Eduardo Flores

Strategy & Operations : North America Operations Director at Monsanto

Summary
Strategy, Business Development, & Operations professional with over 10 years of global & cross functional
experience in M&A integration, management consulting, strategic planning and business development in
biotechnology (Fortune 500), information and web technology companies.
MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a B.S. (Honors) in Mechanical and Industrial Engineer from
I.T.E.S.M. Institute of Technology and Higher Education of Monterrey.
Specialties:
1) Mergers & Acquisitions / Change Management.
2) Global People Leadership & Business Strategy (Design & Execution).
3) Technology Integration & Strategic Planning.
Experience
Director Of Operations for North America at Monsanto
April 2013 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Manage all Monsanto North America operations for its Vegetables Division. With $400+ million in global
sales, 200+ employees and a $38 million operating budget. Responsible for all U.S. Operations, distribution,
logistics, inventory management and customer service. NAFTA Manufacturing Executive Leadership Team
member.
Operations Lead at Monsanto
March 2011 - April 2013 (2 years 2 months)
Led NAFTA Trade & Compliance organization and 3 operation sites with $300+ million in global sales and a
workforce of 150+ with $21 million operating budget. NAFTA Manufacturing Executive Leadership Team
member.
4 recommendations available upon request
Global Continuous Improvement Lead at Monsanto
June 2009 - March 2011 (1 year 10 months)
Led global continuous improvement organization and its regional initatives in NAFTA, South America,
EMEA and Asia Pacific.
3 recommendations available upon request
Project Manager at Monsanto
June 2007 - June 2009 (2 years 1 month)
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Provided management consulting in corporate strategy, data analysis, business development/divestiture, and
manufacturing strategy. Member of the Global Vegetables Manufacturing Leadership Team.
1) Led divestiture strategy for a $40 million business.
2) Led global ERP implementation turnaround ($18.5 million), completing 97% of high priority issues within
6 months.
2 recommendations available upon request
Global Planning Intern at Monsanto Company
June 2006 - August 2006 (3 months)
Designed, developed and executed first of its kind, global outsourcing and investment tool. Optimizing global
capacity and international investments, recommending specific sourcing options.
Operations Analyst at Seminis Inc
July 2003 - June 2005 (2 years)
Core business growth, investment opportunity assessments & cost/capital efficiency projects.
1) Headed operations investments analysis and strategy for China and US.
2) Led global operations profitability analysis saving $5 million with inventory simulation models.
3) Led cross-functional task forces in Europe and US reducing processing time by 60%.
3 recommendations available upon request
Forecast Analyst at Seminis
October 2002 - July 2003 (10 months)
Manage Sales Forecast for 200Million Product Line
Co-Founder and General Manager at e-designs
September 1999 - December 2001 (2 years 4 months)
Personal enterprise Media and technology provider of multimedia, marketing services and systems
development.
1)Created business plan and invested my personal capital resulting in a profitable business.
2) Responsible for business development, created and managed three business units with 8 employees.
3) Established market position within 2 years, with 21 clients in 2 states.
1 recommendation available upon request
Languages
Spanish
(Native or bilingual proficiency)
English
(Native or bilingual proficiency)
German
(Elementary proficiency)
French
(Elementary proficiency)
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Skills & Expertise
Strategy
Supply Chain
Change Management
Operations Management
Financial Modeling
Continuous Improvement
Integration
Analytical Skills
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
Product Management
Business Strategy
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Competitive Analysis
Market Analysis
Team Building
Business Analysis
Program Management
Entrepreneurship
Strategic Planning
Business Planning
ERP
Project Planning
Team Leadership
Social Networking
Analytics
Start-ups
Project Management
Process Improvement
Management
Leadership
Business Development
Management Consulting
Six Sigma
Mergers
Forecasting
Data Analysis
Business Process Improvement
Outsourcing
Analysis
Executive Management
Operational Excellence
Market Research
International Business
Marketing Strategy
Quality Assurance
IT Strategy
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E-commerce
Biotechnology
Organizational Development
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
MBA, Strategy & Business Development, 2005 - 2007
Activities and Societies: Member of MIT General Management, Consulting and Finance Clubs
Project Manager Marketing Lab Business Growth Project for Target Stores Corporation
Organizer for MIT Asia Business Trek 2006 and contestant in AT Kearney Consulting Case Competition
Developed International Market Entry Strategy for a software company.
