RODRIGO HIDALGO
Electronics Engineer
Norwalk
Summary
Executive with broad experience in large Corporations and FMCG business obtained through more +25 years working in the areas of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and Innovation at Procter & Gamble, CMPC and Berkshire Hathaway. Diversely experienced and great capacity to operate in complex organizations and different cultures gained through work in local, regional and global markets. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager of Operational Excellence Strategy
Softys – a CMPC Company
1 2020 - Current
- Developed Operational Excellence Strategies for company to drive ongoing optimization of Supply Chain e2e and Productivity.
- Implemented Industry 4.0 initiatives in Operations to improve OEE performance and reduce losses.
- Managed Personal Care products Plant (baby and adults diapers, feminine protection and surgical masks) in +250 people production facility.
- Developed optimization strategies to streamline third party contracts in company.
- Implemented Surgical Mask Production Facility during Pandemic to support local market needs.
Supply Chain Project Associate Director
Duracell Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Developed and executed of battery packing supply network footprint change for North America market.
- Led Packaging Sector Supply Chain Transformation Projects to achieve cost reduction targets.
- Created global sourcing strategies to support North American battery business.
- Managed relationship with external suppliers and vendors (CMs, engineering firms, material suppliers), as part of SC transformational project.
Supply Chain Manager
CMPC (Compañía de Papeles y Cartones) - Santiago
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed Regional Supply Chain team, including Demand and Supply processes.
- Created three-year Supply Chain Journey Map and Strategic Plan for Paper and Personal Care products for Latin America markets.
- Created and implemented Business Planning Process (S&OP) for 8 subsidiaries in Latin America.
- Supported creation of Innovation Master Plan for Tissue Sector.
Innovation/Program Management Manager
Procter & Gamble Americas
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed Portfolio of Product and Commercial Innovations for Oral and Personal Health Care Categories for Latin American markets
- Led Design of Innovation Portfolio Master Plan for Product and Commercial Initiatives to deliver Strategic and Financial Business Unit goals
- Created and developed Latin American Program Management Organization, to support implementation of Oral and Health Care initiatives
- Created and led Resource Allocation and Master Planning Process to ensure sound execution of Innovation Master Plan
- Supported Commercial Organization to deliver double-digit revenues growth during last two years in region, with focus on Brazil and Mexico markets.
Global Supply Planning Manager
Procter & Gamble Co. North America
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Managed planning and inventory processes for global paper business.
- Led global standardization of planning solutions in 27 paper products manufacturing sites that supply global market.
- Defined inventory strategies to support sales in 4 paper categories, including inventory modelling and reporting, achieving significant improvement in service to customers.
- Implemented ERP Solutions for Paper Products Category (SAP, RTCIS, Master Data Management, Inventory Settings).
- Managed Global Sales & Operations Planning health system for Pampers, Bounty, Charmin and Always brands.
- Developed and executed a major strategic planning transformation in P&G (Centralization of Planning Operations globally).
Country Supply Chain Manager
Procter & Gamble Chile - Santiago, Chile
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed Supply Chain Operations for P&G Chile to support Strategic and Financial goals of Corporation.
- Managed Supply and Inventory Planning, Customer Service, Account Receivables, Warehousing and Distribution.
- Managed Supply and Inventory planning for all brands in local market.
- Led Sales & Operations Planning Process for the subsidiary in South America.
- Developed and Managed Logistics Integration of two major acquisitions (Gillette and Wella).
- Managed contracts with Logistics Operators (3PL), Transportation Companies and Contract Manufacturing.
Integrated Business Planning & CPFR Manager
Procter & Gamble US/Venezuela
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Led the S&OP process and the design and implementation of logistics projects with retail customers across Chile.
- Developed business and logistics master plan for major retails companies in South America.
- Designed and implemented Trade Terms and Logistics Discount Program for customers in South America.
- Launched successful products initiatives in customers in South Cone across all P&G brands (Paper and Detergent).
- Designed and implemented distribution strategies for modern channels in South Cone.
- Created and implemented Sales Forecasting Model for local subsidiary.
- Implemented inventory management processes with accomplishments of more than 30% reduction in inventories of finished goods.
Operations Manager
Procter & Gamble NA/Venezuela
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Managed Diapers Operations module at Paper Plant facility.
- Managed group of 90 people (supervisors and operators).
- Managed production, cost, quality control and industrial safety metrics for production module.
- Collaborated with R&D in development of new products for Diapers category.
- Coached and trained organization in operations department.
Education
Smart Manufacturing 4.0 - Certification
Massachussets Institute of Technology
Cambridge 07.2022 - 12.2023
Negotiations and Influence - Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge 01.2019 - 06.2019
Artificial Intelligence Impact on Business Strategy - Artificial Intelligence And Robotics
Massachussets Institute Technology
Cambridge 08.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Business Administration - International Exchange Program
University of Chicago – Booth Graduate School of Business
Chicago 01.2000 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Universidad Simon Bolivar
Caracas, Venezuela 09.1984 - 12.1989
Skills
Leadership and Talent Development
Operational Excellence Strategy
Innovation Model & Portfolio Management
Program Management & Initiatives Delivery
Manufacturing Processes
Supply Chain End to End Operations
Integrated Business Planning
Leadership and Talent Development
Subjectmatterexpertise
- Supply Chain Design (P&G)
- Site and Category Integrated Business Planning (MRPII)
- SAP Key User
- Innovation Diamond Certification (P&G)
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Operational Excellence Shingo Model
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Smart Manufacturing 4.0 - Certification
Massachussets Institute of Technology
07.2022 - 12.2023
Negotiations and Influence - Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
01.2019 - 06.2019
Artificial Intelligence Impact on Business Strategy - Artificial Intelligence And Robotics
Massachussets Institute Technology
08.2018 - 12.2018
Supply Chain Project Associate Director
Duracell Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2019
Supply Chain Manager
CMPC (Compañía de Papeles y Cartones) - Santiago
01.2012 - 01.2015
Innovation/Program Management Manager
Procter & Gamble Americas
01.2009 - 01.2012
Global Supply Planning Manager
Procter & Gamble Co. North America
01.2005 - 01.2009
Country Supply Chain Manager
Procter & Gamble Chile - Santiago, Chile
01.2003 - 01.2005
Master of Business Administration - International Exchange Program
University of Chicago – Booth Graduate School of Business
01.2000 - 09.2000
Integrated Business Planning & CPFR Manager
Procter & Gamble US/Venezuela
01.1995 - 01.2003
Operations Manager
Procter & Gamble NA/Venezuela
01.1991 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Universidad Simon Bolivar
09.1984 - 12.1989
Manager of Operational Excellence Strategy
Softys – a CMPC Company
1 2020 - Current
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