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A. M.

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Director, Strategic Procurement, Global Logistics & Ocean Freight at Albemarle Corporation
📍 Charlotte Metro, United States

Alvaro is a strategic logistics and procurement leader with over 15 years of experience at global firms like Albemarle Corporation and Daimler Trucks. He is recognized for transforming teams and optimizing multi-modal logistics networks, managing over $300M in annual expenditure while delivering significant cost savings. He holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Winthrop University.

His early career as a self-employed entrepreneur, trading commodities with partners across Asia, North America, and Latin America, sets him apart.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Director, Strategic Procurement, Global Logistics & Ocean Freight
Location
Charlotte Metro, United States
Personality Overview

How A. shows up

Story Driven
Amiable & Agreeable
Optimistic

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics A. cares about

Logistics Cost Savings
Drives strategies to reduce costs and enhance service, with a record of achieving $19 million in documented savings and cost avoidance in a previous role.
Supplier Relationships
Focuses on strengthening strategic partnerships with 3PLs and suppliers to mitigate risk and ensure best-in-class service delivery across global operations.
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Career

Work history

5-2021 - 8-2025
Director, Strategic Procurement, Global Logistics & Ocean Freight
Albemarle Corporation
6-2018 - 5-2021
Global Ocean Freight & Americas Regional Logistics Manager
Albemarle Corporation
3-2008 - 6-2018
Global Logistics Manager
Daimler Trucks North America
5-2005 - 3-2008
Export Management Specialist
Ingersoll Rand
6-1996 - 5-2005
Trader/Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Winthrop University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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