Bernardo Marin

Senior executive with 20+ years of experience leading large-scale manufacturing, supply chain, and multi-country operations across highly regulated environments in the Americas. Proven track record driving operational excellence, profitability, business transformation, and organizational scalability through strategic leadership, cross-functional execution, and disciplined operational governance. Extensive experience managing complex operations including manufacturing plants, distribution centers, sourcing networks, and large operational teams, with direct accountability for P&L performance, cost optimization, productivity improvement, operational resilience, and business continuity.

Strong background leading transformation initiatives aligned with global and cross-regional operations, with expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, GMP, FDA-related environments, quality systems, risk management, and continuous improvement. Recognized for building high-performance organizations, strengthening operational execution, improving EBITDA and margins, and leading multicultural teams across North America, Latin America, and regional operations.

Senior Director | Regional Operations, Compliance, Risk & Business Performance at Walmart Mexico & Central America (Walmart CAM) (2022-01 – 2026-12)

Led multi-country operations across manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and business performance in highly complex and regulated environments.

• Directed strategic initiatives focused on profitability, productivity, operational excellence, and execution performance.
• Led regional operations supporting manufacturing plants, sourcing, distribution centers, and commercial execution.
• Improved margins through cost optimization, process efficiency, and governance enhancements.
• Led enterprise risk management, operational resilience, and business continuity initiatives.
• Drove transformation and continuous improvement programs focused on scalability and operational reliability.
• Partnered with executive leadership teams to align regional execution with strategic business objectives.

Director | Operations Transformation at Walmart Mexico & Central America (Walmart CAM) (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Led enterprise transformation initiatives focused on productivity, operational efficiency, and execution standardization.

• Directed transformation programs across manufacturing, logistics, sourcing, and supply chain operations.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives by reducing operational costs and improving productivity.
• Strengthening KPI management, operational governance, and execution discipline.
• Led organizational change initiatives supporting operational integration and scalability.

Regional Deputy Director | Operations, Sourcing & Supply Chain at Walmart Mexico & Central America (Walmart CAM) (2014-01 – 2020-12)

Led regional manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, and supply chain operations across Central America.

• Oversaw manufacturing facilities, sourcing operations, distribution platforms, and supplier performance.
• Managed operational productivity, cost structures, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Led supplier development programs involving 500+ suppliers.
• Implemented quality controls, compliance practices, and process optimization initiatives.
• Supported revenue continuity through operational reliability and execution discipline.

Earlier Career | Manufacturing, Quality & Operations Leadership at Various Companies (2000-01 – 2014-12)

Built expertise in manufacturing operations, operational leadership, sourcing, quality systems, and supply chain management.

• Led manufacturing operations in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Dominican Republic with direct P&L responsibility.
• Established regional Risk Management, Quality, and Food Safety functions.
• Supported export operations and global sourcing initiatives.
• Developed supplier capability, operational quality, and business continuity programs.
• Managed manufacturing teams in highly regulated operational environments.

Master Business Administration in Business Administration – Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

Engineering Degree in Engineering – Universidad de Costa Rica

Master in Artificial Intelligence in Artificial Intelligence – ADEN University