Luis Fernando Romero Ponce

Senior IT Project & Delivery Manager | Supply Chain Technology Leader | WMS (Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Oracle) | Digital Transformation | Agile Delivery | PMO | Regional Operations

Mexico City, Mexico

About

Technology and Supply Chain leader with 11+ years of experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives across Retail, E-commerce and 3PL environments. Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered enterprise technology programs, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) implementations, digital transformation initiatives and operational excellence projects for global organizations including Mercado Libre, DHL Supply Chain, Kuehne + Nagel, Ryder and Capgemini. I specialize in bridging business strategy, operations and technology to deliver scalable solutions that improve efficiency, optimize supply chain performance and enable sustainable growth. My experience spans the full project lifecycle, including strategic planning, PMO governance, stakeholder management, budget administration, implementation, testing, deployment, hypercare and continuous improvement. Currently, I lead regional transformation initiatives focused on logistics operations and technology, partnering with cross-functional teams across Mexico and Brazil to drive operational excellence and business impact. Core Areas of Expertise: ✔ Project & Program Management ✔ Digital Transformation ✔ Supply Chain Technology ✔ Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) ✔ Agile & Scrum Delivery ✔ PMO Governance ✔ Stakeholder Management ✔ Budget & Financial Management ✔ ERP/WMS/TMS Integrations ✔ Continuous Improvement ✔ Cross-functional Leadership ✔ Change Management Technologies and Platforms: • Manhattan Associates (WMOS / Active) • Blue Yonder / JDA WMS • Oracle WMS & Oracle Cloud • OTM (Oracle Transportation Management) • Azure Cloud • Google BigQuery, Looker & Analytics Tools I am passionate about leading high-performing teams, driving business transformation and delivering measurable value through technology. Open to global opportunities in: • Senior IT Project Manager • Technical Program Manager • Delivery Manager • IT Manager • Supply Chain Systems Manager • Digital Transformation Manager

Experience

  • PM National Systems Manager at Kuehne+Nagel
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Managed a portfolio of Supply Chain technology projects involving Warehouse Management Systems (Blue Yonder/JDA) and Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) implementations for global customers. Key responsibilities and achievements: • Directed full project lifecycle activities including initiation, planning, execution, testing, deployment, hypercare and project closure. • Managed project budgets, risks, timelines, dependencies and executive communications across multiple concurrent initiatives. • Collaborated with Software Engineering Directors, Technical Leads and Business stakeholders to define implementation roadmaps and resource strategies. • Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management and go-live readiness activities ensuring successful solution deployment. • Established governance frameworks and provided regular executive reporting to internal leadership and customers. • Coordinated cross-functional and multicultural teams to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical delivery. Skills: Program Management · Project Delivery · Blue Yonder · Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) · Agile Methodologies · PMO · Risk Management · Stakeholder Management

  • Project Leader WMS/ Project Manager en DHL Supply Chain at DHL Supply Chain
    Aug 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Led end-to-end Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation projects across Automotive, Healthcare and Technology sectors. Key responsibilities and achievements: • Managed complete implementation lifecycle from business requirements gathering through deployment and stabilization. • Led multidisciplinary teams responsible for solution design, testing, migration, cutover and post-go-live support. • Developed and maintained project schedules, budgets, risk registers and governance mechanisms. • Acted as primary liaison between customers, operations teams, IT organizations and third-party vendors. • Directed cutover and production migration activities while minimizing operational disruption. • Identified process improvement opportunities and translated operational requirements into scalable technology solutions. Skills: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) · Supply Chain · Change Management · Project Management · Customer Management · Continuous Improvement

  • Project Leader WMS/ Project Manager at Ryder Supply Chain Solutions
    Sep 2019 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs

    Led strategic IT initiatives focused on Supply Chain systems, business transformation and operational excellence. Key responsibilities and achievements: • Managed Warehouse Management System implementation projects across multiple business units. • Led business requirements gathering sessions and translated operational needs into technology solutions. • Coordinated Microsoft Azure cloud migration initiatives, ensuring business continuity and successful deployment. • Managed project scope, budgets, timelines and stakeholder communications. • Established governance practices and delivery standards to improve project execution and transparency. Skills: IT Project Management · Microsoft Azure · WMS · Business Transformation · Cloud Migration · PMO · Stakeholder Management

  • Capgemini México- BIMBO (5 yrs 8 mos)
    • Project Leader WMS
      Jan 2015 - Sep 2019 · 4 yrs 9 mos

      Led Agile delivery teams responsible for implementing Manhattan Associates WMS solutions for multinational customers. Key responsibilities and achievements: • Successfully managed the implementation of 12 warehouse facilities for Bimbo Canada. • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog prioritization and continuous improvement initiatives. • Directed SIT, UAT, integrated and volume testing strategies ensuring operational readiness. • Coordinated key user training, change management activities and post-go-live support. • Collaborated with business and technical stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives. Skills: Scrum Master · Manhattan Associates · Agile Delivery · Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) · Team Leadership · Change Management

    • Oracle Consultant
      Feb 2014 - Dec 2014 · 11 mos

      ▪ Design and development of computer systems on Oracle platforms (Java, Weblogic, BPEL, SOA, Oracle Service Bus, Oracle Aplication Server, Fusion). ▪ Test Development and Incident Reports (HP Quality Center). ▪ Development of the documents: Risk Analysis, Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan. ▪ Security checks. ▪ Module training: Process manufacturing in Oracle E-Business Suite. Support of the modules: Inventory, QA, Manufacturing, Cost, BOM.

  • Quality Trainee at Kingtek
    Nov 2012 - Dec 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Production Area: ▪ Training of staff at the entrance of the plant and its ongoing evaluation. ▪ Start And end of production making mold assembly or disassembly , adjustment machine with tuning. ▪ Revision production status reviewing the state of the final product and making necessary adjustment . ▪ Maintenance of machines reviewing the daily application status and rebuild Quality Area : ▪ Certification ISO 9001-2008 Update document production , review tune each machine and control during production. Perform inventory of parts, molds, temperature controls and peripheral equipment . ▪ Track Certification audits over a period of six months. ▪ Review of production quality by performing a statistical process control at the beginning and end of this . ▪ Implementation of new ideas for improving production.