Eduardo Galeano

Responsible for the search for new business opportunities for consultancy in logistics operations related to warehousing and last-mile delivery, implementing technological solutions for inventory management and transportation optimization, to improve client service.

Industry segment: Massive Consumption- Food and Cleaning Industry. Job Description: : Responsible for overseeing nationwide distribution center operations, focusing on optimizing transportation processes and defining action plans to improve customer service levels across different commercial channels, including self-services, wholesalers, ECommerce and supermarkets in the market. Oversee warehouse operations in an organization with an annual revenue of $375M, team of 460 and 1,600 headcount. Key Accomplishments: • Improved last-mile transportation ensuring compliance customer service level, raising on-time KPI from 85% to 93%. • Standard operating procedures were implemented across 23 distribution centers, reducing inventory losses to 0.1%, of average inventory cost. • Restructured staff and implemented productivity standards and key performance indicators , saving $292K annually. • I led the process of closing gaps in the implementation of the SAP WMS warehouse management system, increasing operational productivity.

Industry segment: Retail of women’s underwear Job Description: Managed the entire supply chain operations, including sourcing, demand planning, and logistics, ensuring efficient inventory management in the retail space of women’s underwear industry and distribution in the Colombian market. Manage teams and oversee warehouse operations in an organization with an annual revenue of $150M, team of 300 and 1,200 total headcount. Key Accomplishments: • Reduced logistics costs by $476K through contract negotiations and operational efficiency. • Successfully implemented SAP and inventory tracking systems to enhance warehouse efficiency. • Developed strategic supplier relationships in China, resulting in improved product quality and reduce costs.

Industry segment: Conversion of Paper and its derivatives Job Description: Direct logistics and warehouse operations, focusing on optimizing inventory management and distribution across distribution centers in Colombia. Oversight of the logistic function in an organization with an annual revenue of $190M, team of 150, total headcount of 500. Key Accomplishments: • Achieved a 10% reduction in transportation costs through contract renegotiations during a challenging post-pandemic period. • Planned and executed the relocation of the main distribution center (2,5 Acres) to a larger facility, enhancing logistics capacity. • Implemented advanced warehouse management system WMS, improving inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Industry segment: Massive Consumption- Food and Cleaning Industry. Job Description: Led the supply chain management for various product categories, including the launch of logistics for Shell lubricants, and drove continuous improvement in logistics processes with high safety standards and quality control. Oversight of the logistic function in an organization with an annual revenue of $275M, team of 480, headcount of 1,600. Key Accomplishments: • Developed a streamlined supply and transportation process, supporting USD 40 million in annual sales for the Shell lubricants category. • Reduced inventory days and optimized working capital profitability by 2 percentage points. • Successfully launched a national distribution strategy, improving service levels and customer service standards. • Lead the implementation process for the logistics area of the Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 ERP system

Job Description: Managed logistics and planning operations, including budget management and inventory control, to support the company’s sales strategy and reduce operational costs. Oversight of the logistic function in an organization with an annual revenue of $80M, team of 80, total headcount of 900. Key Accomplishments: • Reduced stockouts to 1% of sales by implementing robust inventory control measures. • Controlled the purchase budget, optimizing working capital usage and minimizing obsolete inventory. • Enhanced the planning process, resulting in improved accuracy of forecasts and inventory management.

• Direction and Coordination of Foreign Trade process, focusing on the import logistics. • Manage of the administrative-logistic process distribution center • Control of inventory turnover, generating inputs to the commercial area for disposal

Management of the 5 Distribution Centers nationwide. Lead a direct team of 40 people. Ensure inventory reliability as an input to the purchasing planning process. Management of logistics operator Almaviva and its respective team assigned to the Claro/Telmex operation

Responsibilities: • Redesign the operating personnel structures of the area, adjusting to the needs and requirements of each operation. • Analyze and design model trains local and foreign distribution ensuring its implementation and execution, optimizing the freight cost / sales. • Logistics Leadership Committees, teamed with the sales area for optimum results in both sales budget compliance and quality of service. • Analysis and Inventory Control