Yberth Perez
About Yberth Perez
Yberth Perez is the Purchases Senior Director for Global Capital Automation and Digitization Acceleration at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in procurement, logistics, and talent development.
Current Title and Role at Procter & Gamble
Yberth Perez currently holds the position of Purchases Senior Director Global Capital Automation and Digitization Acceleration at Procter & Gamble. This role commenced in 2022 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. In this capacity, Perez is responsible for driving advancements in automation and digitalization within the company's global capital projects, with a focus on fostering innovation and operational efficiency.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Yberth Perez has held multiple roles at Procter & Gamble. In 2022, Perez served as Procurement Director NA Market Operations Innovation for 3 months in Cincinnati. From 2019 to 2022, Perez was the Senior Procurement Group Manager for Warehouse, Customization, and Pallets NA. Between 2017 and 2019, Perez worked in Costa Rica as the Procurement Group Manager Logistics: Itrade Global Leader, and from 2015 to 2017, as the Itrade Regional Leader. Perez also served as the LatAm Regional Leader for Logistics Procurement in Costa Rica from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Yberth Perez holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management (Executive Program Business Management) from Universidad Metropolitana (VE), earned in 2010. Perez also has a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from Universidad Simon Bolivar, completed in 2007. This academic foundation has equipped Perez with a strong understanding of both business management and engineering principles.
Expertise and Skills
Yberth Perez possesses expertise in logistics, including supply chain management, warehousing, labor market strategies, and equipment automation. Perez has a focus on robotics and material handling. Additional skills include data analytics, strategic thinking, complex negotiations, competitive bidding, and supplier relationship management. Perez is also experienced in risk management, especially concerning feedstock and commodities market trends, along with budget and forecasting proficiency.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Yberth Perez actively leads the Sense of Community pillar within the Hispanic Purchases affinity group at Procter & Gamble. This role emphasizes developing talent and teams with a focus on agility, transparency, accountability, simplification, and collaboration. Perez manages a team of 12 direct reports across the US and EU, notably in Brussels, while fostering key partnerships in AI, machine learning, and automation aimed at business priorities, particularly for North America with potential global implications.