Alejandro Gallegos

• Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Proficient in reviewing and analyzing proposals, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and mitigating risks.
• Highly skilled in contract negotiation, including pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual terms to acheive favorable outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross functionally with various departments to meet project objectives and timelines.
• Successfully negotiated and closed deals for over 14 suppliers for the program resulting in over 1.5M in savings
• Currently managing over $105M in spend across 10 complex suppliers, from proposal and negotiations through delivery
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in documentation and contract management.
• Supplier management, negotiating terms and conditions, commerical item determination, progress based payments while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations
• In depth knowledge of subcontract processes, laws, and regulations relating to the FAR/DFAR.
• Utilized Lean Six Sigma methodologies to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks in subcontracting processes, enhancing overall project resilience and efficiency.

• Enhanced supplier relationships by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and effective negotiation tactics.
• Team leader, Lead IPT, and SME of a team of 4 procurement agents, overseeing all commodities for 5 different programs and over 20 suppliers.
• Successfully orchestrated and concurrently managed 5 complex programs, demonstrating exceptional multitasking abilities and organizational skills
• Diligently oversaw budgetary aspects for the 5 programs of over $500M total value, ensuring adherence to financial parameters, cost control measures, and optimizing resource allocation to achieve fiscal efficiency(EVM).
• Achieved 4M in yield across the 5 programs by conducting comprehensive spend analysis and identifying areas for improvement.
• Intrapreneur-style program ownership; critical thinking and risk-based decision-making to lead program from award>engineering>supply chain>certification testing>production>delivery.
• Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency with the implementation of an automated purchasing system.
• Reduced lead times, negotiated contracts with key suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Led the selection process of new suppliers, resulting in increased competition and better value propositions.
• Part of Development team and participated in PDR, CDR, DDR to production.
• Negotiated long term agreement contracts with suppliers and enforced the terms and conditions.
• Implemented and executed KPI’s utilizing PowerBI for leadership that included, supplier score cards (supplier performance), on time delivery,
  orders placed within lead time, requisition aging, MRB (rejected parts in inspection or on the line)
• Mentored new buyers and assisted in performance evaluation
• Coordinated continuous improvement within all supply chain activities within the company that included purchasing, planning, scheduling, and S&OP.
• Collaborated with Engineering, Planning, and program management to streamline operations.

• Sucessfully managed a team of 7 supply chain analysts.

•Collaborate with logistics providers and customers to align supply chain activities with organizational objectives internationally and domestically.
• In charge of overseeing the import, export, forecasting, transportation and distribution.
• Relationship development along with monitoring and maintaining supply chain management strategies that increase
efficiency of supply operations
• Oversee all correspondence and negotiations with customers.
• Maintained metrics to analyze data for assessment and process improvement to prepare and submit weekly reports
• Prepare, review and submit budget plans for company goals
• Implemented operational efficiency programs and presented KPI’s, and effectiveness of our software and programs across the board for imports and exports to present to leadership
• Assisted with training and delegated development of new employees
• Ensured process compliance and accomplish other tasks relevant to monetary policies, regulations, and legislation
• Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing
• Provided solutions for dray and destination needs to customers

•Leveraged a strategic mindset to make informed decisions that positively impacted logistics operations, aligning with overall program goals.

• Kept abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating new knowledge of enhancing logistics process to stay ahead in a dynamic environment

• Executed logistics plans with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to quality standards across 3 complex programs.

• Exhibited adaptability and resilience in leading teams through change, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Provided quality assurance oversight throughout entire logistics process, front point of origin to destination including Air & Export for domestic and international suppliers.
• Strategically planned and managed logistics and customs clearance.
• Monitored logistics performance , prepared reports , and planned for changes at different terminals, steamship lines, and rail lines.
• Overseeing accounts payable , including receiving/inspection, and processing ensuring invoice accuracy.
• Utilized Power BI metrics system for efficiency
• Perform/coordinate Supply Chain/ Logistics analysis and make recommendations to management for improvements
• Demonstrated financial acumen by overseeing budgets for the 3 programs.

• Proactively identified and mitigated logistics-related risks, ensuring the programs operated smoothly and achieved objectives within established timelines.

• Monitored all import goods and created processes and systems to maintain inventory and supply chain levels
• Monitored and ran MRP every morning to ensure accuracy in purchasing and forecast planning
•Planned the production based on MPS for purchased parts using MRP system
•Analyzed Requisitions from company planners and developed formal quotes for suppliers
•Prepared daily reports of open and closed purchase orders and requisitions
•Communicated with the company's internal customers and suppliers internationally on a daily basis
• Works closely with project managers to ensure that materials and services are purchased at the lowest cost from
domestic and international suppliers to meet customer project requirements and production schedules.
• Handled transfers internally and internationally
• Processed ISFs and 7501 documents to cleared customs
• Instituted inventory reduction timelines , met targeted goals and facilitated decrease of excess and obsolete
materials
• Prepared , negotiated and issued purchase orders with suppliers internationally for raw materials
• Targeted key suppliers/ vendors and evaluates performance on a monthly basis(supplier score cards) KPI’s
• Maintain purchasing/construction reports (Daily, weekly, monthly)
• Follow up with subcontractors on status of RFQ’s and RFI’s
• Implemented effective negotiation strategies to close deals with the best possible purchase prices with major cost
savings
• Negotiated LTA contracts with international suppliers
• Prepare/send bid packages ( quotes )
• Monitor and coordinated with suppliers on inventory to minimize shortages and ensured on time delivery
•Assisted with Import / Export for raw materials
• Expert in HTS codes