BacardiSupply Chain Planning and Logistic Manager for Central America, Caribbean and Andean Region
Apr. 2021 - Jun. 2024Panamá, Panamá, PanamáAs the leader of Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Logistics, and Inventory for the distribution centers within the cluster, I managed a team of 5 direct reports and had oversight of 2 dotted line reports for a cluster with annual sales of over $80 MM USD. The primary objective was to align supply chain operations with sales plans, ensuring the highest level of service, optimizing inventory levels, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs. Key responsibilities included strategic coordination across departments to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in supply chain management. Selected Accomplishments: • Implemented inventory management strategies resulting in a 63% reduction in inventory value at both Distribution Centers and a 75% decrease in Slow Movers YoY.
• Led a successful initiative to enhance sales accuracy by +20p.p YoY, through the revitalization of IBP/S&OP processes.
• Guided the team in achieving a 17% year-over-year improvement in cost-to-serve for target markets by optimizing payloads, securing better freight quotations, and enhancing pallet efficiencies
• Directed over 10 regional projects annually (SC PM), encompassing launches, downsizing initiatives, and strategic sourcing.