Gaston Uriarte

Designed advanced data models in SQL and provided actionable insights through Tableau analyses, acting as a Business Partner for Controlling & Reporting, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Production. Executed end-to-end ETL processes, extracting data from Lucanet, SAP, and Excel to support Profit & Loss analyses and other financial reports. Administered Tableau and Fivetran, managing cloud infrastructure and ensuring data integrity through profiling techniques and GitHub for code reviews.

Developed ETL pipelines to centralize data from multiple sources (SAP, Salesforce, and Excel). Modeled and transformed raw data in dbt, applying SQL to create structured datasets. Designed Tableau dashboards to visualize departmental trends and deliver key insights for decision-making across Controlling & Reporting, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Production. Prepared topline revenue report to support business plan development and strategic financial decisions.

Created a Unit Cost Model to analyze all production expenses, supporting management decisions on in-house production. Managed raw material and finished goods transactions in SAP, including supplier inbounds, floor transfers, and production-to-logistics movements. Monitored warehouse stock levels and performed monthly inventory reconciliations. Coordinated workforce plans, production schedules, and material restocking to optimize workflows.

Assembled mechanical components for wearables and hardware devices. Conducted inbound quality checks on materials and components to ensure compliance with production standards. Set up and organized workstations to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. Operated laser cutting machinery through Libellula software to optimize the preparation of raw materials for production.

Managed expense control, financial transactions, customer billing and collections. Collaborated with the external accountant in the preparation of key financial reports, such as Profit & Loss statements, forecasts, and balance sheets, while assisting with tax payment control and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Planned, assigned, and reviewed the website designer’s work; scheduled and confirmed real estate agent meetings; and conducted follow-up calls.

Assembled mechanical components for wearables and hardware devices. Conducted inbound quality checks on materials and components to ensure compliance with production standards. Coordinated the preparation and flow of materials to support production processes.

Senior referent of the collections team in processes and follow up on disputes. Preparation of reports for the credit management, seniority of balances, estimation of uncollectible accounts with future plan of action. Calculation of credits and debits for LATAM customers exposed to exchange rate variations. Credit risk analysis of clients prior to the settlement of a new contract and billing. Application of received payments and reconciliation of accounts. Training new employees.

Managing a portfolio of 150 clients from Argentina and Uruguay in outsourcing for Microsoft Corporation. Monitored accounts on a daily basis, making outbound collection calls and emails to encourage timely payments while maintaining and strengthening customer relations. Collected customer payments in accordance with due dates, processed payments and refunds, and performed account reconciliations. Prepare and present reports on collection activities and portfolio performance.

Maintained constant oversight of stock levels and conducted monthly inventories. Forecasted demand for products and services to align purchasing strategies with business needs. Negotiated and agreed on contracts, monitored their execution, and evaluated the quality of services provided. Acted as a liaison between suppliers, internal departments, and customers to ensure efficient procurement operations.

Work and Holiday experiences across New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia.

Managed all core administrative processes, including supplier payments, expense control, billing, and collections. Coordinated the director’s agenda, created worksheets for management control, and provided support to other working areas. Developed and documented administrative and accounting procedures, and optimized Excel spreadsheets to improve processes and efficiency.