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Adriana Gabaldón

@adrianagabaldn

Supply Chain Material Planner at AKZO NOBEL COATINGS who cut inventory by 11 days and generated €3M in savings.

At AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, I designed and implemented a Days-On-Hand monitoring tool and governance mechanism that reduced inventory by 11 days and generated €3M in savings in 2024. I manage a €12M annual packaging portfolio and lead data-driven inventory optimization initiatives.

At COTY INC, I managed packaging readiness for European product launches with third-party manufacturers. I led BREXIT regulatory updates for 300+ materials and BURBERRY rebranding involving 500+ materials.

At AKTIVA BRANDS LATAM, I improved inventory fill-rate accuracy from 40% to 80%+ and reduced delivery lead time by 20%+. In a separate role there, I managed procurement across 20+ manufacturers in Asia and Latin America, achieving 25% budget savings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Supply Chain Material Planner

Current

Akzo Nobel Coatings

May 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Manage a €12M annual packaging portfolio, balancing supply continuity, inventory, and supplier capacity. Designed and implemented a Days-On-Hand monitoring tool that reduced inventory by 11 days and generated €3M in savings.

SAP Excel Inventory Optimization Safety Stock Slow Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) Reduction KPI Management Data Analysis Cross functional Leadership Supplier Management Process Optimization

Supply Chain Technical Packaging

Coty Inc

Jan 2019 - May 2023 (4 years 4 months)

Managed packaging readiness for European product launches with third-party manufacturers. Led BREXIT regulatory updates for 300+ materials and BURBERRY rebranding involving 500+ materials.

SAP Material Master Accounting Supplier Qualification Risk Mitigation Stakeholder Coordination Project Management

International Operations Coordinator

Aktiva Brands Latam

Jan 2017 - Sep 2017 (8 months)

Improved inventory fill-rate accuracy from 40% to 80%+ through demand and inventory optimization. Reduced delivery lead time by 20%+ while achieving 95% time efficiency.

Inventory Optimization Demand Forecasting Excel Data Analysis Process Improvement

International Purchasing & Product Development Analyst

Aktiva Brands Latam

Jun 2016 - Jan 2017 (7 months)

Managed procurement across 20+ manufacturers in Asia and Latin America, achieving 25% budget savings. Coordinated international logistics, customs, supplier quality, and production audits.

Procurement Supplier Management Logistics Customs Quality Audits Budget Management