JOSSIE E. CASTRO
Santo Domingo
Summary
Supply Chain results-driven professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
SCM Procurement Manager
Eaton Corporation, MCCB Plant
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for managing the standard purchasing processes throughout the plant
- Ensure compliance with the supply chain Policies, procedures, and corporate programs
- Establish and maintain procedures for the department
- Tracing Missing Material Reports
- Manage excesses and obsolescence at the inventory level
- Manage the relationship with the supplier, development and performance
- Participate in the development of plant strategic plans and align departmental objectives
- Responsible for managing and / or support negotiations with direct material suppliers
- Responsible for minimizing variation of purchase prices
- Quotation of new products by divisional guidelines and corporate
- Work with Sourcing department on dual sourcing, insourcing and new suppliers' development initiatives Strategies for restocking programs, VMI, activities of consignment, processes, and procedures
- Ensure buyers works with blocked invoices in order to avoid account holds that could impact plant
Purchasing Manager
Grupo Ro Servicios Corporativo
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Manage goods and services procurement and logistics process for the group and its subsidiaries Supervise Procurement and Logistic Team (4 people -Buyers and Senior Logistics Coordinator) Development and implementation of procurement and logistics procedures Lead procurement and logistics activities for local and international tenders
Associate Manager
ConvaTec Dominican Republic
01.2007 - 07.2018
- Manage and lead around 7,000 SKUs procurement processes between MRO and Raw Materials establishing business relationship with international and local suppliers (900 suppliers USA- Europe) in order to support production planning function to ensure product availability to satisfy market needs to improve customer services levels.
- Supply Chain Representative for product transfers from Deeside, UK, Greensboro, USA and Mexico to Haina, DR that generated savings for around US$6M duplicating volume/capacity and network optimization.
- Responsible for Material budget.
- Lead as Haina Site representative a SKUs reduction for shippers, (250 to 100) within all ConvaTec plants consolidation sizes and materials reducing distribution cost improving load efficiencies from manufacturing to Distribution Centers generating US$1.2M annual savings.
- Developed Local Suppliers for packing materials (Shippers, Folding Cartons, Labels Inserts) represent savings for approx. US$2M
- Kanban initiatives with local suppliers.
- Lead an alternate material qualification process in record time avoiding manufacturing interruptions and backorder for US$774k.
- Raw Materials Price reductions negotiations for US$405k.
- Lead and Conducted RFI / RFP and awarded contracts for operations main services such as Cafeteria Services (managed to remain flat in Cafeteria expenses per employee), Housekeeping, Transportation (Obtain 10% price reduction) and Security Employees.
- Savings / Cost Avoidance in indirect purchases of approximately US$500k.
- Key Team member for Global Lean Sigma Program initiatives, Lean Acceleration, capturing sourcing and procurement savings. Savings for US$3.6M out of US$5.6M.
- SAP Implementation team leader for Purchasing Module. Implementations 2007/2010.
- Haina Site Sourcing representative for all global sourcing (USA and Europe) initiatives contributing to savings achievements.
- Successful integration of strategic suppliers and setting VMI Operations.
- Key team member from Supply Chain area working with engineering area in new product launch and divestiture.
- Supervise procurement team, 4 Planner/Buyers, 2 MRO Buyers.
- Developed and monitored purchasing area KPI's. Purchase Orders past due, Inventory Availability, Inventory Value, Blocked Invoices.
- Managed raw material inventory.
- 0 Non conformities during quality system audits on my area of responsibility.
- Manage with Quality Supplier Nonconformance situations.
- Key player in Haina Business Improvement Plan success for SAP Master Data.
Purchasing/Logistics Supervisor
Nypro Dominican Republic
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Manage and lead around 12,000 SKUs procurement processes between MRO and Raw Materials establishing business relationship with international and local suppliers.
- Implemented inventory reduction strategy based on ABC resulting in US$1M inventory value reduction.
- Developed a purchasing team for MRO and Raw materials purchases responding to business needs. 4 Planner/Buyers, 2 MRO Buyers and Traffic Specialist.
- Developed Procedures and work instruction for direct and indirect purchasing process.
- Managed relationship with the freight for inbound shipments Forwarders.
- Implemented processes for freight Forwarders claim.
- DPH and Customs taxes Manage payment process.
- Developed metrics for the purchasing area. Vendor Performance, Material Shortages, DOH.
- Lead equipment and material transfer for operation closing process.
- 0 Nonconformities during quality system audits on my area of responsibility
Senior Buyer
Nypro Dominican Republic
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Manage Local and International Purchasing for, and Raw materials including planning and logistics
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Increased vendor database to support business growth from 250 to 400
- Supply Chain representative for main customers like Hewlett Packard, NP Medical, ConvaTec startup process including equipment inbound shipments, raw material procurement process and production planning
- Lead imports shipment for MRO and Raw Materials permit acquisition with government entities
- 0 Non conformities during quality system audits on my area of responsibility.
Marketing Assistant
Las Americas Industrial Free Zone
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Manage new customer's acquisition and services provision to existing customers in the industrial park
Receptionist Administrator
Nypro Dominican Republic
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Monitored visitor access and maintained situational awareness to promote on-site security and safety.
Education
Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP- Exam To Be Completed -
APICS
10.2023
Development Directors Program -
Barna Business School
Master Studies - Productivity and Management
Universidad APEC (UNAPEC)
Marketing Degree - Science and Letter
Universidad APEC (UNAPEC)
Bachelor -
Experimental Grammar School Dr. Alfredo Duvergé Mejia (UNPHU)
Skills
- Effective Working Relationships
- Vendor Negotiations
- Critical Thinking
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Supplier Selection
- Supplier Management
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Best Practices and Tools
- Global Sourcing
- Procurement Proposals
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
SCM Procurement Manager
Eaton Corporation, MCCB Plant
01.2020 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Grupo Ro Servicios Corporativo
11.2018 - 12.2019
Associate Manager
ConvaTec Dominican Republic
01.2007 - 07.2018
Purchasing/Logistics Supervisor
Nypro Dominican Republic
01.2002 - 01.2007
Senior Buyer
Nypro Dominican Republic
01.2002 - 01.2005
Marketing Assistant
Las Americas Industrial Free Zone
01.2001 - 01.2002
Receptionist Administrator
Nypro Dominican Republic
01.1999 - 01.2001
Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP- Exam To Be Completed -
APICS
Development Directors Program -
Barna Business School
Master Studies - Productivity and Management
Universidad APEC (UNAPEC)
Marketing Degree - Science and Letter
Universidad APEC (UNAPEC)
Bachelor -
Experimental Grammar School Dr. Alfredo Duvergé Mejia (UNPHU)
Hobbies
Traveling, Zumba, Rolling Skater
Hobbies
Traveling, Zumba, Rolling Skater
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