Raul Rojas

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Supply Chain Senior Executive | New Projects Development Specialist | Manufacture | Operations | Retail @ Grupo AJE
lima, lima region, peru
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Panama, Panama
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About Raul Rojas

Senior Executive with international experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations and project management in leading Retail and transnational companies, with exposure to diverse environments and cultures. Leader of change processes and operational and functional transformations in the business.With proven successes in the implementation of enterprise solutions (ERP's: Oracle and SAP), specific (Automation, WMS, TMS) and in inventory management, budgeting and operating costs.Strategic and decisive leader who achieves results by motivating and inspiring high-performance teams in an integrated and passionate way.

Raul Rojas's Current Company Details
Grupo AJE

Grupo Aje

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Supply Chain Senior Executive | New Projects Development Specialist | Manufacture | Operations | Retail
lima, lima region, peru
Website:
ajegroup.com
Employees:
2555
Raul Rojas Work Experience Details
  • Grupo Aje
    Gerente De Operaciones Y Distribución Cam (Centroamérica)
    Grupo Aje Nov 2022 - Present
    Panamá, Panamá
    Dirijo las operaciones de los países de la Región (GT, HN, SV, NI, CR y PA) en cuanto al manejo de la Materias Primas, Insumos y Repuestos para los procesos de manufactura, el Producto Terminado en plantas, el Transporte Primario (T1- 385 vehículos en la región), las Operaciones de los CDs (20 en la región) y el Transporte secundario (T2 – 415 vehículos en la región). Co-Elaboré y administré el CAPEX y el OPEX de las Operaciones de la región. Generé un Clima y Ambiente Laboral de excelente calidad. Reportando a diferentes niveles de la compañía. Country Manager Región Norte, Country Manager Región Sur. Gerente de Cadena de Suministros CAM, Gerente Global de Operaciones.• Co-Implementé aplicaciones de ruteo y optimización de carga en varios países de la región (GT, HN, SV, CR y PA)• Desarrollo y ampliación de capacidades logísticas (almacenaje y distribución) en la región, como palanca para el crecimiento de ventas en la compañía. Crecimiento de ventas de la región en 2023 de un 11.14% vs 2022.• Cambios en modelos de distribución en varios países de la región, mejorando el desempeño del transporte en 2.8%
  • Fectivo
    Coo
    Fectivo Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
    Panamá, Panamá
    FECTIVO es un Startup en el ramo Fintech/Logístico, cuyo objetivo estratégico es transformar el proceso actual de pago entre los Comerciantes Tradicionales con los Distribuidores a través de medios electrónicos en tiempo real, reduciendo los costos operativos y riesgos en el mercado. Durante mi estada en FECTIVO, fui responsable del desarrollo de las estrategias comerciales, de selección de distribuidores, introducción en el mercado, afiliación tanto de Comercios del Canal Tradicional como Distribuidores. Participé en las adaptaciones de las aplicaciones según las necesidades funcionales de la Operación, así como también de los parámetros de seguridad de la operación. Reportando al CEO de la compañía.• Contacté a 53 posibles distribuidores• Logré afiliar a16 distribuidores• Inicié la etapa de afiliación de Comercios en 2 regiones de la ciudad capital (PA), logrando los primeros 1280 comercios• Co-diseñé las necesidades del vehículo PROTOTIPO para la operación y logramos tener los primeros 3 vehículos
  • Supermercados Xtra
    Country Logistics Director
    Supermercados Xtra Mar 2012 - Jun 2021
    Panamá
    Leader of Supply Chain area with active participation in the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Trade Committee. Responsible for the design and development of SCH strategies, CAPEX, OPEX and Income, the performance of the DC´s, the Demand department, the Maintenance of the Facilities and Equipment, the inventory control of logistics centers, the Master Data area of the Company, the regulation and monitoring of the logistics areas at the stores and collaborative processes with suppliers. With +$20MM handling centralized inventory and supply 60% of the sale of the company. With 285 employees and a leadership team of 8 members. Reporting to the CEO• Designed and developed the organizational structure of Logistics