Alvaro Fernandez
About Alvaro Fernandez
Alvaro Fernandez is a Team Lead at the Center of Excellence at Kinaxis, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in supply chain management, engineering, and technical skills, with previous roles at companies such as Baker Hughes, Advantech Wireless, and GENICA.
Work at Kinaxis
Alvaro Fernandez currently serves as Team Lead for the Center of Excellence at Kinaxis, a position he has held since 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Prior to this role, he worked as a Center of Excellence Advisor from 2021 to 2023 and as a Principal Solution Developer from 2013 to 2021. His tenure at Kinaxis spans over a decade, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives related to supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Alvaro Fernandez holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management and Entrepreneurship from Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management, which he completed from 2007 to 2009. He also studied Oilwell Logging and achieved the title of Maintenance Engineer at Baker Hughes from 2005 to 2007. His educational background includes a degree in Electronics from Universidad Simón Bolívar, completed from 1999 to 2005, and a DELF B1 certification in French from Alliance Française de Maracaïbo, obtained from 2009 to 2010.
Background
Alvaro Fernandez has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles related to supply chain and production planning. He began his career as a Pasante de Automatizacion at Procedatos in 2004. He then worked at Smartmatic Corp as a support specialist and held several positions in Venezuela, including Process Analyst at CANTV and Production Planning SAP Functional Expert at GENICA. His experience also includes working as a Production Planner at Advantech Wireless Inc. from 2011 to 2013.
Technical Skills
Alvaro Fernandez possesses a broad range of technical skills that enhance his capabilities in supply chain management and production planning. He is proficient in SQL, XML, JavaScript, and CSS. His strong quantitative and analytical skills support his expertise in logistics and production planning, enabling him to effectively implement supply chain management concepts such as MRP/SOP, JIT, and DMAIC.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Alvaro Fernandez has held various positions that have contributed to his expertise in supply chain management. His roles at Kinaxis, Baker Hughes, GENICA, and Advantech Wireless Inc. reflect his extensive experience in production planning and supply chain processes. His work as a Supply Chain Planner at GENICA and as a Center of Excellence Advisor at Kinaxis highlights his commitment to improving operational efficiency and effectiveness in supply chain management.