Gilbert John Ylagan
Birmingham,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in Supply & Operations Execution, IBP/S&OP Governance, and Capacity Planning. Demonstrates proficiency in Network Strategy & Optimisation and Manufacturing, Warehousing & 3PL Strategy, driving cost and productivity transformation through effective crisis and risk management. Skilled in SAP/APO, Data Modelling, Power BI, and Warehouse Management Systems, with a proven track record of cross-regional leadership across EU and APAC. Committed to leveraging strategic insights to optimise operations and enhance organisational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lead, Network Capacity Management & S&OE;
Mondelēz International
United Kingdom
2025.09 - 2026.02
- Led regional supply network capacity governance, ensuring alignment across manufacturing and logistics nodes.
- Assessed network changes to evaluate service quality, cost efficiency, and resilience impact.
- Reduced crisis events by 70% through implementation of structured cross-functional risk framework.
Senior Manager, Network Optimization
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
United Kingdom
2024.01 - 2025.08
- Identified and realised network optimisation opportunities exceeding $5M across Iberia and Benelux.
- Designed future-state network framework to support growth and sustainability objectives.
- Coordinated long-range planning governance and developed strategic investment cases for MEU region.
Cluster Manager, Long-Term Strategic Planning
Mondelēz International
United Kingdom
2023.04 - 2024.01
- Led cross-regional executive decision-making forums to enhance alignment on strategic initiatives.
- Directed strategic capacity modelling to align resources with Toblerone's $1B growth objectives.
- Identified and resolved structural network bottlenecks to optimise category portfolio performance.
Supply Planning & Logistics Operations Leadership
Mondelēz International
Philippines, Thailand, United Kingdom
2015.04 - 2023.01
- Enhanced APAC peak season service from 88% to 99.2% by optimising logistics and inventory management.
- Directed SAP APO implementation and established regional planning capabilities to streamline operations.
- Mitigated $1.2M waste during multi-market renovation project through effective resource allocation and planning.
- Delivered consistent >98% service levels across EU markets.
- Managed warehouse operations to increase productivity.
Planning and Warehousing Operations Supervisor
Nestlé Philippines
Philippines
2009.01 - 2015.01
- Achieved ~$800K increase in logistics productivity through warehouse redesign and value stream mapping.
- Governed 3PL operations by overseeing safety audits and managing distribution transitions.
- Streamlined production forecasting for improved strategic planning.
- Handled crisis situations effectively, minimising disruptions in deliveries.
Education
BSc - Industrial Engineering
University of Batangas
PhilippinesSkills
- Supply & Operations Execution (S&OE)
- IBP / S&OP; Governance
- Capacity planning & Data modelling
- Network Strategy & Optimization
- Manufacturing & 3PL Strategy
- Crisis & Risk Management
- Cost & Productivity Transformation
- SAP / APO / SC Guru / Power BI
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Cross-Regional Leadership (EU & APAC)
Certification
- Certified Project Manager (2016)
- Six Sigma White Belt (DMAIC)
SELECTED IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS
- $5M+ Network optimization opportunities identified
- $1.2M Waste avoided in product renovation
- $800K+ Logistics productivity delivered
- 70% Reduction in crisis incidents
- Consistent >98% Service performance across regions
Timeline
Lead, Network Capacity Management & S&OE;
Mondelēz International
2025.09 - 2026.02
Senior Manager, Network Optimization
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
2024.01 - 2025.08
Cluster Manager, Long-Term Strategic Planning
Mondelēz International
2023.04 - 2024.01
Supply Planning & Logistics Operations Leadership
Mondelēz International
2015.04 - 2023.01
Planning and Warehousing Operations Supervisor
Nestlé Philippines
2009.01 - 2015.01
BSc - Industrial Engineering
University of Batangas