Jose GONZALEZ
Tampa,FL
Summary
20 years of professional experience in warehouse, planning, manufacturing and inventory process optimization, product development, and project management. Currently seeking a new challenging career located in the state of Florida. The years of experience, the complex projects that I've worked on, and the continuous improvement mindset have helped implement solutions and improve product quality in the medical device manufacturing environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Management
Bausch + Lomb
Clearwater, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to implement inventory management systems, improving accuracy and visibility.
- Streamlined supply chain processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in supply chain management and process optimization techniques.
- Fostered collaboration between logistics, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Analyzed supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and increase productivity.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
Operations and Supply Chain Manager
Cardinal Health
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Managed multiple departments of operations (Purchasing - Inbound -Outbound- Receiving - Kitting - Warehouse- Customer Sales Order) of medical devices reprocessing facility with 100+ employees and cost of production of $32M with all green metrics YOY (Safety, Quality, Service levels and Morale).
- Developed direct reports (materials, planning, production supervisors, facilities, production leaders) with important promotions and career development paths defined.
- Established operational efficiency mechanisms delivering $2M savings per fiscal year, resulting in positive AOP performance.
- Lead the development and execution of global supply chain strategies to support the company's business goals, increase inventory visibility, and boost competitive advantages.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to outbound operations, such as order accuracy, on-time delivery, and productivity, and develop action plans to address any performance gaps or areas for improvement.
- Enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance standards in outbound operations, conducting regular safety training sessions and ensuring adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
- Successfully introduced 4 new products into manufacturing to support a 5-year growth strategy
Materials Management Supervisor - Buyer/ Planner
Cardinal Health
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Directed master production schedule and net requirement attainment strategies (service metrics).
- Oversee the purchase of 100 Raw & 250 Indirect Materials.
- Managed logistics network with customers, suppliers, and partners to ensure operation is running per plan and sales goals are met. Backorder below $200K YOY.
- Led team in implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce errors.
- Managed budgeting and Manufacturing Performance Report variances (labor,PPV, overhead, materials) for the site.
- Perform continuous improvement activities to increase cost savings, enhance process flow, and reduce cycle times.
Warehouse Supervisor - Inventory Analyst
Apple Inc-Ingram Micro
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Forecasted sales on a weekly basis; made a direct impact on labor cost which increased bottom line by 5% each quarter.
- Created and generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual inventory reports.
- Oversee the purchase of 75 Raw & 100 Indirect Materials.
- Coordinated inventory management to optimize stock levels and reduce excess.
- Supervised daily warehouse operations ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize shortages.
- Coordinated regular audits to maintain accurate inventory records and identify discrepancies.
Education
Business Management -
Harrisburg Area Community College
01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2028
Skills
- Project Management
- Certified Internal Auditor ISO13485: 2016
- Logistics management
- ERP systems proficiency
- Supply and demand requirements
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- SAP / ERP/ WMS
- Kaizen Leader
- ISO 13485 Internal Auditor
- Lean Six Sigma - White and Yellow Belt
- Continuous improvement initiatives
Accomplishments
- Leader Impact Program - Bausch + Lomb
Selected for the next-generation future leaders’ cohort
Certification
- Lean-Six Sigma White Belt - Medtronic
- Lean-Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Cardinal Health
- Kaizen Leader - Cardinal Health
- ISO 13485 Auditor – AQS
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Fluent)
Timeline
Site Management
Bausch + Lomb
09.2024 - Current
Operations and Supply Chain Manager
Cardinal Health
12.2021 - 07.2024
Materials Management Supervisor - Buyer/ Planner
Cardinal Health
01.2018 - 01.2022
Warehouse Supervisor - Inventory Analyst
Apple Inc-Ingram Micro
01.2005 - 01.2018
Business Management -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
St. Petersburg College