Pablo Fernandez , MBA

• Dynamic achiever, combining a Mechanical Engineering and Marketing MBA degree, with a track record of business success and innovation, contributing to bottom-line profitability in positions of increasing managerial responsibility. • Over 15 years of Domestic and International management experience, in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Consumer,and Medical Device Manufacturing Operations,3rd Party Contract manufacturing, Business Planning, Supplier network rationalization,Lean-Six Sigma Operational Excellence,FDA/COFEPRIS/ANVISA manufacturing regulations, Quality Assurance systems,Supplier qualifications / certification programs,Global Strategic Sourcing and Supply chain,e-Procurement (e-sourcing, e-auctions), Project management, New Products Introductions, Plant Maintenance,Inventory management,Traffic & Distribution,COG’s reduction programs,COGS Budgeting,and P&L control. • Lead Regional cross-functionals teams in continuous improvement of Manufacturing processes, and contractual relationships.Major contributions have been done in the areas 3rd Party Manufacturing Contracts,Manufacturing Door to Door cycle time reduction,Suppliers performance and rationalization, Global Supplier negotiations (Europe, China, India, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil,and USA), P&L and PPV control,Inventory reduction,and Budgeting process. • Working knowledge of leading packaging and processing Pharmaceutical technologies and processes. Experienced in the sourcing and technical selection of Pharmaceutical Capital equipment,MRO,Site Services,and Direct materials (Chemical/Pharmaceuticals). • Experienced in preparation of life cycle economic analysis, systems process optimization, capital Investment justification, 3rd Party Contracts selection and negotiations, and multi-disciplinary teams facilitation. • Strong conflict management, team building, change management, and negotiation skills. • Six – Sigma Green Belt trained and CSCP APICS certification in progress.