Jose Fernandez Chavira
About Jose Fernandez Chavira
Jose Fernandez Chavira serves as the Vice President and Country Manager for Mexico at BlueGrace Logistics. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and logistics, having held various leadership roles in notable companies such as FEMSA, Coyote Logistics, and DP World.
Work at BlueGrace Logistics
Jose Fernandez Chavira currently holds the position of Vice President & Country Manager for Mexico at BlueGrace Logistics. He has been in this role since 2023. In this capacity, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the Mexican market, leveraging his extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management.
Previous Experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Prior to his current role, Jose worked at DP World as Senior Manager Solutions for the Americas Region from 2020 to 2023. He also served as Mexico Country Manager and Director of Mexico Business Strategy at Coyote Logistics from 2014 to 2017. His experience includes roles at FEMSA, where he focused on supply chain strategy and transportation network design from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Jose holds a Dual Masters Degree in Business Administration and Science of Finance from Boston College Carroll School of Management, completed between 2007 and 2009. He also earned a Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he studied International Business at Burgundy School of Business and holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Skills in Sales and Market Research
Jose possesses strong skills in negotiating with clients and conducting sales promotions. He has demonstrated expertise in both quantitative and qualitative market research, analyzing data to forecast customer sales and trends. His ability to present relevant information to decision-makers supports strategic planning and execution.
Career Progression in the Logistics Sector
Jose's career in logistics began at Kellogg Company Mexico, where he worked as a Sales Representative from 2004 to 2006 and later as a Demand Planning Coordinator from 2006 to 2007. His progression continued at Coyote Logistics, where he served as Strategic Services Manager from 2012 to 2014, before advancing to higher management roles.