Valentina Jimenez
Miami
Summary
Industrial Engineer with international experience in business development, supply chain optimization, and strategic expansion across Latin America and the U.S. Currently managing supply chain and commercial operations for a global hardware tools brand, present in six countries. Proven track record in designing distributor networks, streamlining logistics, and leading cross-border negotiations. Seeking to transition into strategy consulting to broaden my impact in solving high-level business challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Manager
Nikatto Corporation
06.2022 - Current
- - Co-led the launch and global expansion of Nikatto, now generating $5M in annual revenue across six countries.
- - Increased annual sales by 50% from Year 1 to Year 2 by leading the development and launch of a new product line.
- - Improved cost structure by 30% through supplier re-negotiations and direct factory sourcing in China.
- - Built end-to-end logistics processes for container shipments, import management, and fulfillment.
- - Designed and implemented exclusive distributor models by region, generating scalable and recurring B2B sales.
Commercial & Logistics Strategist
Import Tools Latam S.A.
06.2022 - Current
- - Developed and deployed the full distribution strategy for Nikatto in Colombia, including pricing, channel segmentation, and logistics optimization.
- - Reduced national delivery times by 35% and improved overall supply chain efficiency, increasing gross margins by 3%.
- - Implemented a Pareto-based inventory strategy, reducing inventory turnover from 24 months to 8 months and cleaning obsolete stock.
- - Structured internal operations and aligned cross-functional workflows with the U.S. and Panama teams to ensure supply continuity.
Strategy Intern
Club Militar
01.2022 - 06.2022
- - Contributed to the development of a growth strategy for the Military Club, including service improvement and operational goals.
- - Delivered analysis-based proposals used by senior leadership for semester planning.
Management Assistant
Herramientas y Seguridad S.A
06.2021 - 06.2022
- - Built purchasing and inventory dashboards to drive data-based procurement decisions.
- - Developed Power BI tools to monitor excess inventory and stockouts, improving decision-making and reducing waste.
- - Designed a portfolio collection strategy that improved cash flow and client follow-up.
Education
CORe Program
Harvard Business School Online
B.Sc. - Industrial Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
10-2023
Skills
- - Strategic Planning & B2B Sales
- - Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization
- - Advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP, RStudio, Python
- - Market Entry Strategy & Partner Negotiation
- - Project & Team Management
Certification
- - Global Business (Harvard Business School Online, 2022)
- - Creating Brand Value (Harvard Business School Online, 2024)
- - Investment Portfolio Decisions (Universidad de los Andes, 2022)
- - Six Sigma Certification
LNGG
Bilingual: English (native), Spanish (native), French (proficient)
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Nikatto Corporation
06.2022 - Current
Commercial & Logistics Strategist
Import Tools Latam S.A.
06.2022 - Current
Strategy Intern
Club Militar
01.2022 - 06.2022
Management Assistant
Herramientas y Seguridad S.A
06.2021 - 06.2022
CORe Program
Harvard Business School Online
B.Sc. - Industrial Engineering
Universidad De Los Andes
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