Carlos Roberto Mira Padilla
San Salvador,USA
Summary
Supply chain professional with 13+ years of experience managing supply chains across diverse industries in complex and dynamic environments. Collaborative and skilled in working with cross-functional, multicultural, and remote teams. Adept at managing multi-level communication and interacting with C-suite roles. Accomplished in inventory management, supply/demand planning, logistics, S&OP, advanced analytics, digital solutions, and supply chain systems and projects. Strategic problem solver who makes decisions based on a holistic view of data. Proficient in building complex data analysis, thriving in fast-paced environments, multitasking effectively, and swiftly solving problems. Strong interpersonal skills and a drive to enact change.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Regional OE, Projects, Digitalization and Warehouse and Transportation Americas
Bayer U.S. LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Lead the Digital Transformation of SCM in Region Americas and foster a digital mindset within country teams for PH organization
- Develop and implement global/regional/local tools, digital roadmap, new demand planning systems and ERP implementations/updates
- Review and analyze operative SCM processes and drive harmonization, standardization, and automation by applying digital tools and development of automated solutions such as RPAs, automated data flows, across countries/regions to improve efficiency
- Develop change management strategies and roll-out for the to-be business process implementation including training new processes and new technologies and acting as Regional User Acceptance Tester for new tools implemented
- Be the Regional Representative for Performance and Project Excellence, including Local and Regional Portfolio Project Management, providing visibility on results achieved across the region, lead SCM operational excellence by ensuring continuous process improvements and promoting innovation via enabling technologies
- Product portfolio complexity reduction: Identify and drive portfolio optimization discussions and activities in the region
- Identify opportunities in analysis of multidimensional data and predictive analytics cooperating with internal and external partners
Regional OE, Digitalization and Projects Pharmaceuticals
Bayer S.A.
06.2022 - Current
- Similar functions performed to current role although more focused in Latin American markets
Corporate Demand Planning Manager
Corporate Unicomer Group
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Unicomer Group is a retail and financial chains conglomerate with presence in 27 countries with +1K retail stores and +10k employees
- Added functions to previous role: leading regional demand planning teams in implementing new demand planning software, organizational changes, processes and metrics, definition, coordination, and implementation of regional/local S&OP processes
- Act as Merchandise representative for business solutions initiatives and tools raising high level and detailed functional requirements for corporate RFI and RFP processes elaboration and evaluation, establishing resource roadmap regarding selection and implementation
Merchandise Solutions and Commercial Planning Manager
Corporate Unicomer Group
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Lead regional teams responsible for Commercial Planning, Merchandise Solutions, Product Master Data, S&OP Process and Data Intelligence that supports processes such as Demand planning, inventory management, orders tracking and commercial performance
- Develop digital solutions 5-year roadmap, support systems implementations targeted to demand/fulfillment planning, ERP systems, pricing, product management and lifecycle, SKU rationalization, inventory optimization, logistics and advanced/predictive analytics
- Define and approve process improvement and systems solutions strategies to improve current systems and current supply chain visibility and efficiency and acting as the Owner of Corporate Merchandise Applications
- Determine analytical roadmap to ensure as data is available for business needs, critical business requirements are being addressed and prioritized while ensuring the correct digital tools for data processing and advanced analytics
- Manage agile implementation of over 20 new business analytics ranging from KPI performance, ABC segmentation, supply chain visibility, SKU rationalization, location clustering, pricing & forecasting at multiple levels from channels, regional, country and store level
- Coordinate implementation of new solutions ensuring change management, to-be processes, trainings to be deployed
- Address with IT development team, business rules and logics to follow in current systems/tools as well as being the Business owner and point of contact for digital solutions implementations with internal developers and external technology partners/suppliers
Regional Planner LATAM Services
Brightstar Corp/Likewize
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Brightstar is a leading distributor and provider in specialized wireless devices and Value Chain services within TELCO industry
- Manage regional Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP) processes for clients with up to $200M in annual sales, monitor and work alongside local planning teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure target alignment
- Support and mentor Country demand planners to ensure continuous improvement regarding tool utilization and data accuracy
- Secure customer satisfaction and optimization of current services delivery as well as supporting assessments for new proposals including 4PL implementation in new countries and distribution/replenishment planning to customer channels
- Develop, champion, implement and influence best practices in the disciplines of forecasting and inventory management
- Assist development of Online Reports/Dashboards and Machine Learning techniques related to Planning
- Brightstar is a leading distributor and provider in specialized wireless devices and Value Chain services within TELCO industry
Supply, Demand & E2E Planner - Millicom 4PL TIGO Honduras
Brightstar Corp/Likewize
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Performed temporary due to transition in role with similar functions as previous role in El Salvador
- Achieved regional synergies and highest customer satisfaction since project introduction
- Also, managed to react swiftly to new dynamics in market demand avoiding overstocks and stock-outs driving KPI's to EOY inventory and sales targets reaching to 0.5 months of inventory and sales revenue record (over $5M)
Supply, Demand & E2E Planner - Millicom 4PL TIGO El Salvador
Brightstar Corp/Likewize
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Led local implementation of 4PL services for market leader in Telco industry within devices business ($50M annually)
- Services included: International logistics, demand and supply planning, order consolidation, distribution to stores, S&OP and CPFR processes
- Manage the local Demand and Supply Planning processes to ensure that plans are established, monitored, and reviewed to ensure efficient and timely placement of devices at local level
- Act as liaison between order management, international logistics and vendors
- Deliver fulfillment-replenishment plans, supply and demand analysis and statistical/consensus forecast
- Achieved monthly reductions in local inventory levels ($2M) and forecast error (reaching MAPE target of 30%) by pushing for a more aligned S&OP process, reducing bias, and introducing robust analytics to help in decision making
Master Scheduler
Hanes Brands Inc.
