ROBERTO RIVARA

Nationality: Italian and Peruvian

Mobile: +447*********

Email: adgm1m@r.postjobfree.com

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

PROFILE

Logistics and supply chain specialist with expertise in Operations Management, International Business, Warehouse and Production Management, Procurement, Supply Chain and Distribution. Strong analytical mindset, results-oriented with metric-driven focus (qualitative and quantitative). Comfortable in ambiguous situations and able to identify, understand and evaluate priorities appropriately. I am pursuing to keep developing my skills, always within an international commerce environment. I am willing to travel and/or relocate WORK EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain Specialist (Wednesbury – United Kingdom) June 2019 – January 2020 HFR Food Solutions Limited – Fresh Food Manufacturer (Consultancy Fixed Term Contract)

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

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

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

• Weekly supervision of supply and warehousing KPI’s to be shared with accounts, technical and production.

Achievements: Set up of all materials (Sauces, Meat, Fresh Produce and other ingredients) in the new ERP system (FOPs) by the end of the contract. 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 cargos)

• Responsible for managing and sourcing of around 800 Sku's considering several sizes, colours, presentations and species of Shrimp and Shellfish (c. $220 m spend)

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

• Lead the coordination of international cold chain with several stakeholders and government authorities: FDA, Carriers, warehouses, national and international suppliers, customs brokers

Achievements: Close contracts with new suppliers in India, holders of rare shrimp species. Close agreements with new refrigerated warehouses in Los Angeles and Houston. Logistic Coordinator (Lima - Perú) 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 spend)

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

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

• Project Management and supervise internal operations, minimizing risks with public entities.

• Handling of IMO cargo and audited goods by the government

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

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

• Handling of restricted goods and processing with government authorities

• 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. Sales and Logistics Assistant (Lima – Perú) October 2009 – October 2011 Man Ferrostaal Perú - Importer of Heavy Equipment and Industrial Services

• Supervision of imports of spare parts and heavy equipment, coordination with customs brokers, carriers and freight forwarders.

• Traceability of goods from the supplier to our final client.

• Project Management. and research for new markets

• Follow up currents projects with customers.

Achievements: I was promoted from part-time to a full-time job in the first six months of my contract.

After a year assisting the food and packaging area, I started assisting the graphic area as well. This meant to me another promotion, assisting two business units at the same time and having two direct bosses as well.

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 – August 2012 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

• Excellent verbal and written English and Spanish communication skills.

• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, Outlook, Lotus, SAP, MRP and WMS.

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

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

• Experience in Sales and People Management

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES / VOLUNTEERING

International Field Trip to Uganda March 2019

University of Manchester

International English Language Testing System – IETLS Certificate April 2018 Accomplished Proficient User – C1 Level.

HOBBIES AND OTHER INTERESTS

I enjoy travelling (already visited 24 countries). Love Football, Music and Cinema ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I have already finished the lectures and dissertation on my third master’s degree but because of Coronavirus will not obtain my certificate until August 2020. I am currently based in London but willing to relocate if necessary. Original Certificates and References available upon request