Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Accomplished Operations Executive with 20 years of experience working in different sectors of the industry from Retail to FMCG to Appliances, always to create the best strategy and overall long-term vision to the supply chain and manufacturing processes. Tri-lingual (English, Spanish & Portuguese) with expertise in Lean and Six Sigma projects specially in the entire supply chain area, achieving significant improvements of Cash to Cash reduction in lead time and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to manage cross functional, cross culture, and in different countries, due to experience of working in 3 different continents. Proven ability to teach and create insights on individuals to continually improve processes and system throughout the supply chain.
• Spearheaded the SAP transformation for the Central team, enhancing operational efficiency across the supply chain. • Improved planning tools, resulting in a significant increase in Fill Rate for the entire division. • Directed scheduling and distribution planning for over 11 factories and 60 warehouses, optimizing resource allocation and delivery timelines.
• Led the supply chain operations for the Tea Partnership at PepsiCo, overseeing Lipton, Brisk, Pure Leaf, and Yatchak brands across North America. • Implemented strategic improvements that reduced costs and enhanced transportation efficiency, resulting in a significant decrease in waste. • Managed relationships with plants and co-packers to ensure seamless product delivery to DSD locations, improving overall service levels.
• Spearheaded process transformation initiatives across all supply chain functions, aligning operations with a global business model. • Drove continuous improvement efforts, optimizing business processes across 14 countries to enhance operational efficiency. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, resulting in significant cost reductions and improved service levels.
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