• Leadership Experience: Leadership role, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a flat organizational structure, all reporting directly to the Head of Operational Excellence and/or Korean dispatchers. Oversaw logistics cost management, warehousing, transportation, customs clearance procurement, and claims handling.• Project Management: Spearheaded the selection and implementation of a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) solution for settlement and logistics claims activities. Conducted on-site training for the provider's workforce in Guadalajara, Mexico, and facilitated the seamless handover of activities while performing ongoing performance and service’s monitoring.• Standardization Initiatives: Developed a comprehensive playbook to standardize and optimize logistics claims management across Latin American subsidiaries. • Established key checkpoints for risk management, insurance premium costs, KPI monitoring, and identified process vulnerabilities affecting claim recognition and posting.• Transportation Management: Managed transportation bids for B2B and e-commerce operations in Latin American markets, including Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Panama, and Peru.• Strategic Bidding: Formulated effective bidding strategies for multiple transportation modes (ocean, air, and truck). Created RFI and RFQ templates, established commercial terms and contracts, analyzed proposals, and conducted cost simulations. Identified key negotiation points and led negotiations, including on-site evaluations for carrier qualification and assessment.• Cost Reduction Achievements: Directed procurement projects focused on reducing logistics costs, achieving $2M USD in cost savings by transitioning from courier to air freight for spare parts distribution, and negotiating rates below inflation. Enhanced competitiveness by onboarding new providers and standardizing tariff structures and contracts.

• Demand Forecasting & Inventory Management: Responsible for preparing demand forecasts, developing inventory policies, and monitoring purchasing execution. Managed all inventory-related issues for the in-house distribution center and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, ensuring optimal planning and logistics distribution.• Financial Oversight: Oversaw a budget of BRL 10 million for aeronautic spare parts, uniforms, and catering inventories, ensuring effective management and resources utilization.• Logistics Planning & Support: Executed planning and logistics support for the initial provisioning of new fleets or routes, guaranteeing compliance with project deadlines and efficient day-to-day operations.• Operational Efficiency: Assessed material handling equipment and staffing needs, providing strategic recommendations to optimize loading, unloading, movement, and materials storage.• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Achieved a 10% reduction in annual logistics expenditure while enhancing service levels, demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence.• Customs Operations & Tax Benefits: Launched new operations in customs warehouses to leverage tax benefits associated with AEO-S certification, effectively eliminating nationalization of imported goods for international flights.

• Supply Chain Executive responsible for driving supplier performance, coordinating retail programming, and optimizing operations to enhance overall cost efficiency and service levels.• Boosted profitability by implementing supply chain improvements, including sourcing alternative items and expanding product assortments, ensuring inventory availability, and enhancing the overall customer experience related to freight and deliveries.• Ensured effective logistics planning and execution during peak operational periods, including key promotional events and seasonal delivery schedules.• Negotiated pricing for products and deliveries with suppliers, vendors, and shipping companies, establishing performance metrics for evaluating supply chain effectiveness. Conducted vendor data analysis and prepared detailed financial reports with actionable recommendations to improve net profits.• Integrated third-party software freight gateways to manage contract carriers for air and ground transportation, enhancing visibility and accuracy in freight cost calculations.

