Carlos Ortiz
About Carlos Ortiz
Carlos Ortiz serves as the Sales and Operations Planning Manager for Latin America at Spectrum Brands, Inc., a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in demand planning, having previously worked in various roles at Spectrum Brands, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Carlos Ortiz has held multiple positions at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He began his tenure as the Demand Planning Head for Small Appliances from 2011 to 2014. Following this role, he served as the Demand Planning Head for the Andean Region from 2014 to 2016. Currently, he is the Sales and Operations Planning Manager for Latin America, a position he has held since 2016. His work at Spectrum Brands has been primarily based in Middleton, Wisconsin, and Bogotá D.C., Colombia.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Ortiz studied at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, where he completed a six-year program from 1993 to 1999. He also attended the University of Queensland in 2009 for a brief period. Additionally, he returned to Pontificia Universidad Javeriana for further studies from 2005 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in planning and operations management within the consumer goods sector.
Background
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Carlos Ortiz worked at Pfizer as the Third Planning Head from 2000 to 2007, accumulating seven years of experience in planning roles. He then transitioned to Johnson & Johnson, where he served as a Senior Planning Engineer for one year in 2007 to 2008. His diverse background in planning and operations has contributed to his current role in managing sales and operations in Latin America.
Professional Experience
Carlos Ortiz has extensive experience in demand planning and operations management. His career includes significant roles at Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson before his long-standing position at Spectrum Brands. His expertise spans various regions, including the Andean region and Latin America, where he currently focuses on optimizing sales and operations.