Supply Chain Be A

ROBERTO RIVARA

Nationality / Right to Work: American and Italian Citizen / UK-Settled Status

Mobile: +44-79-352*-**** / +1-818-***-**** / +34-674-***-*** Email: *************@*******.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/roberto-rivara/

PROFILE

International Logistics and Supply Chain Consultant with Process and Continuous Improvement focus. Distinctive expertise in ERP and change management that requires process stewardship in software implementation projects.

Proficiency in Operations, Demand Management. Trade Compliance, Warehouse, Production Management. Procurement, Supply Chain, and Distribution.

Bilingual (Spanish) versatile, strategic leader with experience in the U.S.A. Latin America, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Management Consultant USA / UK January 2024 - Present YDMA GROUP - Business Consulting and Services (Freelance)

• YDMA Group is a global full-service boutique business advisory firm, with a special passion for business growth. One of our chief areas of focus is business succession planning.

• I help businesses and brands with growth and implementation strategies helping them achieve their goals. With our complete suite of services, I help clients with every aspect of building their business or brand, making it easy for them to reach their desired outcomes and bring their visions to life.

• I work with a variety of clients, from small businesses to large corporations and government agencies, and love being involved in innovative projects. No task is too big or too small – the focus is on you and your success. That’s why YDMA Group positions ourselves as your business success partner! Our team is our biggest strength. We have a group of highly skilled business consultants, designers, developers, marketers, publicists, copywriters, project managers and production personnel that love what they do. Our team is constantly learning, developing and growing. Principal Consultant and Director October 2023 - Present Rivara Consulting Limited (Self-Employed)

• A consultancy company aimed to transform international supply chains and operations in manufacturing companies across the globe.

• Distinctive expertise on ERP and change management that requires process stewardship in software implementation projects.

• Founded by Roberto Rivara, who has more than 15 years of worldwide experience (U.S.A., LATAM, U.K. Ireland). Spanish and English.

• SKILLS: Operational Excellence - Change Management - Trade Compliance - Procurement - Logistics - Lean Manufacturing - Project Management - IBP/S&OP - Demand Planning - Supply Chain Planning - Strategic Planning - Root Cause Analysis -Value Stream Mapping - ERP - MRP - MPS - IFS - SAP - FMCG

International Operations Consultant (Atlanta – USA) March 2023 - October 2023 Lauras USA LLP - Business Consulting and Services (Contract)

• Working across the outbound department of a medical technology manufacturer s distribution center to improve operational performance.

• Create capacity profiles in all outbound areas (International, LTL, Domestic & Parcel), timing exercise to all subprocess and/or activities.

• Outline flowcharts for all outbound areas with waste management scrutiny and change management proposals.

• Quality check audits, management meetings audits, case study investigations with root cause analysis

• Develop Key Performance Indicators on main activities together with guidance and coaching to team leaders.

• Work closely with the IT department to implement new tools focused on rapid productivity gains and process improvements.

Achievements: Implemented new processes in the outbound department according to capacity profiles and layouts made. Provided new tools and KPIs to Area Managers for better management. Assisted IT department on medium and long term projects (mainly on WMS implementation project). Interim Demand Planning Manager (Timahoe – Ireland) October 2022 – February 2023 O Brien Fine Foods – Food Manufacturer (Contract)

• Lead, create and develop a Demand Planning function in the business.

• To develop and implement forecasting expertise, skills, and agreed tools.

• Own the Demand steps of the Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) Process, and play a leading role in the implementation of the IBP.

• To develop, implement, and manage a collaborative forecasting process with the Commercial team to generate a consolidated demand plan.

• Recommend key business decisions based on historical and trend data enhancing opportunities for growth.

• To develop customer insight and Supply Chain relationships to optimise the Supply Chain and improve forecast accuracy.

Achievements: Established new SOPs in the Demand Management and IBP processes, documenting, coaching, and implementing new ways of working.

Interim Process Improvement Manager (Reading – UK) November 2021 – September 2022 Primark – Retail Services (Contract)

• Identify and deliver new initiatives within the Inbound area of the Supply Chain.

• Improve processes on BAU ways of working and delivering change.

• Working and supporting the Inbound Team to maximize efficiencies within their current ways of working.

• Provide hands-on leadership and the ability to deliver supply chain initiatives to help improve the efficiency of current processes ensuring delivery to timelines

• Work in a collaborative approach with areas within the Supply Chain (and other wider business areas) to identify areas of improvement, replacement, or new initiatives and innovations understanding the potential value add, and benefits and also considering any risks.

• Manage change internally across the business and externally with suppliers and vendors. Achievements: EU Crossdock/DAP Project delivered considering €2 million monthly savings in EU operations International Trade and Logistics Compliance Manager (London - UK) November 2020 – October 2021 Orthene Chemical Limited – Chemical Manufacturing Company

• Ensure the business is fit for Brexit and that customs and tax obligations in the supply chain are managed effectively.

• Work closely with Order Processing, Planning, Transport/Despatch, Purchasing, and Accounts Departments to assure robust international trade operations

• Organized export inspections and was responsible for sourcing freight forwarders, hauliers, and customs brokers in the UK and Europe.

