ELISA BENITEZ
Enschede,NL
Summary
Results-driven supply chain professional with expertise in demand planning, logistics operations, and SAP systems, including SAP IBP and SAP S/4HANA. Experienced in programme management, process optimisation, and KPI development. Specialises in performance analysis, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Managing Consultant
IBM
CHICAGO, US
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Lead delivery of a SAP IBP demand planning solution for the North American division of a global sportswear company, integrating SAP Datasphere to support scalable data architecture.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver SAP supply chain transformation initiatives that aligned with client operational strategy.
- Oversaw programme governance, stakeholder communication, and risk management to ensure project alignment with client objectives.
- Reduced master data batch processing time by 50%, enabling delta integration across 20+ WRICEF objects and improving system performance.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering Agile delivery best practices and enhancing team capabilities.
Transformation and Change Programme Manager
Dyson
CHICAGO, US
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Led a $2M warehouse transformation programme, integrating SAP S/4HANA with WMS to support operational continuity.
- Deployed SAP IBP planning modules across three markets, managing training, go-live execution, and hypercare support.
- Deployed SAP IBP planning modules across three markets, managing training, go-live execution, and hypercare support.
- Facilitated cross-functional workshops to design end-to-end refurbishing processes, defining KPIs to measure success.
- Conducted operational analysis, optimising fleet and procurement workflows to enhance overall efficiency.
Senior Consultant
IBM
CHICAGO, US
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Delivered SAP IBP supply chain planning solutions, enhancing planning accuracy for global food and beverage enterprise.
- Integrated SAP IBP with S/4HANA and ARIBA systems, streamlining data flow and collaboration across platforms.
- Configured planning modules, optimising operational performance and aligning processes with business objectives.
- Developed comprehensive testing strategies to ensure system reliability and performance during implementation.
- Assisted with cutover planning to ensure smooth transitions during system changes.
Scrum Master & Business Analyst
IBM
CHICAGO, US
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Led Scrum ceremonies to facilitate team engagement and monitored delivery performance for continuous improvement.
- Facilitated Agile delivery processes among cross-functional teams.
- Translated supply chain requirements into user stories, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IndianaSkills
- Supply chain planning
- Demand and supply planning
- Warehouse and logistics operations
- SAP & Systems: SAP IBP
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Datasphere
- WMS integration
- Master data management
- Data migration
- End-to-end testing
- Programme management
- Agile and Scrum delivery
- Process optimisation
- KPI development
- Business process modelling
- Performance analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Risk management
- Go-live planning
- Change management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- SAP IBP
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAFe 5 Scrum Master
LANGUAGES
English — Fluent
Spanish — Fluent
Timeline
Managing Consultant
IBM
10.2024 - 03.2026
Transformation and Change Programme Manager
Dyson
06.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Consultant
IBM
06.2020 - 05.2023
Scrum Master & Business Analyst
IBM
10.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Notre Dame