Fausto Gonzalez
Imperial,CA
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Manager with a proven track record at Assa Abloy Americas Residential, excelling in inventory optimization and supplier relationship management. Expert in leveraging SAP and MFG-Pro to enhance forecasting accuracy while fostering continuous improvement initiatives. Recognized for achieving significant cost reductions through strategic negotiations and effective team leadership.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Assa Abloy Americas Recidential
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Collaborated with sales and production teams to develop integrated planning processes, improving overall business performance.
Materials Manager
ASSA ABLOY Americas Recidential
12.2018 - 12.2024
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
- Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
- Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
Warehouse Supervisor
Spectrum Brands: Hardware & Home Improvement Group
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
Material Control Supervisor
Black & Decker Corporation
01.2005 - 03.2017
- Played a key role in achieving on-time delivery targets, diligently monitoring order status and proactively addressing potential roadblocks.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through vigilant evaluation of vendor contracts and pricing negotiations.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities effectively, adhering to financial targets while maintaining optimal levels of inventory control.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to optimize inventory levels, minimizing overstock situations while preventing stockouts that could impact production timelines.
- Lead team of 5 production planners and 10 material expeditors.
Master Production Scheduler
Black & Decker Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Maintained a keen awareness of industry trends and best practices, incorporating relevant knowledge into daily scheduling decisions to drive ongoing enhancements in operational performance.
- Ensured accurate capacity planning by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of equipment capabilities, labor availability, and material constraints.
- Managed changes in demand effectively, adjusting schedules as needed to accommodate fluctuations without compromising deadlines or quality standards.
- Collaborated closely with sales teams to ensure customer satisfaction through timely fulfillment of orders and expedited handling when necessary.
Buyer Planner
Black & Decker Corporation
03.1997 - 01.2002
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
Hand Plater
Kwikset Hardware
10.1993 - 03.1997
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge of best practices and company procedures.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly learning new tasks as required, increasing value within the team.
- Used hand tools skillfully to complete tasks accurately and efficiently, minimizing material waste and rework.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
UVM Mexicali
Mexicali, MexicoSkills
- Warehouse operations
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Supplier relationship management
- Logistics management
- Forecasting accuracy
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Production scheduling
- Supplier negotiation
- International purchasing
- MFG-Pro experience
- SAP experience
- JDE experience
- Cost reduction strategies
President Award
I was one of the 20 winners out of 100 nominated members for all Black & Decker locations.
also winner of the pinnacle award for the same company.
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Assa Abloy Americas Recidential
12.2024 - 03.2025
Materials Manager
ASSA ABLOY Americas Recidential
12.2018 - 12.2024
Warehouse Supervisor
Spectrum Brands: Hardware & Home Improvement Group
04.2017 - 11.2018
Material Control Supervisor
Black & Decker Corporation
01.2005 - 03.2017
Master Production Scheduler
Black & Decker Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2005
Buyer Planner
Black & Decker Corporation
03.1997 - 01.2002
Hand Plater
Kwikset Hardware
10.1993 - 03.1997
No Degree - Business Administration
UVM Mexicali
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