Christian Velasquez

• Directed the consolidation and optimization of supply chain operations across four companies, driving standardization and increased efficiency.
• Served as the strategic lead for IT initiatives, aligning technology solutions with business objectives between internal stakeholders and the managed service provider.
• Established enterprise-wide production performance metrics using Power BI to enable data-driven decision-making and foster continuous improvement.
• Partnered with VP of Finance, Vp of Operations, and Director of engineering with decisions about current companies and acquisitions.
• Drove cost savings by using RFQ's and sourcing. Have seen up to 40% in savings by creating relationships with suppliers.
• Supported other departments which include the following: Estimating, Sales, Customer Service, Production

• Brought MRP expertise to support the Supply Chain Manager in implementing standardized purchasing and inventory procedures, enhancing process efficiency.
• Implemented procedures that align with MRP procedure to help increase cost savings, planning accuracy, and otd. This was passed along to four sites.
• Created paperless routers by using raspberry pi's and knowledge of ERP system.
• Was able to reduce lead times on long lead time components for pharmaceutical mixers used for Covid vaccines.
• Reduced and maintained controllable costs under target. 30% reduction.

Promoted after being purchasing assistant for 6 months. Assumed upwards of 75% of previous purchasing manager's responsibilities.

• Managed $5M budget across a variety of commodities including machined components, corrugate, vmi programs, OTA antennas.
• Contributed in logistics by partnering with a freight forwarded that helped reduce costs by 30%, reduced lead times, and increased tracking by sku for container shipments from China.