and Supply Chain from scratch• Designed and executed a deep logistics transformation, from the structuring of the macro and micro processes of Intralogistics to their synchronization with suppliers and stores in the chain• Raised the inventory accuracy of fulfillment centers from 70 to 99.9% - world-class levels• Implemented WMS systems in 5 different company facilities (PCG, Pharmacy and CrossDocking), with successful Go-Live, 100% of the orders dispatched on the 1st. Day and reduction of operating costs by 30% vs. Sales• Optimized the Master Data department from 19 to 6 people, implementing automations and KPIs in the area. I reduced errors in data below 1.5%. Co-led the archiving and DataWarehouse projects• Created the Demand Planning department in the company, managing to implement automatic replenishment systems for the different supply channels. CEDI to Stores, Suppliers to CEDI and Suppliers to Stores. Reducing 12 days of inventory in the company and reducing Out of Stock from 5% to 1.5%.• Co-designed and implemented the CrossDocking platform, managing to leverage the company's double-digit growth plan during the last 3 years, reduce logistics costs vs regular operation by 26% and operate with practically zero inventory in this modality.
  • Grupo Rey
    Warehouse And Distribution Country Manager
    Grupo Rey Jul 2010 - Mar 2012
    Panamá
    I directed the operations of the Distribution Centers (Panama and David) regarding, logistics, strategic planning and maintenance aspects of ensuring optimal and timely supply chain. I designed and developed projects at the Distribution Center and Supply Chain. I co-elaborated and managed the CAPEX and OPEX of the Distribution Centers. I guaranteed a work environment and climate of excellent quality. 205 collaborators and 7 Team leaders. Reporting to the VP of Logistics and General Services• Re-implemented the WMS in the warehouses to guarantee timely dispatch to stores. Achieving a 35% improvement in the Fill Rate.• Developed and structured cycle count and annual inventory processes, with which the inventory accuracy improved from 85 to 99%.• I restructured the preventive and corrective maintenance plans of the fleet, as well as the purchase and contracting of services, with which it was possible to increase vehicle availability from 72% to 93%.• Redesign the centralized distribution process (PCG, PHARMACY, FRESH, DAIRY, MEAT AND BAKERY) by type of products, making distribution to stores more efficient. The number of "hits" to stores was reduced by 15%.• Design and plan the start of construction of the new DC in David. Achieving an increase in storage capacity of 100% and an increase in processing capacity by 60%.• Co-redesign of the Inter-company compensation model, achieving for the first time in 5 years to generate profitability in the logistics area.• Co-Implementation of the Dashboard System to measure performance through key performance indicators (KPI's.)
  • Calox Panameña
    Logistics Country Manager
    Calox Panameña Oct 2009 - Jul 2010
    Panamá
    Responsible for strategic change of logistics processes in the company to ensure the distribution and sale of our products nationwide through 3 agencies (Panama, Santiago and Chiriqui). Develop and design the operational and infrastructure needs as the growth plans of the company. I maintained an excellent Employer-Labor Climate. With 160 employees and 6 Team leaders. Reporting to the General Manager.• Developed and implemented the new organizational structure of the area.• I recovered the distribution fleet, through the implementation of investment plans and preventive and corrective maintenance, managing to increase vehicle availability by 35%• Redesign the processes of receipt and transfer of merchandise between warehouses, reducing waste by 50% and improving operating costs by 11%• Implemented a new picking system through a Carton-Flow infrastructure, which allowed to increase the Fill Rate of deliveries by 25%• Co-Design and Implement the Re-Layouts of all agencies nationwide, improving storage capacities by 77% and customer service.
  • Serleca Ltd
    Business Development Vp
    Serleca Ltd Feb 2007 - Oct 2009
    Panamá
    Led the process of setting up the Group's operations in Panama. I directed the Operations of the Company in Panama. Developed Institutional Relations to create a harmonious context in the development of the Company's activities in another Country. I plan and execute market studies related to the real estate and legal services in Panama. Reporting to the President of the Group.• I managed to consolidate a portfolio of clients +100• Co-structured business model in Panama, based on services "outsourcing in home".
