Conrad Castaneda
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
Highly accomplished Global Supply Chain executive with 30 years of progressive experience, including leadership roles in robotics, med-device, semiconductor capital equipment, and other industries. Innovative and goal orientated leader with a demonstrated track record of delivering successful results through stakeholder engagement, collaborative partnerships, source selection, cost negotiations, spend management, and risk mitigation strategies. Expert in MRP, ERP, and DRP environments including SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite as well as Microsoft tools such as Excel, Power Point, Word, and others.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Supply Chain Manager
EBR Systems Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Full Supply Chain ownership through EBR’s FDA PMA process.
- Responsible for planning/procurement and materials/logistics personnel in support of EBR’s commercialization effort.
- Head of EBR’s Netsuite MRP implementation activities.
- Owner of EBR’s supply chain management/P2P optimization initiative.
Supply Chain Manager
Dusty Robotics, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Full supply chain ownership through the successful commercialization of Dusty’s robotic layout product.
- Electronic components secured for 2022-2023 in the first four months of employment in a highly constrained, Pandemic driven market.
- Achieved $2.1M in cost savings on 10M spend in 2022.
- Facilities ownership to maintain the growth requirements of a successful startup including space planning, build out, contractor coordination, drink/snack programs etc.
Sourcing/Supplier Manager
Auris Health/Johnson & Johnson
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Responsible for end-to-end supply chain management of the Instrument and accessories category through commercialization of the Monarch Platform.
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies through the successful product launch of the Monarch platform. Cont.
- Strategic and tactical management of procurement and supply chain activities for the Ottava program in the EV and DV phases.
- Responsible for the stabilization of the indirect procurement function including process creation and employee/contractor training.
Engineering Supply Chain Manager
Mizuho OSI
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Embedded supply chain manager in the New Products Introduction organization.
- Responsible for ensuring all NPI materials arrive on time to meet prototype build schedules.
- Managed NPI sourcing activities and second sourcing decisions.
- Project Manager for restricted materials substance program including RoHS 2.
- SOP creation.
Engineering Supply Chain Manager
Topcon Positioning Systems
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supply chain management and coordination of all NPI PCBA activities.
- Managed all NPI PCBA contract manufacturing partners in a high mix/low volume environment.
- Worked closely with Topcon’s global engineering groups (Russia, Australia, USA) as well as our NPI project managers to ensure a smooth transition through NPI and into pre-production.
Various Supply Chain Management/Planning/Procurement roles
01.1994 - 01.2013
Education
Certified Supply Chain Professional - undefined
Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
01.2019
Certified in Production and Inventory Management - undefined
Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
01.2001
Certified Purchasing Manager - undefined
Institute for Supply Management (NAPM)
01.2001
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Procurement strategy
- Supply chain risk management
- Cost reduction initiatives
- ERP systems proficiency
Affiliations
APICS – Past Vice President of Programs/Events and Marketing/Publicity, Santa Clara Valley Chapter
Timeline
Sr. Supply Chain Manager
EBR Systems Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Dusty Robotics, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Sourcing/Supplier Manager
Auris Health/Johnson & Johnson
01.2017 - 01.2021
Engineering Supply Chain Manager
Mizuho OSI
01.2015 - 01.2017
Engineering Supply Chain Manager
Topcon Positioning Systems
01.2014 - 01.2015
Various Supply Chain Management/Planning/Procurement roles
01.1994 - 01.2013
Certified Supply Chain Professional - undefined
Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
Certified in Production and Inventory Management - undefined
Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
Certified Purchasing Manager - undefined
Institute for Supply Management (NAPM)