Pablo Frare

Experience

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  AMERICA LATINA LOGISTICA

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2003

  Trainee

  Logistics training for domestic & international cargo for trains coming from Buenos Aires to Misiones & Uruguaiana Brasil Control of train formation and logistic support to train crew.

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  Unilever

  Jun 2003 - Apr 2007

  Information Technology Analyst

  Functional analyst for modules MM & SD. Deployed implementation of the regional SAP program in Latin America region for Mexico & Dominican Republic for Foods and Home & Personal Care divisions. Responsible for configuring business scenarios for SD & MM modules and supporting business users on UAT and change management process. Lead Data migration for Logistics and inventory processes. Responsible for Logistics & Sales SAP training sessions for end users in Unilever Chile, Brazil Foods & Colombia. Show less

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  Philip Morris International

  Apr 2007 - Dec 2010

  IT SAP Analyst Latin America & Canada Region

  Supported running activities & continuous improvement initiatives for the SAP regional platform serving 20+ markets, working with remote teams across different regions in partnership with IBM.

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  Philip Morris

  Apr 2011 - Mar 2013

  Information Technology Project Manager Rothman´s Benson & Hedges

  SAP program implementation after Rothman’s Benson & Hedges acquisition. Completed the Fit Gap assessment, integration with RBH legacy system, UATs, training & change management processes in two years. Responsible for the Running & continuous improvement of SAP in the region supporting over 20 markets for the following modules: PP, MM, LOG, PM, IM & PUR

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  Philip Morris International

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2021

  Responsible to set up the strategy and deliver solutions with focus on the B2C business model growth while ensuring efficiency in B2B. Lead a team of 26 Internal and 10 contracted for support & development application portfolio for the cluster, including IT controls. Set up strategy for the IT portfolio with a combination of global & local solutions, enabling the development of the business model focusing in reduced risk products for Philip Morris. Point of contact for any IT matter including Help Desk, telecommunications and business network.Implement new IT operating Model to enable B2C business while keeping the lights on for B2B business - Retirement of 15 % of local application leveraged by the deployment of corporate solutions - 20 % IT team shift from local to global functions as per IT global strategy objective - 15 % OPEX reduction as a result of Cloud Migration & Service Centralization Show less Developed IT Market team to be in line with the rest of the functions and ensure 7% market share increase until 2018. I have developed trust of the different functions ensure on time and quality deliver and enhanced teams’ capabilities in Project Management, IT retail and Commercial planning systems and Telecommunications domains. I was responsible to manage around $10 Mio budget (OPEX + CAPEX). I lead SAP project to replace in house electronic invoice system by Standard SAP solution ensuring 98 % availability and enhanc OTC system architecture to be able to process 50 k daily invoices ensuring systems availability and reliability ensuring business continuity Show less

  • Head Of Information Technology Iberia

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Head Of Information Technology Brazil

    Mar 2014 - Jan 2018
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  HCLTech

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2023

  Nearshore Delivery Director for Digital Business – Spain & Portugal

  Responsible for driving strategic initiatives to scale Digital Business LoB for HCL in Iberia. Supporting commercial teams in presales and brand awareness activities in Portugal & Spain.

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  Grupo Iberconsa

  Jan 2024 - now

  Chief Technology Officer

  Group CIO Responsible to set IT Group’s global Strategy and Operations. Responsible for the digital transformation Iberconsa is going through with focus on deployment of Corporate ERP in all branches and Data Analytics & Reporting. Responsible for a team of 17 internal and several contractors. As part of the role, I am responsible of strategy and execution of the Cybersecurity Program. IT Digital Capabilities development in Spain, Argentina & Africa Aligned to Digital transformation program I am upgrading the team skills by a combination of upskilling IT team and hiring key talents in the different geographies Iberconsa is present New IT Operating Model Manage IT CAPEX & OPEX according to Business Benefits I am in the middle of the implementation of a new operating model to ensure IT resources are aligned with Business objectives. Set up Governance meetings to ensure key initiatives are prioritize and have the necessary funding and resources to make them happen within time & Budget. Focus on ERP, Key initiatives & Reporting. Show less