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Rafael Ortega

@rafaelortega

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Logistics and continuous improvement specialist driving data-led supply chain optimization.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead data-driven logistics and continuous improvement projects, drive cost savings, and implement scalable ERP-integrated processes within collaborative, growth-oriented teams.

I am a logistics and continuous improvement professional with proven experience in supply chain optimization, cost reduction, and process standardization across national distribution and transportation networks.

Currently, I support Herbalife Nutrition as a Logistics & Distribution Specialist, leading major transformation projects that integrate data analytics, process efficiency, and ERP-based operational control to deliver measurable improvements in cost efficiency and service performance.

I have a strong background in financial modeling, KPI automation, and project leadership, having designed logistics and financial models, automated Power BI dashboards, and coordinated multidisciplinary teams to foster digitalization and data-driven decision-making.

My experience spans inland transportation planning, distribution center migrations, container and rail shipment management, and treasury analytics, supported by advanced skills in Power BI, Excel, SAP, and WMS, and working fluently in Spanish, English, and French.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Specialist, Logistics & Distribution

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Herbalife Nutrition

Jun 2025 - Present (7 months)

Lead QDC transformation projects migrating 16 Sales Centers to Distribution Centers, projecting savings of $16.68M MXN (2026) and $47.05M MXN (2027); designed logistics and financial models to reduce transport and warehousing costs and automated Power BI KPI dashboards for regional performance tracking.

Logistics Optimization Power BI ERP Integration Transportation Management Cost To Serve KPI Tracking

Transport Coordinator

Ryder

May 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Planned and optimized inland movement of 1,000+ containers monthly to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency; coordinated load scheduling, analyzed logistics KPIs with Power BI/Excel, and implemented process improvements to reduce transportation costs.

Transportation Planning Power BI Excel KPI Analysis

Logistics Coordinator

OEC Group

Mar 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Managed client portfolios for maritime and rail shipments handling ~200 containers concurrently, achieved 99% of shipments reporting profit, handled invoicing reviews and ensured timely client billing while optimizing cargo handling processes.

Maritime Rail Shipments Invoicing Cargo

Treasury Trainee

Grupo Estrella Roja

Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 (5 months)

Analyzed financial data across group companies and contributed to developing a Power BI database and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making and financial reporting.

Financial Analysis Power BI Data Structuring Reporting

Sales Business Developer

Privateaser

Feb 2020 - May 2020 (3 months)

Prospected and negotiated partnerships with venues across Spain to host corporate events, securing contracts that maximized profitability and built long-term venue relationships to drive startup growth.

Sales Outreach Contract Negotiation Partner Development Relationship Management Business Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad de Guadalajara

Master in Finance, Finance

2025 -

Pursuing a Master in Finance at Universidad de Guadalajara beginning January 2025, focusing on advanced finance topics to support logistics and financial modeling work.

Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP)

Bachelor in International Business Management, International Business Management

2016 - 2021

Activities and societies: Member of the Outstanding Alumni Honors Program; Dual-degree program

Completed a Bachelor in International Business Management with participation in the Outstanding Alumni Honors Program and a dual-degree track.

NEOMA Business School

Bachelor in International Business Management (exchange/dual-degree), International Business / Supply Chain Management

2018 - 2020

Activities and societies: Program Centre d’Études Supérieures Européennes de Management (CESEM); specializations in Internationalization Strategies and Supply Chain Management

Exchange/dual-degree period at NEOMA Business School (CESEM program) with specializations in Internationalization Strategies and Supply Chain Management.