Gabriel Saldaña
About Gabriel Saldaña
Gabriel Saldaña is a Senior Commercial Demand Planning Analyst at Brown-Forman, with a background in demand planning and supply chain management. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and has experience working with companies such as Ferrero and Nike.
Work at Brown-Forman
Gabriel Saldaña has been employed at Brown-Forman since 2019, where he holds the position of Senior Commercial Demand Planning Analyst. In this role, he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving supply chain operations. Saldaña participated in a company-wide initiative focused on sustainability and reducing waste within the supply chain. He has also been part of a cross-functional team that worked to streamline supply chain processes. His efforts in implementing advanced forecasting techniques have enhanced the accuracy of demand planning at the company.
Education and Expertise
Gabriel Saldaña earned a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Universidad Tecmilenio, studying from 2020 to 2022. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente, A.C., where he studied from 2009 to 2015. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both engineering principles and financial management, which he applies in his current role in demand planning.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Brown-Forman, Gabriel Saldaña worked at Ferrero as a Demand Planning Specialist for seven months in 2019 in the Guadalajara Area, Mexico. He also held a position at Nike as a Demand Planner and Retail Allocation specialist from 2015 to 2019, where he worked for four years in the same region. Earlier in his career, he was employed at Flextronics as a Business Development professional from 2010 to 2015. This diverse experience in demand planning and business development has equipped him with valuable skills relevant to his current role.
Skills and Contributions
Gabriel Saldaña has demonstrated expertise in demand planning and supply chain management throughout his career. At Brown-Forman, he has implemented advanced forecasting techniques that have improved demand planning accuracy. His participation in cross-functional teams has contributed to the optimization of supply chain processes. Saldaña's background in industrial engineering and business administration supports his analytical skills and strategic thinking in addressing complex supply chain challenges.