JORGE AVALOS CHAVEZ
CDMX
Summary
Senior Director with +15 years of experience across different industries (FMCG, Consumer goods, Pharmaceutical, consultant), with a proven track record in global and local organizations, I excel in driving functional transformations and optimizing performance for profit, revenue and overall customer service gains. My expertise in strategic planning and collaborative leadership has consistently fostered innovation and stakeholder engagement, achieving top employee satisfaction scores and significantly enhancing operational efficiency in organizations with +120 people and managing supply networks from up to 32 production sites.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain & Order To Cash Senior Director
Bayer De México
01.2022 - Current
- Directed design and execution of functional transformation to drive performance & profit optimization. With +20% increase in fill rate & transport costs reduction of -15%.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives, while also delivering ~10% productivity in FTEs.
- Established an outsourced O2C organization with no major impacts on the businesses.
- Implemented an agile working environment (DSO), enabling rapid response to business needs without sacrificing quality, performance or financial risks.
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders across functions to boost business growth opportunities.
- Increased employee satisfaction, providing regular coaching and feedback sessions becoming company top results in 2024 employee survey.
CH LATAM S&OP HUB Director
Bayer De México
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Established the regional HUB in LATAM, regionalizing Supply and Demand operations within a hub in MX. Improved in out of stocks ~10% and FCA +23% since year 1 of each transfer, and -50% of Write-offs by year 2.
- Developed a culture of continuous improvement by creating open communication channels with cross regional stakeholders allowing the team to escalate supply issues at the right timing.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making / issue resolution processes within the organization with the implementation of the regional IBP.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
Senior Supply Chain Consultant
Arena Analytics
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Designed and implemented end-to-end supply chain strategies for the 3rd largest beverages company in Mx, resulting in increased operational efficiency, reduced lead times, increased sales and overall fill rate improvement.
- Improved internal relationships by establishing clear communication channels and fostering mutual trust across Finance , Marketing & Commercial teams.
- Developed a S&OE process to guarantee demand forecasts were transferred accurately into a right production and inventory planning.
- Defined the right rates with carriers to optimize transport availability to increase business creation and maintain high service levels.
- Collaborated with sales and transport teams to develop strategies for better serving global customers and support expanding the company''s global reach and increasing overall revenue.
- Increased on-time delivery performance with proactive logistics management and effective transportation planning.
LATAM Supply Chain Sr Manager Hair Color
P&G / Coty
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale during transition from P&G to Coty during divestment. While improving business results in fill rate (+1%), unproductive inventory (-45%) & forecast accuracy (+30%).
- Established strong relationships with cross functional teams and led the implementation of standard work processes for RCCP, in production, staffing & warehousing.
- Led the transition from Latin America planning center hub into Warsaw global hub for the Costa Rica Site in E2E Supply Planning with no service impacts.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
LATAM Supply Chain Manager Shave Care
P&G
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed the transition from country local supply planning to the regional planning center in Costa Rica for Supply Planning, becoming the benchmark in the PSC for P&G as the best transition category.
- Implemented a standard process approach to deliver the fill rate target of 98% since month 2 and improved it to 99% by month 6.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy & reduction with the implementation of a synchronization approach for production planning.
AMERICAS Project Manager Shave Care
P&G
11.2011 - 12.2014
- Delivered exceptional net structural savings program, becoming global benchmark and delivering -5% cost reduction YoY.
- Process development to reduce in 44% manufacturing costs on promotional products with 60% timings reduction
- Supported 1% Gross Margin improvement in the business, reduction on 66% of external customization costs, turnover in manufacturing costs delivering 1st time ever reduction since acquisition (9% cost improvement).
LATAM SouthCone Supply Planner
P&G
08.2010 - 10.2011
Analyst
Miebach Consulting
01.2010 - 07.2010
Trainee
Grupo GH
04.2008 - 12.2009
Education
Master in Supply Chain & Logistics - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
OBS Business School
Barcelona, Spain12-2024
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering -
Tecnológico De Monterrey
Atizapan, México, Mexico12-2009
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Culture transformation
- Team management
- Organizational development
- Stakeholder relations
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Strategies and goals
- Operations management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- 2024-12 Top Performance Award - Outstanding results.
- 2023-12 Top Performance Award - Outstanding results.
- 2021-11 Top Performance Award - Regional Demand Hub implementation with outstanding results.
- 2016-07 Silver Power of You- Non Productive Inventory Management
- 2015-05 Pearl Power of You - Planning Service Center Start-Up
- 2014-04 5 Blades Quarterly Recognition - Breakthrough Initiative implemenation
- 2013-12Platinum Power of You - Extraordinary Business Results
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Supply Chain & Order To Cash Senior Director
Bayer De México
01.2022 - Current
CH LATAM S&OP HUB Director
Bayer De México
05.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Supply Chain Consultant
Arena Analytics
10.2018 - 05.2019
LATAM Supply Chain Sr Manager Hair Color
P&G / Coty
01.2016 - 12.2017
LATAM Supply Chain Manager Shave Care
P&G
01.2015 - 12.2015
AMERICAS Project Manager Shave Care
P&G
11.2011 - 12.2014
LATAM SouthCone Supply Planner
P&G
08.2010 - 10.2011
Analyst
Miebach Consulting
01.2010 - 07.2010
Trainee
Grupo GH
04.2008 - 12.2009
Master in Supply Chain & Logistics - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
OBS Business School
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering -
Tecnológico De Monterrey
Similar Profiles
Gerardo M. HernándezGerardo M. Hernández
Country Head Research & Clinical Operations at Bayer De MéxicoCountry Head Research & Clinical Operations at Bayer De México
Claudia Jiménez HaroClaudia Jiménez Haro
Project Manager at BEIERSDORF (BDF México - Nivea)Project Manager at BEIERSDORF (BDF México - Nivea)
ANEL RODRÍGUEZ MARTÍNEZANEL RODRÍGUEZ MARTÍNEZ
Control Documental Y Analista at Worley Engineering de México, S.A. de C.V. (Worley México)Control Documental Y Analista at Worley Engineering de México, S.A. de C.V. (Worley México)