Michelle Sanchez-Latour

Directed manufacturing and operational strategy, aligning production, supply chain, and commercial priorities. Increased manufacturing throughput by 15% and reduced cost per ton by 8% through process optimization and continuous improvement.

Directed procurement strategy across LATAM, managing a USD $600M portfolio. Exceeded annual savings targets by 110% and reduced single-source dependency to less than 2% through dual-sourcing strategies.

Directed global procurement strategy for a USD $1B portfolio of raw materials and packaging. Delivered 20% cost savings through strategic sourcing and led the company's largest global sourcing initiative.

Managed procurement for North America, ensuring supply continuity and cost competitiveness.

Managed procurement for Oral Care category across LATAM, ensuring supply continuity and cost competitiveness.

Managed procurement for the Guatemala plant, ensuring supply continuity and cost competitiveness.

Coordinated new product launches and demand planning for Central America and the Caribbean.

Coordinated customer service and logistics for the Central America plant.

Managed accounts control and coordination for Maersk Group.

Managed accounts receivable processes for Maersk Group.

Master's degree in Logistics & Operations Management from the University of Murcia.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing from Francisco Marroquín University.

Professional development in Supplier Relationship Management.

Professional development in Negotiation Excellence.

Professional development in International Logistics & Operations.