Francisco Javier Fermín Concepción
Meriden
Summary
Experienced in project management, data analysis, and team coordination. Leveraging analytical skills to drive project success and enhance operational workflows. Proven track record of effective communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Adept at identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing innovative solutions. Expertise in optimizing processes and fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Supply Chain Project Analyst
Medtronic Hybrid
North Haven, CT
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Successfully implementation of BY "the largest project for materials planning" in the GSCO at Medtronic.
- Enhanced tools and processes in 'BY' to streamline daily operations for procurement and sourcing teams
- Published multiple articles to improve user experience.
- Support the end-to-end supply chain through the innovation, design, implementation, continuous improvement, and maintenance.
- Work closely with core process teams (IT), business groups, commercial teams, and manufacturing sites to understand requirements and solutions and provide governance.
- Identify improvement opportunities for current systems, planning, and reporting methods.
- Lead corporate projects / initiatives, develop the approach, communicate the plans and tasks to global participants, and manage projects timeline to successfully achieve the project goals.
- Communicate relationships and constraints between people, processes, business requirements and systems.
- Lead business requirements gathering and design sessions for new platforms, applications, and enhancements.
- Provide expertise on subject matter on supply chain processes and applications.
- Understand and stay current in the solution space to ensure solutions meet long-term objectives.
- Coordinate testing and implementation of key system enhancements.
- Prepare and review detailed requirements documents and user cases.
- Determined root cause of problems and issues to implement courses of action required to implement solutions.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive project plans, setting realistic timelines and milestones.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by providing accurate forecasts and risk assessments.
- Ensured on-time project completion by closely monitoring progress and adjusting schedules as needed.
- Provided valuable insights for future projects through comprehensive post-project evaluations and lessons learned documentation.
Sr. Planner / Buyer
Medtronic
North Haven, CT
08.2019 - 01.2024
- Won the 'Rock star Award' in Q2, 2023 in the Global Supply Chain Organization.
- Exceeded deliverables on Signia family (over 60,000 units), reducing $5M in backlog.- Pushed and canceled more than $5M of RM to ensure adherence to the inventory policy.
- Drove stabilization of the purchasing process for lines by understanding the supplier capacity to build and execute.
- Achieved and exceeded FY24 inventory goals for RM in NH facility.
- Responsible of production plans and RM availability for Gen II Signia, Mercury, Lily and Strong Port production lines.
- Maintain optimal safety stock and inventory levels to ensure product availability at the DC's.
- Meticulous attention to details and status of the production floor, quality, logistics and engineering changes to ensure the movement of finished goods out of the plant as planned.
- Ensure the availability of all raw materials to support the production schedule.
- Increased collaboration among team members with effective communication strategies and regular progress meetings.
- Ensure the information on invoices match with components received to avoid any delay on supplier payment.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure favorable pricing and terms, ultimately reducing project expenses.
- Coordinate monthly meetings with supplier to ensure their capacity and production plan is accordingly to our requirements.
- Follow projects and changes with NPD / R&D team, and support the strategic sourcing of any component.
- Anticipate any change that can impact the production line and develop the plan to mitigate it or minimize the risk.
- Monitor WIP and disposition of completed work orders; investigates and reconciles material variances prior to requesting work order closure.
- Analyze demands and forecasts to ensure is aligned with the ERP information (AS/400, SAP, BY).
- Coordinate the transfer of production lines between NPD and MFG Site.
Planner / Buyer
Medtronic
Dominican Republic
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Design, create and implement the 'WIP DASHBOARD' a tool used in all the operations departments (Logistics, packaging, manufacturing, Quality, sterilization, and product release) to monitor in real time the status of each production batch.
- Maintain optimal safety stock and inventory levels to ensure product availability.
- Analyze causes and forecast BO Impact.
- Manage daily meetings with manufacturing to understand problems in the operation and provides planning support.
- Lead the weekly backlog meeting to evaluate any factor that may affect RM availability.
- Determine priorities for all FG codes to ensure timely receipt of raw materials and manufacturing capacity.
- Monitor WIP and disposition of completed work orders; investigates and reconciles material variances prior to requesting work order closure.
- Maintain and promote strong relationships with Buyers, Project and MFG Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Distribution, and any other internal customers.
- Responsible for the accuracy of the data that drives the system interface and subsequent output.
- Perform database and maintenance as required.
- Develop the impact projection of projects implementation (CDP's), released deviations, and effectivity dates of components.
- Analyze, create, and track special build requests (Protocol, Sub assy, OEM, SPAC, PER, REW, Special customer orders, among others).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
Sr. Manufacturing Supervisor
Medtronic
Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Recovered a backorder situation on Endostich line in just 2 months when the original projection was to recover in more than six months. This was achieved by a reorganization on the production floor across multiple shifts to prioritize this project.
- Optimized resource allocation by forecasting demand trends, adjusting staffing levels as needed based on business requirements.
- Lead and support the MFG team driving continuous improvement (mistake proofing, lean manufacturing strategies, FTQ), positive and safe working environment, and operational excellence (quality, cost, and delivery).
- Ensure assemblers are adequately trained and certified to perform their jobs in a Safety first workplace environment
- Promoting a positive environment that ensures accountability within the manufacturing area.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and optimizing workflows.
- Lead regular informational and improvement team meetings.
- Monitor compliance to safety rules, including ergonomics, 5S Visual Management and other housekeeping standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain visual management boards for production measurements and general business communication.
