María Noel Gelpi
Montevideo
Summary
Proactive, responsible, and organized individual with strong interpersonal skills. Ready to efficiently tackle tasks and respond swiftly to challenges by finding effective solutions. Specializing in Supply Chain Management within multinational corporations, particularly focused on foreign trade. Adept at overseeing the entire supply chain process, forecasting, cost optimization, and implementing sustainability initiatives. Results-driven achiever who consistently surpasses targets and thrives in dynamic settings. Integrates strategic planning with practical experience to provide impactful solutions that elevate organizational effectiveness.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
International Purchasing Responsible
Vivunt Pharma
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Responsible for the fulfillment and planning of international sourcing, ensuring OTIF (On-Time In-Full) for ME/ MP
- Negotiation and development of new suppliers.
Foreign Trade Analyst
PGG Wrightson Seeds
10.2015 - 09.2022
- Responsible for managing exports/imports of seeds, agrochemicals, agricultural inputs, and fertilizers.
- Supplier Development
Raw Material Purchasing Analyst
Grupo Arcor
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Planning of raw material purchases (Vegetable Oils, Polyols and Sweeteners, Dried Fruits, Sugar, Glucose, Citric Acid, etc.) for all group plants (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru).
- Negotiation, search, and development of suppliers.
- Preparation and implementation of sustainability plans.
- Preparation of reports on replacement prices, coverage, and market situation for inputs negotiated by me.
- Analysis and calculation of import costs.
- Preparation of cash flow and budgets for inputs negotiated by me.
Purchasing Analyst
Divino S.A.
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Planning of purchases for the "Blanco" sector (bed linen, bath, kitchen, and carpets)
- Price Controller for other import items.
Purchasing and Foreign Trade Analyst
Bic Uruguay S.A.
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Planning of purchases for all company products. (handling of 5000 S.K.U)
- Inventory Regulation (ITO Calculation, Valued Inventory, ICD)
- Logistics coordination of purchases, preparation of firm orders, and entry into system (AS 400) of products.
- Planning and execution of local purchases, for example (packaging of some products).
- Analysis and calculation of import costs.
- Preparation of cash flow for the Foreign Trade Department
Import and Purchasing Analyst
Lexmark International del Uruguay S.A.
05.2006 - 03.2008
Foreign Trade Assistant
UPS_SCS
03.2004 - 04.2005
Accounting and Customer Service Assistant
Asociación de Jubilados y Pensionistas Bancarios del Uruguay
10.2003 - 02.2004
Education
Executive Program - Supply Chain and Logistics
Universidad ORT
Montevideo, Uruguay11-2022
Bachelor - International Relations
Universidad De La República
Montevideo10-2003
High School Diploma - Law
Liceo Nº 1
01.1998
Secondary and Primary Education - undefined
St´David´s School
01.1995
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Calm under pressure
References
- Yamila, Rojas, +54.9.3576.41.6042, Savant Pharm S.A.
- Valentina, Cabrera, 099.173.393, Vivunt Pharma S.A.S.
- Guillermo, Cubas, 099.504.007, PGU
- Sofia, Magallanes, 091.281.126, Montecon
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
International Purchasing Responsible
Vivunt Pharma
09.2022 - 04.2025
Foreign Trade Analyst
PGG Wrightson Seeds
10.2015 - 09.2022
Raw Material Purchasing Analyst
Grupo Arcor
08.2011 - 07.2014
Purchasing Analyst
Divino S.A.
06.2010 - 06.2011
Purchasing and Foreign Trade Analyst
Bic Uruguay S.A.
04.2008 - 05.2010
Import and Purchasing Analyst
Lexmark International del Uruguay S.A.
05.2006 - 03.2008
Foreign Trade Assistant
UPS_SCS
03.2004 - 04.2005
Accounting and Customer Service Assistant
Asociación de Jubilados y Pensionistas Bancarios del Uruguay
10.2003 - 02.2004
High School Diploma - Law
Liceo Nº 1
Secondary and Primary Education - undefined
St´David´s School
Executive Program - Supply Chain and Logistics
Universidad ORT
Bachelor - International Relations
Universidad De La República
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