JORGE PERALTA
Clark,NJ
Summary
Supply Chain Leader with 15+ years of international experience optimizing operations and driving efficiency. Currently bridging extensive supply chain expertise with the new AI era, leveraging AI-driven analytics and automation to enhance decision-making, foster innovation, and transform processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager
Motrucks Logistics
03.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of 15 drivers, providing support and guidance to enhance performance and productivity.
- Supervised and managed the scheduling and dispatching of trucks, achieving 100% on-time deliveries for Amazon.
- Developed and implemented cost-saving initiatives, including driver training programs, reducing fuel consumption by 20%.
- Conducted safety talks with drivers to promote safer operations, with a goal of zero accidents.
- Actively exploring and implementing artificial intelligence technologies, including tools like ChatGPT and Make, to automate processes and enhance efficiency.
Manufacturing & Packaging Specialist
Givaudan Flavors
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Ensured zero stock-outs for packaging inventory, maintaining availability and protecting the budget.
- Procured materials to prevent shortages and ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Managed raw material inventory across warehouses in WA, NJ, and PA, handling around 5,000 tons of raw material monthly, achieving zero stock-outs to safeguard the budget.
- Delivered executive-level reports with actionable insights to support strategic decisions.
Manager of Business Development and Sales
Trucks And Motors SAS
02.2016 - 01.2021
- Increased annual sales from $400,000 to $5,000,000 by implementing effective sales strategies and building long-term customer relationships.
- Expanded the client base from sporadic customers to over 50 clients under long-term contracts, ensuring consistent revenue growth.
- Transformed the business from a single branch to four state-of-the-art service centers, significantly enhancing market presence and customer reach.
- Elevated the company's capabilities, securing government contracts and positioning it as a trusted provider for national projects.
Logistics Operations Manager
Cemex Colombia S.A
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Directed operations across 10+ warehouses with a combined capacity of over 10,000 tons, managing the distribution of 1.5 million tons annually.
- Oversaw a team of 100 individuals, including team leaders, dispatchers, and drivers, ensuring seamless and efficient operations.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts, saving over $1 million annually and reducing distribution expenses by 20% through backhaul load optimization.
- Developed and managed a >$10 million monthly distribution budget, aligning financial planning with operational goals for maximum efficiency.
Transportation and Logistics Planner
Cemex Colombia S.A
12.2006 - 07.2013
- Planned logistics for 14.4 million tons of cement, aggregates, and raw materials annually, optimizing efficiency and cost.
- Defined the annual distribution budget of approximately $50 million, aligning resources with strategic goals and achieving about a 10% cost reduction year over year.
- Developed transportation strategies to meet production and delivery objectives effectively.
- Managed the CAPEX budget of around $10 million annually for the VP of Logistics, ensuring impactful investments and consistent 10% year-over-year optimization.
- Optimized the logistics network, improving delivery times and reducing costs significantly by about 10% annually.
Education
M.D. - Master's Degree in Strategic Management
University Of La Sabana
Bogota, Colombia12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics
University Of Ibague, Colombia
Ibague, Colombia07-2008
Skills
- AI Integration and Large Language Models Application
- Data-driven decision making
- Customer service
- Business development and planning
- Inventory management
- Marketing strategy development
Accomplishments
- Sent from Cemex Colombia to Cemex Panama for one year to deliver over 1 million tons of cement for the Panama Canal Expansion Project in 2014.Achieved 100% of the project’s objectives through efficient planning and teamwork.
- Developed a truck and motors brand, transforming a small automobile business into a chain of service centers, increasing annual sales from $1.2 million to $15 million.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Motrucks Logistics
03.2023 - Current
Manufacturing & Packaging Specialist
Givaudan Flavors
08.2022 - 04.2023
Manager of Business Development and Sales
Trucks And Motors SAS
02.2016 - 01.2021
Logistics Operations Manager
Cemex Colombia S.A
08.2013 - 01.2016
Transportation and Logistics Planner
Cemex Colombia S.A
12.2006 - 07.2013
M.D. - Master's Degree in Strategic Management
University Of La Sabana
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics
University Of Ibague, Colombia