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Gonzalo Araya

@gonzaloaraya

Lidero operaciones de almacén y logística Oil & Gas para asegurar continuidad operativa.

He desarrollado más de 30 años de trayectoria en Oil & Gas, liderando operaciones de almacenes, logística, supply chain y abastecimiento en Tecpetrol, Weatherford y Bolland.

En Tecpetrol lideré el start-up de almacenes en Los Toldos 2 Este, incluyendo la puesta en marcha de un almacén provisorio de 16.500 m², la planificación de materiales y la parametrización de provisión en ERP. Gestiono inventarios, compras y materiales críticos mediante WMS, SAP, COUPA y Sphera para sostener la continuidad operativa.

También he dirigido bases de servicios, talleres y logística de cargas sólidas, con responsabilidad sobre contratos, presupuestos, seguridad, certificaciones y equipos propios y contratistas. Me enfoco en disponibilidad de materiales, eficiencia de costos y cumplimiento de estándares operativos.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Warehouse Expert

Tecpetrol S.A.

Jun 2025 - Aug 2026 (1 year 2 months)

Led the start-up of a warehouse, managing planning, assembly, and commissioning. Designed ERP provisioning schemes and supervised construction and material flow during transition.

Warehouse Management ERP SAP WMS Coupa Sphera Inventory Management Procurement HSE Team Leadership

Warehouse Manager / Coordinador de Logística de Cargas Sólidas

Tecpetrol UTE

Jan 2014 - May 2025 (11 years 4 months)

Managed warehouses, stock, purchases, and inventories using WMS, SAP, and COUPA. Planned and supervised solid cargo logistics and coordinated truck movements and personnel.

Warehouse Management Logistics Supply Chain SAP WMS Coupa Sphera Inventory Management Contract Management Budgeting HSE Team Leadership

Encargado de Taller de Bombas Mecánicas

Bolland y Cía. S.A.

Jan 2007 - Jan 2014 (7 years)

Managed the mechanical pump workshop, including assembly, repair, and work tracking. Oversaw stock, personnel, safety, and financial administration.

Workshop management Pumps Inventory Management Team Leadership Safety Budgeting Reporting

Jefe de Base de servicios

Weatherford de Argentina

Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 (2 years)

Managed the Cañadón Seco service base, covering operations, administration, logistics, personnel, and inventory. Led 38 employees and coordinated two Pulling Flush By teams.

Base Management Operations Logistics Inventory Management Budgeting Sales Contract Management Team Leadership HSE

Jefe de Base Malargüe

Weatherford de Argentina

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005 (11 months)

Managed the Malargüe base for well tools, mechanical/PCP pumps, rods, and control systems. Oversaw inventory, sales budgets, and cost control.

Base Management Inventory Management Sales Budgeting Team Leadership

Supervisor de Bombas Mecánicas

Weatherford de Argentina

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005 (11 months)

Supervised mechanical pump repair workshops in Mendoza and Malargüe. Coordinated installations at Repsol-YPF and Vintage Oil/Sinopec fields.

Supervision Pumps Inventory Management Team Leadership

Operador de Bombas PCP

Weatherford de Argentina

Jan 2001 - Jan 2005 (4 years)

Installed PCP pumps in Repsol-YPF fields in Mendoza. Controlled and maintained surface equipment and wellheads.

Progressive Cavity Pumps Installation Maintenance

Encargado de Almacenes

Metal 1 S.A.

Jan 2000 - Jan 2001 (1 year)

Administered three warehouses for works at Destilería Luján de Cuyo. Controlled orders and followed up on purchases and supply procedures.

Warehouse Management Inventory Control Procurement

Planeamiento e Inventarios

Weatherford de Argentina

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 (2 years)

Managed country-level inventories valued at USD 10 million. Developed a control system for a new pumping line and planned manufacturing, redistribution, and purchases.

Inventory Management Planning Procurement Supply Chain

Supervisor de Operaciones

Weatherford de Argentina

Jan 1997 - Jan 1998 (1 year)

Supervised two operations bases for mechanical pumps for Repsol-YPF and Pérez Companc. Led 8 people and monitored operational and administrative activities.

Operations Supervision Team Leadership Pumps

Marketing y Planeamiento

Kobe Argentina

Jan 1993 - Jan 1997 (4 years)

Developed marketing tasks for the mechanical pump line with oil sector clients. Planned manufacturing processes and purchases, and managed inventories.

Marketing Planning Inventory Management Procurement