Rafael Merino Murga
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Bilbao, Spain
Toptal member since August 26, 2026
Rafa is a supply chain and logistics specialist with more than 25 years of experience designing and optimizing operational solutions in industrial and distribution companies. He combines deep expertise in supply chain, warehouse operations, intralogistics, and manufacturing with hands-on experience in data analysis, WMS, MES, Python, machine learning, and AI technologies.
Career Highlights
Education Highlights
Case Studies
Value Chain Optimization
Location Algorithm
Logistic Optimization
Expertise
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Optimization
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Machine Learning
- Process Optimization
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Warehouse Operations
Work Experience
Senior Consultant
Freelance Clients
- Saved 40% of internal logistics costs by redesigning the layout and optimizing processes.
- Reduced process lead time from 1,264 hours to 780 hours through lean logistics initiatives.
- Saved 1,620 hours per year by developing and implementing an algorithm that optimizes the location of parts.
- Developed a €10 million business for companies entering the aerospace market.
- Performed competition and market analysis for several companies that helped to structure strategy and marketing approach.
Intersite Coordinator
ITP Aero
- Improved costs of developing the make/buy strategy and allocation of products in sites.
- Reduced transportation costs by 5% through global sourcing tenders.
- Optimized inventories and reduced obsolescence and other logistics costs.
Supply Chain and Logistics Director
ITP Aero
- Reduced acquisition prices by 15% by developing a global supply chain.
- Cut total acquisition costs by 23% by applying lean logistics principles.
- Built a local supply chain to cooperate with and reduce the development of new designs.
Logistics Manager
ITP Aero
- Improved inventory accuracy by up to 99,8% and doubled warehouse productivity.
- Outsourced the warehouse operations successfully to a 3PL.
- Improved supply chain service level from 50% to 85%.
Consultant
Accenture
- Contributed to technology and business consulting projects.
- Achieved operational improvements through JIT initiatives.
- Worked on restructuring the Spanish metal industry, focusing on industrial and logistics actions.
Education
Diploma in Data Science
Stanford University - Remote
Diploma in Data Science
Duke University - Remote
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business
IE Business School - Madrid, Spain
Master's Degree in Engineering
Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineering - Bilbao, Spain
Certifications
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
APICS
Skills
Finance
Data Analysis, Market Research, Forecasting
Other
Warehouse Operations, Warehouse Design, Inventory Optimization, Process Optimization, Logistics & Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics & Warehousing, Lean Manufacturing, Value Chain, Value Analysis, Purchasing, Manufacturers, Supply Chain, Vendors & Suppliers, Supplier Development, Procurement Process Optimization, Business Research, Procurement, Vendor Negotiation, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection, Management Consulting, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Process Improvement, Inventory, Operations Research, Python, Machine Learning, Industry 4.0, Organization, Operational Efficiency Improvement, Algorithms, Algorithm Design, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Design, Distribution Operations, Distribution Management, Global Distribution Strategy, Business Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Python 3, Mathematics, Business Cases, Costs, Investments, Marketing, International Commerce, Neural Networks, Big Data, Business Warehouses, Six Sigma, Supplier/Vendor Selection, Supplier Quality Assurance, Lean, Layout Design, Customer Segmentation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies
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