Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
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Johanna Artigas

Aramoho

Summary

I am a passionate and determined FMCG professional with 20 years of experience in the sector. I bring a proven track record in quality assurance, as well as the successful development and launch of new products, driving verified and reliable sales growth across international markets. I have demonstrated leadership in managing large teams, achieving goals and objectives aligned with commercial strategy.

I am seeking a role in an organisation that values initiative, where I can lead key innovation projects and contribute to the implementation of strategic short-, medium-, and long-term goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CORPORATIVE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Cencosud Retail S.A.
Santiago
03.2020 - 03.2024

Over the past 4 years, I have developed and launched approximately 200 private label products, primarily perishable products. During this time, I have successfully led each development by applying technical expertise, market analysis, and formulation skills.

Additionally, I have executed innovation projects that have transformed consumer habits in Chile, such as the launch of a gluten-free product line.

During my last year, I led product development on a regional level, collaborating with the six countries where Cencosud is present; to date, my greatest success was launching the Cuisine&Co brand in Brazil in March 2024.

FOOD TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER CH

Cencosud Retail S.A.
Santiago
11.2018 - 03.2020

Participated in a strategic project of the company, which sought to integrate for the first time a technical-commercial professional profile, achieving great benefits at the company level, which materialized in various launches of ´private label´ (own brand) products.

HEAD OF QUALITY ASSURANCE PRIVATE LABEL CHILE

Cencosud Retail S.A.
Santiago
07.2013 - 10.2018

Implemented the first comprehensive quality assurance plan, as part of Cencosud's strategic change, in which its own brand became a fundamental pillar of the company. This plan became the basis for supermarkets in Chile, Perú, Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil.

QUALITY TECHNOLOGIST PRIVATE LABEL CHILE

Cencosud Retail S.A.
Santiago
01.2011 - 06.2013

Part of a team that implemented a quality management system in the private label products area.

in this role I also implemented good manufacturing practices and HACCP audits of own brand suppliers.

QUALITY TECHNOLOGIST SUPERMARKET

Cencosud Retail S.A.
Santiago
01.2008 - 12.2010

Part of the team in charge of certifying supermarkets with HACCP, BRC and IFS standards.

Implemented systems to evaluate fruit and vegetable suppliers applying it to the entire supermarket chain, which until today is part of the supplier entry policy in Chilean supermarkets.

Education

Associate's Degree - ENGINEER IN EXECUTION IN INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA
SANTIAGO DE CHILE
12-2019

Bachelor of Science - FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INACAP
SANTIAGO DE CHILE
12-2006

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Food safety
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Product innovation
  • Team leadership
  • Product development skills
  • Multitasking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Professionalism

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Certification

  • Food safety management systems auditor / Lead Auditor based ISO 22.000
  • Product traceability and recall
  • Servsafe: Hygiene and safety in food service
  • Allergen control
  • Leadership skills development

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CORPORATIVE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Cencosud Retail S.A.
03.2020 - 03.2024

FOOD TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER CH

Cencosud Retail S.A.
11.2018 - 03.2020

HEAD OF QUALITY ASSURANCE PRIVATE LABEL CHILE

Cencosud Retail S.A.
07.2013 - 10.2018

QUALITY TECHNOLOGIST PRIVATE LABEL CHILE

Cencosud Retail S.A.
01.2011 - 06.2013

QUALITY TECHNOLOGIST SUPERMARKET

Cencosud Retail S.A.
01.2008 - 12.2010

Associate's Degree - ENGINEER IN EXECUTION IN INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

Bachelor of Science - FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INACAP
Johanna Artigas