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Bogotá, Colombia

Manage and optimize the logistics network (storage, transportation, and distribution) at a national level (450 SKUs - 8 sales channels), managing an annual CAPEX of USD 27.5 million and ensuring warehouse capacity across Colombia (24 sites). Leading the development and implementation of logistics projects and information systems (routing, tracking, WMS, ERP). - Work team: 4 (managers) and 630 indirect employees.Achievements:Simplified the processes for analyzing logistics capacities and redefined KPI's for logistics cost management. Developed a cost-saving plan for logistics expenses for 2024-25.

Bogota, Colombia

Ensure the supply of products for the company’s 33 brands in Colombia, new products, and exports in Latin America (400 product SKUs and 1200 raw material SKUs). Guarantee an efficient demand forecasting process, optimal policies and inventories at a national level, and minimize value losses throughout the supply chain. Additionally, led the entire process of analyzing production capacities (plants, logistics warehouses, industrial services) and materials (supplier capacities).Achievements:- Secured the supply for the launch of Completisimo (Colombia), Ricompleto 10 (Ecuador), and Nutribela (Central America), and more than 30 extensions of existing brand lines, including the design and implementation of a supply scheme to Venezuela.- Optimized inventory policies by 30% and redesigned the capital risk analysis process for new products.- Simplified and standardized the material purchasing and demand forecasting processes.

Bogota, Colombia

Ensure production capacities and plans for powdered beverages, desserts, culinary products, hair care, and home care brands (36,000 tons/year - 65 production lines), optimizing transformation costs (USD 7.5 million/year). Lead the implementation of capacity expansion projects, industrial conversion, and continuous improvement (Capex USD 3.8 million/year). - Work Team: plant managers (5) and an indirect team of 1,000 people.Achievements:- Reduced transformation costs in 2020 (-6% vs. 2019).- Implemented 9 new capacity lines with technological conversion (+17% vs. base capacity).- Implemented Quala's operational excellence model and a Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement plan for manufacturing.

Bogota, Colombia

Ensure the operation of distribution and raw materials storage centers in Venecia and Tocancipá (16 million boxes dispatched/year - 40,000 locations), manage logistics expenditure (USD 5.7 million/year) and inventory control. Additionally, lead capacity expansion projects and continuous improvement (Capex USD 3 million/year). - Work team: supervisors (3) and indirect reports: 350 employees.Achievements:- Achieved savings of USD 0.25 million in raw materials operations (2018 vs. 2017).Implemented Tocancipá distribution center with WMS-JDA software and an automated sorting system for dispatch (18,000 locations) and approved the redesign of the Bogotá Distribution center (Capex USD 2.5 million.

Bogotá, Colombia

Ensure production plans for the plants (pulp beverages, snacks, hair care, oral care) while optimizing transformation costs. Lead capacity expansion projects, industrial conversion, and continuous improvement- Work team: plant leaders (3-6) and indirect reports: 300 employees.Achievements:- Innovation Award 2016 (Nutribela – startup of the production plant).- Merit Award 2015 for outstanding results at the Snacks plant.- Implemented a structure for improvement in the production area.

Bogotá, Colombia

Design and implement the operation of the Tocancipá production center for RTD plants (VIVE 100%) (2013 – 2014), ensuring production plans, transformation costs, and other process KPIs. - Work Team: middle and base personnel (50 to 100 employees).Achievements:- Startup of VIVE 100% production line at the Venecia and Tocancipá plants.- Designed the raw materials warehouse operation for the Tocancipá production center.

Bogotá, Colombia

Achieve the production plan for the desserts and gelatins plant (10 production lines) while ensuring compliance with KPIs (cost, quality, work enviroment and HSEQ). Implement targeted improvements to optimize processes.Achievements:- First place in the Quala Productivity Challenge 2009 (vs. 7 plants in the production center).- Implemented weighing software for the manufacturing area.

Productos Químicos Panamericanos (Pqp)

Ensure the production plan for the sulfuric acid and derivatives in Muña plant, meeting environmental parameters (emissions) and regulatory requirements (controlled substances). - Work team: 30 employees.Achievements:- Increased the capacity of the ferrous sulfate plant by 25%.- Developed a pilot plant for hydrochloric acid production and launched a wastewater treatment plant.

Calle 93 No. 25-45. Bogotá – Colombia

Approve qualification reports for manufacturing equipment and critical support systems in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries in accordance with existing regulations, and lead technical support for clients.

Calle 93 No. 25-45. Bogotá – Colombia.

Qualification of production equipment, storage warehouses, and critical support systems in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries according to ISO 14644 and FS 209 standards.Achievements:- Implemented the cold chain for Allergan S.A. and Roche S.A.- Promoted to the quality assurance area.

Master Of Science (Msc), Chemical Engineering

Engineer'S Degree, Chemical Engineering

Green Belt, Mejora Continua

Auditor Interno Iso 9000, Calidad