Rodrigo Col

About Rodrigo Col

Global Logistics Leader Operational Resilience Supply Chain StrategyResilient logistics and operations executive with over 15 years of experience transforming supply chains across North and South America. From leading cryogenic vaccine distribution in Brazil to optimizing U.S. operations amid corporate restructuring and international relocation, I’ve consistently driven operational strength through complexity.After relocating to the U.S, I secured permanent residency and quickly re-established my leadership track, guiding cross-functional teams, improving delivery performance, and cutting costs across freight, warehousing, 3PL partnerships, and cold chain logistics. My career has thrived in transformation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), startup environments, regulatory shifts, and global operations, because I lead with clarity, empathy, and a focus on results.Core Focus Areas:• Warehousing & Distribution: Scalable systems for inventory accuracy, space optimization, and time-to-ship reduction across multi-site networks• Global Logistics & Trade: International and domestic freight coordination, cold chain logistics, import/export compliance, and vendor alignment• End-to-End Transportation: Inbound, outbound, and last-mile delivery execution with a focus on OTIF improvement and freight cost control• Returns & RMA Operations: Reverse logistics processes that protect margins while improving customer experience and asset recovery• Systems & Tools: Proficient in logistics software (WMS, ERP, TMS) to manage inventory, purchase orders, shipment processing, and reportingTrilingual in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with full professional proficiency and cultural agility across Latin America, enabling seamless communication, vendor alignment, and cross-border collaboration.KEYWORDS: LOGISTICS, SUPPLY CHAIN, WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORT, COLD CHAIN, CRYOGENIC SOLUTIONS, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, QUALITY, BUDGET MANAGEMENT, COST REDUCTION, FINANCIAL STANDARDIZATION, 3PL, TMS, WMS, ERP, DISTRIBUTION, GLOBAL LOGISTICS, CUSTOMER DELIVERY, COMPLIANCE, STRATEGIC THINKING, PROCESS OPTIMIZATION, LEADERSHIP, LATAM, COLLABORATION, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY, 3PL MANAGEMENT, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH, ENGLISH

Experience

1. Warehouse and Distribution Manager

   Greiner Bio-One Americas

   Aug 2025 — Present · Monroe, NC, US

Education

• Anhanguera Educacional

  Bachelor's degree, in Business Administration with an emphasis on International Management

• Senai São Paulo

  Technology Management in Productive Processes, Quality Control and Process

• Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

  ESL Program , English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language

Skills

• Indicadores-Chave De Desempenho
• Gestão Logística
• Logística
• Management
• Gestão
• Business Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Erp
• Planejamento Empresarial
• Gestão Da Cadeia De Fornecimento
• Português
• Indústria Farmacêutica
• Usuário Dos Sistemas Sap, Data Sul, Magnus, Jdedwards, as 400, Gko Fretes
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Negociação
• Internet
• Supply Chain Management
• Negotiation
• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Jde Enterprise One
• Sistemas Operacionais
• Cadeia De Fornecedores
• Lo
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Erp (Planejamento De Recursos Empresariais)
• Key Performance Indicators
• Sap
• Log
• Portuguese