Paloma Leonato

PALOMA LEONATO, MBA, MS, PMP, CSCP, CLTD Frisco, TX 75035 ||- ||-|| www.linkedin.com/in/pleonato/ SUMMARY A highly skilled and accomplished data science and supply chain executive with a proven track record in predictive analytics, cost management, management consulting, financial modeling, and business insights. Expertise includes leading complex, IT / business transformation solutions, process improvement, strategic financial analysis, statistical model building, market research, cost analyses, risk evaluation and management, and financial planning using statistical models. Recognized as trusted project management leader skilled at driving cross-functional teams to meet project and client objectives. CORE COMPETENCIES • • • Advanced Analytics, Finance, Costing, and IT Expertise: Data science and advanced analytics: AI, ML, DL (FC, CNN, RNN) and Large Language Models. Strategy, controlling, OTC, STP, R2R, product costing, IT infrastructure, S&OP, benchmarking, and Financial modeling, GAAP, COSO model, SOX, cash management and cost improvements, demand enhancements. Managed data warehouse integration with existing supply chain systems, enabling real-time data access and informed business decisions. Reporting dashboards with Power BI, Tableau and Domo. Google Sheets. Process Improvement: SCOR model, Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, costing / forecasting, process mapping, profitability analysis tools, supply chain analytics, operations planning Project Management: Agile methodology, cross-functional team leadership, Six Sigma process improvement, change management, stakeholder management, PMO, ERP, CRM, supply chain systems implementation EXPERIENCE Arcosa November 2018 - April 2024 Director Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Engineering Solutions • Led multiple process improvement projects in ARCOSA's supply chain, utilizing ARIBA, OTM, S&OP, EDI, Barcoding etc. Implemented strategic supply chain strategies and mobilized stakeholders with effective communication skills to enhance business performance. Conducted data analysis to synthesize data and support strategic decisions. • Led multiple process improvement projects in ARCOSA's supply chain, utilizing ARIBA, OTM, S&OP, EDI, Barcoding etc. Implemented strategic supply chain strategies and mobilized stakeholders with effective communication skills to enhance business performance. Developed and executed product roadmap and solution design for the supply chain portfolio. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML solutions (Python) into supply chain processes, resulting in improved supply chain visibility and reduced lead times. Developed and managed vendor relationships. • Applied business administration and analyzed market conditions to executed supply chain strategies that aligned with the company's overall business strategy. Present to leadership the technology supply chain roadmap. • Led the digital transformation for Arcosa. Led the next-generation ERP solution implementation for four business units in ARCOSA. Successfully went live with two new next-generation ERPs and virtually led technical and functional teams. Led the design and successful development of the ERP integration with the corporate financial systems. • Streamlined procurement processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency in supply chain operations. Coordinated with leadership across various Business Units for SOX compliance, security, and audit solutions implementation. Partnered with stakeholders to establish strategic plans promoting supply chain innovation and growth Trinity Industries 2017- November 2018 Senior Project Management Led strategic initiatives for the Supply Chain and Manufacturing group. • Led strategic initiatives for the Supply Chain and Manufacturing group. Developed and managed vendor relationships. • Implement the first mobile solution at Trinity and Arcosa. Applied project management skills to lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of manufacturing solutions. • Led the successful migration of all supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering applications from Trinity to Arcosa Focused on maintaining data integrity, leading to significant reductions in supply chain errors and discrepancies. Utilized statistical analysis to optimize supply chain operations, resulting in a 25% reduction in costs. • Designed and executed SQL-driven supply chain reporting dashboards to provide real-time insights and strategic recommendations. Managed data management systems to ensure accurate and timely supply chain data, enabling informed business decisions. Support migration to the cloud. Evaluate Azure, AWS and GCP. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve business optimization through supply chain process improvements and automation, cost reduction, improved data quality and scalability of solutions. Utilized dispute resolution skills to negotiate and resolve complex billing issues. • Analyzed and refined business rules to enhance supply chain visibility, enabling data-driven decision-making and growth. Paloma Leonato, Page 2 Premier Trailer Leasing- Senior Director – Project Management. Successfully managed strategic corporate initiatives, resulting in major improvements in the Order to Cash process. Defined a dashboard to monitor processes. • Led a major implementation of a billing solution. Changed the solution approach and integration with ERP, resulting in significant savings on total cost of ownership (TCO) and reduction of invoicing errors. