INDOLFO PEÑALOZA MEJIA
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Procurement Manager ● Supply Chain Expert ● Strategic Planning
Relationship Management ● Category Management
Professional Overview
Dynamic and results-driven Procurement Manager with over 20 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship
management, and cost optimization within FMCG, CPG, and automotive sectors. Proven track record in developing global category
strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Expertise in leveraging data-driven
decision-making and advanced procurement technologies (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to achieve significant cost reductions and operational
efficiencies.
Demonstrated Success Includes
Personal Strengths
• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Supplier Relationship Management.
• Negotiation & Contract Management.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Six Sigma.
• International Logistics & Compliance
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Fluent in English + Intermediate Portuguese
Data Analitics + Decision Making
Professional Experience
Truper
Consumer Packaged Goods
Procurement Manager (May 2023 – October 2023)
Responsible of vendor management and supply planning, oversee performance metrics and establishment of partnerships for 3
business units. Negotiate contracts, rebates, develop alternative suppliers and fulfillment of quality standards. Forecasts development,
stock management, SLAs, oversee production and shipping plans as well as customs for successful product launches. Coached and
managed a purchasing team.
Main Achievements:
∆ Developed and implemented global (China & Taiwan) spend category strategies, achieving a 15% reduction in overstocks within three
months.
∆ Managed a team of 3 supply chain professionals in a consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment, achieving a 95% service level
compliance rate and reducing costs by 10%.
∆ Supervised the development of 350 new products, achieving 100% compliance in their introduction to the new catalogue.
Flekk
Automotive Aftermarket Wholesaler
Procurement Manager (July 2022 – April 2023)
Led S&OP and new products development processes. Process compliance, demand planning, SIOP, vendors performance,
purchasing and international (China & US) logistics. Oversee budget elaboration and expense control, coached a procurement team.
Main Achievements:
∆ Managed relationships with transport providers and shipping companies, ensuring the seamless flow of goods from ports to
distribution centers, reducing delays by 15%. Negotiated 60-day credit terms with Chinese suppliers, improving business cash flow.
∆ Analyzed demand patterns, addressing bottlenecks, improving availability by 20% and reducing stockouts by 15%.
∆ Led and trained the logistics and procurement areas in Oracle implementation.
∆ Worked closely with internal departments (marketing, sales, finance) to align procurement strategies with resource needs. Consistently
enhanced user satisfaction, increasing feedback scores by 15%.
∆ Led regular performance reviews of logistics suppliers, ensuring compliance with KPIs and contract terms, improving delivery speed
by 20%.
Logistics Manager (November 2020 – June 2022)
Led Supply Chain IBP and development for insurance companies repair network. Managed 3 distribution centers, directed purchasing
negotiations and execution, stock management, transportation (with a mix of own fleet and third parties).
Main Achievements:
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Led logistics operations, cutting lead times by 20% and optimizing warehouse processes to reduce costs by 12%.
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Improved inventory control and supplier performance, cutting stock shortages by 15% and increasing on-time deliveries to 98%.
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Collaborated with internal stakeholders (factories, customer service, purchasing, warehouse) and external partners to ensure
alignment and resolve escalations from operational teams. Developed a comprehensive service dashboard to track key performance
indicators (KPIs), resulting in streamlined operations and achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate.
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Develop new vendors, packaging and shipping procedures, reducing returns in 3% and improving total logistics cost by 2%.
Grupo Vitro/ Automotive OEM & Aftermarket
Supply Chain Manager 2017 - 2020
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Directed Supply Chain Operations for aftermarket automotive and OEM trucks autoglass. IBP, production scheduling and
customer service responsible. Led the implementation of the sourcing strategy, optimizing return over investments. Oversee logistics
and commerce operations to assure the flow of finished and semi-finished goods around Vitro’s supply chain network.
Main Achievements:
∆ Developed financial planning for global market supply, launching 250 new products annually and reducing operational costs by 4%.
∆ Led vendor sourcing initiatives and established strategic partnerships with key international suppliers, improving product costs by 2%
during a major merger.
∆ Oversee manufacturing plans, IATF 16949 standards and assessed capacity risks, improving plant service levels from 90% to 98%.
∆ Led cross-functional meetings to align supply chain operations with broader business goals, resulting in improved communication and
faster issue resolution across departments.
∆ Utilized SAP MRP and BI tools to streamline inventory management, ensuring accurate demand forecasting and minimizing excess
inventory.
∆ Collaborated with planning, sales, and S&OP teams to resolve logistics issues, improving response times by 25%.
∆ Created scenario-based financial models to support strategic sourcing decisions, optimizing supplier selection and contract terms,
which reduced overall acquisition costs by 8%.
Logistics and Procurement Manager-
Led integrated business planning along with finance, plants management, marketing, sales, engineering and HR leaders. In charge of
contract, supplier relationship management and capacity negotiations for outsourced products. Directed 8 distribution centers (1
CTPAT certified), imports and exports operations and customs management. Transport management and supplier’s development.
Main Achievements:
∆ Improved inventory management through SAP MM, resulting in a 20% decrease in stock shortages and a 15% increase in order fill
rate.
∆ Supervised import and export logistics as well as 2PL performance, ensuring compliance with international trade laws and reducing
lead times from 15 days to 7 days.
∆ Redesigned the aftermarket distribution network, achieving a 60% increase in capacity, a 25% improvement in efficiency, and annual
savings of $300K USD.
∆ Built long-term supplier partnerships, cutting lead times by 20% and enhancing service levels through performance reviews and
contract renewals.
∆ Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline procurement processes, leading to a 20% reduction in cycle times and a 15%
improvement in supplier lead times.
∆ Directed end-to-end logistics operations, including handling, warehousing, and maintenance, optimizing budget and ensuring
adherence to safety and quality standards (EHS), resulting in a 20% reduction in transportation lead times.
Procurement Manager-
Main Achievements:
∆ Led procurement efforts for NPI, managing the sourcing and planning of materials, tooling, and services, adding 200 new products
annually, increasing sales by 20%.
∆ Reduced sales costs by 3% annually through price reviews and contract negotiations, including volume discounts and market condition
adjustments.
∆ Led SAP implementation in the logistics organization.
∆ Implemented international trade compliance procedures, ensuring all imports met regulatory requirements and reducing customs
clearance times by 30%.
∆ Led competitive bidding processes across categories, securing efficient and cost-effective contracts. Improved procurement efficiency
by 12% and ensured compliance with internal control policies.
∆ Implemented an inventory planning and purchase allocation model based on "should cost" analysis, generating savings of $250K.
∆ Designed financial models to analyze supplier payment terms and cash flow impacts, improving working capital management and
enhancing the company’s liquidity position by 12%.
Education
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MBA
Industrial and Systems Engineer
Google Data Analytics Certificate
Management Skills Development
EGADE
ITESM - CCM
Coursera
IPADE
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• Black Belt Certification – Six Sigma
ITESM – CCM
2004