1 recommendation available upon request
Tecnolgico de Monterrey
B.Sc.(Hon), Mechanical and Industrial Engineer, 1997 - 2001
Activities and Societies: * VP of Treasury ITESMs Student Oratory Society Club 1998
* Organizer XI, XII International Mechanical Engineering Congress - [1999 Corporate Sponsorship, 2000
Marketing]
Honors and Awards
1) Honors - B.Sc. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
2) Academic Merit Scholarship Awarded
3) Executive Board Member - (Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County)
4) 2012/2013 "Outstanding Achievement Commercial Award"
5) 2011/2012 Appointed for Regional Leadership Exchange
Interests
Spartan Race Competitor (Beast level), Snowboarding & Mountain Biking
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Eduardo Flores
Strategy & Operations : North America Operations Director at Monsanto
14 people have recommended Eduardo
"Eduardo has both visionary leadership and the ability to inspire those around him to execute that vision. His
superior business acumen, analytical skills, and insights, coupled with his ability to coach, build teams, and
bring out the best in people make him not only a great manager and business executive, but a great mentor
and leader in the company and in the community."
Mike Douglas, Global Continuous Improvement Analyst, Monsanto, reported to Eduardo at Monsanto
"I had the pleasure of working with Eduardo as part of the Monsanto Vegetable Division. During that time the
business went through significant transition as we integrated multiple acquisitions and worked to improve
operational efficiencies. Eduardo was a key player in that process, representing the business, he partnered
with me as he led the global turnaround on the ERP implementation, setting a clear strategy that he translated
into actionable tasks throughout the teams. He brings extremely strong analytical and problem solving skills
to the table as well as a strong results orientation. Last but not least Eduardo is an individual who keeps his
composure when working in stressful situations. In summary, Eduardo is an exceptional asset a true A player
in every sense of the word."
Skip Martin, Global Application Lead, Monsanto Vegetable Division, worked with Eduardo at Monsanto
"Eduardo is the kind of manager / client that you dream of working with. I've conducted high impact team's
training for his direct reports and team @ Monsanto and they all speak highly of his willingness to put the
team first. Eduardo is also one of my most trusted advisors. I look to him often to brainstorm issues I'm facing
in my own career. I learn as much from him as I'm able to teach."
Dylan C., Head of West Coast Sales, Relationship Masters Academy, was with another company when
working with Eduardo at Monsanto
"Eduardo is a highly driven executive, with demonstrated leadership and excellent business development
skills. Senior level executives raved about his problem-solving/analytical capabilities, project management
skills, and exceptional communication skills. Eduardo was sought after for the critical business issues due to
his ability to address them in a timely fashion, clearly getting the issue at hand with a macro and micro
perspective, synthesize his findings and making meaningful recommendations that drove and sustained future
top-line growth. Eduardo has an exceptional ability to blend remarkable business development skills with
outstanding analytical skills to draw insightful conclusions & recommendations. In addition, he has a great
ability to build relationships, across the organization; and has a great track record managing large teams,
always staying positive, committed and motivating. During the projects I worked with him and his teams, he
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consistently exemplified integrity and showed initiative on all of his engagements. Overall Eduardos work is
exceptional and reliable. I look forward to continue working with him and highly recommend his work."
J McAlpine, Marketing Lead, Monsanto, worked with Eduardo at Monsanto
"I worked with Eduardo on the Global Master Data Team he created, where he brought a clear vision,
strategy and metrics for the group, his strong leadership and valuable insights were fundamental for the
achievements delivered globally. He provided analytical, practical, and insightful solutions to various
business challenges. He was known for his ability to lead difficult projects and execute right solutions to
drive sustainable business growth even in a tough economic time."
Jesse Chen, Master Data Specialist, Monsanto, worked indirectly for Eduardo at Monsanto
"I have not seen too many people smart yet humble person like Eduardo. His has outstanding analytical
capability combined with a clear vision of what he wants. An Out-of-the Box thinker. Working with him was
one of my best experiences in this organization."
