Anthony Rivas
Project Manager
New River,AZ
Summary
Process-improvement focused project manager with deep experience in performing detailed process and program analysis to secure notable cost reductions and inventory management improvements. Design/ redesign warehouse layout, material flow and how to store. Accessible manager and collaborative team player dedicated to enhancing operations through defining and implementing supply chain initiatives that reduce spend, generate profit, and improve team productivity and performance. A responsive and proactive leader in high-pressure situations with completing deadlines. Skilled project manager, team trainer, and leader. Areas of Expertise… Material Planning & Forecasting Lean Manufacturing Support Cost Control & Profit Growth Vendor Contract Negotiations Continuous Improvement Initiatives Project & Program Management Supplier Relationship Management Waterfall Methodology Root Cause Analysis & Reporting
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Manager
Atlas Healthcare Partners
, Az
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for the effective management and operations of the assigned materials management department(s) and/or assigned system or region level supply chain projects, including all operational, technical, and personnel activities associated with supplies and equipment to all nursing and non- nursing departments within the ambulatory facilities
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conducted operational planning
- Establishes implements and administers department goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and services
- Assists the Director in the annual budget planning each year with anticipating upcoming changes and additions for the following year’s budget
- Develops and maintains a competent and motivated staff through appropriate selection, training, discipline, feedback, performance management
- Develops staff through assessing and managing performance and providing education and training
- Manages operational function and provides direction and leadership
- Works to align department functions and processes that will achieve department goals as well as facility goals
- Leads teams, conducts effective meetings, removes barriers, and engages in synergistic problem solving through effective communication
- Improves organizational and operational performance
- Ensures a cost-effective operation by assisting with appropriate budget preparation, monitoring, and controlling of associated department expenses
- Build effective relationships
- Interacts frequently with facility staff and physicians to provide high quality services
- Assess customer satisfaction levels while obtaining direct feedback regarding the department’s performance, resolves problems, and identifies new opportunities to improve services and cost effectiveness
- Leads and/or participates in regional projects and process development to achieve goals
- Assists in the development and implementation of regional policies procedures, and process for improvements for Materials Management
- Negotiates agreements among end users to coordinate efficient processes and inventory costs.
ISC Project Manager
Honeywell, AZ
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Strong understanding of project management activities, including the end-to-end project management process in a fast paced, complex business environment
- Experience in utilizing Waterfall methodology and managing all the integrated product development system phase gate deliverables for New
- Product Sourcing utilizing both the program master record and the integrated master schedule
- Design/ redesign a warehouse layout, material flow and how to store
- Help my team meet deadlines, track, monitor and summarize progress of projects, and prepare reports for senior leadership regarding the status and project of the project
- Programs I lead include OPIR (Lockheed Martin), Thales Alenia Space is leader in a wave of Low and Medium Earth Orbit satellite
- Iridium’s crosslinked mesh architecture creates a web of coverage encompassing 100% of the planet from Low-Earth Orbit
- Key Responsibilities:
- Drive and execute new initiatives
- Managing cross functional teams
- Influence functional stakeholders
- Support the Management Operating System
- Metrics improvement
- Support Integrated Supply Chain sites
- Work with the factory team
- On time delivery of projects
- Manage data and report
- Support to manage escalation
- Schedules and revises shipment plans
- Analyzes production speed
- Analyzes product demand
- Participate in project teams
- Perform administrative duties
- Determines reorder levels
- Key Performance Indicators for, project progress, resource utilization and budget
Advanced Material Planning Project Manger
General Dynamics
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Responsible for all production management planning activities within the SATCOM-on-the-Move products provide world- class “on satellite” tracking accuracy via a combination of integrated tracking receiver and high-bandwidth line-of-sight stabilization
- Excellent customer service and optimal inventory levels, maintaining an efficient production schedule
- Responsible to support and sustain KPI controls within all departments including safety, quality, customer service and efficiency to achieve customer quality and delivery demands
- Collaborates with multifunctional support groups to lead, motivate, coordinate to drive discipline, best practices and a world class continuous improvement culture to help the team attain and sustain the highest levels of operational excellence
- Key Accomplishments:
- Skilled at management skills
- Proficient ability to manage multiple programs
- Keen sense of managing multi-faceted teams to drive program timelines
- Effective risk management identification and implementation of risk reduction plan
- Proficient ability to lead a team to successful conclusions
- Analyze problems of diverse scope where analysis of date requires evaluation of identifiable factors
- Ability to network with senior internal and external personnel in area of expertise
- Subject matter expert in numerous areas pertaining to planning and control of material
- Support complex negotiations with customers and/or suppliers as needed
- Reviews work authorization documents and generates material program plans, coordinates kick- off meetings with functional departments to communicate program goals and objectives
- Assist in detailed proposal analysis with program personnel and/or customer community as requested
- Initiate, modify, and maintain program schedules for outside vendors and in-house manufacturing as needed
- Supports and update weekly production schedules based on S&OP indicators
- Manage long term forecast and work with Operations to develop capacity requirements plan
- Lead, participate and present in strategic business management meetings
- Leverages a wide range of commercially available modem systems.
