Gustavo Bautista

Managed the cold chain logistics operations, including reception, storage, blast freezing, picking, packing, and cross-docking, with a capacity of 6,500 tons of food. Led an operational and administrative team. > Developed new KPIs and operational control tools using Excel databases, leveraging the WMS to create dashboards for better data visualization. > Reduced operational time in 30.2% and increased movement productivity by 29%, through process improvement and management.

Led the S&OP, warehousing, and distribution operations across two distribution centers serving retail, wholesale, and online stores. Managed administrative and operational teams as well as own and outsourced fleets. > Participated in Board of Directors contributing to the development of logistic and financial KPIs. > Reduced logistic cost by 0.2% with cost modeling, increased service level 11.2%, and improved turnover for 3 days. > Utilized ERP data in Excel to develop dashboards and databases, improving information accessibility with Power BI. > Supported 20% monthly growth through development of sales forecasting, purchase planning, and S&OP strategies.

> Production Manager – planning, production and quality for Contubos SAS (2018) > Logistic Coordinator in naturophatic medicine for Salud Semillas SA (2018) > Dispatch Profesional – DSD in peak season for Cervecería del Valle SA – ABInBev (2017) > Production Manager for Fridval, manufacturer of refrigeration equipment (2017) > Head of Logistic, raw material and finish goods for Johanna Ortiz (2016)

Lead strategic projects (PMP) to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the areas of production and logistics, directed a team of engineers. > Reduced movements in rolls paper by 30.8%, through operations research. > Improved dispatch times by 26% and increased goods storage capacity by 14%, with material flow management. > Maximized the space utilization in goods loading with a progressive increase of 20%, 25% and 44%, through the modification of palletizing standards. > Designed and developed logistic facilities with AutoCAD in Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobago, and El Salvador.

Coordinate direct and indirect materials and spare parts inventories, plant supply, controlled inventory costs using ERP and supplier contacts. > Reduced the inventory level by 15%, through supply planning.

Analysis of the automotive industry, free trade agreements and the impact of new competitors to adapt the portfolio.