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Jose Benitez

@josebenitez1

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I lead logistics, operations, and budgets that improve supply chains and business performance.

Panama

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead operations, logistics, supply chain, and budget optimization for large-scale organizations where I can deliver immediate results, improve efficiency, manage risk, and support sustainable growth.

I've led operations, logistics, budgets, and supply chains across Panama's industrial and public sectors for more than 30 years. At BMM Wholesale Panama Corp, I expanded eco-friendly consumer products into Panama, Costa Rica, and Ecuador, generating $50,000 in first-year sales.

As General Manager at Tecno Pack Group and Incap Panamá, I set operational KPIs across logistics, sales, accounting, and customer service, improved cash flow, and achieved sustained 20% annual business growth in Colón. I also led the Sage ERP migration for accounting and inventory control in three months.

At 3M Panama and Central America, I managed automotive and industrial regional strategy, grew the market by 20%, supervised 25 professionals, and optimized international sourcing with Asian manufacturers. I also managed the Panama Canal key account and maintained compliance with high-level corporate contracts.

I'm a Six Sigma Green Belt focused on DMAIC-driven process improvement, risk mitigation, resource optimization, and regulatory compliance. I work fluently in Spanish and English and bring hands-on experience with Sage, SAP, QuickBooks, and Advanced Excel.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

General Manager

BMM Wholesale Panama Corp

Sep 2019 - Sep 2024 (5 years)

Led market penetration for eco-friendly consumer products in Panama, Costa Rica, and Ecuador, increasing first-year sales by $50,000. Optimized retail point-of-sale performance and managed operational budgets aligned with corporate profitability goals.

Market Penetration Retail Operations Budget Management Financial Analysis Sales Growth Cost Reduction

Fleet Chief

Caja de Seguro Social (CSS)

Apr 2019 - Sep 2019 (5 months)

Supervised the administration and operational continuity of the institutional vehicle fleet for public health services. Implemented preventive and corrective maintenance plans to maximize mobile asset availability and reduce fleet downtime.

Fleet Management Preventive Maintenance Logistics Operational Continuity Asset Management

General Manager

Tecno Pack Group

May 2014 - May 2018 (4 years)

Established operational goals and KPIs for Logistics, Sales, Accounting, and Customer Service departments. Optimized treasury cycles and led the successful migration and implementation of the Sage ERP system in three months.

Operational Management KPIs Treasury Management ERP Implementation

General Manager

Incap Panamá (Colón)

Aug 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 7 months)

Directed business vision and operations in the province of Colón, achieving a sustained 20% annual business growth.

Strategic Planning Business Growth Operations Management

Owner - Director

Global Industrial Solutions

Jan 2005 - Dec 2012 (7 years 11 months)

Executed a strategic liquidation process that cleared 90% of obsolete and slow-moving inventory within six months.

Inventory Management Liquidation Operations Management

Sales & Marketing Manager / Logistics Supervisor

3M Panama / Central America

Jan 1986 - Dec 2004 (18 years 11 months)

Led regional strategy for automotive and industrial divisions, capturing 20% market growth. Supervised a multidisciplinary team of 25 professionals and optimized international supply chain via strategic sourcing with Asian manufacturers.

Sales Strategy Marketing Management Logistics Supply Chain Optimization Strategic Sourcing Team Leadership Key Account Management