• Review all existing supplier relationships while providing a firm footing for the organization to continue to develop in new markets.

• Take ownership to implement and align global processes with customs agents, freight forwarders, hauliers, fiscal representatives, suppliers, and customers.

• Cover for Transport and Despatch Manager position as required Achievements: Transport Digitalization Project delivered (Lean Manufacturing focus). Successful change management, during the Brexit transition, outlining new ways of working with zero commercial losses. Interim Supply Chain Specialist (Wednesbury – United Kingdom) June 2019 – January 2020 HFR Food Solutions Limited – Fresh Food Manufacturer (Contract)

• In charge of setting and maintaining the material requirement planning (MRP) during the migration into a new system. From SAP to FOPs (HFR unique enterprise software)

• Work together with the sales team in demand planning operations.

• Great exposure to Customs Compliance, Queries, Duties, and Taxes for Shipments coming into the U.K.

• Responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process in ingredients and packaging categories such as; Sauces, Meat, Fresh Produce, Inner and Outer Packaging, etc (c. £120 m. spent)

• Accountable for the coordination with several stakeholders such as; International and national suppliers, carriers, warehouses, customs brokers, and freight forwarders.

• Weekly supervision of supply and warehousing KPIs to be discussed in S&OP’s meetings. Achievements: Set up BOMs in the new ERP system (FOPs) managing the procurement of all material during the ERP transition project.

Supply Chain Planner (Los Angeles – United States of America) April 2017 – April 2018 Pacific American Fish – Fishery Company

• In charge of worldwide Shrimp and Shellfish procurement and international logistic traceability (Air, Ocean, and Land cargo)

• Develop a demand plan based on business trends, suppliers' availability, and procurement patterns

• Coordination of U.S. imports with FDA officers, Tariff Classification verification, customs declarations, and demurrage/deferments

• Responsible for managing and sourcing around 800 SKUs considering several sizes, colors, presentations, and species of Shrimp and Shellfish (c. $220 m spent).

• Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Quality Control, Procurement, International Distribution, Cost, and Budgets.

• Lead the coordination of the international cold chain with several stakeholders: Carriers, warehouses, national and international suppliers, and customs brokers. Achievements: Close contracts with new suppliers in India, and holders of rare shrimp species. Close agreements with new cold storages in Los Angeles and Houston. Logistic Coordinator (Lima - Peru) August 2013 – November 2016 CHT Peruana S.A. – Chemical Manufacturing Company

• Procurement planning, ensuring a proper level of stock in coordination with headquarters, local suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, etc (c €250 m spent)

• Experience with SAP and MRP. Proficient user of the logistic module, explosion of materials, and calculation of complex procurement requirements.

• Identify demand forecast risks consider the textile sector and develop effective mitigation plans.

• Special care of customs regulations in the importation of Chemical Products in Peru. Regular revision of mandatory changes of Customs declarations

• Warehouse and Production Management, Quality Control, Procurement, Local and International Distribution, Cost, and Budgets.

• Handling of IMO cargo and audited goods by the government Achievements: Optimization of cargo in ocean freight and warehouse. Savings of 500,000 euros since the implementation of a new model of importation by IBC containers. Optimum management during the relocation of the factory, with no harm over sales and production, despite the closure of the plant for three months.

In charge of the relocation of the factory and warehouse by early 2015 Logistic Coordinator (Lima - Peru) April 2012 – August 2013 Hallmark S.A. – Importer and Distributor of Veterinary and Baby products

• Supervised and coordinated internal and external business operations ensuring correct levels of stock, and optimization of processes with customers and coworkers.

• Constant maintenance of forecasts for new products, discounts, seasonal products, and promotions

• Accomplish all necessary import requirements for restricted goods together with customs compliance

• Procurement and planning, inventory and warehouse management, local distribution, costs, and budgets.

• Coordination with international and local suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and customers.

Achievements: I was promoted after six months by being in charge of two warehouses of the company and head of dispatches of the main clients.

EDUCATION

The University of Manchester (Manchester– United Kingdom) September 2018–July 2020 Postgraduate Master’s Degree in International Development: Globalisation, Trade & Industry EADA Business School (Barcelona – Spain) November 2014 – August 2016 Postgraduate Master of Science in Operations Management First Class Honours Centrum Católica (Lima – Perú) November 2014 – August 2016 Postgraduate Master’s Degree in Production Operations Management First Class Honours San Ignacio Loyola University (Lima – Perú) August 2010 – January 2013 Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration First Class Honours Foreign Trade Private Higher Institute of Technology (Lima-Perú) August 2007–July 2010 Professional Technician Degree in International Business Administration First Class Honours ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• People Management, Decision-Making, Problem-Solving

• S&OP Process, Demand Management, and Forecasting

• Experience with Sea, Air, and Road Import/Export.

• S2C (Source-to-Contract) and P2P (Procure-to-Pay) management.

• Excellent verbal and written English and Spanish communication skills.

• Proficiency in Enterprise Planning systems (such as SAP, IFS, Oracle, FOPS, etc.)

• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, SAP, MRP, IFS, MPS, and Forecasting Methods

• Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, and project management.

• Ability to work both independently and/or in a team environment.

• Experience in Sales and Analytical Thinking

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