Richard Rueda Castañeda

Field Coordinating Manager - PM Manager
MaleProject Manager/SupervisorLive in ColombiaNationality Colombia
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Work experience

  • Field Coordinating Manager - PM Manager

    Cheil Colombia
    2025.07-Current(8 months)
    •Field Coordination Leadership: Plan, execute, and oversee field marketing activities, including brand activations, promotional events, trade shows, and retail partnerships across Colombia. Ensure all on-site operations align with client briefs and brand guidelines. •Project Management Oversight: Manage a team of 9 project managers, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing mentorship to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. •Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with account directors, creative teams, sales, and external vendors to develop comprehensive activation plans. Act as the primary point of contact for field-related escalations and client updates. • Budget and Resource Management: Develop and control budgets for field operations track expenses. 职位:Operations Project Manager July 2025 - Present (8 months) •Strategic Planning & Execution: Direct field marketing operations, brand activations, and retail partnerships across Colombia, ensuring strict alignment with international client briefs and brand guidelines. •Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of 9 Project Managers; oversee task assignment, progress monitoring, and performance evaluation to ensure high-quality delivery. •Project Management: Utilize Asana and MS Project to track milestones, ensuring 100% on-time and within-budget delivery for complex campaigns. •Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between account directors, creative teams, and external vendors to drive comprehensive activation plans. •Financial Control: Manage operational budgets, track expenses, and optimize resource allocation to maximize Campaign ROI. Conduct post-campaign audits to drive continuous improvement strategies.
  • Procurement Manager and sales Director

    Sermait SAS
    2021.11-2025.05(4 years)
    3 years 7 months (3 years 7 months) • Oversaw procurement management and integrated logistics and sales • processes. • Evaluated and managed consulting activities in international trade and • sourcing with local and international suppliers and contractors. • Coordinated the company’s international trade operations, ensuring • effective and comprehensive supply chain management and sales in the • local market. • Prepared detailed reports for clients and developed strategic projects • within the procurement and sales department. • Engineered and implemented international supply chains while efficiently • managing and controlling departmental budgets.
  • Director of Procurement

    Sermait SAS
    2021.11-2025.05(4 years)
    (3 years 7 months) •Supply Chain Integration: Led the end-to-end procurement management and logistics integration, designing robust international supply chains. •Global Sourcing: Managed consulting activities for international trade, sourcing, and negotiation with suppliers and contractors across local and global markets. •Operational Excellence: Coordinated all international trade operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in the import/export process. •Strategic Reporting: Developed high-level procurement reports and directed projects to streamline departmental workflows. •Budget Management: Implemented strict budget controls and cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards in the supply chain.
  • Director of procurement

    Industrias Ectricol
    2020.12-2021.10(a year)
    • Directed management of the procurement department regarding goods • and services. • Controlled and evaluated performance of local and international suppliers • and contractors. • Orchestrated the company's international trade processes and • comprehensive supply chain management from the port of origin to • destination with suppliers in Asia, the United States, and Europe. • Facilitated the design and maintenance of procurement reports. • Leveraged data analytics to enable business partners to make informed • decisions. • Devised dashboards from scratch using Power BI. • Developed key projects for the procurement and logistics departments. • Instituted and implemented local supply chains.
  • Procurement Logistics Manager

    INDUSTRIAS ECTRICOL SAS
    2020.12-2021.10(a year)
    •Global Logistics Management: Managed the comprehensive supply chain lifecycle from ports of origin (Asia, USA, Europe) to final destination, overseeing freight forwarders and customs processes. •Data Analytics & Visualization: Leveraging SQL and Power BI, I designed data dashboards from scratch to visualize procurement KPIs, enabling stakeholders to make informed, data-driven decisions. •Supplier Management: Evaluated the financial health and performance of local and international contractors to mitigate risk. •Process Improvement: Redesigned local supply chain frameworks and maintained complex reporting structures for the procurement department.
  • Procurement Coordinator

    OPERADORA COLOMBIANA DE CINES (CINEPOLIS)
    2017.04-2020.07(3 years)
    (3 years 4 months) •CAPEX Management: Managed the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budget, overseeing the acquisition of assets and infrastructure projects. •Bidding & Contracting: Led bidding processes, structured contracts, and performed financial evaluations of potential contractors to ensure competitive pricing. •International Trade: Coordinated the importation of specialized equipment from foreign suppliers to meet specific project requirements. •Inventory Strategy: Developed and executed strategies for inventory control and supply chain optimization. •Reporting: Presented managerial reports on KPI compliance, project goals, and budget adherence.
  • Capex procurement coordinator

    Cinepolis Corporativo
    2017.04-2020.06(3 years)
    (3 years 3 months) • Managed the procurement department and oversaw the CAPEX budget. • Controlled contracting conditions and coordinated project management. • Presented comprehensive management reports to stakeholders. • Engineered bids and contracts, including financial evaluations of • contractors. • Coordinated, controlled, and executed international trade operations for • various items acquired from foreign suppliers to meet CAPEX project • requirements. • Researched and sourced national and international suppliers. • Ensured compliance with KPIs and strategic goals.
  • Procurement Specialist

    REPOEQUIPOS DE COLOMBIA
    2008.02-2016.11(9 years)
    (8 years 10 months) •International Sourcing: Conducted market research and evaluation of suppliers in China and the United States to support the local market. •Import Management: Managed the full purchasing and import cycle, ensuring compliance with trade regulations. •Market Analysis: Analyzed product viability for the local market and managed financial evaluations for procurement projects. •Performance Tracking: Monitored KPIs and presented administrative reports to senior leadership.
  • Senior Procurement and sales Officer

    Repoequipos
    2008.01-2016.11(9 years)
    (8 years 11 months) • Managed the supply chain processes effectively. • Conducted research and evaluation of international suppliers in China and • the United States. • Analyzed product viability for the local market in order to improve the local • sales. • Handled and controlled purchasing processes in both China and the United • States. • Ensured compliance with KPIs and effectively presented managerial • reports, financial evaluations, and budget administration.

Educational experience

  • Cerem Global Business School

    Supply Chain Management , Logistics materials, and supply chain management
    2026.01-2027.01(a year)
  • politecnico grancolombiano

    en logistica y Gestión de la cadena de abastecimiento, Logistics
    2018.01-2019.01(a year)
  • escuela colombiana de ingenieria julio garavito

    Industrial Engineer, Industrial Engineer
    1999.01-2006.01(7 years)
  • escuela colombiana de ingenieria julio garavito

    Industrial Engineering
  • politecnico grancolombiano

    Specialist in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Certificates

Curso Power BI - Analisis de datos y Business Inteligence LinkedIn Creator Mode Prepare Data for Exploration The complete SQL Bootcamp 2022: Go from zero to hero Process Data from Dirty to Clean
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