Finance
Carlos Vargas
People & Performance Manager
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Cervecería Boliviana Nacional (an Ab-Inbev Company), enhancing operational efficiency and productivity through expert business analysis and problem-solving skills. Excelled in people costs performance analysis and continuous improvement, achieving significant advancements in data-driven decision-making and team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Supply People & Performance Manager
Cervecería Boliviana Nacional
04.2022 - Current
- Participated on 1YP, 3YP and 10YP discussions, Variable Costs (VIC) Wages & Salaries 2024 budgeting, Supply QLP Blueprint construction for Bolivia, Chile and Paraguay, aligned to BU (Andina) and Zone (SAZ) challenges (ZOG vs 2023 for people costs leveraged by QLP Efficiencies)
- Developed, tracked and analyzed variance of key performance measurements, such as: Productivity, QLP costs and efficiency, People Turnover, for Bolivia, Chile and Paraguay
- Tracked, analyzed and executed continuous improvement initiatives to hold departments accountable for teams performance. More than $0.2Mill on savings linked to QLP efficiency initiatives on 2023 for Variable Costs (VIC), for Bolivia
- Analyzed financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality output standards. 2023 closing with $1.6Mill saving vs budget for Variable Costs (VIC), and $0.9Mill for Fixed Costs (ZBB)
- Developed comprehensive performance management strategy, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity across departments. Reduction of more than 4% of Direct Labor force since 2022
- Optimized resource allocation by evaluating project needs and matching the right talent with the appropriate tasks. $0.1Mill saving initiatives linked to Organization Design review
- Led quarterly performance reviews with BU (Andina) and Zone (South America Zone), setting attainable goals based on individual strengths and business needs
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions: Andina 3.0 (2022 QLP Efficiency Project), Andina 4.0 (2023 QLP Efficiency Project) and Lean Andina (2024 Org Design and Resource Allocation Project)
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations. Identification of saving opportunities to capture $1.1Mill BU Challenge on ZBB Costs for 2024 (ZOG vs 2023)
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies for resource reallocation and efficiencies
Plant Planning & Performance Manager
Cervecería Boliviana Nacional
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Recommended process operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of financial data. Improvement of PET Waste on soft drinks production line by 10%, with saving of more than $40K on 2021
- Worked with technical resources to conduct root cause analysis and prevent future issues for Raw and Packaging materials consumption and waste increase
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions. Price & Performance costs simulator for soft drinks packaging plant and materials waste calculation
- Monitored key performance indicators and built processes to support partner performance and growth. Plant ZBB, VILC and Capex costs, line efficiencies, materials waste, and, Energy & Fluids consumption KPIs
- Analyzed financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality output standards on soft drinks packaging line
VPO/TPM Coordinator
Cervecería Boliviana Nacional
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Monitored performance metrics consistently and implemented corrective actions when needed, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, while implementing VPO Supply management System in working areas
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development: VPO - Best of Both course in Buenos Aires (learning on VPO Management System changes after Ab-Inbev´s SAB-Miller acquisition)
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to. Run MOC (Management-of-Change) for 2018 Line Productivity Project, associated to capacity increase and direct labor force reduction
- Oversaw scheduling tasks efficiently (daily, weekly and monthly performance review meetings)
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures linked to waste generation, control and reduction.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights
Quality Control Analyst
Cervecería Boliviana Nacional
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses for quality KPIs
- Performed equipment calibration to maintain accuracy in testing procedures, ensuring consistent results across all samples
- Reduced consumer complaints with consistent monitoring of products for adherence to company standards
- Defined and implemented quality initiatives to reduce risk of quality non-conformities in the market
- Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues, developing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence
- Trained and coached existing and new employees on multiple investigative case types and internal control processes
- Inspected incoming products for adherence to labeling laws and company quality standards
- Developed training materials, SOPs and work instructions to supplement new team member onboarding
- Administered internal quality audits and assessed results to inform corrective action measures
Data Engineer
Risk Mosaic, LLC
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Collaborated on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tasks, maintaining data integrity and verifying pipeline stability.
- Increased efficiency of data-driven decision making by creating user-friendly dashboards that enable quick access to key metrics
- Streamlined complex workflows by breaking them down into manageable components for easier implementation and maintenance
- Collaborated with system architects, design analysts and others to understand business and industry requirements
- Designed and developed analytical data structures
Quality Control Supervisor
P&GES SRL
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports
- Reduced project costs by proactively identifying potential risks and implementing cost-effective solutions
- Provided status updates for projects, delivering information to all stakeholders
- Maintained high safety standards by following policies, procedures and protocols outlined by company, OSHA and EPA.
- Defined manpower, equipment and resource needs for field projects, keeping open lines of communication with specialists and contractors to meet project milestones on time and on budget
- Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed
Education
Diploma - Finance
Universidad Mayor De San Simón
Cochabamba, Bolivia 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Universidad Privada Boliviana
Cochabamba, Bolivia 05.2001 -
Skills
Certification
White Belt
Interests
Performance Management
HR Business Partner
Timeline
White Belt
08-2022
Supply People & Performance Manager
Cervecería Boliviana Nacional
04.2022 - Current
Plant Planning & Performance Manager
Cervecería Boliviana Nacional
11.2019 - 03.2022
VPO/TPM Coordinator
Cervecería Boliviana Nacional
04.2018 - 11.2019
Quality Control Analyst
Cervecería Boliviana Nacional
04.2017 - 04.2018
Data Engineer
Risk Mosaic, LLC
04.2016 - 04.2017
Quality Control Supervisor
P&GES SRL
05.2014 - 04.2016
Diploma - Finance
Universidad Mayor De San Simón
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Universidad Privada Boliviana
05.2001 -
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