• Led a team of 10 full-time employees (FTE) in demand forecasting, scheduling purchase orders, following up with suppliers, and ensuring timely deliveries. Monitored inventory levels of approximately BRL 60 million while maintaining internal customer service standards. Implemented Master Data Management (MDM) solutions and took proactive measures to minimize inventory of questionable value (IQV) and waste in a complex logistics environment with 15,000 SKUs. Collaborated with a third-party logistics provider and managed an additional 35 employees to support inbound delivery processes, including invoice processing, incoming inspections, relabeling, and storage, as well as overall warehouse operations (pick/pack/ship) with a volume of around 80,000 picks per month.• Developed and implemented best practices in forecasting, inventory management, and logistics to optimize operations.• Provided continuous improvement to processes and ad hoc initiatives by tracking metrics and gathering feedback from process users and stakeholders, driving further efficiencies within the organization.• Resolved short- and medium-term supply constraints (e.g., quality and technical issues) to deliver goods as per agreed terms.• Ensured a clear demand signal was communicated to suppliers while applying the Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) process, improving forecast accuracy from 30% to nearly 75% between 2012 and 2013.• Achieved a 65% reduction in Days of Stock (DOS), decreasing from 35 to 25 days.• Increased inventory availability levels by 8% from 2007 to 2014.• Successfully reduced CAPEX and working capital in inventories while simultaneously increasing service levels (fulfillment) during business expansion (growing from 300 to 700 hospital beds).• Enhanced patient safety through automation initiatives utilizing RFID, barcode technology, and robotics, ensuring accurate traceability and trackability in stock transactions.

• Acted as the main contact point between project teams and the purchasing department, tasked with prospecting, coordinating, and implementing cost rationalization projects through Value Analysis (VA) and Value Engineering (VE) methodologies. Executed procurement activities and applied strategic sourcing techniques to achieve significant reductions in acquisition costs while ensuring compliance with time to market deadlines for new product introductions (NPI).• Provided leadership for New Product Introductions (NPI) at supplier locations, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.• Evaluated and recommended new or alternative materials to enhance product design, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.• Led facility upgrade projects in collaboration with engineering teams, optimizing production capabilities and resource utilization.• Assessed cost savings and ROI for potential facility projects to ensure financial viability and strategic alignment.• Facilitated effective communication and clarification of technical requirements between suppliers and cross-functional teams, including Purchasing, Quality, and Design.• Developed, managed, and audited supplier planning processes, ensuring efficient execution of component manufacturing.• Reviewed assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase through to full-scale production.• Conducted supplier audits to verify their capability to meet performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.• Collaborated with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to establish performance specifications and supplier metrics.• Validated corrective actions taken by suppliers related to design and process changes, ensuring they are robust, sustainable, and applicable to similar concerns across manufacturing lines and suppliers.

• Product Engineering Specialist with a focus on electronic and mechanical systems, specializing in the export of products for intercompany partners in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Managed home appliance projects based on the PMBOK® framework, ensuring compliance with technical standards and contributing to market research preparation. Addressed solutions related to workplace safety and ergonomics.• Developed Capital Investment Authorization (CIA) documents for new project approvals, including technical data, comparisons of current and proposed situations, and assessments of potential gains and cost reductions for calculating payback and Internal Rate of Return (IRR).• Participated in product design reviews with a focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), ensuring products are optimized for production efficiency.• Led and coordinated problem-solving efforts related to assembly issues during product launches, facilitating timely resolutions to ensure smooth operations.• Collaborated closely with Manufacturing Engineering to drive product development, contributing to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and escalating critical product-related issues.• Provided communication support and coordination to product delivery teams, ensuring that initiatives meet schedule, budget, and quality commitments.• Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives in both technical areas and operational processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.• Utilized engineering tools to analyze and resolve issues, managing multiple projects under close supervision within the Electronics and Mechanics fields while ensuring compliance with workplace safety and ergonomics standards.

• Early Career at Knorr-Bremse: Developed a strong foundation in manufacturing processes with a focus on quality and efficiency.• Acquired expertise in CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machining and conventional machining techniques, ensuring precision in manufacturing operations.• Operated and assembled manufacturing pneumatic brake systems for trucks and trains, adhering to strict quality and safety standards.• Implemented Kaizen methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced productivity and reduced waste.• Participated in cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows, improving turnaround times and operational efficiency.• Conducted regular quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications, contributing to superior product quality.• Assisted in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline manufacturing processes and improve training for new employees.• Supported inventory management efforts, ensuring the availability of materials and components for seamless production flow.• Engaged in problem-solving activities to identify and address manufacturing bottlenecks, enhancing overall operational performance.