Juan Pablo Elizathe

I am a leader with over 15 years of experience in executive leadership & Supply Chain roles, specializing in end-to-end management and optimization across planning, sourcing, logistics, production, and distribution in Latin America. I have developed my career in global companies such as Natura & Co, Avon, JohnsonDiversey, and Toyota, leading multidisciplinary teams and operations across Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. I am strongly oriented towards value creation, people development and business transformation, fostering operational excellence and a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Natura& Co
Supply Planning Head – Southern Cone Manufacturing Hub (Mar 2023 – Apr 2025)
Planning Supply Chain functions 1 manufacturing site, 2 3PL, 9 CM & TPM, +400 people divided in 5 countries.
■ Ownership for Argentina, Chile, Uruguay & Paraguay (Productive network hub , Southern Cone)
■ Led the regional manufacturing footprint, including in-house plants and third-party operations (full-cost and partial-service), with an annual production volume of over 150 million units.
■ Governance end-to-end planning and operations teams, covering MRP, MPS, S&OP, S&OE, inventory management, and foreign trade COMEX.
Key Achievements:
★ Localization and nationalization of production across multiple categories for Natura at the Moreno plant, including the development of local suppliers.
★ ERP migration, implementing the new SAP version and integrating AI-based applications.
★ Business Intelligence, management control, KPI Dashboard & scorecard.
Avon
Supply Chain Head – Argentina & Uruguay (May 2022 – Apr 2023)
Supply Chain functions 1 manufacturing site, 2 Distribution Center, 2 3PL, 7 CM & TPM, +900 people divided in 3 countries.
■ Governance for Supply Chain end to end.
■ Member of the Board of Directors for Argentina and Uruguay.
Key Achievements:
★ Focus on results. Improvement of Capital (inventories and accounts payable), Gross Margin, Ebitda & %TR. Increased 4,9% of TR incremental operating profit.
★ Business Intelligence, management control, KPI Dashboard & scorecard.
Avon
Supply Planning Sr Manager - S&OP, S&OE & Foreign Trade (Oct 2020 – May 2022)
Planning Supply Chain functions 1 manufacturing site, 2 3PL, 7 CM & TPM, +300 people divided in 3 countries.
■ Responsible for Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay, leading the regional strategy for planning, production, and supply. Accountable for third-party planning, in-house manufacturing, and full-service external operations.
■ Owner of the Supply Chain P&L for Argentina, overseeing an annual volume of 120 million units.
■ Led Planning, MRP, MPS, S&OP, S&OE, inventory management, and foreign trade processes COMEX.
Key Achievements:
★ Results-driven leadership, delivering improvements in Working Capital (inventories and accounts payable), Gross Margin, EBITDA, and %TR.
★ Service stabilization and improvement level service. Implementation of a supplier loyalty program. Improve critical KPIs: OFR, PFR, OTIF, Short, Inventory Turnover, cycle time.
★ Business Intelligence, management control, KPI Dashboard & scorecard.
Avon
Order Fulfillment & Delivery Sr. Manager – South Market Group (Nov 2013 – Sep 2020)
OFD Supply Chain functions, 3 3PL, 2 Distribution Center, +350 people.
■ Led the Distribution Center operations in Argentina & Uruguay. Governance for the last-mile delivery, order entry, assembly, picking, material handling, warehouse, line haul, and final delivery to consumers.
■ Accountable for the Distribution P&L across Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, and provided strategic support to Chile and Bolivia.
■ Directed the management of 6.8 million orders and 95 million units per year.
Key Achievements:
★ Led the end-to-end project for the implementation of new picking and supply technologies, including the development of a new Distribution Center (Knapp). Delivered 6,8% TR of incremental operating profit.
★ Drove the rollout of the new Ecommerce digital platform and alternative delivery solutions.
★ Business Intelligence, management control, KPI Dashboard & scorecard. Improve critical KPIs: T.A.T, OTD, OTIF, TPV, UxH, BxH & Picking Accuracy.
★ Implemented TPM and Lean Six Sigma programs to enhance operational excellence.
Avon
Supply Chain Manager – Bolivia (Feb 2012 – Oct 2013)
■ Led for end-to-end Supply Chain management in Bolivia, covering Purchasing, Planning, Foreign Trade, Shipping, Order Entry, Regulatory Affairs, Warehousing, Logistics, EHS, and Quality. Accountable for the Supply Chain P&L in Bolivia and member of the local business board.
Key Achievements:
★ Business Intelligence, management control, KPI Dashboard & scorecard.
Avon
Logistics Manager – South Market Group (Aug 2010 – Jan 2012)
■ Led the last-mile team (Line Haul & Local Delivery). Responsible for the P&L impact of Distribution in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay (annual budget of USD 45MM). Accountable for regional management control (Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Uruguay) and for Distribution in Argentina (5.8 million orders per year).
Key Achievements:
★ Online tracking platform for order status, follow-up, and geolocation. Work in the CRM experience in order to improve the journey experience.
★ Business Intelligence, management control, KPI Dashboard & scorecard.
Avon
Budget & Cost Jr. Manager – Finance Supply Chain (Feb 2010 – Aug 2010)
■ Finance support for Supply Chain Budget, Forecast & Actual. SG&A Distribution SC figures support for Argentina & Uruguay Distribution Center. Responsible for the analysis of results, forecast, reporting and monitoring SG&A, Inventory, impacts in Gross Margin and EBITDA.
JohnsonDiversey – Shared Services Center (LATAM) (Jul 2007 – Feb 2010)
Led Controlling and Financial Support for multiple LATAM countries, managing cost analysis, profitability, and performance metrics.
Toyota Argentina (Jan 2005 – Jun 2007)
Budget and Cost Analyst for Mercosur Steering Committee reporting. Developed pricing for Corolla, Hilux and SW4 models. Oversaw investment projects and asset control.
Liderma S.A. – Internal Auditor (2003–2004)
Audited administrative processes, implemented internal controls, and monitored business units in Rosario and Santa Fe.
Barrilli S.A. – Accounting Assistant (2003)
Managed accounting records, bank reconciliations, and tax compliance.

EDUCATION
Certified Public Accountant – Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (1998–2004)
High School Diploma – Business & Accounting – Instituto Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Maristas, 1997)
TRAINING & COURSES ● Finance Supply Chain - Strategic CFO – Harvard Business Online (2023)
● Change Management – Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (2019)
● Executive Coaching and Self - Awareness Program – (2016–2017)
● Middle Management Leadership (MML) – Avon (2013)
● Management Skill Leadership (MSL) - Avon (2011)
● Financial Market Courses – Rosario Stock Exchange (2000–2002)
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Native | English: Advanced | Portuguese: Basic