FELIX F. RODRIGUEZ
Santa Isabel,PR
Summary
Experienced and Talented Supply Chain Professional with more than 20 years of relevant experience in the areas of Planning, Procurement, Purchasing, Warehousing and Logistics, Scheduling and Contract Negotiations of with suppliers for materials and services to sustain production yet remain within financial targets. Results-oriented planning professional with strong foundation in strategic project execution. Proven ability to drive initiatives from conception to completion, achieving key organizational objectives. Known for fostering collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving project demands, ensuring team alignment and success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
SR Planner Buyer- Shipping Supervisor- Procurement Lead
BAXTER Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
- Buyer Planner for all packaging materials and chemicals used for production
- Interface with Production/Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and support departments in the plant as well as with Divisional, Regional, and Corporate/Global Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Global Product Management, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
- Shipping Supervisor for all Intercompany sales and shipments to external customers
- Performs employee evaluations, training, motivational environment to the shipping associates
- Regional Procurement Leader supporting Global Procurement in VIP Value Improvement Program, A program that will create an improvement resulting in lower standard cost of our products or services, without compromising safety, quality, and efficacy
- Proven record of $800K+ in savings up to date
- Responsible for conducting Procurement duties for direct and indirect material and service suppliers at Aibonito & Jayuya Manufacturing Plants
- These include negotiations with local suppliers to establish TCO pricing, delivery, terms and conditions, requirements, pricing agreements and long-term contracts, supply continuity, supplier notice of change impacts, strategic buys, supplier scorecards, and cost savings identification and initiatives for all suppliers
- Accountable for leading procurement programs at the plant level to include cost savings identification to project completion - VIP (Value Improvement Projects), site sourcing strategies, supply base optimization, PPV reporting, local supplier annual standard cost setting, all raw material annual standard cost review, and prepare and present Monthly Operating Review plant summary reporting to management
Senior Supply Chain Planner
MEDTRONIC
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Responsible for designing and agreeing the Planning Design in accordance with Global Supply Chain Planning standards and KPIs
- Accountable for analyzing monthly review process (pre-S&OP) that validates there is a feasible and optimal supply plan vs
- The agreed design based on the latest view of demand
- Liable for representing company site / assets in the monthly Product S&OP meetings
- Accountable for providing production volumes and site Capacity planning data in line with Global standards / timelines / formats
- Monitor inventory levels as per stock policies according to the weeks of supply (WOS)
- Prepare updates and shares Distribution calendar for domestic and international supply
- Coordination of VIS materials through 3PL to ensure materials are released and delivered on time to production
Lead Planner
General Electric
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Lead Planner for materials Planning & Procurement Team of 10 planners and buyers handling $5.5M of inventory
- WIP control of materials analyst for assembly and shipping Industrial electric breakers
- Application of Six Sigma and 5S tools for Shop Floor Control
- Cycle count supervision for ABC coded materials
- Root cause analysis specialists of inventory discrepancies
- Facilitation of materials for continuous flow of production in manufacturing
- Performs employee evaluations, trainings, motivational environment to Planning and Procurement department
- Experience working projects of NPI materials flow management for 100% on-time delivery to customers
Global Senior Buyer/ Planner
HONEYWELL
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Responsible for tactical and strategic buying in support of multiple product lines for multiple Aerospace sites
- Ability to independently matrix into several cross functional teams, including Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality, Materials Planning, Program Management, Marketing and Finance, as a focal point for Sourcing
- Issue and document purchase orders in accordance with government and commercial documentation requirements, including Government Property system regulations
- Manage Weekly Buyer Metrics and reporting
