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Rodolfo Arana

@rodolfoarana

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Experienced supply chain leader driving process optimization, cost reduction, and cross-functional results.

Nicaragua

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior supply chain/operations role where I can lead process improvements, optimize costs, and manage cross-functional teams in an international environment.

I am a supply chain and logistics professional with over 15 years leading warehouse operations, transportation, procurement and international logistics for multinational companies. I have a strong academic foundation in operations management, finance and leadership, and I focus on continuous improvement and measurable results.

At Nestlé I led inventory management across distribution centers, external warehouses and 3PLs, delivering a 15% increase in export efficiency and 100% error-free shipments in 2023 while cutting external warehouse storage costs by 20%. At Huawei I managed end-to-end supply chain for telecom infrastructure projects, achieved 100% on-time delivery for a national project and reduced spare parts overstock to lower warehouse costs.

I bring proven experience in process optimization, procurement, supplier negotiation and team leadership, and I leverage tools such as SAP and Power BI to drive data-informed decisions. I am results-driven, collaborative and ready to contribute to operational excellence in a regional or global supply chain role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Warehouse & Supply Chain Leader

Nestlé

Nov 2022 - Jul 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Led inventory management and procurement across distribution centers, external warehouses and 3PLs, delivering a 15% increase in export efficiency and 100% error-free shipments in 2023 while reducing external storage costs by 20%.

Inventory Management Procurement 3PL Coordination Process Optimization SAP Distribution Team Leadership

Project Coordinator

Survey.com

Apr 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Planned, coordinated and supervised retail market research projects and managed field teams to ensure on-time completion and alignment with objectives while operating fully remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Project Coordination Remote Operations Market Research Scheduling Reporting

Supply Chain Manager

Huawei Technologies

Aug 2016 - Nov 2020 (4 years 3 months)

Managed end-to-end supply chain for telecom infrastructure projects across Honduras and Nicaragua, achieving 100% on-time delivery for a national microwave project and reducing warehouse costs by optimizing spare parts inventory by 10%.

Customs Clearance Import Export SAP Cost Optimization

Supply Chain Manager

Next Level Apparel

May 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 3 months)

Oversaw supply chain operations for apparel, including logistics, inventory and supplier coordination to support production and distribution objectives.

Supply Chain Management Inventory Planning Logistics demand planning Microsoft Office Team Leadership

Logistics Supervisor

AutoStar

Nov 2012 - May 2014 (1 year 6 months)

Supervised logistics operations, managed warehouse activities and coordinated transport to support automotive distribution and reduce operational bottlenecks.

Warehouse operations Logistics Coordination Inventory Control Supplier Communication Microsoft Office

Logistics Coordinator

San Jacinto Tizate Geothermal Project

Jan 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 10 months)

Coordinated logistics for the geothermal project, handling procurement, transport and on-site material flow to ensure project timelines and resource availability.

Logistics Procurement Inventory Management Reporting