Strategize and lead the procurement and international trade process with US$ 30.0 M spend across 3 business units and 3 manufacturing sites. Lead the improvement of purchasing procedures aligned with the ICRF (internal control reference framework). Manage a team of 7 personnel.

Responsible for leading supply planning and procurement process of private label products with US$ 45.0 M spend across Canned Tuna, Frozen Food and Bakery categories. Also responsible for the inventory replenishment of finished goods across national distribution center. Researched and developed suppliers for contribute to strategic growth planning for new Foods categories.

Led Logistics cost savings projects using Continuous Improvement Methodologies across 5 warehousing sites. Owner of the day-to-day logistics operation management of raw materials and spare parts warehouse. Supervised third-party logistics partners. Managed annual budget US$ 18M for warehousing and transportation spend. Monitored metrics for key performance indicators (KPIs). Managed a team of 12 personnel (associates, supervisors and analysts).

Led the module MM during the implementation, being responsible for updating and documenting the map of core processes to adapt them to the SAP Best Practices. Responsible for recognizing improvement opportunities in Purchasing and Material Resource Planning. Performed SAP testing phase.

Responsible for execution of MRP and purchasing of raw materials to support the MPS for Explosive category with US$ 50 M spend. Led the monthly S&OP review for Initiating Systems to identify potential gaps in demand/supply forecast and resolve deltas. Maintained and adjust planning parameters.

Responsible for the production planning and scheduling based on demand forecast for 3 production lines. Also responsible for ensuring the availability of raw materials from suppliers and procurement team. Ensured the maintenance of Bill of Materials (BOM) and Master Data for the assigned category.

Responsible for building the daily load plan through TMS system analyzing and expediting all principal requests. Coordinated carriers pick up times and provide daily shipment plan. Tracked and monitored in-transit loads to ensure timely delivery to our distribution centers or costumers; communicate any delays to Customer Service. Identified operational improvements such as route optimization, carrier selection, and trailer loading.