Fernando Banda
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Head of DTC at The North Face
Location: Mexico City, Mexico 12 work roles 2 schools
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Fernando Banda is listed as Head of DTC at The North Face, a with 4930 employees, based in Mexico City, Mexico. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Fernando Banda.

Fernando Banda previously worked as Sports Development, Sr Manager at New Era Cap and Regional Brand Manager at Champion. Fernando Banda holds Ingeniero, Ingeniería Industrial from Universidad Del Valle De México.

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Based on my education and business experience (8yrs in Supply chain and 3yrs in Commercial), I find myself able to capitalize my skills as an Industrial Engineer to add value and impact the business of a multinational corporation, through operational efficiencies and also contribute to the company objectives, with the mindset to be better every day and ruled by values of respect, responsibility, teamwork, discipline, integrity and dignity.

Listed skills include Football, E Commerce, Sap, Purchasing, and 41 others.

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The North Face
The North Face
Head of DTC
Mexico City, Mexico
Employees
4930
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12 roles

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Sports Development, Sr Manager

Current

Mexico

- Responsible for building and strengthening partnerships between New Era and teams in the LMB, LMP, LMX, and LMBP leagues. - Lead strategic initiatives for expansion, product development, and collection execution. - Oversee and negotiate sponsorship agreements and royalty terms. - Drive national and international promotion of in-house developed collections, enhancing brand visibility.

Sep 2024 - Present

Regional Brand Manager

Mexico

- Responsible for 65% of the WHS business, including Distributors, Catalogues and Regional accounts.- Lead the sales and BI departments, through an efficient operational rhythm.- Meet pre-sales, revenue, initial margin, segment profit targets. Including a +45% YoY growth.- Strategic Account Plan creation with a 3 year outlook- Establish KPIs for the sales force.

Jul 2023 - Sep 2024

Supply Chain Manager

Querétaro, Mexico

- Run demand planning, forecast projections and stock coverage by article and account. Main KPI, Zero shortages with key accounts.- Manage import process, from Europe, Asia and NORA.- Negotiate with forwarders, custom agents and logistic services vendors.- Distribution Center 360 management. Inbound, picking movements, items locations, outbound process.- Inventory management, correct tracking of current on-hand stock and in-transit inventory, achieving days on-hand goals and… Show more - Run demand planning, forecast projections and stock coverage by article and account. Main KPI, Zero shortages with key accounts.- Manage import process, from Europe, Asia and NORA.- Negotiate with forwarders, custom agents and logistic services vendors.- Distribution Center 360 management. Inbound, picking movements, items locations, outbound process.- Inventory management, correct tracking of current on-hand stock and in-transit inventory, achieving days on-hand goals and months of stock targets.- Control and management of Production area. Main KPIs, Production time, materials efficiency, optimizing resources, avoid material loss.- Increase Operational margin, with proper management of distribution process, reducing transportation costs and optimizing delivery routes.- Weekly, monthly and quarterly reviews to General Manager.- Mentoring sessions to team members. Show less

Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

Field Account Manager

Mexico City Metropolitan Area

-Develop trust relationships with one of the largest distributors in Mexico- Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements- Expand the relationships by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives, like new products,new strategies and offering the correct range and price point.- Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to the customer in a timely manner- Serve as the link of communication between key customers and… Show more -Develop trust relationships with one of the largest distributors in Mexico- Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements- Expand the relationships by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives, like new products,new strategies and offering the correct range and price point.- Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to the customer in a timely manner- Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams- Resolve any issues faced by the customer and deal with complaints to maintain trust- Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders Show less

Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

Timberland Franchise Sales Manager

Mexico City Area, Mexico

* Define business strategy of the franchises nationwide through 3 key accounts.* Create and maintain sales relationships with assigned accounts (Partners).* Implement sales budget plans per account. - Making 2 presales per year (Srping-Summer and Fall-Winter)* Carry out an expansion plan for stores, including geographical areas not yet attacked. - Considering openings of Full Price stores and Outlets.* Store opening leader (Perisur, CDMX. Santa Anita, Gdl… Show more * Define business strategy of the franchises nationwide through 3 key accounts.* Create and maintain sales relationships with assigned accounts (Partners).* Implement sales budget plans per account. - Making 2 presales per year (Srping-Summer and Fall-Winter)* Carry out an expansion plan for stores, including geographical areas not yet attacked. - Considering openings of Full Price stores and Outlets.* Store opening leader (Perisur, CDMX. Santa Anita, Gdl. Tlaquepaque, Gdl) - Executive project review: store design, product load capacity, renders, construction manual, furniture specifications, lighting, finishes. - Visual merchandise according to the global parameters of the brand. - Be involved in negotiations with the malls.* Monitor the life cycle of each product through: - Calculation of inventory levels - Calculation of sales through of seasonal product - Sell out measurement of total stores and comparable stores * Responsible for meeting short and med term objectives that directly impact the company's segment profit. - Negotiate commercial discounts with the assigned accounts. - Product selection, leverage those with higher gross margin. - Reduction of operating expenses. - Manage the calculation of promotions per store per year.* Make the 3-year financial plan per store.* Monitor the profitability per store through the implementation of the Business Scorecard.* Takes action to monitor and manage costs related to own work and that of the team.* People management responsibility for pay reviews, performance management, training, and resource planning. Show less

Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

Sales & Product Coordinator (Jansport)

Mexico City Area, Mexico

- Develop Key Account assortments for all product categories- Establish organizational policies and procedures in relation to sales- Determine strategic planning related to new product lines- Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients and manage negotiations of sales contracts- Recruit, organize, train and manage staff- Lead MX Go To Market and Pricing process, defining local segmentation and adjusting retail prices in order to hit the perfect… Show more - Develop Key Account assortments for all product categories- Establish organizational policies and procedures in relation to sales- Determine strategic planning related to new product lines- Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients and manage negotiations of sales contracts- Recruit, organize, train and manage staff- Lead MX Go To Market and Pricing process, defining local segmentation and adjusting retail prices in order to hit the perfect balance between market needs and company goals.- Contribute to the company's overall Segment Profit with an accurate Gross Margin calculation by season.- Establish the 5YP by SBU, channel and account, alligned to the agreed CAGR and the global company situation.- Sell-in / Sell out analyzes, vs Plan, vs Forecast.- Pre Sale meetings. Present product line every season based on regional and partner needs.- Track category margins and partner with sales in the development of seasonal product strategy to hit and exceed mutual sales goals. - Seasonal benchmark analysis. Analyzing market trends, competitors prices and positioning. Understand and embrace industry, consumer needs, and brand culture.- Style-color Forecast. Manage seasonal product database and analyze trends and statistical style-color information for each category, all driven by Sell Out data.- Monthly inventory revisions, giving priority to get rid of old inventory and overseeing incoming product.- Coordinate samples, organize brand showroom and work on category facilitation for product line reviews, pre-line meetings and final product launch.- E-Commerce project. Lead the jansport.com.mx project. Show less

Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

Planning & Forecasting Analyst (Vans)

Polanco

Being part of a strong link of supply chain, working as demand planner and forecaster for 2 of the most prestigious Actions Sports brands of VF corp, Vans and Reef, Mexico's division.- Working with SAP as a tool placing Purchase Requisitions based on a demand and giving tracking to these.- Working on monthly MRP projections and Rolling forecast.- Tracking the on-hand and in-transit supply. - Leading S&OP and weekly meetings with Mexico team and US HQ.- Inventory analysis… Show more Being part of a strong link of supply chain, working as demand planner and forecaster for 2 of the most prestigious Actions Sports brands of VF corp, Vans and Reef, Mexico's division.- Working with SAP as a tool placing Purchase Requisitions based on a demand and giving tracking to these.- Working on monthly MRP projections and Rolling forecast.- Tracking the on-hand and in-transit supply. - Leading S&OP and weekly meetings with Mexico team and US HQ.- Inventory analysis which means work with lead times in order to maintain the days on hand (DOH) within company goals. - Elaborate forecast at SKU level with a 12 months horizon.- Negotiate with sourcing and factories POs shipping dates and delivery dates. - Work and being involved on labeling and packing projects.- Work and lead special projects with NORA's region such as DC capacities, buy process, reporting, in order to standardize process along the region. Show less

Nov 2013 - Jan 2018

Demand Planning Analyst

Tlalnepantla Area, Mexico

Sales forecasting based on historical demand for all company products at Customer-Style-Color level, increasing the forecast accuracy, improving the service level of the company (Fill rate), reducing inventories and generating cash flow. It is currently undertaking a change in the supply chain process, which involves us in the area of demand planning, including the implementation of new software for Supply Chain Solutions, Logility Solutions.

Sep 2012 - Nov 2013

Physical Trainer

Pedregal, México D.F.

Being coach of children between 7 and 18 years old at PUMAS CU Football Team. Promoted in children and adolescents the realization of any sport by instilling values of responsibility, teamwork, honesty, dignity, respect, discipline.

Mar 2009 - Dec 2012

Demand Planning Analyst

Tlalnepantla, Esado De México

Create forecast for all company brands (Playtex, Wonderbra, Hanes, Rinbros, etc) using historical records. Demand analysis linking the entire portfolio of Customers of the Company (Walmart, Bodega Aurrera, Liverpool, Sears, Sam's, Soriana, etc.)

Jan 2010 - May 2011

Marketing Trainee

Tlalnepantla, Estado De México

Assist Playtex and Wonderbra brands in new packaging project in departmental and wholesale division.

Jul 2009 - Dec 2009
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What company does Fernando Banda work for?

Fernando Banda works for The North Face.

What is Fernando Banda's role at The North Face?

Fernando Banda is listed as Head of DTC at The North Face.

Where is Fernando Banda based?

Fernando Banda is based in Mexico City, Mexico while working with The North Face.

What companies has Fernando Banda worked for?

Fernando Banda has worked for The North Face, New Era Cap, Champion, Belca México, and Adidas.

Who are Fernando Banda's colleagues at The North Face?

Fernando Banda's colleagues at The North Face include Benjamín Carvacho, Emily Nguyen, Bernat Teixidó Miró, Talia-Ionie Thomas-Downing, and Aarti Rohit.

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What schools did Fernando Banda attend?

Fernando Banda holds Ingeniero, Ingeniería Industrial from Universidad Del Valle De México.

What skills is Fernando Banda known for?

Fernando Banda is listed with skills including Football, E Commerce, Sap, Purchasing, Mejora De Procesos, Inventory Forecasting, Business Meetings, and Demand Planning.

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