Tomas Salazar

Lead end-to-end product development, strategic sourcing, and production coordination for private-label CPG programs supplied to major U.S. retailers. Manage global vendor discovery, RFQs, and negotiations across multiple regions, optimizing unit economics and ensuring compliance.

Spearhead B2B commercial strategy by establishing distribution partnerships and wholesale accounts across key regions, while scaling the direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel and fulfillment operations.

Directed a 75-person operational team across collection, sorting, and supply chain logistics, re-engineering workflows to reduce operational costs by 20% and implementing an ERP/inventory system. Engineered and deployed automated hardware solutions, boosting plant productivity by 250% and operational efficiency by 80%.

Pursued a Master of Science in Robotics and Process Automation from 2023 to 2025.

Completed a Data Scientist Certification with focus on Python, Data Analysis, and Machine Learning from 2022 to 2023.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2015 to 2021.