- Monitor product quality, timely closure of Manufacturing NCRs, and coordinate corrective actions as necessary.
- Demonstrates and models team-oriented behavior and moderate any conflict resolution
- Enhance and influence support of Diversity and Inclusion.
- Recognize and reward teams and/or individuals consistent with MDT's reward & recognition guidelines.
- Monitor VS productivity and ensure that staffing is balanced to support manufacturing plans.
- Collaborate and partner with other shift supervisors to ensure consistency of manufacturing practices across shifts and value streams.
- Ensured rapid resolution of production bottlenecks by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing timely corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address production challenges, streamline processes, and improve overall performance.
Operations Manager
Bona S. A.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Annual average food cost below 29% (target 34%).
- Annual average quality auditory 93% (target 85%).
- Average monthly sales increase 11% compared to previous year.
- Reduced employee turnover by 18% compared to previous year.
- Developed management control, systems, and procedures that increased the efficiency of the restaurants.
- Line manager of 10 fast food restaurants, and an approximated Head Count of 100 employees.
- Head of the operation team responsible of the 40% of the total incomes of the group.
- Perform required purchasing tasks to procure assigned products, supplies, equipment, and services required for the restaurants operations
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers.
- Coordinate logistics operations of perishable goods.
- Develop production capacity plans for new restaurants.
- Payroll review-authorization.
- Weekly report the performance of purchasing vs budget.
- Analyze marketing forecasts, capacity constraints, and personnel-material availability in order to plan monthly sales and production.
- Present the results of weekly operations to the directing council
- Evaluate suppliers sourcing strategies and equipment, to ensure no lack of supply and contingent plans
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
Operations Manager
Centro Cuesta Nacional (CCN)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
10.2009 - 04.2014
- BSC (-Balanced Scorecard- implementation tool to measure performance of the overall objectives through specific tasks) Achievements:
- 3 years consecutive getting the best result comparing the 7 stores of the chain (2010-2013).
- Financial perspective growth of 8%, (2010 - 2011).
- Customer Satisfaction perspective growth of 18% (2010-2011) and 21% (2011-2012).
- Operation Perspective growth of 9% (2010-2011) and 11% (2011-2012).
- F&R (-Forecasting and Replenishment- An automatic tool that replenishment and supply all the products required) Achievements:
- Fulfillment 83% (2011-2012) target 80%, and 98% (2012-2013) vs target 90%.
- Autor of 'PLAG' -Protocolo de Aseo y Limpieza General- A cleaning and maintenance manual for the equipments use in a Big box store.
- BSC and F&R Project leader.
- Line manager of 5 departments chief, 16 supervisor and 485 base employees
- Manage an annually sales budget of $70M
- Manage the operation team responsible for the 47% of the incomes of the format
- Inventory control 80/20 (20% in storage and 80% on sales floor)
- Manage overstock for special seasons and maintaining the line of distribution between storage and the sales floor (Increases > 400%)
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Keep the inventory losses below 2% compare with month sales
- GDA, daily analyze sales fulfillment of each department and identify which require a change in the sales routine
- SAP management (Budget vs expenditures)
- Coordinate staffing requirements for different departments
- Establish and define procedures to improve the productivity of sales departments and avoid dead stock
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
Groceries Chief
Centro Cuesta Nacional (CCN)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
01.2008 - 09.2008
- Reducing losses expiration by 2%.
- Point of sales was optimized 15% eliminating obsolete references (SKUs).
- Lead the department responsible of 50% of total income of the store.
- Ensure compliance with all product categories.
- Develop and implement action plans to achieve higher sales volumes
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Administrative Manager
Camping Tours
Santiago, Dominican Republic
03.2002 - 01.2007
- Successful logistics and operational coordination of 'Kilombo Fanta' (2005) Promotion sponsored by Coca-Cola Spain, where we received more than 100 people to live the experience of being 7 days on a deserted island - Cayo Levantado, Samana DR.
- Coordination of the annual trip of Winthrop University to ecotourism areas of the country (2003-2006).
- Design and plan all different types of excursions.
- Control overall company spending.
- Responsible for the maintenance of all company assets.
- Coordinate the logistics behind each trip.
- Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Financial Management
Centro De Estudios Financieros (CEF)
Madrid, Spain01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - business administration
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra (PUCMM)
Santiago, Dominican Republic01.2004
Skills
- Project management
- Operation management
- Strategic planning
- Production planning
- Supply chain management
- Analytical skills
- Demand planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- Procurement
- Strategic sourcing
- Project analysis
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Principal Supply Chain Project Analyst
Medtronic Hybrid
01.2024 - 11.2024
Sr. Planner / Buyer
Medtronic
08.2019 - 01.2024
Planner / Buyer
Medtronic
05.2017 - 07.2019
Sr. Manufacturing Supervisor
Medtronic
11.2015 - 05.2017
Operations Manager
Bona S. A.
05.2014 - 11.2015
Operations Manager
Centro Cuesta Nacional (CCN)
10.2009 - 04.2014
Groceries Chief
Centro Cuesta Nacional (CCN)
01.2008 - 09.2008
Administrative Manager
Camping Tours
03.2002 - 01.2007
Master of Arts - Financial Management
Centro De Estudios Financieros (CEF)
Bachelor of Arts - business administration
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra (PUCMM)