Julian David Gamboa Carvajal

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ABOUT JULIAN DAVID GAMBOA CARVAJAL

Experienced and results-oriented Supply Chain and Planning leader with 12+ years driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives within the Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector across local, regional, and global structures. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver significant improvements in complex environments. Proven expertise in Demand Planning and Forecasting, designing IBP process leveraging and implementing forecasting tools and new ERPs modules, improving forecast accuracy by 50%, leading to increase service to 95% in a very challenging environment of global markets. Skilled in Supply Planning and Inventory Management, optimizing production scheduling, material availability to reach 98,5% of promotional items fulfillment with 5% reduction to net working capital. As well, reduced the obsolete-slow moving inventory by 2mGBP making it to represent 1% of total finished good inventory. Experience with Logistics and Distribution, designed and implemented strategic trade terms with key customers, which directly streamlined logistics and order fulfillment processes, resulting in 0.5mGBP savings and improved lead time by 15%. Strong background in Customer Service Operations within a supply chain context, focused on service agreement levels, order management and strategic customer development to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction enabling an on shelf availability of 90% and Pack fill rate of 98.5%. Successfully led and executed Supply Chain improvement projects since new product development re-branding with supply investment over 3mGBP, warehouse moving reducing freight cost of almost 1mGBP, production cells implementation and tools like order entry and forecasting tools. Proficient in relevant ERP and Planning Systems, including SAP APO, KINAXIS DP and SP. Cross-functional and cross-cultural Leadership experience, building and managing teams focused on common goals and driving synergy across diverse geographies. Strong Financial Acumen with a solid understanding of P&L and managing costs effectively within supply chain and operational budgets. Passionate about leveraging strategic planning, operational expertise, and leadership skills to optimize supply chain performance and enhance customer relationships within the dynamic FMCG and Pharmaceutical industries.