Camilo Mesa Amariles

Spearheaded transportation operations for the West Region, leading a team responsible for a $52M budget and driving strategic cost-saving initiatives. Achieved $6M in savings through the integration of data analytics, process optimization, and proactive asset management.

• Directed a mixed fleet of dedicated and 3PL carriers, maintaining a 99.61% average service level.
• Led the creation of advanced analytics tools to enhance load capacity planning, lane optimization, and carrier selection.
• Developed and implemented performance dashboards (Power BI), standardizing KPIs across the region and improving visibility for senior leadership.
• Acted as the key liaison with national carriers, negotiating contracts and ensuring alignment with service and financial targets.
• Cultivated a performance-driven team culture, mentoring mid-level managers and aligning cross-departmental efforts to meet strategic goals.

Directed company-wide planning, replenishment, and demand forecasting operations for a complex omnichannel supply chain. Served as the primary analytical leader for the Supply Chain Management team, driving automation, S&OP optimization, and cross-functional alignment between production, sales, and inventory functions.

• Developed and implemented an automated replenishment system, increasing company-wide fill rates to 98%.
• Created a forecasting tool based on seasonality and demand trends that ensured 100% availability of high-turnover SKUs (representing 80% of sales).
• Led the development of a Power BI-based dashboard integrating end-to-end supply chain KPIs, enabling executive visibility and strategic agility.
• Reduced inventory levels from $12M to $7M while increasing inventory turnover and minimizing product expiration.
• Owned the S&OP process and led collaboration between operations, finance, and commercial teams to drive business alignment and execution. 

Promoted to Director after demonstrating exceptional leadership in driving supply chain transformation initiatives across Cardenas Markets' U.S. distribution network. Directed strategic planning and execution for forecasting, replenishment, and distribution while leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable impact in cost reduction, inventory optimization, and process automation.

• Reduced inventory from $11.5M to $7.5M while increasing inventory turns and maintaining a 98% fill rate.
• Led development of automated business intelligence tools in Power BI to drive promotional pricing and vendor selection, generating an average of $4M in additional weekly revenue.
• Successfully implemented MRP tools at the Chile production facility, achieving a 99% fill rate in the dry goods category.
• Increased forecast accuracy to 96% through data-driven planning and analytical modeling.
• Oversaw and mentored multifunctional teams across planning, logistics, and procurement, instilling a culture of accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.

Drove company-wide lean transformation efforts by leading process improvement projects and instilling a continuous improvement culture across all departments. Collaborated directly with senior leadership to align operational excellence initiatives with broader business goals.

• Led cross-functional Kaizen initiatives that delivered over $3M in cost savings in masonry operations.
• Increased Percentage of Completed Activities (PAC) from 80% to 93% by implementing performance tracking tools and follow-up action plans.
• Created a performance evaluation system for contractors and suppliers, increasing transparency and accountability.
• Developed and implemented optimized route scheduling and automated work schedules, resulting in annual savings of over $33K.
• Trained operational teams on lean methodologies and facilitated continuous improvement workshops across all departments.

Designed and implemented logistics strategies that enhanced warehouse operations, reduced costs, and increased data visibility across the supply chain. Served as a key contributor to corporate-wide inventory and process optimization efforts.

• Reduced inventory value from $5M to $3.7M through 5S methodology and lean warehouse practices.
• Decreased inventory adjustment errors by 80% through data validation and process redesign.
• Established company-wide 5S culture and launched an employee incentive program to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with operations and finance teams to align KPIs and improve decision-making.

Led demand planning and forecasting for a national manufacturing operation, ensuring optimal inventory levels, service continuity, and cross-functional alignment with production, sales, and logistics.

• Achieved 95% forecast accuracy and 97% fill rate through the implementation of data-driven planning models.
• Delivered 98% on-time delivery and 93% production schedule attainment by streamlining S&OP processes.
• Developed interactive dashboards for visualizing KPIs across supply chain, production, and sales departments.
• Introduced Lean principles and continuous improvement practices that enhanced forecast reliability and service performance.