Jose M. Castillo

o Solution Architect for Friesland Campina: Solutions Architect for logistics and planning integration. Designing the blueprint to connect OMP with SAP APO and S/4HANA, ensuring end-to-end visibility across warehousing, production, and outbound flows. Supporting the adoption of concurrent planning, defining data models for transportation and warehousing, and reviewing vendor fit for TMS/WMS integration.

o Lead Solution Architect for Nestlé LATAM: Led as Solutions Architect in the Forecast-to-Stock stream across six markets. Directed a team of 12 consultants, trained 100+ users, and embedded best practices in planning and logistics process handoffs. Achieved +15% forecast accuracy and –25% cycle time by harmonising production, distribution, and warehousing flows. Ensured SAP– OMP synchronisation through Namespace/ADC, prepared architecture documentation, and drove automation of cross-system data transfers.

Delivered logistics, ERP and planning transformations for clients across FMCG, chemical, steel, pharmaceutical and agri-food sectors.

o Mitsubishi Chemical Europe (Helmond, NL): Implemented SAP S/4HANA in supply chain and procurement. Configured planning workflows, cut cycle times by 15%, and managed UAT, cutover, and go-live with zero major disruptions

o Tata Steel IJmuiden B.V. (IJmuiden, NL): Rolled out OMP and SAP APO for steel production planning. Designed demand/supply models, improved forecast accuracy by 10%, and safeguarded continuity through SIT, UAT, and cutover

o Cooperl (Boxmeer, NL): Implemented OMP supply planning models (BOMs, sourcing, lead times, constraints) integrated with SAP ECC. Trained 40+ planners, achieving 90% adoption and reducing manual planning tasks by 35%

o Fugro Nederland BV (Global): Rolled out IFS supply chain and procurement systems, achieving 18% cost reduction. Aligned OMP processes globally, delivered worldwide training with 95% adoption, and reduced supplier risk by 25%

o INL Cargo & Ascension Freight (Haarlem, NL): Introduced Control Tower solution, improving visibility and analytics. Reduced reporting effort by 25% and exception handling time by 30%

o Designed and implemented logistics visibility and control solutions, including TMS/WMS integration and Control Tower platforms (Project44, FourKites). Developed and piloted digital supply chain platforms, validated through TU Delft’s innovation incubator

o Secured over €2M in EU funding for digital supply chain transformation

o Designed courses on Integrated Business Planning and Sustainability, linking academic theory with real-world logistics system design and ERP integration

o Mentored 50+ students on digital supply chain, data-driven planning, and automation, with a 90% internship placement rate

o Delivered lectures on supply chain, procurement, and operations, emphasising visibility, planning optimisation, and technology adoption