Supply Chain & Warehouse Specialist at Bubble Bud Inc. (2024-05 – Present)
Directed the movement of goods and services, overseeing procurement, shipping, and receiving of all necessary resources. Designed, deployed, monitored, and upheld supply chain management systems, enhancing the effectiveness and velocity of supply operations.
- Directed the movement of goods and services, overseeing procurement, shipping, and receiving of all necessary resources.
- Designed, deployed, monitored, and upheld supply chain management systems, enhancing the effectiveness and velocity of supply operations.
- Established specifications and needs for products and services procured by the organization.
- Optimized warehouse operations for greater operational effectiveness.
- Partnered with finance and leadership to determine the most practical procurement solutions.
- Controlled expenses to stay within budget and generated thorough reports.
- Observed incoming and outgoing products, equipment, and resources meticulously.
- Evaluated project production to assure peak performance.
- Communicated frequently with clients, vendors, and production leaders to guarantee project completion by agreed-upon deadlines.
Business Development Manager at CK One Solutions (2021-06 – 2024-04)
Crafted company strategies in Sourcing and Supply Chain Management, recommending enhancements and mitigating inefficiencies by discerning company needs and implementing bespoke strategic plans to ensure the punctual supply of goods and services in alignment with organizational business goals.
- Crafted company strategies in Sourcing and Supply Chain Management, recommending enhancements and mitigating inefficiencies by discerning company needs and implementing bespoke strategic plans to ensure the punctual supply of goods and services in alignment with organizational business goals.
- Delivered fractional sales management services to small to mid-sized companies.
Project Director / Import Purchasing Manager at More Products, S.A (2019-08 – 2021-05)
Created business plans, leveraging strong product positioning skills. Spearheaded the introduction of a new product category (tools & hardware), enhancing the portfolio, increasing sales, and building key relationships with major clients.
- Created business plans, leveraging strong product positioning skills.
- Spearheaded the introduction of a new product category (tools & hardware), enhancing the portfolio, increasing sales, and building key relationships with major clients like SODIMAC, CENCOSUD group (EASY, JUMBO), Almacenes EXITO, through individualized strategic planning.
- Oversaw purchasing and inventory management, which involved analyzing stock needs, observing consumer trends, and designing and executing strategic plans.
- Decreased excess inventory to cut costs and foster positive relationships with suppliers both locally and abroad.
Product Development / Sales Manager at SAVAKE Colombia S.A.S (2016-09 – 2019-07)
Managed forecasting and sales analysis to create achievable and successful quota targets. Headed a team of 11 sales professionals across the country, leading monthly discussions on sales budgets, projections, strategic initiatives, performance indicators, problem-solving, and sharing company-wide insights.
- Managed forecasting and sales analysis to create achievable and successful quota targets.
- Headed a team of 11 sales professionals across the country, leading monthly discussions on sales budgets, projections, strategic initiatives, performance indicators, problem-solving, and sharing company-wide insights.
- Launched and executed a new Agriculture machinery, tools & hardware product line, resulting in increased sales and new customer acquisition through both agricultural power equipment and hardware & tools distribution, reinforcing key dealer partnerships.
- Collaborated in sales training programs with management to improve essential skills in negotiation, active listening, and customer relations.
- Grew the sales budget by 40% each year across all business segments in 2018 and 2019.
- Led the development and introduction of new private-label products by working with international manufacturers to expand the product offerings and grow sales.
Import Purchasing Manager/Product Development at SAVAKE, C.A (2007-05 – 2016-08)
Established and executed purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures. Negotiated with suppliers both locally and abroad to maximize discounts and minimize freight and payment costs, considerably improving company profitability.
- Established and executed purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Negotiated with suppliers both locally and abroad to maximize discounts and minimize freight and payment costs, considerably improving company profitability.
- Controlled the international purchasing budget, which totaled $10,000,000 per year.
- Supervised RFQs, negotiations, cost-saving projects, audit support, regional tender processes for all categories, vendor management, sourcing initiatives, and provided direct assistance to accounts payable.
