Carlos Palacios

About Carlos Palacios

Analytical and Strategic professional with 15+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity market, risk & cost management, managing vendors relationship and sustainable supply chain capabilities within the coffee beverage industry. Highly experienced in all aspects of supply chain and trade, with proven ability on decision making to manage budget, to drive profits and uncover new opportunities to streamline procurement workflow. Solid understanding of sustainability, establishing strategic objectives and KPI:Procurement & Purchasing | Sustainability | Strategic Development | Commodities Hedging | Supply Chain | Risk Management | Negotiation Skills | Purchasing | Vendor Management | Global Sales & Branding | Global Procurement | Travel warrior | Cost | Management | Regenerative Agriculture : Designed and led blending project for over $1mm in cost savings. Improved in-bound on time delivery and reduction of shortages to manufacturing exceeding PPV goal by over 40%.🧑‍ Managed traceability projects with key vendors in 17 coffee growing communities throughout Latin-American for sourcing platform. Designed and led the 2008 “Jinogalpa” Nespresso Limited Edition with Nicaraguan coffee.Consistently managed over $100mm yearly sales:| The Strategy of Leadership Chicago, IL, Oct 2017 | B2B Marketing Strategy Boston, MA, May 2010 | Marketing Management Managua, Nicaragua, May 2006ó /| Marketing and Advertising Postgraduate Managua, Nicaragua 2002 | B.S. in International Business and Finance Boca Raton, FL, December - English (Full professional proficiency); Spanish (Native language)- Administration and Risk Management of Coffee Estate Farm- Board member of ACEN ()- Microsoft Office Suite - PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel- Active Florida Mortgage Loan Originator License.

Experience

1. Senior Coffee Trader

   Stonex Cdi

   Mar 2025 — Present

Education

• Florida Atlantic University

  Bachelor's degree, International Business and Finance

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  Marketing and Publicity Management Postgraduate

• INCAE Business School

  Seminar, Marketing Management

• Harvard Business School

  Business to Business Marketing Strategy

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Executive Education, The Strategy of Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Influence