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Hello, I'm Gerardo Pinet.

Senior Logistics & Supply Chain Executive (MBA) with a proven track record in leading high - performance teams and operational areas across industries such as FMCG​,​ Retail​,​ Food​,​ and 3PL. Recognized for driving process optimization​,​ significant cost savings​,​ and value creation. Strategic and operational leadership with direct impact on EBITDA​,​ involvement in Due Diligence processes​,​ and capital raising with investment funds. Expertise in leading teams​,​ managing large - scale projects​,​ and overseeing digital transformation initiatives. Successfully established companies and business units from the ground up​,​ including national rollouts. Proficient in continuous process improvement​,​ project execution​,​ cost optimization​,​ and implementation of performance dashboards and balanced scorecards (KPIs). Additional experience in domestic and international trade​,​ client and supplier negotiations​,​ customer service​,​ production​,​ system integration​,​ and cultural transformation. Notable achievements include founding a company and building a national network of 21 distribution centers​,​ securing $65M USD in capital investment. Launched the first cold chain operation for DHL Mexico​,​ generating an additional $250K USD annually. Fully digitalized operations within one year through WMS and TMS implementation​,​ achieving a 99% fill rate​,​ cutting operational costs by up to 25%​,​ and generating added value through negotiations of up to $1.9M USD​,​ among others.

Details

  • Professional CategoryOperations, Logistics, Customer Support
  • Location
  • Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
  • Seniority LevelC-Suite
  • Consulting Rate (Hourly)125

Headline

Soy un ejecutivo en Supply Chain con trayectoria internacional, liderando operaciones complejas en FMCG, retail, alimentos y 3PL. Me especializo en transformar cadenas de suministro en motores de eficiencia, resiliencia y valor para el cliente, combinando estrategia con ejecución operativa en secos y cadena de frío.

Experience

Sr. Director of Logistics

AVANTI GROUPJanuary 2022 - January 2025Accountable for optimizing distribution center operations to ensure scalable growth and enhance company value. Oversight of 9K SKUs. Led analysis, design, execution, and control of logistics engineering projects and strategic development plans. Directed and coached teams in applying best - in - class supply chain practices, environmental standards, and service quality. KPI compliance, cross - functional collaboration (including IT), process automation (WMS, TMS, AI - based GPS), inventory management, 3PL negotiations. Budget: $3.3M USD. Direct leadership of 180 staff. Key Achievements: • Increased inventory accuracy from 30% to 99.7%. • Designed and implemented operational and financial dashboards from scratch. • Improved OTIF level from 70% to 96%. • Redesigned warehouse layouts, boosting storage capacity by 30% within the same facility, saving $210K USD / year. • Saved $400K USD through asset acquisition for reengineering projects. • Enhanced fill rate from 95% to 98%, contributing $1.2M USD / year. • Achieved 6% reduction in operating costs, delivering an additional $196K USD in value. • Led a cultural transformation that strengthened key client relationships, driving a 25% sales increase ($1 M USD).

Regional Director of Logistics Operations

MAERSKJanuary 2021 - January 2022Responsible for optimizing processes, KPIs, and operational costs. Directed end - to - end strategy, operations, distribution, IBP processes, portfolio management, and quality assurance. Spearheaded innovation projects and business development. Negotiated with clients and vendors. Oversaw multidisciplinary teams, managed a $19M USD budget, and handled 4K SKUs. Direct leadership of 130 personnel. Key Achievements: • Designed and implemented an operational - commercial model, boosting operations by 20%. • Reduced operational costs by 9% through Lean processes. • Improved OPS KPIs from 96% to 98% (OTIF from 95% to 97%; POD from 96% to 98%; Inventory Accuracy from 99.80% to 99.85%; Productivity from 92% to 97%). • Increased OTD in Transload Ops for tech and automotive sectors from 99.5% to 99.8%, contributing $400K USD annually in savings. • Developed a Go - to - Market strategy that improved lead quality by 35%, yielding $2.5M USD / year.

