Miguel Aguilera Rodríguez

Head of Supply Chain Digital & Technology @ The HEINEKEN Company / MIT / MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence

San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico

About

PLEASE, Don't connect to sell or promote your services. I'm passionate about Digital transformation & Innovation in the Supply Chain, with an extensive experience in multinational companies with proven results, I thrive on collaborating with startups, universities & other companies driving innovation, and embracing digital experimentation. Throughout my career, I have led successful implementation projects of technological solutions across the supply chain, optimizing visibility, traceability, and data-driven decision-making. My pragmatic and results-oriented approach has allowed me to drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. I enjoy working in dynamic and collaborative environments, where I can leverage my experience and my passion for innovation. I love exploring new ideas and emerging trends in manufacturing, logistics and technology, constantly seeking opportunities to effectively apply them in real projects.

Experience

  • The HEINEKEN Company (Full-time · 7 yrs 4 mos)
    • Digital & Technology Supply Chain Sr. Manager
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

      • Led the Digital & Innovation agenda for Manufacturing, Logistics, Customer Service & Planning, ensuring E2E development and implementation of SoA-based solutions including Machine/Deep Learning, Robotics, 3D Printing, AR/VR, Classic & Generative AI, LLMs, and Advanced Analytics. • Created and led the first Digital HUB for the Americas, supporting 11 OpCos with a model later adopted across Heineken’s global network. • Led Heineken Americas to become the Best-Connected Brewery and #1 in E2E Savings, Cultural adoption (+Change Management) and global front runners among all regions for 6 consecutive years. • Led strategic cloud migrations of core systems including SAP ECC to S/4HANA, vERP, OTM (TMS), Blue Yonder (S&OP), and WMS platforms, upgrading the IT landscape and aligning it with business objectives. • Implemented robust IT/OT governance frameworks and cybersecurity standards, ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance across hybrid environments • Established an Open Collaboration & Innovation model with Key Partners, Universities, Government & Startups • Accountable for ≈30MEUR CAPEX/OPEX and +30 FTE´s, reporting directly to 3 VPs

    • Digital Transformation & Innovation Manager Americas Region
      Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

  • Technology Manager (II+D) at Grupo DEACERO
    May 2017 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Digital Transformation - Roadmap development, strategy and implementation of Industry 4.0 projects (IIoT, Big Data, Data Analytics, Cloud computing, ML, IA) and R&D. • Technology management - Standardization of high technology ensuring the continuity and stability of the processes • Responsible for company collaboration with Universities and Startups • R&D - Innovation and development for galvanizing and wire drawing processes

  • Danieli (Monterrey und Umgebung, Mexiko)
    • Project Manager
      Aug 2015 - May 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

      •On-shore management for 600 Ktpy SBQ Minimill plant. Blooms, Bars, Wire rod for special steels •Management of financial resources & project progress on time and budget •Coordinate Project Management Offices for several product lines at Danieli HQ •Responsible of local suppliers, subcontractors and government organizations

    • Key Account Manager
      Aug 2013 - May 2017 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      •Development of new customers for diverse product lines in Mexican and Central American market •Follow-up customer projects in order to monitor their needs and identify new business opportunities •Supervising and supporting on offers, contracts, order management and after sales for all product lines •Commissioning and revamping for aluminum & steel machinery

  • Research and Development Engineer at Haus der Technik e.V
    May 2013 - Aug 2013 · 4 mos

    •Development of a science research paper regarding materials under high temperature conditions •Tribological laboratory experiments. •Mechanics of high temperature materials and tribological tests. •Project leader.

  • Research and Development Engineer in the Specialist Department CSP tech. at SMS Siemag AG
    Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

    •Research and development of high temperature materials for CSP •Mechanics of high temperature materials and tribological tests. •Project leader.