Jose Mendez Suarez
About Jose Mendez Suarez
Jose Mendez Suarez is the Supply Chain Transformation Leader LATAM at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in supply chain management and logistics.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Jose Mendez Suarez is currently working as the Supply Chain Transformation Leader LATAM at Boston Scientific. Since 2020, he has been based in Bogotá D.C., Colombia. In this role, he is responsible for leading supply chain transformation initiatives across the Latin American region, leveraging his extensive experience in supply chain management and optimization.
Previous Roles at Boston Scientific
Before his current position, Jose Mendez Suarez held multiple roles at Boston Scientific. He served as Project Specialist II, Supply Chain, for 5 months in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, he was a Senior Customer Service Executive, where he was instrumental in handling customer service operations in Colombia.
Experience at Stryker and Sunrise Cargo S.A.
Prior to joining Boston Scientific, Jose worked at Stryker as a Sr. Customer Service Analyst, covering Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Export Markets from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a Warehouse Coordinator at Sunrise Cargo S.A. from 2015 to 2016, gaining considerable experience in coordinating warehouse operations.
Early Career at Empresas Polar
Jose's early career includes significant roles at Empresas Polar. From 2011 to 2014, he worked as an Analista de Logística y Servicio al cliente (Pepsicola Venezuela y Cerveceria Polar) in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He also served as a Practicante Activos de comercializacion from 2009 to 2011, beginning his journey in the logistics and customer service sector.
Educational Background and Certifications
Jose Mendez Suarez has a diverse educational background. He studied Executive Programs at Penn State University, achieving Supply Chain Emerging Leaders in 2020. In 2019, he studied Project Management at Scrum Alliance and became a Scrum Master. He holds a Specialization in Management with an emphasis on logistics and international trade from Universidad Externado de Colombia (2014-2015). Additionally, he studied Diplomado en PNL at Servicios integrales Empresariales SIEMPRE S. C., and achieved Practitioner en PNL in 2013. He also studied Accounting and Finance at Universidad Rafael Urdaneta, earning a degree as a Public Accountant from 2008 to 2012.