Rafael Mantecon
Senior Operations Leader | Petrochemical & Chemical Distribution | Supply Chain Strategy | Houston, TX
- Role
- Senior Operations Manager at Apex Komerco
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rafael Mantecon
Commercial and operations professional with hands-on experience across the petrochemical and chemical distribution value chain. I specialize in chemical sales, trading, pricing, logistics coordination, and customer relationship management, supporting clients in industrial, energy, and manufacturing markets.My background bridges commercial strategy and execution — from negotiating supply contracts and managing cross-border logistics to supporting customers with technical product knowledge and reliable delivery.Known for being detail-driven, responsive, and results-oriented, I thrive in fast-paced environments where operational excellence and customer trust are critical.
Experience
Senior Operations Manager
Dec 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Operations and Account Management professional with combined experience supporting chemical sales, logistics, and customer operations across industrial and petrochemical markets. Strong background in chemical supply chain management, customer-facing technical support, inventory coordination, and operational execution. Mechanical Engineering graduate with hands-on experience ensuring customer satisfaction, operational continuity, and revenue growth within chemical distribution environments- Manage day-to-day chemical operations, ensuring reliable product availability, logistics execution, and customer satisfaction- Serve as primary customer contact for operational, delivery, and supply chain issues, providing timely problem resolution- Support chemical sales activities by aligning customer needs with product availability, pricing, and delivery schedules- Coordinate chemical inventory management, working with carriers, distributors, and manufacturers to maintain uninterrupted supply- Collaborate with sales teams to support domestic and international petrochemical customers, contributing to revenue growth-Improve operational procedures to enhance efficiency, safety, and service reliability- Lead negotiations with logistics providers to optimize cost, performance, and service levels.
Education
UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business
MBA, Business Administration
EGADE Business School
Master's degree, Global Business and Strategies
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
Skills
- Multi-Cultural Team Building
- Negotiation
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Team Building
- Management
- English
- Ability to Manage Change
- Market Planning
- Team Leadership
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategy
- Sports Enthusiast
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Engineering
- Multiple Project Coordination
- Inventory Management
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Insurance
- Motivated Self-Starter
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting
- Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Strongly Self-Motivated
- Customer Retention
- Customer Service
- Product Development
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales Management
- Ability to Motivate
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Development of Strategic Marketing Plans
- Sustainable Development
- Sports Marketing
- Building Strong Business Relationships
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