Tomas Fernandez

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Profile

Professional with 20+ years of international experience in supply chain, both planning and operations assignments.

Specializing in complex labor and economic contexts acquired in emerging countries work experiences (Argentina, Uruguay and Chile).

Strong knowledge of business planning processes acquired implementing world-class tools in multinational companies (S&Op, Infrastructure Planning, IBP, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Product Portfolio Management).

Extensive Planning and ERP Software experience (SAP PP, APO, JDA both tactical and operational modules) acquired in multiple implementations.

Education

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER ITBA (INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE BUENOS AIRES)

·1993 – 1998 / Awarded with Honor Diploma

MBA (THESIS PENDING) UADE BUSINESS SCHOOL (BUENOS AIRES – ARGENTINA)

·2008 – 2010

Work Experience

SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING MANAGER COCA-COLA (ARG) 2012-2019

·Main responsibilities include the management of the supply chain planning processes (both tactical and strategical) associated with 230 MM/Year Cases (with regional responsibility over 2 countries), Serving Sales of 500 MMU$S and sourcing strategic materials for 200 MMU$S.

Tactical Responsibilities:

·Fully responsible of the product supply function for external & copacking production including P&L, Sourcing, Cost Reduction Strategies and Inventory Deployment.

·S&Op Planning process leader.

·Strategic Raw Material Sourcing (MRP Process), Suppliers Development via CPFR implementation with strategic partners.

·Sales Forecasting, Production Planning, Production Scheduling and Deployment Planning including Safety Stock Definition and Transportation Management.

Strategic Responsibilities:

·Responsible for linking the Strategic Business Planning Process with the Supply Chain Strategy including Supply Network Definition, 3PL Management & Capital Expenditure Recommendations.

·Led Multiple Crossfunctional Savings Initiatives Teams integrating supply chain strategies with commercial initiatives via portfolio management and new product development.

Main Achievements:

·Led Service Level Increase Initiatives – 98.8% to 99.6%

·Fixed Cost Savings of 1.8 MMUSD through inventory reduction and freight cost management.

·Variable Cost Savings of 0.5% to sales through portfolio management

·Supply Planning Tool (JDA) and Shared Service Center Implementation as Head of Argentina’s Supply Planning Organization.

·Led Supply Chain Track in SoyBean Product Line acquisition from Unilever.

SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR (INTERIM ASSIGNMENT) COCA-COLA ARGENTINA 2015

·Full responsibility over Argentina’s Supply Chain Operation, including 2 production Plants (1000 employees). Successfully managed transition to new management.

Achievements:

·New Manufacturing Operational Model redesign and customization for Argentinian Market, including Business Case preparation and presentation as advanced team leader. This implemented model achieved 20 pts of efficiency increase in the next 4 years (50% to 70%).

WAREHOUSE MANAGER COCA-COLA ARGENTINA 2007-2012

·Led a Team of 140 People dedicated to production line raw materials supply, truck loading, finished goods warehouse operation.

Achievements:

·SAP Implementation in the whole warehouse including waste allocation to production orders.

·OHSAS and ISO 14000 and 22000 Certification.

·Labor Productivity Improvement through Union Negotiations and Process Restructuring.

PROJECT MANAGER FYASA CONSULTING GROUP 2004-2007

·Led a small team of supply chain consultants specialized in warehouse designs and operations redesigns.

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST COCA-COLA ARGENTINA 2004-2007

·Responsible for KPI scorecard design and implementation and multiple internal projects.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships, Leadership, Financial Acumen, Communication Skills, Great Analytical Skills & Problem Solving, ERP + Planning Tools (SAP, JDA, APO), Service Level Management, Fixed + Variable Cost Management, MS Office Suite