Jose Linares

Industrial Engineer with a Master’s in Market Research and Consumer Behavior from IE Business School and a specialization in Marketing from ESAN. 5+ years of experience across commercial analysis, reporting, data analysis, and process improvement in the textile and mining sectors. Strong background in consolidating business information, monitoring operational and commercial requirements, developing automated reports, and translating data into actionable insights to support decision-making. Experienced in building Excel macro-based reporting tools and working with Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and SPSS.

Analytical and detail-oriented professional with experience coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking key performance indicators, and improving reporting efficiency, seeking to contribute to data-driven project monitoring and reporting in mining and construction environments.

Commercial Analyst / Account Executive - Franky & Ricky S.A. - Arequipa, Perú

(2021 - 2025)

+75 year experience textile Manufacturer (cotton)

• Consolidated and monitored commercial, customer, and production-related information to support account management, operational coordination, and business decision-making across a portfolio of 15+ international clients.
• Developed 4 Excel macro-based reporting and automation tools, improving data management, streamlining reporting processes, and increasing reporting efficiency.
• Tracked key accounts, customer requirements, purchase orders, and production needs against a sewing-factory capacity exceeding 800K minutes, supporting operational planning and coordination between commercial and production teams.
• Coordinated information and requirements across Commercial, Product Development, and Production, helping ensure data consistency, cross-functional alignment, and timely follow-up on customer and operational commitments.
• Supported pricing analysis, product costing, quotations, export documentation, shipments, and billing, contributing to monthly invoicing exceeding USD 1M.
• Contributed to process improvements and commercial initiatives that supported a 200% increase in sales for the company's largest client, Summit Golf Brands, from 2022 to 2023.
• Supported the acquisition and development of 2 major new clients by coordinating requirements, monitoring commercial activities, and facilitating communication between customers and internal teams.
• Managed international accounts including Summit Golf Brands, Psycho Bunny, Falke, and Vélez, communicating in English and coordinating information across multiple stakeholders.

Processes and Human Resources Assistant - Emaran SAC. - Arequipa, Perú

(2020-09 - 2020-12)

Production and sale of spices company

• Developed procedures, flowcharts, process maps, job descriptions, and process documentation across 8+ company areas.
• Standardized internal documentation, updated personnel records, and redesigned the corporate organizational chart for a workforce of 200 employees.
• Coordinated the company-wide performance evaluation process, supporting the assessment of 200 employees.
• Improved information management practices through structured documentation and analytical data organization.

Human Resources Scholar: Training and Development Department - Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde -FCX - Arequipa, Perú

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

Largest copper mining company in South America

• Coordinated internal training programs requested by different departments, supporting learning activities for a workforce of 4,000+ employees.
• Managed requirements for mandatory and high-risk training programs, ensuring compliance with labor regulations in collaboration with 4 full-time instructors.
• Improved department reporting and information management through the analysis of training indicators, succession planning data, and employee satisfaction surveys.
• Designed, processed, and analyzed 200+ training satisfaction surveys to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Human Resources Scholar: Recruitment Department - Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde -FCX - Arequipa, Perú

• Conducted CV screening, reference checks, and candidate evaluations, processing 100+ applications per day.
• Developed an Excel macro tool to automate the tracking and updating of job descriptions and position profiles.
• Supported recruitment activities for the company's 2019 internship program, which received approximately 10,000 applicants.

Quality Control Scholar - Practitioner - IncaTops S. A. - Arequipa, Perú

(2017-08 - 2017-12)

Leading alpaca textile Peruvian company

• Developed work instructions, job descriptions, process maps, and operations diagrams for the Quality Control department.
• Conducted time and motion studies covering 8 different job positions, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Performed data analysis of critical quality variables using SQL.
• Monitored and reported conforming and non-conforming products across 3 manufacturing plants.
• Prepared weekly quality and environmental control reports to support operational decision-making.
• Contributed to the development of quality improvement standards later adopted across the company.

Marketing Practitioner- Analysis and Strategic Studies - Universidad Católica San Pablo - Arequipa, Perú

(2016-03 - 2016-09)

• Conducted and analyzed 8+ market and institutional research studies to support university decision-making.
• Designed and implemented quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including surveys, questionnaires, focus groups, and in-depth interviews.
• Processed and analyzed research data using SPSS, Excel pivot tables, and PowerPoint.
• Prepared reports and presentations that provided actionable insights for strategic planning initiatives.

Master - Market research and Consumer Behavior - IE BUSINESS SCHOOL (2025 - 2026)

Marketing Specialty – PEE ESAN - Marketing - ESAN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (2020 - 2021)

Industrial Engineer- Graduated - Industrial Engineering - UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA SAN PABLO (2012 - 2016)