Kiko Tajada

Francisco "Kiko" Tajada

Perpetual learner  ·  Zurich, Switzerland

Connecting the dots across strategy, supply chain, and finance — blending creativity with analytical rigor to drive impactful results.

Currently at adidas global Supply Chain office in Switzerland, leading functional application support within Global Product Supply. Industrial Engineer, CFA Level III candidate.

Working Senior Manager at adidas — leading digital process management within Global Product Supply in Lucerne
Studying CFA Program — building expertise in financial analysis, valuation, and investment management
Writing Occasionally on the blog — supply chain, finance, and ideas worth sharing
Senior Manager, Global Product Supply — Digital Process Management
adidas · Lucerne, Switzerland
Oct 2025 – Present +

Part of Global Product Supply Planning team. First-level support of SAP applications used in Supply Planning, acting as interface between Tech and Business users.

SAP BTP SAP AFS SAP S/4 HANA
Manager, Supply Chain Head Office
adidas · Lucerne, Switzerland
May 2023 – Sep 2025 +

Jan 2024 – Sep 2025  —  Chief of Staff to VP, Global Logistics

  • Supported VP designing and driving the strategy of the team across selected projects and initiatives
  • Created templates and frameworks for analyzing Logistics Operations performance
  • Organized the adidas Logistics Summit in Vietnam (80+ attendees)
  • Gained people leadership experience managing an intern and driving team objectives
  • Supported strategic updates, Board presentations, and global market calls

Jun – Dec 2023  —  Chief of Staff to SVP, Global Product Supply

  • Coordinated Season Readiness check-ins with cross-functional teams
Specialist, Global Product Supply — Master Planning
adidas · Lucerne, Switzerland
Sep 2021 – May 2023 +

Master Planning sets the planning framework to execute adidas' Integrated Business Plan and product supply strategy.

  • Led Robotic Process Automation within Master Planning — sole "citizen developer" to build a full unattended RPA solution from scratch using Git, VB.net, and Jenkins
  • Part of Game Plan team: monthly availability projection reporting for the factory supplier base, progressing from Accessories & Gear to Footwear (the largest division)
Business Process Optimization Intern
Biogen · Zug, Switzerland
Sep 2020 – Aug 2021 +

Full-time one-year internship in the External Manufacturing department. Managed continuous improvement projects aimed at process excellence.

Mechanical Engineering Intern
Dematic · Madrid, Spain
Jul 2018 – Jan 2019 +

Dematic is a global leader in supply chain automation. Supported engineers in designing layouts for material handling systems, tailoring solutions to client requirements and optimizing operational efficiency.

M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, physics, and systems optimization. Expertise in organizational strategy, business operations, project management, and resource optimization.

Chartered Financial Analyst — Level II Passed
CFA Institute

Advanced expertise in financial analysis, valuation, risk management, and investment strategies — enhancing the ability to make data-driven decisions across global markets.

Technical
Data Analysis Process Optimization Financial Analysis Supply Chain Strategy Project Management
Tools
Microsoft Excel Power BI SAP PowerPoint
Languages
Spanish — native English — fluent French — fluent
Corporate Strategy & Innovation
Investing & Portfolio Management
Logistics & Supply Chain
Content Creation
Long-Distance Running & Marathons
Travel & Cultural Immersion