Diana Marcela DIAZ GARZON
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Supply Chain Manager with a strong background in demand and supply planning across FMCG and chemical industries. Expertise in executing end-to-end planning processes, driving operational excellence, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to optimize processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and deliver sustainable results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Planning Chief
Lucta España
01.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded supply planning processes for the Flavours division, ensuring alignment between production capacity, inventory levels, and market demand
- Successfully implemented SAP master data corrections, reducing planning errors by 30%
- Maintained business continuity during supply chain disruptions through agile crisis management strategies
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Lucta Colombia
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Designed and implemented a tailored IBP process, integrating demand and supply forecasting to align sales and production strategies
- Delivered actionable insights to mitigate risks, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance customer satisfaction
S&OP Chief
Unilever Middle Americas
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Transformed the S&OP process for nine countries, improving forecast accuracy by 10% while reducing time spent on planning activities by 40%
- Led the integration of Anaplan into day-to-day planning, boosting operational efficiency
Customer Facing Chief
Unilever Colombia
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed logistics projects with key customers, improving service levels by 600 bps and implementing cost-saving VMI initiatives
Demand & Supply Planning Coordinator
Unilever Venezuela
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Optimized inventory levels, reducing stock by 15 days while ensuring 100% utilization of government-approved import certificates
Education
Diploma - Big Data and Analytics
Universidad de La Sabana
01.2023
Master of Industrial Engineering -
Universidad de Los Andes
01.2013
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering -
Universidad de Los Andes
01.2007
Skills
- Demand Planning
- S&OP Processes
- IBP Processes
- Forecasting
- Market Trend Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder Alignment
- SAP R3
- SAP APO
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Power BI
Accomplishments
- Enhanced forecast accuracy and planning efficiency, recognized among top performers globally at Unilever.
- Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver significant process improvements and cost reductions.
- Proven track record in balancing strategic objectives with operational excellence, consistently achieving business goals.
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Supply Planning Chief
Lucta España
01.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Lucta Colombia
01.2021 - 01.2023
S&OP Chief
Unilever Middle Americas
01.2018 - 01.2020
Customer Facing Chief
Unilever Colombia
01.2016 - 01.2018
Demand & Supply Planning Coordinator
Unilever Venezuela
01.2013 - 01.2016
Master of Industrial Engineering -
Universidad de Los Andes
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering -
Universidad de Los Andes
Diploma - Big Data and Analytics
Universidad de La Sabana
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