Daniel Retamar Cortés

Experience

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  PepsiCo

  Apr 2015 - now

  Digital Transformation Strategist | Simplification & Automation Lead | Citizen Development Advocate -Spearheaded the development and implementation of digital transformation strategies for the Europe Transformation team, driving significant improvements in efficiency and business outcomes. -Led and coordinated the Simplification & Automation Agenda across South West Europe markets, collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and optimize resource allocation. -Pioneered the creation and implementation of a comprehensive Citizen Development Methodology, encompassing workflows (WoWs), a robust governance model, targeted training programs, and a clear strategic roadmap. This initiative empowered business users to develop their own solutions, fostering their growth and expanding their skill sets. -Served as a Business Analyst and Process Transformation Expert, leading and developing multiple projects while providing expert guidance and support to teams. Power Platform & Automation Specialist | Data Visualization & Analytics Developer -Possess deep expertise in digital solutions, with a primary focus on the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI and Power Automate), UiPath RPAs, as well as basic knowledge in Celonis process mining. -Developed and implemented impactful solutions using Tableau and the Microsoft Power Platform, specializing in Power BI and Power Automate.Trainer | Coach | Mentor | Program Co-creator -Experienced trainer, coach, and mentor in project management methodologies, digital solutions, soft skills, and mindset development. Delivered engaging and effective training programs. -Co-created and served as a coach in the Coaching Circle Program, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization. Show less Experienced in leading global IT implementations, automating processes, and building high-performing support teams. Key skills include: -RPA development (UiPath) -Data visualization and reporting (Tableau) -Internal controls and audit practices -Global stakeholder management -Team leadership and training -Vendor management -Process improvement -SCRUM - Product Owner Led the global rollout of the GCS Portal, a critical internal controls tool, automating key reporting processes and improving internal controls. Specifically: -Created and automated global reports for Controls Monitoring and other projects (e.g., Concur) using Tableau, significantly improving efficiency and data visibility. -Established and managed the global GCS Support Team, defining all procedures, internalizing support tasks (previously outsourced), and providing training and leadership. Successfully launched the GCS Portal in multiple markets, building a global support team to ensure user adoption and satisfaction. Show less - Implementation of a new way of work to get an optimization of the spending on trade across all the Distribution Centers in Iberia. The project was developed following the Lean Six Sigma methodology.- Optimization and improvement of the tool. - Define needs about reporting. - Settlement and development of the methodology of work.- Give training and support about the project to more than 20 Trade Supervisors.- Tracking and supervision of Supervisor performance. - Tracking and presentation of results.- Review of project impact on P&L. - Achieving an objetive around 1 MM euros of savings. The project was awarded as the best project at European level for 2018. Show less - Implementation of a new tool about Internal Controls across all Europe and LATAM; including markets as UK, France, Germany, Benelux, Iberia, Argentina, Chile, Colombia...- Development of new processes and ways to work inside and outside the tool, and improvement of existing ones. Improvement of the timing and execution of those processes. - Analysis and creation of all the data of the different markets. - Provide training and support to end users. As well as creation of training material. - Provide training to Helpdesk support team. - Communication with all markets at different levels. As well as communication directly to the provider of the tool. - Identification of needs about additional reports, and improvement of the existing ones. - Coordinating the “Go Live” for each market. Show less - Customer Control and Management: Food Orders Management Stocks control Contact with client’s suppliers in order to optimize the orders and all actions done Controlling Regional Platforms Issue Tracker Management and monitoring of new customers and products in coordination with Sales and Master Files Build logistic relationships with clients- Control and management of databases- Data Analysis- Orderfill Reporting: Regional Platforms Horeca Hipers Assignments- Systems/tools: OM, Oracle Discoverer, EDI & Excel Show less

  • Digital Transformation & Process Excellence Expert

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Global GCS Governance and Support Team leader

    Feb 2018 - Jan 2024

  • Sales Finance Project Manager

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  • GCS Junior Project Manager

    Jan 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Supply Chain Analyst // Foods Order Support Customer Collaboration

    Apr 2015 - Feb 2016