Flaubert Dávila

· Responsible for Strategic Sourcing and Operational Procurement across LATAM region

· Responsible for designing and leading the company’s Strategic Sourcing function WW spend ~$1B USD)

· Implemented a cost and cash value creation strategy resulting in an annual 5% OPEX savings.

· Introduced a supplier financing program extending payment terms from 15 to 60 days, unlocking additional working capital for the region.

· Vendor performance ratings: Quality, on-time delivery and billings, customer satisfaction, vendor staffing diversity, compliance of service levels, terms and conditions

· Automated 100% of the PO validation, approvals and supplier on-boarding processes. (Iprocurement & COUPA)

· Designed and implemented an innovative supplier relationship management program focused on strategic suppliers, 45% of the spend, resulting in; increased revenue generation, process automation, reduced lead times, new quality controls and enhanced partnerships.

· Developed a complete regional multi-functional resource allocation strategy for direct spend (raw materials & packaging)

· Deployment for New Regional Procurement Policy and SLA for LATAM (19 countries).

· Complete Procurement Implementation trough: org chart, structure, categorization, P2P process and strategies for region (“Greenfield”).

· Delivered $1.77 MUSD FY 2020 & $2.68 MUSD FY 2021 annual savings, rebates, and marketing allowances across both; spend and CAPEX procurement using category management plans.

· Created the Regional Corporate Services in LATAM / BR organization *COE implementation in 2021

· Define and lead the strategic transformation of the Indirect Procurement division for LATAM including automation, tactical / strategic sourcing, policy updates, supplier diversity and implementation of a supplier relationship management program.

• Responsible for Procurement & Sourcing Operations for the Spanish Latin America Region: Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, México & Exports (Central America)
• Standardized and implemented processes, policies and reports across 9 countries and 12 offices
• Partnered with Oracle consultants to customize Oracle 11 iProcurement module for the full lifecycle implementation process from requirements gathering through to post go-live
• Lead the Strategic Procurement Function in Mexico with heavy focus on Mktg and Indirect Services
• Re-structured the Procurement Team to focus on the core Procurement activities (Purchasing to Procurement)
• Developed and implemented a successful and comprehensive change management program
• Implemented a broad Strategic Sourcing program to transition new suppliers
• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for indirect materials and services.

• Responsible for the importation and exportation of products for 7 Business Units
• Control and management of suppliers that directly support the foreign trade operation: customs brokers, Freight Forwarders, 3Pl’s and Local transportation.
• Manage contracts and Non-Disclosure Agreement for all FT suppliers.
• Established KPI’s, SOP and Service Level agreements with suppliers and internal users
• Co management along with the Regulatory affairs team of Health registries and import permits.
• Support export operation for Consumer products to LATAM.
• Improved contribution margin through effective purchasing, documentation of policies and procedures according to the quality management system
• Prepared and assembled documents to facilitate exports.
• Communicated information and instructions to and from vendors to research and resolve operational problems.
• Followed up with customers to resolve inquiries.
• Initiated and maintained customer master profiles to correct information and offer consistent service.

• Handle importation of raw material and technical equipment for the plants.
• Developed a new imports system that provided up to date information for different users.
• Handle several capital projects related to importation,
• Responsible of sourcing and raw material, obsolete an in-process inventories and warehouses.
• Established KPI’s and Flows for sourcing and warehousing such as Days of inventory per SKU, Backorder, 5´s.
• Preparation and analysis of Performance Indicators in the area.
• Kaizen and Kan Ban methodologies: 5´s, Supermarkets, Red/Yellow/Green light for inventory, Minimum level & Maximum level, Inventory (reorder point inventory).
• Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.