Benito Damonte
About Benito Damonte
Benito Damonte is the Head of Procurement for LatAm at SC Johnson in Argentina, with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management.
Title and Current Role
Benito Damonte holds the position of Head of Procurement for LatAm at SC Johnson. Based in Argentina, he is responsible for managing procurement activities across the Latin American region. His role involves strategic oversight and execution of procurement objectives, including cost-saving initiatives and supplier development.
Career History at SC Johnson
Benito Damonte has had a long-standing career with SC Johnson, accumulating diverse experience over the years in various roles. He served as Sr Manager Procurement & Contract Manufacturing - Southern Cluster from 2018 to 2021, and Interim Procurement Manager for LatAm in 2018. Before that, he spent five years (2013-2018) as Procurement Operations Manager for the Southern Cluster. Earlier roles include Regional Procurement Manager for Packaging - Southern Cone & Brazil (2010-2012), Regional LatAm Leader for Aerosol cans and valves (2010-2012), and Procurement Manager for Southern Cluster (2004-2010). His early career at SC Johnson also includes positions in Supply Planning as a Master Planner and as a Senior Engineering Analyst.
Education and Expertise
Benito Damonte has a solid educational foundation that supports his professional expertise. He studied Industrial Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires,' where he covered subjects like Physics and Economics from 1993 to 1999. Additionally, he completed a specialized course in Logistics and achieved PALMS from IEEC Escuela de Negocios in 2002, and studied Negotiations at The Gap Partnership, obtaining skills as a Complete Skilled Negotiator in 2015. His academic background complements his practical experience, particularly in areas such as strategic sourcing, E2E resiliency, and cost management.
Roles and Responsibilities
In his current role, Benito Damonte oversees a procurement budget that exceeds 500 million USD annually. He manages a team of 30 direct reports and 10 indirect reports. His responsibilities include leading cross-functional projects to boost delivery profit margins and improve CFR. Additionally, he focuses on managing inventories and production planning for seasonal products like insecticides. Benito is also experienced in developing new suppliers to enhance procurement capabilities and has a strong emphasis on strategic sourcing and cross-functional team alignment.
Specialized Skills
Benito Damonte specializes in influencing and aligning cross-functional teams to meet procurement objectives. He brings expertise in strategic sourcing, cost-saving initiatives, and E2E resiliency. His role involves significant financial oversight, as he manages an extensive procurement budget and leads initiatives aimed at cost efficiency. Benito is also experienced in managing production planning and inventory for seasonal products, demonstrating a strong understanding of market fluctuations and supply chain dynamics.