Andrés Tobacia

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Professional Experience / Experiencia Profesional

Blue Origin – Kent, WA

July 2025 – Present

Supply Chain Project Manager (Level III) | Strategy & Operations

  • Spearheading AI & automation initiatives in global supply chain transformation.
  • Implementing machine learning for inventory forecasting and supplier risk analysis.
  • Driving end-to-end digital transformation with predictive analytics and RPA.

2022 – July 2025

Supply Chain Program Manager (Level III) | New Shepard

  • Led supply chain program for New Shepard crew capsule subsystems.
  • Oversaw procurement, forecasting, and non-labor finance for composites, parachutes, avionics.
  • Supported 12+ suborbital missions, 1 orbital mission, and 40+ astronauts.

Anything Flows – Houston, TX

2018 – 2022

General Manager

  • Founded and scaled valve & controls startup with 400% growth.
  • Developed industry-first e-commerce platform for valves and controls.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar contracts for oil, gas, and mining clients.

Weir Minerals – Houston, TX

2016 – 2017

Sr. Sales Engineer

  • Covered sales territories in NM, AZ, TX, and CA.
  • Managed strategic accounts for oilfield and industrial clients.

Lockwood International – Houston, TX

2015 – May 2016

Outside Sales Account Manager

  • Managed key gas pipeline accounts (Kinder Morgan, Enbridge, Williams, TC Energy).
  • Delivered actuator and ball valve solutions, achieving significant revenue.
  • Specialized in pipeline systems and market trends.

Rotork Inc – Houston, TX

Jan 2012 – Dec 2014

Outside Sales Engineer, Latin America

  • Increased LATAM sales by 200% and opened new Chile office.
  • Led market studies and trained teams across 7 countries.

SLB (Cameron Valves & Controls) – Houston, TX

2010 – 2012

Sr. Project Manager

  • Managed $8M inventory for valve controls and actuators.
  • Created Excel sizing program improving quotation speed by 40%.
  • Drove automation center revenue from $0.9M to $3M.

Emerson Process Management – Houston, TX

2008 – 2010

Applications Sales Engineer

  • Boosted LATAM revenue from $10.8M to $17M through improved quotation workflows.
  • Secured major contracts for Shafer actuators in natural gas and mining sectors.

GE – Houston, TX

2007

Gas Turbine Intern Engineer

  • Engineering co-op on GE 7FA Gas Turbine combustion hardware.
  • Conducted technical reviews and inventory management.

Education / Educación