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess and manage credit risk. Utilized data-driven insights, and financial modeling to support risk evaluation. Skillfully drove leadership to consensus and set the change management plan to successfully adopt the change internally ( by 33 branches) and externally ( by customers). Gather data requirements and present progress. • Successfully led the implementation of a cash app, resulting in a 30% labor cost reduction and a significant reduction of on account funds. Successfully implemented the electronic billing of key national customers, integrating the solution with ARIBA, OB10, and Taulia. Resulting in a significant increase in business and a reduction in the Cash cycle. Utilized Power BI to analyze supply chain data, identifying trends and opportunities for process improvements • Developed and implemented effective supply chain strategies, leveraging excellent communication skills to ensure seamless collaboration with stakeholders and vendors. • Managed the development and rollout of a mobile solution to outbound and inbound and automatically created repair work orders for leasing units. The solution resulted in a 50% reduction in labor costs. • Successfully re-engineered the collection solution, resulting in a 15% reduction of past-due items. Integrated the solution with the CRM, increasing customer touch point visibility/relations and shortening payment cycles while increasing customer satisfaction. • Developed and implemented forecasting models to optimize supply chain operations and improve inventory management SCM@RISK, Plano, Texas •- IT , Supply Chain and Costing Consulting Services. Supply Chain and Finance Optimization Principal Local independent consulting services in balancing IT, Supply Chain cost efficiency, optimization and customer service. • Led major IT/Business efficiency initiatives (Lean Six Sigma) in a Fortune 500 company in the Health Care industry. Implemented a new financial control process and effectively managed the first project on budget for the group. Achieved a strong record of success in a dynamic environment. Improved onboarding process by 40%. Led the technical and business team to successfully integrate the solution with the CRM Salesforce. Use Clarity and SAP Project Systems to plan and monitor Costs. • Developed and implemented business rules to optimize supply chain operations, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs. Utilized Vendor Relationship Management techniques to enhance collaboration with suppliers, resulting in improved delivery times and reduced costs • Led operation, cost control, and improvement initiatives in a leading telecommunication company. Developed and implemented data warehouse solutions to enhance supply chain visibility and decision-making capabilities • Successfully developed, implemented, and managed complex projects within time and budgetary constraints. Designed and implemented KPIs to monitor continuous improvement initiatives. Using SAP BI. Manage Financial and Cost reporting to leadership. • Focused on creating business value by optimizing supply chain operations, resulting in increased revenue and profitability ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE APICS North Texas Non-Profit Supply Chain education organization President-, Platinum Performance Achievement Award: Holding a board of director’s seat for over 8 years. • Overseeing and coordinating all aspects of budgeting and financial management. • Developed and implemented innovative programs and services. Conducted ongoing output and cost-benefit analysis for all programs implemented. Responsible for completing audit fieldwork, which included dealing with accounting staff. Performed due diligence and cost certifications. • Built and retained exceptional staff and created excellent work environments. established a volunteer incentive program tied to the group performance indicators. • Leading organizations and departments through periods of substantial growth and transition. Developed and implemented Google Analytics dashboards to track key performance indicators, enabling data-driven decision making in business. Developed and implemented web analytics tools to enhance visibility and inform strategic business decisions. • Strategic planning and facilitation. Led various strategic planning processes for local organizations. Well-versed in translating missions and goals into operating plans with clear benchmarks and annual objectives. Paloma Leonato, Page 3 INFOSYS, Plano, Texas - A global leader in the "next generation" of IT and consulting companies. Supply Chain Management Process Improvement Principal: Seasoned IT Supply Chain management and costing professional with extensive functional skills in product costing, financial planning, controller organizations, and Supply Chain Management. • Worked on Business Development activities. Develop Costing Models to price RFP using internal Costing tools. Calculated Total Cost of ownership (TCO) to support IT leadership Decisions. • Developed detailed change management strategy and communication plan, with identification of resources, roles, and responsibilities for a large supply chain transformation project for a global leader in the transportation industry. Including the detailed organizational impacts and roadmap for change actions. Led process integration team during the design phase for a global leader in the consumer product industry. NORTH HIGHLAND, Dallas, Texas - International management and technology consulting company. Supply Chain and Finance Sr. Manager: Direct the development of costing and reporting structure improvements for Fortune 500 SAP environments. Oversee all development strategies to improve the variance analysis and purchasing process. • Led the full cycle conversion of Fixed Asset capital expenditure and retirement data from FAS tax system and implemented in SAP Fixed asset module. This included configuring SAP depreciation keys, screen layouts, and depreciation areas and creating tax adjustment transaction types for tax book requirements. Led design development, testing, and cutover plan to move into production. Used Cognos, and Access for reconciliation. • Delivered $1M in savings by leading the restructuring of customer/sourcing service processes. Conducted detailed expense analysis using Cognos Reporting, Access, and Excel for analytics. Led cross-functional teams in risk management initiatives, resulting in significant reductions in supply chain costs, improved operational efficiency, and reliability of supporting solutions. • Led Lean six Sigma product costing improvement. Led the SAP design improvement and training implementation. Decreased direct manufacturing and OH allocations variance by over 40% and PPV by over 30% by directing the redesign of cost improvement, variance analysis, and purchasing processes. Focused on aligning Product Strategy with business objectives, leading to improved product offerings and customer satisfaction • Analyzed market trends and business opportunities to inform strategic decisions and drive innovation in supply