Senior Logistics Consultant – Project

LOGYTJanuary 2019 - January 2020Conducted process analysis to optimize operations and prepare for SAP implementation. Provided regular reports to the COO. Led teams, tracked KPIs. Managed 5 direct reports. Key • Fully implemented a continuous improvement project on schedule. • Reduced distribution costs by 5%, saving $155K USD annually.

Director of Operations

QUALIANZJanuary 2017 - January 2019Accountable for operational, financial, and commercial process optimization to increase company value. Oversaw 21 DCs, 20K SKUs, and a $3.9M USD budget. Managed scorecards, KPIs, operational strategies, P&L, expansion (M&A), and cost optimization. Led over 550 staff. Key • Increased annual EBITDA by 3% in Contract Logistics Business with +290 clients. • Cut labor costs by $1 M MXP in under 100 days while ensuring operational continuity at two newly acquired DCs. • Negotiated lease and infrastructure conditions, saving $1.9M USD; launched new DC in 3 months. • Boosted sales by over $1 M USD through value - added services (VAS) and the IMMEX program, including maquila operations, packaging transformation, labeling, and dedicated transportation — significantly enhancing the customer experience.

General Manager

QUALIANZJanuary 2015 - January 2017Founded and developed the company from the ground up. Designed commercial, financial, and operational strategy. Oversaw infrastructure buildout, licenses, and certifications (HACCP, TIF, Food Safety), organizational policies, IT systems, quality processes, and operational efficiency. Led recruitment and training. Managed 130 staff. Key • Achieved 30% cost savings on outsourcing and $12K USD savings on WMS / ERP facilities. • Generated $2.8M MXP in monthly revenue from launch. • Secured +$65M USD in capital investment over five years.

Director of Operations

EVOFOODS – STARTUPJanuary 2014 - January 2015Established and led a food distribution company. Acquired clients, negotiated with suppliers, managed operations and financials. Reached $160K USD in annual revenue with 20 clients.

Sr. Director of Supply Chain

CMR | DISTRIBUIDORA SERVICIALJanuary 2012 - January 2014Founded and led the Supply Chain department. Focused on process and cost optimization. Led strategic development projects and operational execution. Managed 250 direct reports. Key • Achieved 98.4% OTIF, increasing delivery points by 19%. • Delivered logistics expansion project ahead of schedule, saving an extra 5% ($100K USD). • Redesigned national multi - temperature distribution, saving $4M MXP annually (25% logistics savings). • Boosted P&L profitability by 3.9%, equivalent to $175K USD.

Managing Director

ITALIANNI'S INTL.January 2008 - January 2012Led, controlled, and optimized 4 production lines with 3.5K SKUs. Managed a $25M USD budget. Directed operational, financial, and commercial strategies. Oversaw logistics expansion and M&A. Supervised 200 staff.

Operations General Manager

DHL SUPPLY CHAINJanuary 2005 - January 2008

Industry

  • Consumer Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
  • Wholesale

Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover

Mexico: Quintana Roo, Ciudad de México, Nuevo León, Querétaro, Jalisco
Argentina
Chile
Brazil
United States
Guatemala
Ecuador

Language(s)

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

UNITEC

MastersMBAJanuary 2016 - December 2018

UNITEC

DegreeBBAJanuary 1994 - December 1998

ITESM

DiplomaTop ManagementJanuary 2019 - December 2019

Professional Membership / Certification

Notable achievements include founding a company and building a national network of 21 distribution centers, securing $65M USD in capital investment. Launched the first cold chain operation for DHL Mexico, generating an additional $250K USD annually. Fully digitalized operations within one year through WMS and TMS implementation, achieving a 99% fill rate, cutting operational costs by up to 25%, and generating added value through negotiations of up to $1.9M USD, among others.

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