Marco Malacara

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ABOUT MARCO MALACARA

I am an experienced Supply Chain Leader with a 20+ year record of leading large, complex operations across demand planning, S & OP, procurement, inventory management, and supplier performance. My career includes a 16-year progression through Brightstar/Likewize — ultimately directing global supply-chain operations supporting some of the largest retailers in the world.Throughout my leadership journey, I have driven transformation, stabilized volatile environments, and created supply-chain strategies that improved financial outcomes and strengthened customer confidence. I bring a deep understanding of how supply chain performance impacts cash flow, revenue, customer experience, and enterprise value.Executive Impact Highlights- Directed supply-chain operations supporting retail and telecom programs representing $4B+ in annual revenue- Delivered $30M+ in annual inventory-cost reductions while sustaining best-in-class in-stock performance- Led S & OP processes that increased sales by 20% through improved demand visibility and inventory positioning- Achieved and sustained 98%+ in-stock availability across retail locations- Built and led high-performing teams of 18+ supply-chain professionals across planning, analytics, and procurement- Strengthened supplier performance across a portfolio of 500 SKUs and 20+ strategic partners- Implemented enterprise forecasting and planning systems (Logility) to improve forecast accuracy and operational alignmentIn addition to my corporate leadership, I broadened my executive capabilities by operating a small business with full P&L accountability — experience that sharpened my operational judgment, financial discipline, and customer-centered approach. I bring a leadership style grounded in clarity, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration, with a consistent focus on results, team development, and operational excellence. I thrive in environments where growth, transformation, or stabilization is required.