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Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

● Procurement responsible for Air, Ocean & Parcel freight globally; PVO € 90 Mio.● Lead global tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ) in alignment with stakeholders and 3 regional buyers; savings achieved up to 20% of spend.● Contracts, freight rates and payment terms negotiation with global strategic partners.

Shanghai, China

● Leaded workshops on best practice sharing and standardization of KPIs and WHSE operating principles among 5 Asian locations.● Internal material flow maping and layout optimization projects; reduced repacking stations space by 20%.● Achieved 10% inventory reduction in shopfloor by re-establishing replenishment strategy.

Shanghai, China

● SCM responsible for new product line launch in Chinese and Mexican manufacturing locations. Led 2 team members. ● Increased transparency on global volumes demand, productive capacities, and inventories.● Reduced premium freight by 20% through optimal material planning and accuracy of transit and on-hand inventories.

Mexico, China

● Coordinate quality control and inspection services in China for manufacturing companies located in Mexico, exporting to Chinese customers.

Mexico City, Mexico

● Sales target accomplishment by managing sales force, develop sales strategies, optimal inventory, and CRM. Managed a team of 9.

Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany

● SCM responsible for product line operations including performance, strategy, and supplier management for 3 manufacturing locations in Italy, China & USA. ● I facilitated manufacturing units in adjusting production plans as per anticipated material shortages and delays.● Inventory turnover increase by 2 turns, implemented and monitored optimal "Range of Coverage" of raw materials and finished goods. ● Reduction of 2% avg packaging and freight costs by implementing best practice.

Shanghai, China

● Development of logistic concepts and calculating international logistics costs, involving freight, WHSE, duties, and packaging of new products in quote phase. I was also engaged in several projects and analyses for Business Units to define best supply chain strategy based on BU's footprint and expansion planning.● Acted as Coordinator for first regional freight tender encompassing 14 plants resulting in 30% reduction in forwarders number, 12% cost reduction YoY, and level of service rating implementation.

Guadalajara, México

● Satisfactory results in several projects with customers Ford, Nissan, VW & FCA in terms of delivery performance, inventory turnover, low expediting costs.

Guadalajara, Mexico

● Monitor and control of premium freight costs.

Bachelors In International Trade And Business Management

Exchange Program

Exchange Program