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José Manuel Valencia Serrato
Product Development And Pruchasing Director
Naucalpan,México
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background in project management, purchasing, quality control, product development, market research, plant administration, supplier development, and general management. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director De Compras E Importaciones
AKSI Herramientas
Cuautitlán
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Reduce out of stock form 33% to 4%
- Saving of 15% in local purchasings
- Launch of "Petit" a pets brand with 240 sku's
General Manager Procurement Company
Integradora De Autoservicios
Ciudad De México
03.2017 - 02.2021
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Change the performance of the company increasing profit in 25%. Reducing the catalogue un 35%
Procurement Y Product Development Manager
Walmart
Ciudad De México
11.2009 - 03.2017
- Oversaw development of more than 200 new products each year.
- Improved internal collaboration between suppliers, design, and, marketing team using effective communication strategies.
- Enhanced product development processes by streamlining workflows and improving communication between departments.
- Conducted market research to understand customer needs and identify potential opportunities.
- Achieve a growth of market share from1% to 25% in automotive oils nas form 5% to 30% in lightning department.
- Distinguished product issues and gathered information on customer experiences.
- Identified opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products to increase sales.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for growth and refining existing processes to enhance efficiency.
Supplier Developer
Walmart
Ciudad De México, DF
06.2008 - 11.2009
- Worked closely with clients to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for implementation.
- Continuously updated skills through training courses, workshops, and self-study—staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features.
- Changing 55% of suppliers with a cost reduction of 45%.
Education
MBA -
Universidad Iberoamericana
Ciudad De México, México 01.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Iberoamericana
Ciudad De México, Mexico 08.2001 - 12.2005
Skills
Project Management
Operations Management
Team Management
People Management
Cost Reduction
Business Development
Budget Control
Business Planning
Negotiation
Software
Compaq
SAP
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Director De Compras E Importaciones
AKSI Herramientas
02.2021 - 12.2023
General Manager Procurement Company
Integradora De Autoservicios
03.2017 - 02.2021
MBA -
Universidad Iberoamericana
01.2010 - 12.2014
Procurement Y Product Development Manager
Walmart
11.2009 - 03.2017
Supplier Developer
Walmart
06.2008 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Iberoamericana
08.2001 - 12.2005
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