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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.
BacardiSales and Operations Planning Manager (S&OP/IBP) Central America, Caribbean and Andean
Mar. 2018 - Apr. 2021PanamáManaged the S&OP/IBP process across the Caribbean, Central America, and Andean region, overseeing 5 indirect reports covering 35 countries and territories. Ensured alignment with Business Unit Directors and stakeholders, providing full P&L visibility. Oversaw demand planning to optimize sell-in volume, analyzed depletion trends, and coordinated P&L consolidation. Led CPFR responsibilities, delivered monthly performance insights to the Executive Board, and managed new product launches as Supply Project Manager, ensuring strategic alignment and market responsiveness. Selected Accomplishments: • Coordinated initiatives resulting in a 94% reduction in lost sales attributed to planning issues.
• Implemented an expansion of market scope within the S&OP/IBP framework, resulting in a 14 p.p. improvement in sales accuracy.
• Managed a 37% reduction in active portfolio through master data maintenance and influencing stakeholders on SKU performance based on NSV or profitability. • Facilitated the successful migration and implementation of the SAP IBP-DP module across the 35 markets under my responsibility
BelcorpCategory Management
Mar. 2014 - Jan. 2018PanamáLed commercial planning for Makeup and Fragrance categories to achieve maximum sales, revenue, and market share. Responsible for planning and executing sales campaigns, ensuring compliance with display guidelines to optimize sell-in and sell-out. Led consensus volume for strategic products and managed inventory policies and reduction plans for the assigned country. Selected Accomplishments: • Best KPIs (MAPE, BIAS, Portfolio Profit) for Central America (2015)
• Delivering the highest sales performance for the corporation (2016)
• Exceeding slow movement product goals by 106% (2017)
Samsung ElectronicsDemand and Procurement Coordinator
Aug. 2013 - Mar. 2014VenezuelaLed demand and procurement for mobile and VD spare part divisions, focusing on enhancing customer service for service centers and end clients. Managed a project to develop new suppliers, optimizing costs and lead times through tender design, negotiation of sales contracts, payment terms, delivery logistics, Incoterms, shipping methods, and spare parts pricing. Additionally, oversaw the purchase order process and ensured seamless execution of the spare parts "end-to-end process Main Achievement: 12% of reduction in inventory value and a 20% average price reduction by sourcing spare parts directly from factories rather than brokers, thereby improving cash flow.
PepsiCoS&OP Coordinator
Jan. 2012 - Jul. 2013VenezuelaI managed S&OP and demand planning, fostering cross-functional teams to enhance brand performance, company profitability, numerical distribution, portfolio health, service levels, and compliance rates. I made significant contributions towards achieving profitability goals in a challenging economic environment. I conducted market analysis to identify trends and capitalize on opportunities, resulting in improvements in market share, operating profit, brand recognition, and customer engagement. I led the implementation of the ABC Policy and developed DRP input to optimize the company’s portfolio management strategy. Key Achievements: • Best MAPE (sales accuracy) in South America (2012)
• Implementation of the S&OP process in the market (2012)
Coca-Cola FEMSAInventory Planning Specialist
Sep. 2010 - Jan. 2012VenezuelaConducted and managed a distribution network of finished goods with a national scope, achieving the highest service level index in recent years. Achievements:
. Headed the picking process for type C products. This project achieved a 5pp improvement in service level in the first 3 months for the smallest distribution centers.
. Participated in distribution management with an average service level of over 98%.
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