MS Office
David Bajaña Bilbao
Supply Planning Specialist
Trier
Summary
Procurement and supply chain professional with over 6 years’ experience at Ferrero, progressing through roles in central planning, stock deployment, and supply planning. Proven expertise in supplier collaboration, sourcing alignment, and strategic planning. Strong communicator with international experience, multilingual skills, and ability to drive cost efficiency while ensuring supply reliability. Now seeking to apply this background in purchasing management at Cablex, with a focus on strategic sourcing for network construction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Supply Planning Specialist
Ferrero Trading Lux S.A.
09.2023 - Current
- Reduced costs by identifying areas for improvement in supply chain management and inventory control systems.
- Presented progress reports to senior management, highlighting key accomplishments/risks, outlining next steps in the planning process.
- Managed stakeholder communication, fostering strong relationships between internal departments and external partners.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Stock Deployment Specialist
Ferrero Trading Lux S.A.
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Coordinated stock transfers and optimized container loading for distributors.
- Partnered with procurement and logistics to mitigate supply risks.
- Monitored shelf-life and critical stock to ensure turnover targets were achieved.
- Managed weekly deployment of 50–80 containers across 60+ markets.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations throughout all phases of the deployment process, minimizing potential liabilities for the organization.
Central Planning Specialist
Ferrero Trading Lux S.A.
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Determined equipment, materials, and manpower required to complete production.
- Optimized production schedules by identifying bottlenecks and addressing inefficiencies in workflows.
- Determined production requirements based on facility's capacity and production specifications.
- Oversaw production planning for Italian, German, and Polish plants.
- Provided training and developed e-learning tools for new planners.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers/vendors that secured favorable pricing terms without compromising on quality or delivery timelines.
Junior Planner
Ferrero Trading Lux S.A.
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Supported central planning of Snacks & Biscuits portfolio.
- Created reports and assisted with bottleneck resolution.
- Contributed to KPI dashboards and planning tool improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management
Universtity For Applied Sciences Trier
Trier 04.2001 -
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Purchasing & Procurement
Inventory Optimization
SAP (ECC, APO, BW)
S&OP (IBP)
PowerBI
Stakeholder Communication
Strategic Planning
KPI Monitoring
Software
SAP (ECC, APO, BW)
Timeline
Supply Planning Specialist
Ferrero Trading Lux S.A.
09.2023 - Current
Stock Deployment Specialist
Ferrero Trading Lux S.A.
03.2021 - 08.2023
Central Planning Specialist
Ferrero Trading Lux S.A.
09.2020 - 02.2021
Junior Planner
Ferrero Trading Lux S.A.
10.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management
Universtity For Applied Sciences Trier
04.2001 -
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