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Barranquilla, Co

Barranquilla, Co

Barranquilla

Dynamic and results-driven professional adept at orchestrating and executing diverse business projects tailored to meet client specifications. Known for my expertise in leading comprehensive change management initiatives across the Americas for firms, concurrently managing ERP implementations. Skilled in directing process modifications for engineering services firms, particularly adept at facilitating seamless transitions to remote work environments. Recognized for my ability to identify emerging needs and provide strategic guidance in the development of critical IT plans. Passionate about spearheading corporate strategic initiatives that drive growth and innovation.Achievements:-Orchestrated the successful implementation of NetSuite Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for a growing food manufacturing company, overseeing integration for 100 users across three distinct sites.-Coordinated the change management process for over 1000 employees across the Americas during a 3-year Oracle EBS ERP implementation, ensuring employee readiness in utilizing the software and conducting complete revisions of roles and responsibilities for each user with the support of the implementation team, managers, and controllers. This implementation covered users in 14 countries.-Led the development and completion of functional strategic plans for the largest ship terminals company in Colombia and the oldest food manufacturing enterprise in the country. These plans have significantly contributed to the growth of their businesses, operational cost savings, and enhanced visibility of key data for more accurate business decisions.

Barranquilla, Colombia

Project Management Undergraduate Engineering Program

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

Responsible for aligning and shaping a team of 500+ direct employees and over 50 indirect employees to fulfill the largest supply chain contract in Colombia. Direct report to the Board.• Launched the Real Time access to the company operation by creating interactive maps and dashboards. (Invoicing, HSE, Logistics, Transport, Purchase Order Management and KPIs).• Restructured and streamlined the accounting and IT areas, providing on time and accurate financial statements generating savings close to 80% in expenses.

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

Devised, deployed, and managed fiscal plans and strategies of company during the Colombian oil & gas market downturn. Defined and analyzed cost centers as well as reviewed return over investment for each productive asset. Oversaw and monitor financial operations and indicators, and prepared financial reports. Collaborated with upper management to develop and to implement strategies aimed at achieving company's long-term objectives. Managed and eliminated non-profitable customer contracts.● Reorganized cash flow and renegotiated bank credit lines, while reducing AP backlog from 600 days to 200 days.● Minimized 40% operational expenses as well as optimized business operations within two months of my arrival through execution of operational asset revenue analysis and expenditure control measurements.

Barranquilla - Bogota D.C. Colombia

Led overall financial management, including budgeting/monitoring of project expenditures, financial reporting/auditing, forecasting expenditures, and maintaining project accounts. Directed supply chain management, accounting, and human resource management, while developing and implementing budget/cash flow models. Performed variety of administrative tasks, such as calculating pricing and analyzing business expenses and profits.● Maintained indicators of 98% on-time delivery of products to customers, through the integrated management of imports, the manufacturing process and distribution, with no cost deviations.● Established shared services center and revamped operational areas while renegotiating debt for $1.8M and improving business liquidity.

Barranquilla

Organization and start-up from cero of a manufacturing and importing company of drilling and production tools used in oil well operations. Analyzed and tracked project life cycle and execution to identify and achieve short and long term objectives. I structured and managed project plans, while managing stakeholders, costs, schedule, scope and risks. I achieved cost efficiencies and saved time by adjusting and improving the business plan, without affecting the quality of deliverables.

El Segundo, California - Usa

Analysis, design and development of ERP and BI solutions for multiple clients, while collaborating in the development of strategies, I designed solutions leveraged on best practices, achieving customer satisfaction. Led the complex project of implementing inventory, planning and purchasing modules associated with the components and assembly of GE Honda Aero's HF120 aircraft engine. I planned, led and oversaw all phases of Genlyte Group's ERP migration (Signify).● Analyzed and resolved multiple business cases throughout Mexico and USA by consulting to three strategic clients of the company.● Achieved 120% compliance with annual consulting goals and objectives through best-in-class service delivery.

Houston, Texas - Usa

Hired as a member of the elite team selected to implement an ERP system and to devise innovative technology solutions throughout existing divisions and acquired companies. Appointed as the SME on the ERP Supply Chain, Planning and Cost Accounting modules, processes, and solutions. Project Manager of the ERP system migration and implementation in Norway.• Orchestrated the complex implementation of the ERP Project Resource Planning module that integrated sales, engineering, planning, procurement, manufacturing, and cost accounting. Results: reduced planning time by 80% and reached inventory master data accuracy up to 95%.• Led process optimization and digital transformation at all warehouse locations by managing the implementation and integration of 3 different WMS´s and the master data cleaning process.• Organized and successfully delivered the first multicurrency and multilanguage ERP migration project, that was the pillar for upcoming global implementations.

Houston, Texas - Usa

Structured in 6 months a new supplier base with credit lines close to US$500K; Optimized items costs thanks to an integral analysis of the supply chain.- Responsible for the formation and structuring of the new company in the United States.- Responsible for negotiating credit lines with suppliers and controlling all logistical and financial operations of the company.

Houston, Texas, United States

Financial Accounting TA

Bogota D.C., Colombia

Led the introduction to the Colombian market of YARA's special line of fertilizers for potato, flower and rice crops.- Responsible for direct customer service and leading the specialized commercial team.- Evaluated prices and profitability of the business.

Bogota D.C. Colombia

- Achieved the fastest and largest business growth, compared to other offices in the world, in the first two years of operation.- Developed and Introduced two completely new products in the Colombian and Ecuadorian markets.- Responsible for the preparation and presentation of proposals to clients based on risk analysis.- Responsible for the preparation and review of commercial contracts.- Established and defined product mix and pricing.- Assume full control of the company during the absences of the General Manager.

Colombia

Colombia

Colombia

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management Information Systems

Activities and Societies: International MBA Association

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.)