% total spend visibility to 85%.โข Managed the sourcing of soft drinks raw materials incl. Sugar and Flavors (US$ 2.3 MM of annual spend - 4.5% savings)โข Managed the Supply Chain Budget (US$ 320 MM: Variable Cost, CAPEX and OPEX). โข Grains hedging strategy implemented (US$ 17.5 MM โ futures and options, 2% savings).
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Manufacturing Manager Team Leader (Curing & Final Finish)Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Feb 2001 - Mar 2005Akron, Oh, Usโข Contributed with the first small step (Led the ISO14000 implementation) of Goodyearยดs Sustainability journeyโข Managed the Painting, Curing and Final Finish Team (60 people over 3 shifts) in the Manufacturing plant, empowering autonomous teams 24 x 7 and improving overall performance (Lean Manufacturing approach): Accidents minimized from 2001 - 2005 (zero fatalities, just minor incidents), Waste / scrap tires reduced in 8%, Productivity improved in 2.5%, Cost optimized in 53%, Inventory turnover improved in 8%.
Carlos Forero Education Details
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University Of LiverpoolOperations And Supply Chain Management -
Maastricht School Of ManagementGeneral & Strategic Management
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Pontificia Universidad Catรณlica Del PerรบGeneral & Strategic Management
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TecsupAutomobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Universidad Peruana De Ciencias AplicadasEngineering
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Colegio San Agustin
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Forero
What company does Carlos Forero work for?
Carlos Forero works for Franke Coffee Systems
What is Carlos Forero's role at the current company?
Carlos Forero's current role is Head of Procurement.
What schools did Carlos Forero attend?
Carlos Forero attended University Of Liverpool, Maastricht School Of Management, Pontificia Universidad Catรณlica Del Perรบ, Tecsup, Universidad Peruana De Ciencias Aplicadas, Colegio San Agustin.
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