chain and manufacturing. Saved over $15M by spearheading the design and launch of a profitability analysis tool that identified and corrected the client’s internal product cost control issues. Implemented internal controls for compliance. • Championed the design of a supply chain vetting application that improved supply chain performance by leading all integration activity. Designed complex reporting and Dashboard metrics with IBM Cognos. • Received Delivery Excellence award and Local Leader Champion diversity award. Promoted to Sr Mgr. Jan/09. CAPGEMINI, Dallas, Texas - Global consulting, technology, outsourcing and local professional services firm. Supply Chain Management Manager: Oversaw all strategic forecasting and supply chain management development efforts. Served as supply chain and package solution expert for business development project cycles. Mentored and partnered with team members to achieve project goals. • Contributed a key role in securing a $10M+ business deal by working as a supply chain/package solution expert during new business development projects. Developed Costing Models using Excel. • Saved $1M annually by designing and implementing a new sales and operations planning process. Utilized data types to identify trends and patterns, enabling data-informed solutions for supply chain. • Improved forecasting accuracy to 89%, lowered stock-out 30%, and decreased supply chain costs 2% by developing a forecasting methodology integrating supply chain, merchandising, and suppliers into the forecasting. Defined and implemented key Supply Chain metrics in Cognos to monitor improvement progress. Report project financials and monitor cost models with Clarity and Excel. • Lowered launch time 10% by coaching and mentoring 10 team members in implementation practices. Utilized business acumen to drive strategic partnerships and collaborations, enhancing manufacturing and engineering solutions. BLUE YONDER/MANUGISTICS, Dallas, Texas - Global provider of supply chain management and pricing and revenue optimization software. Supply Chain Advanced Optimization Project Manager:: Led all client and internal projects. • Collaborated with teams to create integrated supply chain management tools to enhance client business operations. Worked with client product management, marketing, distribution, logistics, and supply chain management teams to develop processes that aligned with company business objectives. Partnered with client teams to design demand forecasting solutions, vendor management inventory, and replenishment procedures. Directed integrated supply chain Paloma Leonato, Page 4 • • • performance management projects. Developed processes that combined ERP and SCM analytics to create better integrations. Reduced inventory/carrying costs and improved sales service levels/inventory turns for clients and improved plant capacity and distribution planning processes among client’s multi-tiered network. Created balanced scorecards and defined KPIs in Cognos BI to monitor supply chain improvements. Delivery Excellence Project and Project of the Year award recipient. EDS – A. T. KEARNEY, Plano, Texas - Global information technology industry provider addressing clients' critical business needs with IT solutions. Senior SAP Consultant: Drove FI / CO team efforts in SAP technology projects' design and development processes. • Oversaw system testing, requirements identification, design specs, and all training/support activities. Managed all cross-functional project team processes. Directed full lifecycle implementations. • Received certification in SAP FI/CO and ASAP. Accounting and Finance Development Leadership Program Member: Hired into a prestigious leadership program to participate in international finance, operations, strategic sourcing, and costing projects. Learned and conducted a comprehensive analysis of cost structure, focusing on corporate/unit overhead. • Saved $6M annually by recommending activity-based costing methods (service level rationalization) to the CIO. • Graduated with honors from the program. EDUCATION THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, Glendale, Arizona Master of Business Administration in International Corporate Finance and Management UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, Denton, Texas Master of Data Science and Advanced Analytics (GPA 4.0) POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF MADRID, Madrid, Spain Master of Science in Power Generation POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF MADRID, Madrid, Spain Bachelor of Science in Engineering ESIC, Madrid, Spain Master in Marketing and Business Management in Marketing of Industrial Products PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Certificate in Leadership. Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University (SMU). PMI Project Management Institute, PMP. APICS Instructor for Supply Chain Management Certification, CSCP and Production and Inventory Management Certification, CPIM. Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution. CLTD Statistical Modeling and analysis using Monte Carlo simulation @RISK . RStudio Big Data and Data Science: SQL, Python, R, predictive models, classification models, and clustering algorithm AI, ML, DL (FC, CNN, RNN, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch). Tableau, Domo, Power BI. Snowflake and Alterix. Expert in all Microsoft product including Access and Visio. SEO Certified Teaching Assistant: Thunderbird School of Global Management COGNOS certified • ORACLE SQL Certified • MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/Visio/Project CSCP Certified Supply Chain Professional – APICS • Project Management • Business Process Design SAP FI/CO certification (Partner Academy) • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified ASAP certification • JDA/Manugistics • Sterling Commerce • PROSCI Change Management certification ORACLE Database certification • UNIX SCO certification AFFILIATIONS IMA The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business. APICS/ASCM Association of Operations Management- Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards Association (VICS) • United States Tennis Association United States Equestrian Federation Association • Thunderbird School of Global Management Alumni Association • Dallas Business Club Member