  • Farmatodo
    Logistics Country Manager
    Farmatodo Feb 2004 - Feb 2007
    Venezuela
    Directed the strategies and practices of SCM (Supply Chain Management) and ECR (Efficient Consumer Response), in order to guarantee supply, storage, distribution and delivery, optimizing logistics processes and available resources to meet the needs of the company, as well as guarantee the best conditions and find new alternatives aimed at the efficiency of the processes. With 200 employees and 3 Team Leaders. Reporting to the Executive VP (Owner).• I spearheaded the development of ECR initiatives, implementing the standard palette in the company and the national market, reception of coded boxes, EDI, VMI (Vendor Manage Inventory) processes, certified deliveries. As a result, merchandise receipt times were reduced by 64% and errors in financial reconciliation processes decreased by 5%.• Implemented the digital platform for receipt documentation - DocuShare (Purchase Orders, Invoice, Receipt Voucher, Returns Formats), with which supplier claims were reduced by more than 50% and the solution of cases in less than 2 days.• Co-led the implementation of the company's new ERP-ORACLE system.• Led the implementation of the new WMS-ORACLE System, going live in less than 6 months and dispatching 100% of the orders on the first day.• Co-Designed and Co-Led the 1st. Expansion and automation phase of the National Distribution Center, we managed to increase the storage capacity by 214% and accompany the growth of the company.
  • Farmatodo
    National Distribution Center Manager
    Farmatodo Feb 2000 - Feb 2004
    Venezuela
    Led the operations of the Distribution Center in terms of Logistics, Strategic, Planning, Maintenance and Production aspects to guarantee the optimal and timely supply of the chain. Responsible for the preparation of the OPEX and CAPEX of the unit. I promoted and maintained an excellent quality Workplace and Climate. 172 employees and 5 Team Leaders. Reporting to the Executive VP (Owner).• I managed to keep the OOS below 2%, through the development of improvements in the processes that managed to make the operation more efficient and Optimize Inventories.• Improve logistics costs and managed to place them below 1% vs Sales. National benchmark in your field.• Designed, developed and implemented automation projects and redefining the frequency of attention to stores, achieving increase company sales by 5% and reduce inventories by 11%.
  • Tuteca. Tubo Técnica C.A
    Operations And Manufacturing Manager
    Tuteca. Tubo Técnica C.A Jul 1997 - Feb 2000
    Venezuela
    Directed the operations of the company in terms of Planning, Production, Maintenance and Logistics of Raw Material, Supplies and Finished Product. Responsible for authorizing the purchases of the Plant in General. Improve direct relationship with automotive assemblers management level. I developed new business expansion. Implemented new production processes that improved the quality of the product. With 120 employees and Plant 4 Team Leaders. Reporting to the Executive Director (Owner). • Co-lead the implementation of the quality system QS-9000.• Managed to improve production times by completing 100% of the Assemblies' releases, which allowed increasing sales by 25%
  • Warner Lambert - Chicle Adams
    Production Supervisor
    Warner Lambert - Chicle Adams Sep 1995 - Apr 1997
    Venezuela
    Responsible for guaranteeing production standards in terms of quantity and quality. Prepare production and personnel distribution plans. Keep MRP systems updated. Maintain an environment of competitiveness and high work spirit. I managed to install and start up the FABRIMA automated platform in the production of Bubaloo. Record Production in LATAM. With 50 collaborators under supervision. Reporting to the Production Manager.
  • Warner Lambert - Chicle Adams
    Production Analyst
    Warner Lambert - Chicle Adams Jun 1995 - Sep 1995
    Venezuela
    Responsible for the implementation and updating of production standards in the manufacturing areas and MRP systems. Maintain current inventories Raw material and packaging material, in addition to attending the Managements Plant Production and monthly meetings results.

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