DIEGO CAZABAN LOZADA
Summary
With over eight years' experience in the commodities industry, my expertise lies in raw materials risk management and strategic business development. At Siemens Gamesa, my mission is to implement innovative derisking strategies that align with our financial goals. This experience built on my background as a Business Developer at Trafigura, where I honed my skills in commodities trading, client relations and market analysis. My efforts have consistently maximized operational returns, embodying my commitment to excellence and strategic insight.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Raw Materials Risk Manager
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Bilbao
10.2021 - Current
- Designed and executed comprehensive derisking strategy for raw materials, integrating indexation agreements and risk contingencies to manage purchase and sales exposures.
- Achieved improved budget accuracy by coordinating raw material risk identification, price forecasting, and implementing KPIs for tracking price volatility resulting in improved alignment with financial projections
Business developer
Trafigura
Ciudad de México
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Developed and executed physical trading strategies for copper, lead, zinc and precious metals concentrates
- Originated new clients and managed day to day existing customer base, negotiating purchase contracts, understanding their unique requirements and delivering solutions that enhanced their operations
- Analyzed competitors' activities, price drivers, and supply and demand changes to gather market intelligence.
- Maximized return of the Mexican operation through strategic sales planning, efficient stock management, and cost-effective logistics optimization. Also, effectively mitigated marketing risks such as credit and commercial exposure, handling issues, and quality losses.
Trading Operator
Trafigura
Lima
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Successfully operated the Peruvian copper concentrates position, Trafigura's biggest and most challenging blending operation worldwide with a capacity of over 500 thousand tons per year, strategically allocating qualities to maximize profits and minimize performance risks
- Coordinated and negotiated with Trafigura’s chartering department all marine bulk shipments, optimizing contracts of affreightment and warehouse resources.
Traffic Operator
Trafigura
Montevideo
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed and coordinated the execution of contract terms for metals trading business, while working closely with clients including miners and other trading firms. Controlled credit and cash exposures, and operational and commercial risks
- Organized bulk and container shipment of concentrates, including operations for storage, loading, discharge, weighting, sampling and assaying of concentrates cargos
Education
MSc in Engineering -
Universidad Católica De Valparaíso
Chile03.2016
BSc in Biotechnology -
Universidad ORT
03.2014
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Portuguese
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Raw Materials Risk Manager
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
10.2021 - Current
Business developer
Trafigura
10.2019 - 09.2021
Trading Operator
Trafigura
04.2018 - 10.2019
Traffic Operator
Trafigura
04.2016 - 04.2018
MSc in Engineering -
Universidad Católica De Valparaíso
BSc in Biotechnology -
Universidad ORT
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