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Cesar Garcia

Researcher · DISC type Cs
Regional procurement manager (LatAm and North America) at Nestlé
📍 Panama City, Panamá, Panama

Cesar is a supply chain leader with over 18 years of experience at multinationals like Nestlé and AB InBev. An engineer by training, he specializes in defining global sourcing strategies, managing large budgets, and driving cost reductions across the Americas.

Described by colleagues as proactive, committed, and transparent, Cesar focuses on building strong interpersonal relationships. He has actively developed skills in relational negotiation and conflict resolution, indicating a passion for effective collaboration in his professional and personal life.

He has received company awards for his innovative initiatives in logistics process improvement and recently spoke at a university conference on international logistics.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Regional procurement manager (LatAm and North America)
Job Level
Middle
Location
Panama City, Panamá, Panama
Personality Overview

How Cesar shows up

Cost Conscious
ROI Seeker
Perfectionist

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Priorities

Topics Cesar cares about

Global Sourcing
As Regional Procurement Manager for Nestlé in the Americas, he is responsible for defining and implementing regional sourcing strategies for key categories.
Logistics Optimization
He has won company awards for logistics process improvement and speaks publicly on international logistics, showing a deep interest in creating efficiencies.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Regional procurement manager (LatAm and North America)
Nestlé
6-2019 - 8-2022
Supply chain & logistics, Global HUB
Nestlé
3-2017 - 12-2018
Inventory manager - Capex, Zone COPEC (Colombia, Peru and Ecuador)
Anheuser-Busch InBev
8-2010 - 3-2017
Supply and planning specialist (Colombia)
SABMiller
5-2008 - 7-2010
Supply chain and commercial specialist (Colombia)
Cencosud Easy Colombia S.A.
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Media appearances

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Education
2019 - 2019
English ESL100
University of Calgary
2007 - 2008
Logistics Management Post Degree (2 years degree)
Universidad de La Sabana
2001 - 2005
Engineer's degree
Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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