Meet the Author
Carlos Portillo
Carlos Portillo is a supply chain executive with over 24 years of experience in Supply Chain Management. In his current SAP role as Global Product Marketing Manager for Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Management, he develops go-to-market strategies to drive AI-powered innovations into tangible value for customers. Earlier in his career, Carlos led presales engagements showcasing SAP SCM capabilities. Later, as a member of the EMEA Center of Excellence, focused on Demand Management and Business Development activities. Afterwards he served as Solution Manager for Design-to-Operate (D2O) where he defined end-to-end process requirements, aligned cross-functional roadmaps, and guided product enhancements that optimized end-to-end supply chain workflows. Holding an academic background in Operational Research, he has hands-on experience integrating artificial intelligence into core supply chain processes. Passionate about building resilient, efficient supply chains, Carlos combines operational and field expertise with strategic vision to help organizations leverage AI and automation for transformative outcomes.