Luis Alberto Lazo Romero
Digital Transformation in Supply Chain
43 years old
Chile
Employed
Open to opportunities
Lucky husband, proud father of two little ones, love to travel and I would like to work in as many countries as possible, just to experience the different cultures.
Family always come first.
Very Passionate and well-rounded Supply Chain executive with over 12 years of experience in multi-national companies with strong ability to manage and delivery strategic projects and results. Experience in managing complex scenarios with logical approach, managing expectations and clear communication across different levels of the organization to make things happen and achieve established goals.
Currently focusing on Digital Transformation: Blockchain, AI, IoT and the impact they will have on the supply chain, gaining transparency and integration across the different users and partners that touch a product or service.
Family always come first.
Very Passionate and well-rounded Supply Chain executive with over 12 years of experience in multi-national companies with strong ability to manage and delivery strategic projects and results. Experience in managing complex scenarios with logical approach, managing expectations and clear communication across different levels of the organization to make things happen and achieve established goals.
Currently focusing on Digital Transformation: Blockchain, AI, IoT and the impact they will have on the supply chain, gaining transparency and integration across the different users and partners that touch a product or service.
Director, Latin America - Digital Transformation Supply Chain Management
SAP Ariba
Since July 2017
Santiago
Chile
- Strategic and Value advisory to companies who invest into digital supply chain capabilities to prepare for the next generation collaboration with all business partners in a global network. CxO advisory and coaching on supply chain strategy, Digital Transformation, disruptive approaches and sustainability.
- Taking companies to the next level in operational excellence through the digital transformation of their supply chain and business network adding digital capabilities to orchestrate all business partners
Detailed Description
- Value Assesment
- Success Planning
- Business Cases
- Digital Transformation
Company Description
Build stronger relationships through automation, network connections, and data-driven insights
Company website
Head of Supply Chain - Mexico
Novartis
September 2014
to July 2017
Mexico City
Mexico
- Responsible for end to end Supply Chain process and operations in Mexico. Directed areas of Demand and Supply Planning, New Product Launch, S&OP, life cycle management, Foreign Trade, Warehousing & Distribution, and Third Party Operation.
- Responsible for consolidating warehouse of different Novartis Division, directing the project, assuring a smooth transition and all security and regulatory compliance.
Detailed Description
- Development of an effective strategy for 3PLs cross divisional in order to maintain and provide sustainability to process establishing a solid platform to support business growth, assuring Quality end to end and synergies for a cost efficient operation
- Develop a strong business influence across key areas, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Regulatory Affair, and Quality at all levels to assure business strategy
- Develop a Supply Chain high performance team in Mexico, improving competencies and capabilities, in order to assure continuity and efficiency across areas
Company Description
We use science-based innovation to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible
Company website
Head of Supply Chain - Chile
Novartis
August 2012
to September 2014
Santiago
Chile
- Responsible for the Supply Chain operations in Chile, including areas of Demand Supply Planning, W&D, 3rd Party quality control and re-packaging
- Assure quality and regulatory compliance within the supply chain process
Detailed Description
- Develop a strong business influence across key areas, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Regulatory Affair, and Quality at all levels to assure business strategy
- Develop a strategy to face complex supply situation, from a supply point representing 60% of portfolio with high level of bottleneck and capacity issues
- Generate awareness of supply chain operations and impacts across the company to reduce levels of internal noise and improve the standardization of the process
Company Description
We use science-based innovation to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible
Company website
Supply & Demand Planner - Launch Coordinator
Novartis
June 2010
to July 2012
Santiago
Chile
- Guarantee Customer Service Level (CSL) target achievement at minimum costs. Maintain close tracking of back orders and risks and assure fast actions are in place to avoid/ eliminate supply problems
- Lead the S&OP process and assure the correct balance and visibility of the demand and supply of products, understand the demand sensibility of the different channels.
Detailed Description
- Support S&OP process in synergy with Product and Forecast Managers. Evaluate forecast deviations and challenge the figures, ensuring all adjustments are reflected in the demand plan
- Manage all launching process within the country and in alignment with the region, assuring product availability according to company’s defined strategy
- Guarantee that inventory levels, demand plan and order placement are in accordance with countries needs and with Global and Regional SCM guidelines
Company Description
We use science-based innovation to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible
Company website
Supply Logistics
L´Oreal
April 2006
to June 2010
Santiago
Chile
- Over the 4 years working in L’Oreal I had different position within increasing responsibilities always related to supply logistics for the different divisions, including areas of supply management, stocks levels, S&OP process, local contract manufacturing for promotions and bundles.
- Responsible of Key User SAP module MM helping implementation of other L'Oreal affiliates
Detailed Description
- Coordination of the foreign trade shipment for all four division, assuring an on time receiving on the orders
- Assure the service level and correct demand signal, coordinate with vendors the appropriate supply and inventory levels
- Support and seek continuous improvement for SAP module MM, training key user within the company
Company Description
For more than a century, we have devoted our energy and our competencies solely to one business: beauty. It is a business rich in meaning, as it enables all individuals to express their personalities, gain self-confidence and open up to others
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