Claudio Sanchez
Oxnard,CA
Summary
I am an efficient professional with 16 years in Inventory Control primarily in the Food Industry, I specialized in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and Continuous Improvement, I have held roles in SpaceX, Danone, Sunopta prior to stepping into my current position at Natures Touch where I find true passion for driving innovative inventory solutions. Im a Problem-solver, a Lifetime Learner, CPIM Certified and CSCP candidate.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Analyst
Nature's Touch Frozen Foods
United States
12.2023 - Current
- Collaboration to inventory control Activities supporting Manufacturing, Distribution and 3PL operations across domestic and International Locations, Interactively work with 3PLs, Copackers, Procurement and QA to ensure accurate inventory and secure fulfillment.
- Own Inventory Accuracy, reconciliation, audit compliance and ERP system integrity to ensure reliable inventory reporting and operational continuity.
- Improve Inventory Accuracy through standardized reconciliation processes, root-cause analysis, cycle count programs and data governance initiatives.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Procurement, QA, Production Facilities, and Supply Chain Teams to support operational efficiency.
- Prepare and analyze inventory KPIs, financial reports, and inventory trend analysis to support financial decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support physical inventories, 3PL audits, new production projects and process improvement initiatives while maintaining inventory accuracy standards.
- Oversee high volume inventory transactions with purpose to ensure financial reconciliation within ERP/WMS environments.
- Introduce continuous improvement initiatives and CPIM-based inventory management concepts to enhance inventory control, operational efficiency, and inventory accuracy across supply chain operations.
Inventory Analyst
SunOpta
Oxnard, California, United States
05.2019 - 12.2023
- Ability to interactively work with 3PLs, Company's Production, QA, Procurement and Supply Chain departments in order to maintain Inventory accuracy, Traceability, and secure fulfillment.
- Maintaining Inventory Reconciliation in a timely and Standardized manner ensuring alignment with Finance. Proactively engaging on special projects (including traveling out of the State or country) like 3PL Audits, Physical Count with Inventory Reconciliation on-site, Training of personnel, while Organizing, Conducting, Applying and Reporting results back to Management with accurate finance and Inventory reports.
Inventory Analyst
Danone
City Of Industry, CA, United States
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Inventory Reconciliation with 3PL's & facility Warehouse.
- Scheduling of inbound & outbound to timely allocate goods after production and before shipping to customers.
- Analyzed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize shortages.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory accuracy, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
Inventory Specialist
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversee the Ordering, Storing and Distribution of Materials, spare parts, equipment, and consumables for Manufacturing Projects (Dragon Capsule, Falcon 9 rocket), Maintaining proper stock levels and reconcile discrepancies.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure accuracy of inventory records and compliance with standards.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Managed the return process for damaged or defective goods, ensuring prompt resolution for Centralized Warehouse and minimizing financial loss for the company.
- Streamlined warehouse organization for improved efficiency in locating items and fulfilling orders.
Maintenance Coordinator
Mission Foods
Los Angeles, CA, United States
04.2010 - 10.2017
- Performed scheduling of Preventive Maintenance tasks for 25 production lines using proprietary ERP while ordering consumables, spare parts and equipment to perform such tasks, Performing Safety audits, Evaluation of Maintenance based on weekly Downtime per equipment in order to identify biggest offenders and create corrective actions to minimize downtime, all while Considering "Food Safety" a priority.
Inventory Control Administrative
AGRANA Fruit
Jacona, Michoacán, Mexico
03.2006 - 01.2010
- Overseeing the receipt and storage of Frozen-Fruit Varieties which were converted locally from "fresh to frozen" processes, also "Ingredients", "Materials" and "Allergens".
- Coordinating shipments to Local 3PL partners ensuring reliable supply for both domestic production (Bulk Fruit) and International Customers (Finished goods).
- Coordinating warehouse team to perform cycle counts and physical counts at local warehouses and 3pl partners in order to ensure 100% reliable inventory stocks, As result preventing any Production Downtime and timely fulfillment to Customers.
- Providing detailed inventory reconciliation reports to Accounting team to support financial accuracy.
- Inter-department member of "Continuous Improvement" team dedicated to analyze and minimize quality issues and production offenders with Quality Control Tools (DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma) to Maximize efficiency while maintaining "SQF" Food Safety level.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Estudios Superiores De Zamora
Mexico01-2006
Bachelor's degree US Equivalency - Industrial Engineering
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA01-2016
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Data Analysis (Excel, PowerBI)
- Strong understanding of Financial Accounting(valuation, costing, variance analysis)
- ERP Systems Proficiency (DAX, DAX NAV, SAP)
- Production Planning (CPIM)
- Supply Chain Operations leveraging CPIM
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Food Industry Expertise (SQF, HACCP, GMP, Traceability)
Affiliations
Association for Supply Chain Management; San Fernando Valley Chapter.
Certification
- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management; ASCM CPIM, 2026
- Financial Accounting, CPE, 2025
- Power BI for Finance, LinkedIn, 2025
- Inventory Management (Council of Supply Chain Management), 2024
- HAZMAT Department of Transportation California -2016
- ABB Robotic Seminar. Tecnomaiz, Monterrey Mexico 2013
- CPMS ERP, International Information Services. 2011
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Inventory Analyst
Nature's Touch Frozen Foods
12.2023 - Current
Inventory Analyst
SunOpta
05.2019 - 12.2023
Inventory Analyst
Danone
02.2019 - 05.2019
Inventory Specialist
SpaceX
10.2017 - 12.2018
Maintenance Coordinator
Mission Foods
04.2010 - 10.2017
Inventory Control Administrative
AGRANA Fruit
03.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Estudios Superiores De Zamora
Bachelor's degree US Equivalency - Industrial Engineering
East Los Angeles College