Dilip D., Data & Analytics Lead-Vegetable IT, Monsanto, worked with Eduardo at Monsanto
"Eduardo and I worked in the same business unit at Monsanto for about 2 years, during my roles as Seed Lab
Manager and NAFTA Manufacturing Project Manager. We initially started interacting on continuous
improvement (LEAN & Six Sigma) projects in the laboratory, but as I moved into Project Management he
became a mentor and advisor in the Vegetable Manufacturing Leadership Team. Eduardo was the company
expert in designing systems to compile data, subsequent trend analysis, resulting budgetarty
recommendations and the art of informative yet concise presentation of data. He is to credit for much of what
I learned in those areas due to his patient coaching. Now that I have moved on from Monsanto, I am thankful
to have had the opportunity to interact with such a great collegue as Eduardo. I know that he will continue to
contribute at his highest level to future teams he's a member of."
Rachel Hardecke, NAFTA Manufacturing Project Manager, Monsanto, worked indirectly for Eduardo at
Monsanto
"I worked closely with Eduardo for two years while he was employed as Operation Analyst in Seminis. He
possesses a solid analytical skills to diagnose problems and devise viable solutions; he also sets high
standards on interpersonal relationships, communication and professionalism in everything he does. I
recommend him fully to any project that wants to pursue."
Guillermo Estrada, International Market Information Manager, Seminis Vegetable Seeds, worked with
Eduardo at Monsanto
"While working with Eduardo on numerous technology initiatives, he always invests his passion, fosters
growth and inspires trust. Eduardo has always shown to be extremely appreciative and supportive to achieve
mutually beneficial goals and create a win-win outcome for all parties involved. He has a highly analytical
approach with an incisive global business insight. Eduardo has a high results, personable and engaging style
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that allows him to communicate and execute matters graciously and effectively, resulting in tangible results
with global impact. Overall, Eduardos leadership is based on setting the example and it is a true pleasure to
work with him."
Jay B., SAP BI Consultant, Monsanto, worked directly with Eduardo at Monsanto
"Eduardo proved to have excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of business operations,
including a great capacity for managing and leading global teams. Finally, he is a good human with very
positive and cooperative nature."
Subhash Dhumal, Sr Manager Operations, Seminis Vegetable seeds India Ltd, worked indirectly for
Eduardo at Seminis Inc
"Eduardo is a proven international executive with a strategic view and outstanding leadership skills. When we
worked together his leadership and multicultural awareness allowed him to identify synergy opportunities
across different business units and countries. He communicates clearly by extracting the core concept of a
situation while understanding the details of the projects he leads, resulting in a faster implementation and
successfully managing difficult situations. During the projects Eduardo led, the company immediately
realized substantial cost savings and improved customer service."
Bhagyesh P., SAP Consultant, Monsanto (Seminis Inc), worked indirectly for Eduardo at Seminis Inc
"I had the pleasure to work with Eduardo at Monsanto back in the day - we were team-mates at Monsanto's
rigoruous Forecasting Group. He was and still is growing into a true business leader with a sharp acumen
with deep-dive analytical skills, an hands-on approach to any day-to-day problem and an outgoing personality
which will convince even the most skeptical in the hostile crowds of a corporate world. A true friend for me, I
have always had the honors to learn the upmost from him. His characteristics and charisma will certainly take
him to the heights he wishes in the everchanging business world."
Kerem Over, Forecast Analyst, Monsanto, worked directly with Eduardo at Seminis Inc
"Eduardo is a visionary entrepreneur, always on the lookout for new profitable ideas to implement. He is a
well-rounded and balanced overachiever, with the drive, the passion for service, determination, and energy
needed to turn his goals into a reality, and achieve success."
Eloy A., Co-founder, Web Development Team Lead, E-designs, worked directly with Eduardo at e-designs
"Eduardo came in to PayGlobal (a New Zealand based company) as part of his MBA program with MIT.
Eduardo 's input in the project was to analyzed thoroughly our systems in relation with customer services,
customer relationships and most importantly the "perceived" value added of the PayGlobal HRM application.
Eduardo showed excellent team member skills, worked very well with us in the management team, reported
accurately to me on progress made, very studious, on the task at all times and his recommendations were very
well thought. With an eye on the details, Eduardo can also relate to the bigger picture of the Enterprise and
therefore present recommendations that fit in the right context. He is a lively professional and socialiser, I
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have found him very trustworthy and I would engage his services again."
Smina V., Business Improvement Manager, PayGlobal, advised Eduardo at Massachusetts Institute of
Technology - Sloan School of Management
Contact Eduardo on LinkedIn
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