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: Leading company in textile industry, working at one of the biggest socks plants worldwide
- Developed production plans/schedules in key business plant ($200M annual) by reviewing line capacities, lead-times, flows sequences, material availability, resources, and inventory position in Supply Chain, targeting schedule adherence of 98%
- Partnered with global Marketing teams and parent plant in NC, US to reinforce and restructure misassorted guidelines to achieve 90% reduction in FG excess inventory and improving service levels (from 91% to 93%) in increasing demand for complex FGs
WMS Administrator
Kimberly-Clark Central America
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Company Overview: Leading company in Consumer-Packaged Goods, working in one of the biggest facilities in LATAM
- Coordinated and improved WH system and operations in a DC with over 600 SKU's and a team of 20 people
- Leading company in Consumer-Packaged Goods, working in one of the biggest facilities in LATAM
Education
Master of Engineering - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Zaragoza Logistics Center - MIT International Logistics Program
Zaragoza, Spain06.2018
Graduate Certificate - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA06.2018
MBA - Business Administration
EAE Business School
Madrid, Spain03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas
San Salvador, El Salvador10.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Forecast Pro
- Blue Yonder Demand and Fulfillment
- SAP APO
- OMP
- UiPath
- Alteryx
- SAP
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Power BI
- Tableau & Tableau Prep
- R
- Machine Learning
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Project management
- People management
- Sales and operations planning
- Supply chain optimization
- Forecasting accuracy
- Data analytics
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Training and development
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Business planning, analysis and reporting
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Postgraduate degree in International Logistics at ISEADE-FEPADE (2014)
- Data Scientist Certificate at DataCamp (2019)
- Digital Supply Chain: Reinventing Supply Chains for the Future - MIT Sloan (2023)
- Currently pursuing Program in Principles of Manufacturing - half semester effort in MIT program (end of 2025) to apply for future master's program at MIT
- Eight specializations completed and over 100 courses from leading universities on topics such as Leading People/Teams, Finance Management, Economics, Operations Management, Data Science, Negotiation, Influencing People & Strategic Thinking
Technicalskills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Forecast Pro, Blue Yonder Demand and Fulfillment, APO Planning Systems, OMP, UiPath, Alteryx, SAP, Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, Tableau, Tableau Prep, Access. Knowledge on R, Machine Learning and Data Manipulation tools.
Awards
2017 World Winner of Global Supply Chain Simulation contest called The Fresh Connection at Lisbon, Portugal. Representing MIT at the competition, our team was the first in winning the competition without having previously met in person and competing with professional teams from prestigious companies around the world. Awarded an MIT Supply Chain Executive Education Course (Digital Supply Chain: Reinventing Supply Chains for the Future) completed in 2019 at Cambridge.
Hobbies and Interests
Continuous learning and improving mindset; pursuing Six Sigma Black Belt certification (CSSBB), APICS certifications and Data Analytics master's.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director Regional OE, Projects, Digitalization and Warehouse and Transportation Americas
Bayer U.S. LLC
08.2023 - Current
Regional OE, Digitalization and Projects Pharmaceuticals
Bayer S.A.
06.2022 - Current
Corporate Demand Planning Manager
Corporate Unicomer Group
10.2021 - 05.2022
Merchandise Solutions and Commercial Planning Manager
Corporate Unicomer Group
01.2020 - 10.2021
Regional Planner LATAM Services
Brightstar Corp/Likewize
10.2018 - 01.2020
Supply, Demand & E2E Planner - Millicom 4PL TIGO Honduras
Brightstar Corp/Likewize
07.2018 - 10.2018
Supply, Demand & E2E Planner - Millicom 4PL TIGO El Salvador
Brightstar Corp/Likewize
04.2016 - 12.2017
Master Scheduler
Hanes Brands Inc.
05.2013 - 04.2016
WMS Administrator
Kimberly-Clark Central America
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Postgraduate degree in International Logistics at ISEADE-FEPADE (2014)
- Data Scientist Certificate at DataCamp (2019)
- Digital Supply Chain: Reinventing Supply Chains for the Future - MIT Sloan (2023)
- Currently pursuing Program in Principles of Manufacturing - half semester effort in MIT program (end of 2025) to apply for future master's program at MIT
- Eight specializations completed and over 100 courses from leading universities on topics such as Leading People/Teams, Finance Management, Economics, Operations Management, Data Science, Negotiation, Influencing People & Strategic Thinking
Master of Engineering - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Zaragoza Logistics Center - MIT International Logistics Program
Graduate Certificate - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MBA - Business Administration
EAE Business School
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas
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