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Panama

Panamá, Panama

Commercial and Financial Planning

• Exercise leadership in strategic planning, process improvements and project management to ensure on time completion and quality.• Risk assessment leader, responsible for the identification and strategic implementation of preventive measures across all organizational areas. • Executed market analysis, monitor marketing initiatives to guaranteed strategic alignment to increase revenue growth.• Managed provider relationships and performance issues through proactive communication and… Show more • Exercise leadership in strategic planning, process improvements and project management to ensure on time completion and quality.• Risk assessment leader, responsible for the identification and strategic implementation of preventive measures across all organizational areas. • Executed market analysis, monitor marketing initiatives to guaranteed strategic alignment to increase revenue growth.• Managed provider relationships and performance issues through proactive communication and collaborative problem-solving Show less

• Lead North America Executive Cost Review and High Volume Sales Programs to different stakeholders.• Lead the Business Case Cost Estimation process for NPI platforms in a scope of 8 to 12 months.• Calculate Cost of according to monthly / weekly cost changes.• Communicate and understand cost trends for commodities, components.

• Responsible for coordination and communication with factories and supply chain in USA, Korea, Chinaand Thailand for residential and commercial air conditioners.• Manage cost reports and prepare outcomes on financial position.• Provide operating income forecasts and analysis to fit operational needs.• Evaluate product and supply levels to meet business goals, customer relations and future logistical needs

• Develop appropriate Supply Chain strategies for Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia and Chile.• Designed Service Level Agreement for 4 countries, maximizing customer satisfaction at the lowest cost.• Reviewed and developed Supply Chain cycle times, processes and responsibilities.• Train and instruct members of the Supply Chain Team.• Identified and developed with IT, effective ERP utilization and databases for better reporting and data extraction.

Panama

• Regional Demand and Supply Planner for Central America and the Caribbean, managing an annual budget of $30M.• Inventory reduction of 20%, achieving cash flow and optimization strategies.• Implemented the S&OP process for 6 Business Groups.• Owner of the Forecast Accuracy, Life cycle planning and Inventory Levels.• Work with the commercial team and cross functional resources to execute business decisions and continuous improvement regarding demand planning and product… Show more • Regional Demand and Supply Planner for Central America and the Caribbean, managing an annual budget of $30M.• Inventory reduction of 20%, achieving cash flow and optimization strategies.• Implemented the S&OP process for 6 Business Groups.• Owner of the Forecast Accuracy, Life cycle planning and Inventory Levels.• Work with the commercial team and cross functional resources to execute business decisions and continuous improvement regarding demand planning and product availability.• Processes and Implementation in SAP - APO DP & SNP, Power BI. Show less

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• Regional Demand Planner of Perfumery & Cosmetics for Local Market and Travel Retail for DIOR , Estée Lauder, PUIG, CLARINS. • Develop demand forecast based on sales trends, anticipation of customer reaction and evaluating forecasting accuracy.• Project Leader for Distribution in Colombia, Operations Management, Imports, Storage and Distribution for more than 35 points of sale, Talent Recruitment.• Execute the S&OP process through collaboration with Finance, Sales, Marketing and… Show more • Regional Demand Planner of Perfumery & Cosmetics for Local Market and Travel Retail for DIOR , Estée Lauder, PUIG, CLARINS. • Develop demand forecast based on sales trends, anticipation of customer reaction and evaluating forecasting accuracy.• Project Leader for Distribution in Colombia, Operations Management, Imports, Storage and Distribution for more than 35 points of sale, Talent Recruitment.• Execute the S&OP process through collaboration with Finance, Sales, Marketing and Strategic Business Unit leaders to evaluate forecasts vs. actual sales (volume, trends, and mix)• Implement forecast accuracy measurement to drive improvements with stakeholders.• Coordinate marketing activities, launches and incentives with the objective of achieving the brand goals, maintain appropriate inventory levels based on future customer demands.• Implement initiatives and continuous improvement tools focus on operational efficiency and profitability of the business. Show less

Panamá

• Implementation of E2E initiatives for the Order to Cash Process and Service Level Agreement. • Reduced inverse logistic cycle by 50% and decreased pending credit notes by 40%.• Responsible of Case Fill Rate and Owner of Claim, Return & Refusals Processes.• Experience with Performance Management, Recruiting, Training and Coaching. • Developed Service Policies, Procedures, and Standards.• Owner of Claim, Return & Refusals Processes. • Leader of Leadership Development… Show more • Implementation of E2E initiatives for the Order to Cash Process and Service Level Agreement. • Reduced inverse logistic cycle by 50% and decreased pending credit notes by 40%.• Responsible of Case Fill Rate and Owner of Claim, Return & Refusals Processes.• Experience with Performance Management, Recruiting, Training and Coaching. • Developed Service Policies, Procedures, and Standards.• Owner of Claim, Return & Refusals Processes. • Leader of Leadership Development Pillar. Show less

Panamá

• Prepare and accomplish an effective production schedule, establishing priorities and monitoring progress, DMAIC Project Leader with sustainable solutions and savings up to $200k a year.• Provide direction and leadership to the production crew in order to develop personnel competencies.• Implementing cost reduction / cost avoidance initiatives; Analyze and eliminate problems /losses.• Involved in the certification of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 22000 - Integrated Management… Show more • Prepare and accomplish an effective production schedule, establishing priorities and monitoring progress, DMAIC Project Leader with sustainable solutions and savings up to $200k a year.• Provide direction and leadership to the production crew in order to develop personnel competencies.• Implementing cost reduction / cost avoidance initiatives; Analyze and eliminate problems /losses.• Involved in the certification of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 22000 - Integrated Management System. Show less

Panamá

• Training and projects in each stage of the Factory, Supply Chain, Finance & Control, Innovation & Renovation, Engineering, Packaging, Industrial Performance, Manufacturing, LEAN, Safety Health & Environment.• Developed Focus Improvement and Goal Alignment initiatives. • Involved in two internal assessment; Nestle Market Audit and Nestle Continuous Excellence.

Panamá

• Implementation of action plans to prevent and against fraud scenarios • Investigate and Analyze fraud causes • BNP Representative with Visa International• Member of the Credit Risk Committee and Fraud Representative in the Panama Banking Association

Panamá

• Development of Procedures Manual• Elaborate Performance Indicators • Project leader; Reduction in mortgage closing time in 25% nationwide

Professional Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Class Representative

Postgraduate Degree, Docencia Superior

Bachelor Degree In Industrial Engineering, Engineering/Industrial Management

Activities and Societies: Football Team

Bilingual Bachelor Of Commerce With Emphasis In Marketing And Advertising