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Logistics, Security & Administration.
Guayaquil
Summary
Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
H&M Distribution Center Manager
H&M
Guayaquil
06.2022 - Current
- Generated visibility about DC routines, KPI´s and Immediately addressed logistical issues and applied remediation techniques, with control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Supervised team of 11 employees and oversaw all activities for 12000 square meters warehouse. 3PL employees 30.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Established new susteaniability programs, saving company more than U$20.000 annually.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees with tutoring activities.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with vendors to optimize costs.
Logistics Manager
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Guayaquil
03.2012 - 06.2022
- Shipping and receiving dry and reefer containers.
- Conducted inspections, repairs and managing M&R system.
- Negotiated with suppliers, prepare annual contracts, perform procedures auditories resulting in cost savings.
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
- Supervised seals and security controls. Create and keep information channels with local authorities.
- Planned and supervised containers inventory.
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
- Team leader for logistics and security systems, ensuring compliance with MSC directives.
- Couching in security and internal process.
- BASC Auditor.
Operations Manager
Transmeridiam
Guayaquil
06.2008 - 02.2012
- Vessel agent for Peruvian Pacific Line. Callao/Guayaquil.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Intelligence Department Supervisor
Customs Agency - Ecuador
Guayaquil
03.2001 - 06.2008
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Resolved conflicts, smuggling, drugs trafficking and intellectual property rights.
- R.I.L.O country contact working for World Customs Organization (WCO).
- Coaching in security process and customs procedures.
Education
BBA - Foreign Trade And Administrative Sciences
Espíritu Santo University
Guayaquil 06.2012 - 11.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Foreign Trade
INACAP
Santiago - Chile 04.1994 - 06.1997
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
OBS Business School
ONLINE 04.2021 - 03.2022
Skills
Logistics Management
Data analysis, Power BI, Access, OVA
Vendor Negociations
Safety regulations implementation
Performance maximization
Cost reduction
Distribution and warehousing
Accomplishments
- +3.000.000 in savings supervising our M&R system and inspections procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
- Generated incomes of 800.000 with new procedures created.
- Created a secure process to reduce the impact of the illegal drugs contaminations in our supply chain.
- +200000 containers handled annually.
Certification
CTPAT masterclass
Timeline
H&M Distribution Center Manager
H&M
06.2022 - Current
CTPAT masterclass
10-2021
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
OBS Business School
04.2021 - 03.2022
Power BI advance certification
06-2019
BBA - Foreign Trade And Administrative Sciences
Espíritu Santo University
06.2012 - 11.2016
Logistics Manager
Mediterranean Shipping Company
03.2012 - 06.2022
Operations Manager
Transmeridiam
06.2008 - 02.2012
Intelligence Department Supervisor
Customs Agency - Ecuador
03.2001 - 06.2008
Bachelor's Degree - Foreign Trade
INACAP
04.1994 - 06.1997