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Francisco Manuel De Santos PrietoFM

Francisco Manuel De Santos Prieto

WMS and Warehouse Processes Functional Consultant.

€340/day
Madrid, ES
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Francisco Manuel

Logistics professional with over 25 years of experience specializing in Warehouse Management, in a wide variety of sectors and environments. I have led both traditional operations and digital transformation processes, and I currently work as a freelance consultant, supporting companies that need to improve their logistics operations, as well as their digitalization.

My approach is based on 4 fundamental pillars:
✔ Digitalization
✔ Automation
✔ People and their continuous improvement
✔ Sustainability

On this basis, I help warehouses with manual management to evolve towards more efficient and connected models. I optimize their flows, implement technological tools (WMS - ERP), train their teams, and improve their processes. I also support the training of logistics professionals in key competencies for Logistics 4.0 environments.

🔎 What sets me apart
🔹 Operational and tactical management of semi-automated warehouses and logistics complexes.
🔹 Implementation of WMS, ERP, and KPI-based control systems.
🔹 Application of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
🔹 Layout design, scheduling, shift changes, and warehouse relocations
🔹 Inventory planning and execution with significant time reduction
🔹 Logistics and quality control audits.
🔹 Mastery of technologies such as radio frequency, cross-docking, reverse logistics, and conveyor flow

Furthermore, I enjoy sharing my experience as a specialized lecturer in Warehouse Management at Business Schools, Professional Associations, and training institutions. And as a hobby, I write technical articles on industry blogs.

📞 If your warehouse needs to evolve, optimize, or train its team, I will be delighted to help you.
Direct contact:
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  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Madrid (up to 50km)

Experience

  • FdS - Consultoría Logística
    Logistics Training and Consulting
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    October 2020 - Today (5 years and 8 months)
    Community of Madrid, Spain
    I support small and medium-sized warehouses with manual operations in their transformation process towards Logistics 4.0, through digitalization, automation, and process optimization projects.

    🧭 Personalized logistics consulting, focused on:

    ✔ Comprehensive improvement of operational flows and internal processes.

    ✔ Warehouse Layout design adapted to operations and product type.

    ✔ ABC analysis of turnover and classification of SKUs.

    ✔ Implementation of LEAN methodology to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.

    ✔ Definition and implementation of logistics KPIs aimed at continuous improvement.

    ✔ Introduction and training in WMS (Warehouse Management Systems).

    ✔ Progressive introduction of automation technologies adapted to each warehouse.

    🎓 Specialized training in Warehouse Management 4.0 and WMS, provided in collaboration with:

    🔹 Business schools

    🔹 Professional associations

    🔹 Technical training institutions


    ✍️ Author of technical and opinion articles in specialized logistics blogs, where I share experiences, trends, and best practices in the sector.
    Warehouse Digitalization Warehouse Automation Process Improvement Inventory Improvement Training
  • Global Lean
    Senior Logistics Consultant
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    March 2022 - Today (4 years and 3 months)
    Madrid, Spain
    As a freelance consultant, I collaborate on projects for the analysis, redesign, and optimization of logistics operations, as well as the digitalization of SMEs and large companies, especially in warehouse environments.

    Main responsibilities and achievements:
    🔍 Logistics process analysis: comprehensive evaluation of flows, resources, and times to identify inefficiencies and propose concrete operational improvements.

    🏗 Layout design and restructuring: proposals for physical distribution adapted to turnover, volume, and business strategy.

    📄 Operational documentation and standardization: development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), pre-functional instructions, and logistics protocols.

    💻 WMS/ERP implementation and automation technologies: support in the selection, configuration, training, and launch of warehouse management systems.

    📈 Results-oriented optimization: improvement of productivity, reduction of downtime, increase in traceability and stock control.
    Project Planning Warehouse Management Warehouse Digitalization Process Optimization Tender
  • TAKTICS
    Warehouse Management Consulting
    CIVIL ENGINEERING
    October 2024 - Today (1 year and 8 months)
    Madrid, Spain
    I develop specialized consulting projects in warehouse management and digitalization, with a functional and technological focus for companies in the installation sector.

    ꜰᴜɴᴄᴛɪᴏɴꜱ ᴅᴇꜱᴇʀᴠɪɴɢ ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ᴍᴇɴᴛɪᴏɴ:

    🧩 Analysis and optimization of logistics processes: review of flows, resources, and operational procedures.

    🖥 Implementation of the EUREKA ERP warehouse module, with specialization in installation companies.

    📄 Drafting and execution of KIT Consulting projects within the framework of the European Next Generation Funds, focused on warehouse digitalization and efficiency.

    🏗 Design of logistics layout adapted to the activity, applying space and material flow optimization techniques.

    🔄 Application of cross-docking solutions to improve transit times and merchandise turnover.
    Process Optimization Warehouse Automation Process Analysis Warehouse Digitalization

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Education

  • Master's Degree
    Business School – Universidad Camilo José Cela
    2022
    Máster
  • Mathematics
    Autonomous University of Madrid (U.A.M.)
    1er Ciclo

Certifications

  • CELOG
    European Logistics Association
    Supply Chain Management Project Management
  • Accredited Ralog
    RALOG Logistics Support Network
    2025

Skill set

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  • Other