Santiago Manuel Iribarne
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SkypeID: siribarne
Professional Summary:
Industrial Engineer and Executive MBA graduated with honors. A results-driven team player with vast
experience in several companies of different sizes. Solid analytical background, with experience in commercial,
marketing and business planning areas. I'm looking to consolidate my development in general management or
key leadership positions, based on my strategic vision, my analytical skills, and my leadership abilities.
Personal Information
Personal Address: 2049 Las Heras Ave., 9th Floor, Apt “B”, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Date of Birth: Aug 30th, 1982 (Age: 38)
Married – 3 Kids
Dual Citizenship: Argentinian / French
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Employment
Mar 2018 – Present
Wolox
FP&A and Treasury Director
- Lead all Market and Financial Planning and Analysis of the company.
- P&L generation and management.
- Full ownership of Budgetting and strategic Planning.
- Internal and External Monthly and Quarterly Reporting to C-Levels and Investors.
- Global Treasury Management. Weekly Cash Flow projections.
- Leader of Accounts Receivable and Invoicing and Accounts Payable Areas.
- Negotiation with Financial Institutions (banks, brokers, government related areas)
- Collaboration with Controller in monthly close procedures.
Direct reports: 2.
Dec 2016 – Jan 2018
Cencosud Argentina
Omnichannel FP&A and Operations Manager
- Lead Omnichannel operation for supermarkets (Jumbo, Disco, Vea).
- Project implementation and process improvement leader.
- Responsible for the P&L and business KPIs follow-up.
- Cost improvement and optimization.
- Manage operational and logistic suppliers.
Direct reports: 7.
Aug 2015 – Dec 2016
Despegar.com
Regional E-Commerce Manager – Activities, Tickets, Tours & Transfers.
- Full business accountability for all sites (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Colombia and rest of LatAm).
- Product mix and pricing definition. Maximize product category sales, by driving online marketing promotions.
Commercial strategy. P&L Owner.
- Main point of contact for key vendor partners, with special focus on managing the business relationship, including
improving business terms to drive sales and margin improvements.
- Resources Management in a cross-functional team (Product / IT, Marketing, Operations and Admin).
- Define strategies to improve on-site user experience.
Direct Reports: 5.
Mar 2015 – Aug 2015
Accenture
Management Consulting Manager – Retail & FCMG Industries
- PMO for business process projects, leading and developing cross-functional teams. Follow-up of every project to
ensure delivery according to client’s expectations.
- Industry Analysis and Research.
- Full understanding of client’s need in terms of business, human resources and technology.
- Design, develop and deliver new business process models. Financial analysis and feasibility of business proposals.
- Create communication strategy, training Schedule and complementary material for every Change Management
activity. Organize meetings and workshops to achieve the projects’ objectives.
Direct Reports: 3.
Jun 2012 – Mar 2015
Andes Gourmet S.A.
Commercial and Supply Chain Manager
- Commercial strategy definition. Analysis and development of current and potential clients and markets.
- Commercial negotiation with clients: Price, volumes, payment terms, delivery scheduling.
- Responsible for raw materials purchasing: fresh olives / drums / others. Direct negotiations with suppliers.
- Responsible for the operation of the production plant. Production planning, load scheduling, production, and
maintenance.
- Responsible for economic results. Assembly and analysis of P&L charts. Detection of improvement opportunities.
- Responsible for company’s financial planning. Financing strategies analysis and definition. Negotiation with
financial institutions.
Direct Reports: 5.
Feb 2011 – Jun 2012 Sodimac Argentina
Product Manager
Main objective: Develop Electricity and Communication and Electronics categories.
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Main Marketing Variables Definition: Product, Price, Promotion, Place.
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Dealing with Suppliers. Commercial Terms: Proposal and Development.
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Responsible for the following KPIs: Sales, Profitability, GMROI (Gross Margin Return on Investment)
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Local and Regional Market Analysis.
Dec 2005 – Feb 2011
Unilever de Argentina S.A
Apr 2009 – Feb 2011
Trade Marketing Head
Customer Marketing Planner for Daily Hair Care Category (Sedal, Dove, Clear, Suave and Lord Cheseline brands)
- Planning, setting up and support of Tactical Actions in P.O.S. Innovation Follow-up (Clients Incorporation, Facing,
Price Monitoring).
- Main Trade Variables Analysis (Price, Market Share, Assortment, Facing, etc). Issues and Opportunities detection,
and strategy definition.
- Follow-up and Control Reports.
May 2008 – Apr 2009
Sourcing Planner
- Responsible for Exports Analysis for every foods category.
- Working Capital Level and Forecasts analysis and follow-up for the following Latin American countries: Chile,
Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru and Bolivia.
May 2007 – May 2008
Material Requirements Planner (MRP)
Responsible for negotiation, planning and generation of Raw Materials buying requirements. Management of Raw
Materials Working Capital Level: Analyisis, Follow-up and optimization. Suppliers follow-up and auditing.
Oct 2006 – May 2007
Process Engineer
Responsibilities: Fourth shift leader. Production Supervision, with over 40 employees in charge. Weekly production
plan analysis and definition. Short-Term and Long-Term Capacity, Efficiencies and Losses análisis
Dec 2005 – Oct 2006
Regional Strategic Planning Analyst
Responsibilities: Innovation Projects Tracking. Project Meeting’s Coordination, Follow-up of Timings and Tasks.
Monthly Sales in Latin American Markets: follow-up and analysis. Regional Capacity and Sourcing Optimization
Analysis. Responsible for Sales and Innovation Monthly Reports.
Jul 2005 – Dec 2005
Massalin Particulares S.A.
First Steps Trainee Program
Responsibilities: In charge of a Logistics Project made to outsource the Trade Marketing Materials Warehousing.
Education and Degrees
EXECUTIVE MBA, Magna Cum Laude
IAE – Universidad Austral-
GPA: 9.09/10. Admission Test Grade: 790/800.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
Universidad de Buenos Aires-
GPA: 7.00
Final Essay task: Launch of specific line of products for sportsmen (Marketing Project).
EXACT SCIENCES BACHELOR
Colegio Champagnat (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
High School Flag Bearer. Highest average degree between 1st and 4th year in high school.
Other Skills
Languages
English: Advanced level. Highest Degree: C.A.E., Cambridge University.
French: Basic to Intermediate Level. Highest Degree: DELF 4, Alliance Française.
Computer
Very Advanced Skills in Excel.
Advanced Skills in Word, Powerpoint, and MS Project.
Intermediate Knowledge in SAP Software.
Courses
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Community Management & Social Networks. Argin Consultora, 2014.
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Leadership in Action. Sodimac, 2011.
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Effective Time Administration. Sodimac, 2011.
Other Activities
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Effective Negotiation. Sodimac, 2011.
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Creativity and Innovation in Project Management. Unilever, 2009.
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Agricultural Commodities - Executive Business Program. Univ. de Buenos Aires, 2008.
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Advanced Project Management. Unilever, 2007.
Sports:
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Soccer, Golf, Ski, Tennis.
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Member of Club Universitario de Buenos Aires (CUBA).
Music: Singing, Guitar Playing.