Germán Alvarez

Beiro ****, Olivos, Bs. As.

Mob.+549**-****-****

ad0mc3@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/german-alvarez-55aa024 Statement

I am a professional with extensive experience in Supply Chain and Commercial Management roles, with a background in industrial Engineering and postgraduate studies in Business Administration and technology management. Throughout my career, I have led teams and implemented strategies to improve operations, reduce costs, and increase sales in various industries, including mining, automotive, and retail. Expertise

11/2022 - today. Desconarq:

Business Manager. I led the Cellular Concrete business team for a construction company, including sales, ERP implementation, and OKR’s developing Supply Chain policies and strategies. By coaching the Supply Chain te am, I set goals and procedures focused on customer satisfaction and innovation.

• Achievements: Increased sales by 2% in the first 6 months. 11/2021 -10/2022. Coto CICSA:

Technical Service Manager. I defined and executed the technical service strategy for improvement and growth and implemented the management system. I led the technical service team, planned and executed the operation for own-brand products, coordinated technicians' home visits to customers and organized product reception for fault repairs. I established and improved sector KPI measurement and management reports.

• Achievements: Reduced repair time by 15% in the first 6 months. 02/2020 - 2021. Wolf Argentina WP&S:

Operations Consultant. I led the process of reengineering Vehicle Reception Operations in a local Toyota dealership in the automotive industry by Coaching and Mentoring Ops. crew.

• Achievements: operative efficiency increase of 10% in 3 months. Business Consultant. I resold wear parts and PEE products for mining while providing operations consulting and technological solutions. I established alliances for import/export and logistics for trade and inventory management.

• Achievements: Established strategic alliances with at least three key suppliers in the first 6 months. 04/2017 - 01/2020. Raptor Mining:

SME Regional LATAM Manager & Chile Operations & Commercial Manager. I led the start-up of operations in Chile, supervising sales and promoting Raptor products in the Chilean and Argentine markets. I led Operations and Supply Chain, ensuring effective and successful work management, productivity, quality control, and safety measures. Hired and led technicians and administrative team.

• Achievements: Reached sales of USD 500k in the first 6 months of operations. 10/2015 - 03/2017. Hino Motors Sales:

Spare Parts Manager. As a Supply Chain leader, I implemented the ERP for the spare parts area and participated in the development of the satellite monitoring system for vehicles. I developed Hino Motors Argentina's Spare Parts department as part of the company's Post Sales policy, designed the spare Parts commercial plan and merchandising, developed and implemented Parts inventory policies, Supply Chain process, and suppliers, defined the budget for the area and service indicators, achieving compliance with the objectives set for the start of operations. I developed local suppliers and the Parts area of dealerships, providing training.

• Achievements: Compliance with the objective service level with a 6% reduction in Parts inventory. 10/2007 - 09/2015. Finning, Caterpillar:

- 04/2011-09/2015: Segment Manager. I led the sellers by defining objectives, incentives, and action plans for compliance with the post-sale policy. I promoted the use of CRM in the area. I was responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the marketing strategy for Mining Parts and Services in Argentina. Trained the field force to maximize marketing and promotional actions

• Achievements: Increased sales by 15% over the budget for the year 2013, with a total increase in up to 50% between 2011 and 2013.

- 12/2009 – 03/2011: Mining Aftermarket Inventory Supervisor. Planned and designed global inventory management processes for mining, leading supply chain operations. Played the role of subject matter expert to integrate inventory with mining operations. Analyzed buying processes and stores activities to optimize inventory, developed and maintained forecasts of monthly demand at the stocking part number, reviewed and analyzed service levels, and managed reverse logistics of mining parts.

- 10/2007 – 11/2009: Mining Inventory Analyst. Reviewed all items within an annual inventory cycle for mining stores in South & North Argentinian territory. Analyzed buying processes and stores activities to optimize inventory, and tracked scorecard reports to ensure effective inventory management. 04/2006 a 09/2007. Gas Natural BAN:

Stock & Quality Analyst. As a Stock & Quality Analyst, I was responsible for analyzing inventory needs and spare parts stock to make purchase orders on SAP. In addition, I was tasked with verifying quality standards and regulations for suppliers and following up on purchase orders to ensure timely fulfillment. Through my attention to detail and thorough analysis of inventory needs, I was able to maintain optimal stock levels while ensuring that quality standards were met. My management of purchase orders and strict adherence to quality regulations helped streamline the procurement process and contributed to the overall success of the company.

03/2003 a 03/2006 Tannery Antonio Esposito:

- 06/2005 – 03/2006: Quality and Environment Management.

- 04/2004 – 05/2005: Manufacture Analyst.

- 08/2003 – 03/2004: Production Control.

- 03/2003 – 07/2003: General Supervisor.

Academics

Post-degree: Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. MBA. Master Business Administration 2014. Escuela de Organización Industrial, Spain. Master Industrial & Technological Business Administration. 2007

Degree: Universidad Argentina de la Empresa. Industrial Engineer. 2005 Universidad Argentina de la Empresa. Business Administration Engineer. 2000 Others

Spanish, Native.

English, Advanced.

IAE. Sales force Leadership. 2013

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