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Luis Javier Vega Méndez

Warsaw

Summary

Senior-level Supply Planning with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply planning activities, including purchasing, production and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 8 years of experience in supply planning, analytical person, with ease of communication, and excellent interpersonal relationships, team work player, always willing to learn and listen to people. Able to assume challenges and goals that the organization assigns. Ability to solve problems efficiently, propose and implement ideas that contribute to the continuous improvement of business management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Supplier Manager SSA

British American Tobacco
05.2023 - Current
  • Area WMS Manager in charge of diverse team of 5 planners who ensure material availability for 5 factories in eastern and southern Africa, working with supplier worldwide
  • IWS member as owner of 4 DMSs in Supply Network Pillar.
  • Optimized inventory levels by collaborating closely with suppliers on demand forecasting and planning initiatives.
  • Managed supplier performance through quarterly business reviews, addressing challenges proactively to maintain service quality standards.
  • Facilitated communication between internal teams and suppliers to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to understand their specific requirements, translating them into actionable procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives.
  • Mentored junior team members in purchasing best practices, contributing to an overall increase in departmental expertise.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
  • Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.

Supply Planning Manager East Africa and SAM

British American Tobacco
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • In Charge of the SNP team, during this period I was responsible to guarantee the E2E supply chain, responsible for the planning of 4 factories and manage the inventory levels for 11 end markets
  • Also during this period it was an achievement to implement weekly planning process and standardize the factories to follow the company standards.
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
  • Mentored junior staff members, enhancing their planning skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Established standardized reporting systems to provide clear visibility into project status for key stakeholders.

Material Requirements Manager

British American Tobacco
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for the printing department for Mexico and South Africa Factories.
  • Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
  • 0 criminal loss on capsule circumference migration and Canada plain packaging.

Distribution Requirement planner

British American Tobacco
01.2017 - 02.2020

Process Engineer

Grupo Inteca S.A
04.2016 - 12.2017

Education

M.D. - Industrial Engineering

Fidelitas University
San Jose, Costa Rica
06.2015

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Excellent Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Inventory analysis
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cost Analysis
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Logistics Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Analytical Thinking

Personal Information

  • Costarrican.
  • Pesel: 91062619532
  • Visa Status: EU Blue Card and American VISA

Extracurricular Formation

  • 2014, Knowing and Interpreting ISO 9001-2008, Centro de Capacitación Técnica Ingeniería Actual
  • 2014, Inventory Analysis and Control, Inpro Capacitate Hoy
  • 2014, Implementation of global standards for food quality and safety management: FSSC 22000, BRC, SQF, IFS, QMS Perú
  • 2013, Effective Management of Warehouses and Inventories, Centro de Capacitación Técnica Ingeniería Actual

Knowledge

  • APO-ECC /SAP
  • Kinaxis Rapid Response
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Office Advanced
  • P44

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working

Consent

I agree to the processing of personal data provided in this document for realizing the recruitment process pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act of 10 May 2018 (Journal of Laws 2018, item 1000) and in agreement with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation)

Timeline

Area Supplier Manager SSA

British American Tobacco
05.2023 - Current

Supply Planning Manager East Africa and SAM

British American Tobacco
08.2021 - 05.2023

Material Requirements Manager

British American Tobacco
02.2020 - 08.2021

Distribution Requirement planner

British American Tobacco
01.2017 - 02.2020

Process Engineer

Grupo Inteca S.A
04.2016 - 12.2017

M.D. - Industrial Engineering

Fidelitas University

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