Mercedes Lapeña

Mercedes Lapeña is an experienced professional in supply chain and operations planning, currently serving as the Global S&O Planning Manager at Lantmännen Unibake since March 2023, previously holding the position of Global S&O Planning Analyst. Prior roles include Performance OPS Lead at Kavak.com, where significant improvements were made in key performance indicators, and Economic Planning Senior Analyst at Mercado Libre, focusing on budget processes and deviation analysis. Mercedes has a solid background as a Market Intelligence Analyst and Economic & Financial Planning Analyst at Tenaris, contributing to demand forecasting, budget processes, and financial analysis, achieving notable cost savings. Earlier experience includes roles at Ford Motors and Tenaris, where Mercedes honed skills in quality reporting and economic planning. Academic credentials include a Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering from the University of Buenos Aires.