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- Cost reduction in oversized operational structures.
- Misalignment between demand, planning, and execution.
- Lack of visibility on real margins and cost drivers.
- Inefficiencies between operations, supply chain, and finance.
- Growth without a defined operating model.
- Process (BPMN, VSM) and organization analysis.
- Identification of non-visible economic impact.
- Evaluation of productivity, resource utilization, and working capital.
- Redesign of processes and operating model.
- Lean transformation (SMED, standardization).
- Cost reduction and productivity improvement programs.
- Supply chain optimization (forecasting, planning, inventory).
- Implementation of KPIs and dashboards.
- Operational due diligence (buy-side and vendor).
- Post-merger integration (PMI).
- Carve-outs and operational reorganization.
- Launch of operations and production centers.
- Manufacturing.
- Logistics operators and distribution.
- Service companies.
- European subsidiaries of international groups.
Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Catalan
Native or bilingual
Experience
- 7 - SE - Europe Ops - Europe Ops HR - Denmark
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Phase 2. Operational Diagnostic and Strategic Improvement ProposalENERGY AND UTILITIESJanuary 2026 - March 2026 (2 months)Barcelona, SpainAS-IS, TO-BE and action plan proposal for the channel sales organization in Europe. Analysis via interviews with stakeholders and VPs. - 7 - SE - Europe Ops - Europe Ops HR - Denmark
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Operational Diagnostic and Strategic Improvement ProposalENERGY AND UTILITIESJune 2025 - Today (1 year)Barcelona, SpainProject focused on diagnosing structural inefficiencies in the European operations model and defining a transformation roadmap aligned with performance, cost and service objectives.The engagement covered multiple business units and countries, with the objective of identifying process constraints, organizational misalignments and improvement opportunities across the full customer and order management lifecycle.Main activities- Review of operational and performance data across sales, pre-sales, order management and customer service functions.
- Interviews with key stakeholders across several European countries.
- End-to-end process mapping across commercial and operational functions.
- Identification of structural inefficiencies, process deviations and operational risks.
- Benchmarking of current practices against internal targets and industry standards.
Strategic outputs- Definition of a portfolio of prioritized improvement initiatives based on Lean principles and process standardization.
- Design of tactical actions for short-term impact and structural initiatives for medium-term transformation.
- Estimation of performance impact in terms of productivity, cost and service level.
- Development of a transformation roadmap including priorities, sequencing and governance model.
Executive delivery- Structured final report with diagnostic conclusions and strategic recommendations.
- Executive presentation to senior leadership.
- Definition of KPIs and follow-up mechanisms to support implementation and internal ownership.
Type of engagement- Strategic diagnostic.
- Operations and organizational transformation.
- Executive-level advisory for multi-country operations.
- FreelanceSenior Consultant Operations & Strategy. Corporate TrainerCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2021 - Today (5 years and 5 months)Barcelona, SpainSenior consultant specialized in operations strategy and organizational transformation in industrial, logistics, and technological environments.I have over 15 years of experience in operations and supply chain management in multinational companies, and I currently work as an independent advisor for companies that need to solve structural problems related to costs, productivity, and operating models.I have participated in projects related to:
- Operating cost reduction.
- Redesign of production and logistics processes.
- Implementation of management systems based on indicators.
- Professionalization of operational structures.
- Productivity improvement and standardization programs.
I work with organizations facing situations such as:- Rapid growth without a solid operational structure.
- Industrial costs above target.
- Lack of control over key indicators.
- Processes dependent on specific individuals.
- Unclear or duplicated organizational structures.
My work methodology is based on three phases:1. Operational DiagnosisAnalysis of cost structure, processes, capabilities, organization, and indicators.2. Target Model DefinitionDesign of processes, operating structure, indicator system, and prioritized action plan.3. Implementation SupportProject monitoring, definition of management routines, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.I develop projects mainly in:- Industrial companies.
- Logistics operators.
- Technology companies with physical operations.
- European subsidiaries of international groups.
The goal is to generate measurable improvements in productivity, cost, and service levels, ensuring that the implemented solutions are sustainable within the organization.
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Education
- Industrial EngineerUPC2009
- MBAUCJC2011