Ana BLANCO IBANEZ

Can do” mindset. Passionate and driver of energy. Problem solver and good managing negotiations and teams from different backgrounds. Strong attention to detail. Operational capability to secure proper level of service. Ability to work under pressure and to deliver projects.

Great self-initiative and dedication, a high degree of integrity, commitment to achieving goals, high-level motivation and an ability to work as a strong team player. 

Coty UK, Cosmetics and beauty products manufacturer, UK

In House Senior Supply Manager                                             January 2023 – current

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production Planning Management – working with a team of 9 Planners to remote plan a factory in US. Delivering annual glide paths and action plans to achieve the corporate objectives for continuous improvement in Inventory and Fill Rate. Delivering inventory focussed improvements and target SS, linked to the company S&OP cycle. Strategic supplier management (capacity/performance/responsiveness, OTIF). Initiative Planning – Planning readiness to launch new products to markets.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Improved service KPI to achieve highest ever results of the past 3 years (from 78% to 97%)
• Reduce backlog of overdue invoices to suppliers from 2.5M USD to less 250K USD avoiding stop ships
• Provided further visibility for the risk and capacity to the business and to the factory by extending the planning horizon 
• Improved RCCP tool to capture better image of backlog productions, launch volume on making vessels and capacity gaps.

External TPMs Senior Supply Manager                         October 2021 –December 2022

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production Planning Management managing a team of 13 people, including 2 Category Managers and 11 Planners providing production plan for 50 external factories

Worldwide. Putting processes in place to deliver company targets on Service, inventory, CO2 emissions and suppliers service levels. Oversee all responsibilities for Category Managers and projects deliverables. 

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Delivered multiple projects of network changes and legal entity changes with no supply disruption
• Delivered Cost saving project to consolidate containers from Asia to EU (FCL) to improve delivery times and reduce inventory impact (saving +2M USD)
• Kept high levels Service Level during Covid-19 period despite the multiple supply chain disruptions (factory shut downs, lack of containers, transport disruption, shortage raw materials) and a full time working on remote

EXO Category Supply Manager EU & Asia                         May 2019 –September 2021

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review of global performance for 40 TPMs located in EU & Asia with a team of 8 Planners. Measurement of KPI via scorecards: fill rate, OTIF, inventory, RCCP. Delivery inventory & VAR targets. Interaction with several divisions across the company to deliver results: Operations, QA, Finance, Transport, DRP, Customs, Technical Packaging, Initiatives, Procurement. Review for improvement on Lead Times, MOQ and Minimum Run Sizes.

EXO Site Integrated Planner                                             September 2017 –April 2019

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production planning on external Third Party Manufacturers. KPI & scorecard reporting: fill rate, OTIF, inventory, safety stocks, liabilities, RCCP. Resolving any conflicts with suppliers and avoiding capacity/supply gaps

Megger Instruments Ltd. Electrical testing equipment manufacturer, UK

Customer Services Advisor                                                October 2012 –August 2017

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Order handling and invoicing process for company branches all over the world.

Freight coordination and export documents preparation for international shipments.

Liaising with customer queries and technical support. Pricing and master data maintenance and correction.

Universo 10 SL, Apple Authorized Service Provider, Spain  

Business Development Manager                                               June 2011 –June 2012

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Start up of the new company. Customer contacts, new relationships and agreements established. Service Sales. Set all basic and quality process. Customer satisfaction. 

Free Electronica S.L. Computer and TV authorized Service Provider, Spain

Business Development Manager                                                January 2005–April 2011

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developed new business and opportunities for the company. Searching for new customers, contract negotiations, development of new partnerships, calculation of business cases, launching of marketing campaigns, customer visits and presentations, analysis of accounts profitability, SLA and KPI quality levels control. 

Key Accounts Manager                                                             May 1996 – December 2004       

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of Key Accounts and Spare Parts sales departments, with 8-10 employees under my management dealing with customers’ requirements. Commercial support, calculation of customers RFQ, company profile maintenance.

Under graduate in Business and Administration