At SupplyChainTalk we are working hard to ensure that the voices you see at our events and shows are diverse aiming to showcase the best talent in the industry from male, female as well as from BAME communities. We know that there is a long way to go in this regard but we are committed to playing our part in increasing diversity.
Regional Head & General Manager – MENA Region, CIPS – The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Regional Head with global experience and a demonstrated history of working in the Procurement & Supply industry. Skilled in Procurement, Supplier Performance, Negotiation, Spend Management and Stakeholder Management. Strong business acumen with a Master of Science (MSc) in International Procurement and Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.
VP of Manufacturing – OpEx & Supply Chain, Biotix
Homero has over 24 years’ experience in Operations and Supply Chain roles across multiple industries.
He is currently Vice President of Manufacturing (Opex & Supply Chain) for Biotix, Inc. – a world class
manufacturer of laboratory consumables and liquid handling solutions. He is also currently President of
ASCM San Diego Chapter. Prior to Biotix, Homero held positions at Northrop Grumman, LISI Aerospace,
and United Technologies Corporation. Homero also spent 11 years active duty in the United States
Marine Corps, including two deployments to Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
Homero holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Business
Administration. His certifications include Certified Supply Chain Professional – Fellow (CSCP-F), Certified
in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution – Fellow (CLTD-F), Certified in Production & Inventory
Management (CPIM), Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (LSSMBB), Project Management Professional
(PMP), Certified Professional in Distribution & Warehousing (CPDW), Certified Supplier Quality
Professional (CSQP), and Certified DISC Practitioner.
Homero is a Lead Lean instructor at Biotix. He is also a Master APICS Instructor, teaches extended
learning programs at CSU San Marcos, and teaches supply chain courses at University of Arizona Global
Campus.
In his time away from work, teaching, & volunteering; Homero enjoys cooking, bike riding, hiking,
watching 80’s movies, and reading.
Demand & Supply Planning Director, EMEA, Kao Corporation
Experienced Supply Chain Operations Director with broad cross-functional expertise in FMCG, within both, Supply Chain and also Commercial sides of the business: Demand & Supply Planning, S&OP, Materials Planning, Purchasing, Distribution, Inventory & Life Cycle Management, Marketing planning, Size of Line optimization. Broad international experience, working and living in Poland, Germany, Russia, UK.
Key competencies include:
• S&OP / SIOP / IBP leadership
• Demand Planning / Promotional Forecasting / Merchandising / Demand sensing
• Supply Planning, Materials Planning, Finished Goods Purchasing & Supply Chain optimizations
• Inventory Management, Product Life Cycle Management
• Project management (incl. processes standardization and integration, IT implementations)
• Building successful teams
• Coaching and inspiring teams to innovate (certified coach)
• FMCG : cosmetics/make-up, personal care, skin care, fragrance, hair care, jewelry, fashion accessories, home
Successful projects delivery across Central Europe, Eastern Europe, South Africa, Italy & Mediterranean, Turkey, United Kingdom, Brazil, Germany, Netherlands, Latin America
A passionate public speaker on S&OP / IBP / Demand Planning, Cross-functional collaboration & Leadership.
Managing Director LATAM, Alcott Global
I have been working in Supply Chain for more than 20 years through all the 8 key standard SC Processes, giving me expertise in Executive Search and Consulting. My focus: To be able to help businesses get better results! and build strong teams in the process. My passion is synchronizing logistics and supply chain processes.
My expertise is well-rounded in Supply Chain, Executive Search in the field, Procurement, Transportation, Distribution, SCOR & GSCF, Strategic Planning, S&OP, Logistics, Business Processes, Lean Manufacturing at FMCG, Consumer Products, Perishable Products, Agribusiness, Animal Protein, Manufacturing, Spare Parts Showrooms, and Energy
I’m a Results-oriented and metrics-driven leader with a continuous improvement approach and a high sense of urgency. Key Business Process synchronizer focused on continuous improvement to delight Customers and improve profitable account management. Understanding bottleneck and the root cause of the problems, assuring the cost reduction and efficiencies that produce growth and strengthening corporate operations. Training and coaching skills. Offer business acuity, networking, and negotiation skills that build sustainable businesses throughout the international arena.
Designer and Evaluator of the 8 Standard Supply Chain Processes for any Organization: CTM, SRM, CSM, DM, OF, MFM, PDC and RM.
Geographies: Latin America, USA, Spain, Saudi Arabia & GCC,
Director, Business Development, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions, Asia Pacific, Mastercard
Global exposure and experience of sourcing in international locations mostly focused in EMEA, APAC and the US. More than 15 years’ experience in the Procurement sector across multiple categories including Labs & Innovation, Products & Services, Technology, Marketing & Advertising, Payment Solutions and Data. A proven track record of delivering savings and implementing various contractual frameworks and procurement processes. International experience with 4.5 years based in Singapore.
Head of SC&L – Supply Chain & Logistics, Rak Ceramics
End-to-End Supply Network leader with an entrepreneurial mindset for top-line P&L growth, cost savings, and healthy Inventory/Cash Flow while delivering high standards of operational excellence and performance.
Hands-on ٍ& rolled-ip sleeves senior director leadership roles in GCC, Middle East, CEE and Africa FMCG world class fortune 500 companies (Procter & Gamble -P&G- and Kimberly-Clark -KMB-).
Currently Head of e2e Supply Chain, Logistics & EHS in the Largest Ceramic Tiles Company in the World -RAK Ceramics- with 170,000 SKU, Retail operations, showrooms, projects, traders, whole sales, B2C & 160 countries B2B to serve yearly.
Top-line experiences:
* GM SC&EHS RAK Ceramics PJSC Group
* Director SC GCC @ Kimberly-Clark KC Bahrain
* Regional Supply Chain Manager @ Procter & Gamble P&G CEE MEA
* Co-Author for “Entrepreneurial SC&L Architect Guide Book in Middle East.
If you’re looking to join our line up of speakers for our innovative new show, we’d love to hear from you. If you are interested in becoming a SupplyChainTalk, speaker please contact:
Daniel Laverty
d.laverty@business-reporter.co.uk
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