Gabriela Bastidas
About Gabriela Bastidas
Gabriela Bastidas is an Operations Agent with expertise in managing imports and exports between the USA and Mexico, utilizing various transportation methods. She has a background in industrial engineering and has held significant roles at Unilever and PepsiCo, where she implemented strategic solutions to improve inventory accuracy and reduce losses.
Work at Aries Worldwide Logistics
Gabriela Bastidas has been employed as an Operations Agent at Aries Worldwide Logistics since 2018. In this role, she manages imports and exports between the USA and Mexico, utilizing various transportation methods including Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), ocean freight, and air freight. Her responsibilities include optimizing logistics operations and ensuring efficient transportation processes.
Education and Expertise
Gabriela Bastidas holds an Engineer's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Carabobo, where she studied from 1998 to 2006. Additionally, she completed an English Program at Lone Star College System. Her expertise encompasses managing logistics operations, inventory accuracy, and strategic planning in supply chain management.
Background in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Before joining Aries Worldwide Logistics, Gabriela Bastidas worked at Unilever in various roles from 2008 to 2013, including Warehouse Chief, Supply Planning, and Development Coordinator in Transportation. She also served as a Logistics Supervisor at PepsiCo for one year in 2007-2008. Her experience in these positions has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of logistics and supply chain processes.
Achievements in Inventory Management
During her tenure at Unilever, Gabriela Bastidas implemented strategic solutions that significantly improved inventory accuracy indicators and exceeded annual goals. She successfully reduced product and material losses due to damage and expiration through effective management practices. Her work involved designing stores and developing cost reduction plans, which contributed to operational efficiency.
Performance Improvement Initiatives
Gabriela Bastidas has a proven track record of enhancing operational performance through the development of effective Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). She utilized methodologies such as SWOT analysis and relational leadership to address low-performance teams. Her initiatives led to improvements in customer service metrics, including on-time and error-free delivery.