Eric Itin

Experience

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  DR Imports

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2009

  Manufacturing Coordinator

  ● Coordinated the Operations/Manufacturing team. Responsible for quality controls and process optimization.

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  PSA Peugeot Citroen

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2015

  ● Planned, developed and optimized logistics operation models for assembly and pre-assembled lines supply. 2,000+ different pieces involved. Assembly lines with a flow of 32 vehicles/hour.● Designed work methods, monthly grading, and workers' roles, based on the fluctuating assembly demands, for 30+ employees under indirect line management.● Managed stock levels in production lines and warehouses under the Just in Time methodology. 500+ different pieces involved with an average value of 5 million USD.● Provided technical assistance to the Operational Logistics department in solving problems focusing on profitability and continuous improvement.● Adjusted and maintained conditions daily to ensure LEAN logistics across the assembly lines and warehouses in charge. Show less ● Developed industrial-economic studies for strategic decision-making in Latin America linked to changes in product technology and manufacturing processes.● Enabled cross-departmental coordination through support and monitoring the different areas involved in industrial-economic changes (Planning, Purchasing, Product Engineering, and Process Engineering departments).● Produced impact and risk forecasts for strategic decision-making related to quality failures, supplier crises, technical changes, and market requirements.● Reduced diversity of pieces in the manufacturing lines through interdepartmental workgroups. Savings reached over 100k USD/year. Show less

  • Logistics Process Engineer

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Research & Development Cost Analyst

    Apr 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Tooling Procurement Management Analyst

    Nov 2009 - Apr 2011
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  ADRA Argentina

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

  Project Coordinator

  ● Coordinated implementing, monitoring and evaluating a Health & Hygiene Promotion project for 80,000+ children following donor regulations.● Helped to establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with government authorities, donors, and 200+ civil society organizations.● Ensured regular review of partner progress against the work plan and supported partners to alter activities/strategies considering context changes and operational challenges.● Managed relationships with international and national private donors. Show less

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  Medair

  Apr 2017 - Sept 2020

  ● Provided daily logistics and supply chain support to humanitarian programs located in Afghanistan, Yemen, Iraq, and DR Congo. Health, Nutrition, CASH, WASH, and Shelter activities.● Deployed during global emergencies with the Global Emergency Response Team in the first phase as Logistics & Supply Chain Coordinator: Earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia (2018), and cyclones in Mozambique (2019).● Provided in-country gap coverage for Country Logistics & Supply Chain Coordinator in Afghanistan and Iraq.● Supervised supply chain set-ups personally in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Jordan, Nepal, and Yemen.● Advised Country Logistics & Supply Chain Coordinators, trained and coached national and international staff remotely and during regular deployments to the field.● Identified gaps in logistical processes to improve efficiency and accountability concerning donor requirements (BHA, ECHO, GAC, SDC). Show less

  • Senior Global Supply Chain & Logistics Advisor

    Apr 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Country Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Global Supply Chain Specialist

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2018
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  World Food Programme

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  Emergency Preparedness Project Manager

  ● Coordinated and implemented the Logistics Emergency Preparedness Project, acting as the focal point for the Global Logistics Cluster in Colombia.● Developed a preparedness plan to strengthen national logistics capacity, engaging with 65+ entities from the governmental, humanitarian, and private sectors.● Led the National Logistics Working Group, composed of 35+ humanitarian agencies.● Facilitated emergency coordination training and workshops for 70+ entities from various sectors in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Guatemala.● Organized the first Logistics Response Team Training (LRT) held in the LAC region.● Carried out a comprehensive mapping of logistical gaps and challenges in Colombia with the three sectors (governmental, humanitarian and private sector) regarding emergency operations resulting in a National Action Plan currently under implementation.● Developed an implementation strategy for the Action Plan based on the governmental priorities and risk levels defined.● Ensured long-term project sustainability by developing an exit strategy and a handover process with governmental authorities. Show less

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  World Food Programme

  Sept 2022 - now

  Regional Emergency Program Manager - Latin America & Caribbean

  ● Coordinated and implemented Logistics Emergency Preparedness Projects, acting as the focal point for the Global Logistics Cluster in Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC).● Developed a regional strategy regarding Supply & Logistics for emergencies jointly with partners from the public, humanitarian and private sectors.● Led and advised the National Preparedness Coordinators' team to ensure alignment with the regional strategy and approach.● Led the Regional Logistics Working Group for LAC.● Facilitated and delivered training and workshops for 70+ entities from various sectors in different countries.● Led a 7-day full simulation exercise on humanitarian emergency responses for the second time ever in the LAC region (Logistics Response Team Training - LRT).● Managed the LAC budget, ensuring the activities planned for the region are delivered and accountable.● Ensured long-term project sustainability by developing an exit strategy and a handover process withgovernmental authorities. Show less