Martin Salgado

Experience

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  Falabella

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2019

  Owned the product strategy and delivery for a complex Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation, leading a large cross-functional team.- Mentored and led a cross-functional team of 12, promoting the adoption of Agile-like practices for iterative delivery and successful product implementation.- Owned the end-to-end product delivery strategy, from translating business requirements into a functional roadmap to managing the complete solution configuration. Promoted to Project Manager to lead one of Falabella's most complex and strategic technology integration projects at the time.- Recognized with an "Outstanding Performance" evaluation for leadership in a high-stakes WMS-WCS integration project (Manhattan-Knapp).- Served as the central liaison between external vendors and internal teams, driving alignment and ensuring strategic milestones were met on schedule. Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the WMS product within a major strategic initiative, laying the technical groundwork for significant productivity gains.- Led the design and delivery of the Labor Management product module, a key feature that drove a sustained 15% increase in operational productivity.- Managed the detailed configuration and complete testing cycle of the WMS WMOS 2017 system, ensuring its alignment with DC operational processes.

  • Logistics Product Owner

    Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Logistics Functional Analyst

    Oct 2016 - May 2018
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  Deloitte

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  SCM & IT Consultant

  Contributed to the firm's business development and solution design efforts for major digital transformation projects in the supply chain sector.- Contributed to the design of strategic proposals for SCM transformation projects, identifying new business opportunities and framing technological solutions.- Analyzed high-profile client requirements (e.g., El Corte Inglés) to design technology solutions that guaranteed operational efficiency and strategic alignment.

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  Sodimac

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  Senior Consultant

  Advised leading retail companies on optimizing their logistics operations through data analysis and strategic process redesign.- Architected and presented data-driven business cases to justify investments in workflow redesign, achieving productivity improvements of up to 18% and a 20% reduction in travel distance.- Advised key accounts like Sodimac and IKEA on logistics process optimization, translating complex data analysis into actionable continuous improvement strategies.

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  Tottus

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

  IT Project Lead

  Led a critical transformation project to optimize the 'High Bay' automated distribution center in Peru, a cornerstone of the company's regional operational capacity.- Directed the end-to-end re-engineering of automated workflows and the integration of WMS/WCS systems, achieving a projected 40% increase in order processing capacity.- Managed high-stakes contract and Service Level Agreement (SLA) negotiations with strategic technology providers, ensuring full alignment with business goals and operational requirements. Show less

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  Grupo Unicomer

  Oct 2022 - now

  Head of Supply Chain Development

  Leading the strategic evolution of Supply Chain operations for Central America, focusing on driving transformation through technology, process re-engineering, and data-driven decision-making.- Defined and executed the strategic transformation roadmap for the Supply Chain area, directly aligning technological initiatives with critical business objectives for the region.- Spearheaded a portfolio of continuous improvement projects, developing business cases that secured funding and projected over $115K in annual savings and a 15% budget reduction.- Led the complete re-engineering of the order-to-cash process across 3 countries, resulting in a 30% reduction in cycle times and a 15% boost in productivity.- Acted as the key Product Owner for the Data Factory cell, translating complex business needs into a prioritized backlog to enhance operational visibility and strategic decision-making. Show less