Gary Vera

Procurement Leader @ Laboratorios Smasac

About

Industrial Engineer with a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management and over 16 years of experience leading end-to-end supply chain functions, including procurement, planning, logistics, and foreign trade. Experienced in team development, implementation of S&OP/IBP models, and optimization of costs, inventories, and service levels in consumer goods companies. Recognized for driving sustainable efficiencies and structuring processes that enable business growth.

Country

City

Peru

Industry

Cosmetics

Skill

Atención al detalle, Aptitudes de organización, Análisis de mercados, Control de calidad, Calidad de proveedores, Comercio internacional, Trabajo en equipo, Negociación, Relaciones interpersonales, Adaptación al cambio, Inglés Avanzado, Aprendizaje continuo, Comunicación asertiva, Gestión de compras, Evaluación de proveedores, Administración de la cadena de suministro

Experience

Procurement Leader

Laboratorios Smasac

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Lima, Perú

Purchasing Manager

Starbrands Group

2022-9 - 2024-10 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Lima, Perú

• Managed a USD 15MM budget, generating savings of USD 1.2MM through TCO strategies, supplier development, and strategic negotiations. • Increased supplier OTIF from 53% to 82% through performance tracking and data-driven optimization. • Played an active role in the implementation of the IBP model (Oliver Wight), aligning procurement with planning, demand, finance, and new product development. • Optimized transportation and distribution, generating additional efficiencies of USD 45K.

Corporate Buyer

Yanbal

2018-8 - 2022-12 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Provincia de Lima, Peru

• Managed regional procurement of USD 9MM across Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador, generating savings of USD 143K through negotiation and supplier development. • Automated reporting in SAP and Power BI, improving visibility and control of key performance indicators. • Operated under the IBP model, ensuring 100% on-time delivery of new product launches in coordination with Innovation and Production.

Materials Planner

Yanbal

2016-6 - 2018-7 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Provincia de Lima, Peru

• Planned material requirements for USD 24MM, reducing inventory by 5% while maintaining optimal coverage levels of 2–2.5 months. • Achieved service levels above 95% and reduced air shipments by 6%, optimizing operational costs.

Materials Planner

Grupo Socopur

2012-11 - 2015-11 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Provincia de Lima, Peru

Responsible for planning the purchasing requirements for spare parts from China and Taiwan, with an annual value of USD 8.2 million, achieving the following results: • Annual savings of USD 109,600 and improved payment terms. • Reduction of the product portfolio, allowing for the clearance of obsolete and slow-moving items. Eliminated 6 brands and approximately 1,100 SKUs. • Additional savings of USD 27,000 (9%) through negotiations with national distribution carriers. • Optimization of receiving and storage processes through standardization of packaging and labeling, including the implementation of barcodes. • Automation of planning and distribution worksheets to reduce the operational workload of the planning process, utilizing Macros and Visual Basic.