Gabriel Lobato
About Gabriel Lobato
Gabriel Lobato is a Senior Operations Manager at Asurion in Mexico, with extensive experience in supply chain management and logistics.
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Gabriel Lobato holds the position of Senior Operations Manager at Asurion, where he has been serving since 2015. In this role, he oversees various operational elements including development, negotiation with vendors, and the startup of Mexico's Supply Chain Management operations.
Professional Experience at Asurion
Gabriel Lobato joined Asurion in 2015 as a Senior Operations Manager. His responsibilities include managing the startup of the Mexico Supply Chain Management (SCM) operation, overseeing development and vendor negotiations, handling reverse logistics, refurbish planning, production control, and inventory management for products, supplies, and indirect materials.
Career History in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Gabriel Lobato has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, having previously worked at multiple companies. He served as Reverse Logistic Manager at Samsung Electronics (2012-2015), Supply Chain Manager at OX Water Liquid Oxygen (2010-2013), and Supply Chain Manager at General Mills Mexico (2008-2010). He also held roles as Sr Warehouse Head at Bristol-Myers Squibb (2004-2008) and Engineering Coordinator at Grupo Kaltex (2002-2004).
Education in Logistics and Industrial Engineering
Gabriel Lobato graduated from Universidad del Valle de México with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from 1996 to 2000. He obtained a Logistics Management Certification from Universidad de Medellín in 2011. He also achieved an MBA from UNITEC, although the provided timeline appears incorrect.
Industry Expertise and Skill Set
Gabriel Lobato is recognized for his expertise in implementing SAP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) setups and training. He is skilled in redesigning entire supply chain networks, including optimizing human resources and processes. His extensive experience in logistics management is exemplified through his current and past roles across multiple reputable companies.