Sebastian Ardila Z.
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Quality-focused Supply Chain Manager familiar with vendor sourcing and vetting, contract negotiation and budget administration. Strong understanding of financial processes and requirements for accurate and thorough recordkeeping. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics and Purchase Manager
Nutrium S.A.S
Medellin , Colombia
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
- Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on fruit.
- Conducted periodic reviews of existing contracts for cost savings opportunities.
- Executed successful events and trade shows.
- Established training programs.
- Represented companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
- Coordinated logistics activities such as warehousing, transportation, inventory control, and distribution.
- Located vendors of several fruits, supplies to conduct interviews, determining product availability and terms of sales.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
Sales and Operations Manager
Citricos Tunez S.A.S
Medellin, Colombia
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
- Developed sales strategies to increase market share.
- Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
- Coordinated Daily Field Reports (DFRs) and distributed to clients.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Junior Manager
Rinder Riduco S.A.S
Manizales, Colombia
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented organization systems for financial reports, schedules and inventory control to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient and professional manner.
Administrative and Operative Manager
Colcocoa
Manizales, Colombia
12.2012 - 08.2015
Duty Manager
Avianca Cargo
Bogota, Colombia
03.2011 - 10.2012
Operations Manager
AJE Colombia S.A
Bogota, Colombia
04.2009 - 03.2011
Logistics Manager
Liquorum SARL
Lausanna , Switzerland
11.2004 - 03.2008
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Universidad Autonoma De Manizales
Manizales, Colombia07-2009
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Distribution Experience
- Resourcefulness
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Price Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Business Administration
- Account Management
- Financial Administration
- Professional Communication Skills
- Cost Reduction
- Project Management
- Supplier Relations
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
- Leadership
- Distribution Center Management
- Lean Six Sigma
Timeline
Logistics and Purchase Manager
Nutrium S.A.S
09.2021 - 03.2023
Sales and Operations Manager
Citricos Tunez S.A.S
12.2019 - 09.2021
Junior Manager
Rinder Riduco S.A.S
03.2016 - 11.2019
Administrative and Operative Manager
Colcocoa
12.2012 - 08.2015
Duty Manager
Avianca Cargo
03.2011 - 10.2012
Operations Manager
AJE Colombia S.A
04.2009 - 03.2011
Logistics Manager
Liquorum SARL
11.2004 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Universidad Autonoma De Manizales
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