Juan Labastida

Strategic Supply Chain Leadership:

Designed and executed comprehensive supply chain strategies that enhanced operational efficiency, reduced costs, and supported business growth and global expansion.

End-to-End Supply Chain & Demand Planning:

Led full-spectrum supply chain operations—from planning to execution—and developed robust demand planning processes to ensure accurate forecasting and optimal inventory levels.

Product Development & Launch Execution:

Managed the end-to-end development and launch of 8 new products, aligning supply chain capabilities with commercial goals and budget constraints to ensure timely, cost-effective rollouts.

Technology Integration & Digital Transformation:

Drove digitalization across supply chain functions by implementing a lightweight ERP covering inventory management, procurement, manufacturing, order processing, and demand planning. Deployed a B2B platform to automate and streamline wholesale order management.

Sourcing, Procurement & Supplier Management:

Negotiated and managed contracts with 3PLs, forwarders, packaging vendors, and contract manufacturers.

Achieved a 26% reduction in logistics costs while accommodating a 38% growth in sales volume by redesigning the distribution strategy.

Cut secondary packaging costs by 79% through supplier changes aligned with sustainability goals.

Reduced primary packaging costs by 38% by switching suppliers and introducing more flexible MOQs.

Order Fulfillment & Customer Satisfaction:

Streamlined fulfillment operations to boost accuracy and speed, ensuring high OTIF (on-time, in-full) delivery and strong customer satisfaction.

Risk Management & Cost Control:

Implemented proactive risk mitigation strategies to safeguard business continuity, while maintaining tight cost control and consistently upholding high operational standards.

Global Logistics Strategy & Optimization: Developed and implemented strategic plans for global logistics operations, including warehouse setups, relocations, insourcing/outsourcing, and closures, while leading optimization projects across key international subsidiaries (Australia, China, India, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, USA).

Global Warehouse & Distribution Strategy: Established and managed a central 3PL warehouse for worldwide distribution of finished goods, accessories, and spare parts. Developed and implemented logistics strategies aligned with organizational goals. 3PL Operations & Vendor Management: Oversaw 3PL warehouse operations, led logistics tenders, vendor selection, and contract negotiations, optimizing cost and service. Demand & Resource Planning (IBP): Implemented supply and demand forecasting for logistics resource planning (IBP), enhancing inventory and resource efficiency. Technology & Systems Integration: Integrated a new Transport Management System, establishing seamless interfaces with major forwarding agents, and standardized logistics master data. Performance Monitoring & Improvement: Implemented and monitored logistics performance using KPIs, driving continuous improvement and implementing corrective actions. Compliance & Project Management: Ensured compliance with local and international regulations, and managed internal projects according to PM standards.