Gustavo Rico Rodriguez
Job title: Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer
Short Biography
Senior Procurement & Supply Chain professional with +30 years of international experience in regional / global roles performing in first class multinational companies as Procter & Gamble, Loreal, Unilever
Last 8 years based in Middle East in roles at C-level with Americana Food Company and Power International Holding
Hands-on and managerial experience covering most of the areas in Supply Chain: Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Suppliers’ Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Inbound Logistics, Warehouse Management and Inventory Control, Supply & Demand Planning, Manufacturing, etc.
Exposure to complex and highly diversified operations and sectors as FMCG, Healthcare, Food & Agro, Hospitality & Entertainment, Construction and Sub-contracting, Services (Facilities Management, Catering, Security Services, etc.), Marine Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Motivation
Radical business transformation and restructuring optimizing efficiency, strengthening accountability and boosting revenue, margin and profit; implementation of new operating models, policies, processes and procedures
Automation and digitalization of the Procurement & Supply Chain operations implementing and promoting standard systems across multiple and complex environments, implementation of e-procurement tools to maximize savings and an online portal covering the end-to-end procurement process to secure compliance mitigating the risk for the business
Strategic alliances with relevant business partners to capture value from the market in terms of innovation, supply security, cost competitiveness, quality and service
Hire and retain the best resources from the market with proper mentoring, coaching and training. Passionate about culturally diverse environments promoting diversity and inclusion, sustainability and social responsibility
Position Procurement & Supply Chain as a promoter and generator of value securing a relevant seat in the decision-making process
Companies worked for
Procter & Gamble
Unilever
Loreal
Kuwait Americana Food Company
Power International Holding