Cecibel Suarez
About Cecibel Suarez
Cecibel Suarez is an Import Planner at General Mills in the London, England Metropolitan Area, with a background in international trade and supply chain management.
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Cecibel Suarez currently holds the role of Import Planner at General Mills, based in the London, England Metropolitan Area. Her role encompasses overseeing international trade operations and optimizing import processes.
Previous Positions
Cecibel Suarez has amassed considerable experience in supply chain management through various positions. She served as Trade & Supply Coordinator at Nestlé Purina North America from 2017 to 2019 in Panama. Prior to this, she was a Supply Chain Intern at Nestlé in Panama during 2016, gaining early exposure to key operational processes.
Education and Expertise
Cecibel Suarez graduated with a Master of Science (MSc) in International Trade, Strategy, and Operations from the University of Warwick in 2020. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua in 2016. Prior to that, she earned a High School Diploma in Science from Academia Interamericana de Panamá in 2011. Additionally, she holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, enhancing her process improvement capabilities.
Achievements
At General Mills, Cecibel led a cost-saving initiative that reduced import expenses by 15% and successfully streamlined the import process, reducing lead times by 20%. She also completed a master's thesis on optimizing supply chain processes in the FMCG sector. Moreover, she is recognized for mentoring junior employees and presenting a paper on sustainable supply chain practices at an international conference.
Professional Development and Volunteer Work
Cecibel Suarez participated in a leadership development program at General Mills aimed at grooming future leaders. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, which facilitates her work in international trade operations. Cecibel also actively engages in industry webinars and workshops to keep abreast of the latest trends in supply chain management. Additionally, she volunteered with a local London charity, providing supply chain expertise for their food distribution program.