Category Manager
HonorHealth
Scottsdale, AZ
02.2014 - 12.2016
- Perform comprehensive analysis of supply chain processes and procedures to ensure best-value service operations
- Manage process evaluations, perform root cause analysis, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate contracts
- Handle project management responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement processes, participate in safety initiatives, and risk mitigation measures, and support unit safety programs/processes
- Conduct situational analysis to create initiatives for reducing cost and improving supply chain functions; verify, track, and report savings initiatives and performance metrics
- Support product, process, and service standardization to reduce waste and improve resource utilization
- Assist with supplier contract and service agreement negotiations
- Provide support to Logistics and Operations team
- Maintain master vendor and item files
- Key Accomplishments:
- Delivered more than $800K in cost savings by year-to-date while reducing obsolete inventory items by 40% through managing item removal from asset list
- Spearheaded vendor list consolidation to achieve notable cost saving and process improvements
- Adeptly completed team-oriented duties while also performing as an independent contributor including serving as a Project Manager for managing supply chain projects and serving as a Subject
- Matter Expert for project teams
- Assess and evaluate spend and support processes to remove cost from Network for Purchased
- Services by identifying new capabilities and suppliers; coordinated with Informatics team to evaluate additional savings opportunities
- Skillfully manage supplier relationships and coordinate Supplier Management Process for key/critical
- Purchased Services Suppliers; handle supplier performance reviews and oversee corrective action
- Contribute to ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective logistical support for patient care facilities by collaborating with material management leaders on developing and launching system-wide policies and procedures
- Coordinate with IT teams in deploying new modules, upgrades, fixes, and installations; participate in designing, building, and implementing changes to support product conversion, standardization, backorder, recall, and substitute processes.
Materials Manager
Lockheed Martin
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Delivered full range of warehouse operational management including shipping, receiving, and storage in rapidly changing environments; packed, handled, issued, and controlled assets to support the Javelin effort
- Shoulder-fired anti-armor system
- Completed duties including palletizing, stacking, and shelving
- Employed knowledge of storage plans, policies, and procedures; reviewed, prepared, validated, and maintained required documents
- Tracked and reported materials discrepancies and damage
- Operated manual/motorized material handling equipment
- Safeguarded facilities and materials access
- Key Accomplishments:
- Led JIT (Just-In-Time) inventory management process to increase return supplies to field by 18% and decrease vendor supply rate
- Complied with all Department of Army procedures to ensure cost control and attainment of all client goals
- Managed automated data tracking/reporting systems
- Ensured continuity of operating by performing daily SARSS functions
- Utilized knowledge of UTS software, Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Training, Quality, Material
- Safety Data Sheets, and Security programs.
National Security Contractor & Consultant
USIS, Church
Falls, VA
02.2007 - 12.2011
- Managed multiple client contracts to provide surveillance and counter surveillance training to personnel within various governmental agencies and security and law enforcement agencies
- Delivered training in accordance with Operational Security standards of the Intelligence Community and Department of
- Defense
- Key Accomplishments:
- Provided expert surveillance coverage to support government CI operations and training exercises.
Education
MS - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
BS - Business Management
New England College of Business
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Waste Reduction
- Managing Materials
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Company Inventory Oversight
- Integrated Materials Management Systems
- Vendor Contracts
- Procurement Logistics
- Cost Assessment
- Deadline Management
- Deal Negotiations
- Metrics Management
- Stockroom Management
- Materials Movement
Certification
PMP Certification (in Progress)
Six Sigma Lean Certified Green Belt
Technologies
Microsoft Windows XP, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, Lawson, McKesson, Premier,
Aperek, GHX
Timeline
Materials Manager
Atlas Healthcare Partners
05.2021 - 11.2021
ISC Project Manager
09.2019 - 05.2021
Advanced Material Planning Project Manger
General Dynamics
06.2017 - 09.2019
Category Manager
HonorHealth
02.2014 - 12.2016
Materials Manager
Lockheed Martin
06.2013 - 01.2014
National Security Contractor & Consultant
USIS, Church
02.2007 - 12.2011
MS - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
BS - Business Management
New England College of Business
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