- Manage key supplier performance goals and objectives including cost, quality, and delivery
- Drive corrective actions with suppliers not meeting performance expectations
- Own purchasing related data maintenance within the MRP system supported
- Among other Procurement responsibilities
Senior Planner and Scheduler
COCA COLA PUERTO RICO BOTTLERS
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Master Production Scheduler and Planning Supervisor of Coca-Cola Cayey and Cidra Plants Planning Teams for materials & ingredients
- For manufacturing and bottling of variety products, hot fill, and cold fill
- Supervise all inventory cycle counts, material handling, coordination and transactions related to raw and packaging materials inventory for manufacturing
- Supervise placement of purchase orders related to raw and packaging materials inventory to be on time
- Oversee the sales forecast and translate it into a Master Schedule- Planning/Buying the Bottling Production for Coca-Cola and CC1 brands
- Re-define and re-shape the Planning Team for Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottling and Pet Plastics Plant
- Planning raw and packaging materials inventory warehouse for Cayey and Cidra Plants
- Planning finished goods inventory for Cayey, Bayamon and Aguadilla Warehouses
Buyer/ Planner
BARD
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Execute timely procurement of raw and packaging materials using JDE for Davol Product Division
- Expedite and deferment of purchase orders to suppliers follow up on components due dates to ensure schedule adherence
- Manage and maintain inventory levels within company goals of $ 1.7M quarterly
- Participant in various cost saving projects with an estimated $140K in savings for the organization
- Assure constant material flow from receiving, to incoming inspection through manufacturing
- Oversee opportunities for price improvement with actual and prospective suppliers
Buyer/ Planner
OLAY PROCTER & GAMBLE
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Performs all tactical execution of purchase orders placement and management using SAP
- Executes timely procurement of high-quality chemicals and packaging materials to meet MRP requirements
- Manages and maintains inventory levels with $4.7M company goals monthly
- Assures compliance of lead-time and quality levels of assigned suppliers
- Report continuous cost improvement, on time delivery and pricing goals for all suppliers
Materials Planner Analyst
COLLINS AEROSPACE
07.2007 - 02.2009
- Material Planning analysis for manufacturing PWA (Printed Wiring Assembly) to be used on Engine and Controls for aircraft systems from tip to tail, both commercial and military aircraft, and integrate them to operate seamlessly at the aircraft level
- Release of work orders on time to achieve manufacturing of goods to customers per lead-time and schedule
- Lead daily meetings with customers to meet and satisfy their needs through commit manufactured items
- Manage S&OP monthly metrics and reports
- Root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and JDE transactions
Planner/Buyer
STORAGETEK
01.1998 - 07.2007
- Planning and Procurement of electronics parts using SAP to manufacture Electronic Devices such as Drives, Small and Large Libraries and Tape Drives
- Planner Buyer for spare parts and assemblies, FLEX repair line, Code As shipments, Libraries Assembly line, 9840 PWAs
- Kanban maintenance and fulfillment
- Leadership of Six Sigma Projects resulting in $250K in cost saving for the organization
- SAP shipping module super user and trainer
Education
MBA - MARKETING
UNIVERSIDAD ANA G. MÉNDEZ
01.2010
BBA - ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSIDAD ANA G. MÉNDEZ
01.2008
Skills
- TEAM BUILDER AND MOTIVATOR
- TEAM PLAYER
- NEGOTIATION SKILLS
- SAP ECC, APO SUPER USER
- MICROSOFT PROGRAMS USER (EXCEL, POWER POINT, WORD, OUTLOOK)
- PROJECT LEADER
- MEET PRODUCTIVITY, QUALITY, AND CLIENT SATISFACTION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
- ANALYTICAL
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL
- SELF-STARTER
- BILINGUAL
- DEMAIC SIX SIGMA TOOLS
Timeline
SR Planner Buyer- Shipping Supervisor- Procurement Lead
BAXTER Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Senior Supply Chain Planner
MEDTRONIC
03.2018 - 05.2022
Lead Planner
General Electric
02.2016 - 03.2018
Global Senior Buyer/ Planner
HONEYWELL
04.2014 - 04.2016
Senior Planner and Scheduler
COCA COLA PUERTO RICO BOTTLERS
02.2012 - 03.2014
Buyer/ Planner
BARD
03.2011 - 02.2012
Buyer/ Planner
OLAY PROCTER & GAMBLE
03.2009 - 03.2011
Materials Planner Analyst
COLLINS AEROSPACE
07.2007 - 02.2009
Planner/Buyer
STORAGETEK
01.1998 - 07.2007
BBA - ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSIDAD ANA G. MÉNDEZ
MBA - MARKETING
UNIVERSIDAD ANA G. MÉNDEZ
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