Paula Andrea Gutierrez Gonzalez

Responsible for providing visibility to Management of cost trends impacting the profitability of the business; Ensure compliance with internal accounting controls, financial policies and operating procedures; Control of Variable Expenses and Factory NVO's; End of Month Financial Close of Cost of Production and Cost of Sales; Lead annual planning and budgeting cycles, monthly reviewed profit and loss forecasts, variance analysis and strategic planning for the plant; Identify opportunities to reduce production costs and provide clarity in executing manufacturing operational efficiencies; Promote standardization of operational processes, equipment and activities for faster gains in efficiency, quality and cost savings; Responsible for achievement of cost and KPI targets;Lead initiatives to drive efficiencies that reduce manufacturing variances versus standard cost (scrap, yield) and variable expense variances.

Responsible for the strategic management of plant supply, negotiation with suppliers and product evaluation. Lead from the purchasing perspective the homologation of products aimed at ensuring the supply and productivity of the plants as well as the reduction of costs. Focus responsibility towards a customer service perspective by getting even closer to applicants as well as providers. Responsible for solving quality non-conformities, preparing indicator reports such as inventory turnover factor, cost trends, expense maps and drivers. Achievements: Savings 2021 with an impact on the EDITDA US $359k. Savings in deals (Initial Inc. vs Final Inc.) US $206k. Savings 2022 with an impact on EDITDA US $725 k usd. Cost Take Out Projects Savings of 296 k usd.

Responsible for the timely supply of materials to the plant, at the best prices, through strategic negotiations and reliable suppliers, with an average annual purchase of one million dollars and significant savings for the company after the homologation of brands. Achievements: EBITDA impact of COP $1,352 m, Negotiations in consignment impact in WK of COP $1,001 m. Consolidation of the National supply of LPG. Responsible for the construction and delivery of the company's ink report.

Sending requests for proposals and purchase orders electronically to Smurfit Kappa Packaging LLC. Receive billing from service providers, Forwarders, distribute and keep a list of invoices by buyer, portfolio lists received by suppliers. Reconcile the Forwaders portfolio list on a monthly basis. Enter the billing of service providers into the SAP system that is approved and sent to accounting and payment.