Tania Herrera-Lasso

Leading operational strategy, capability development, and commercial transformation across logistics, infrastructure, and construction sectors, delivering impactful solutions.

• Defined and delivered a comprehensive logistics strategy for a Tier 1 contractor, resulting in a 22% reduction in on-site material handling delays.
• Introduced a robust capability framework and targeted training plans, optimizing team utilization and project allocation by closing critical skills gaps.
• Supported commercial restructuring for a high-value program, significantly improving forecasting accuracy, procurement efficiency, and overall governance.
• Developed and implemented automated CVR and cost validation tools, boosting reporting efficiency by 15% and reducing data errors by 35%.
• Negotiated and secured a six-year supplier contract, improving commercial terms and achieving an 8.6% reduction in costs.
• Enabled the successful launch of a new business line by redesigning operating models and strengthening cross-functional delivery capabilities.

Led large-scale operations transformation and logistics optimization initiatives across EMEA, collaborating with executive stakeholders and global partners to deliver significant organizational benefits.

• Orchestrated a multi-country SAP implementation, encompassing warehouse integration, central accounting, local entity transitions, and comprehensive training programs.
• Directed a complex 3PL transformation with seven sub-projects, including dual system integration and network redesign.
• Improved operational metrics by increasing fleet efficiency by 80% and part location accuracy by 39% across the 3PL network.
• Reduced operational costs and improved quality by decreasing headcount by 49%, cutting cost of quality by 70%, and reducing customer complaints by 80%.
• Exceeded inventory reduction targets, saving £500K, and cut arrears by 89.4%, achieving the company's lowest historical level.
• Served as interim 3PL Manager, effectively maintaining critical operations while driving performance improvements across the logistics network.
• Designed and implemented standard costing processes, aligning finance and operations to improve pricing strategies, planning accuracy, increase recovery rates, and boost operational efficiency.

Contributed to Brompton's manufacturing strategy, leveraging lean methodologies and process design to optimize production efficiency and output.

• Streamlined product launch processes, leading to significant reductions in manufacturing waste and unit costs.
• Implemented 5S principles and strategic layout changes, boosting production line capacity by 40% and improving the right-first-time rate by 25%.

Spearheaded logistics and packaging strategy for McLaren's Ultimate Series vehicles, providing critical insights for strategic supply chain decisions.

• Developed a comprehensive end-to-end logistics model for the Speedtail program, ensuring full part traceability and compliant high-voltage component handling.
• Secured executive buy-in for a pivotal production location change by building a robust business case, mitigating Brexit-related customs impacts, and enhancing supply chain resilience.
• Managed significant capital and operational expenditures (CAPEX, OPEX), vehicle total cost (VTC), and identified/mitigated risks and opportunities across logistics and packaging functions.

Supported new vehicle program launches by optimizing packaging and planning to ensure production readiness and efficiency.

• Achieved £1.7M in cost savings by implementing sustainable packaging processes and reducing single-use materials by 23%.
• Secured £4M in packaging infrastructure investment (stillages), ensuring critical readiness for high-priority program launches.
• Optimized transport planning and reduced logistics costs by 19% through advanced pre-launch forecasting and scenario analysis.

Managed engineering and delivery aspects for the Body in White component of the McLaren 720S Spider contract.

Provided technical support and product design for a Fortune 500 client with manufacturing operations in China.

Summer internship in the design and drafting department at a foodservice design firm.

Developed a waste container redesign as the final degree project.

Recognized for outstanding contributions to manufacturing excellence.

Acknowledged as an emerging talent in the automotive industry.