Nicolas E. Oramas
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Leader with extensive experience at P&G, driving operational excellence and achieving record-breaking product launches. With an expertise in SAP applications and cross-functional collaboration, I have consistently enhanced supply chain performance and optimized processes, resulting in significant cost savings and improved team engagement. Proven track record in demand forecasting and talent development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Leader - Senior Manager
P&G Tampax
09.2024 - Current
- Directed demand planning, procurement, and distribution operations for over 50 manufacturing lines in a $1 billion global business.
- Transformed organizational performance by reversing a 60% shortfall in core competencies through redesigned work processes.
- Optimized planning and risk assessment, improving visibility across functions and departments.
- Nurtured a collaborative team environment to boost overall performance and satisfaction levels.
- Launched Integrated Working Systems program aimed at loss reduction and process enhancement.
- Maximized team capacity and organizational success through improved operational strategies.
Supply Chain Leader - Senior Manager
P&G Swiffer
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Led Planning and Initiative Operations Teams to transform global supply chain for ~$2 billion business, reformulating two product forms and launching new product.
- Achieved 200% of forecasted demand for new product within six months, resulting in record-breaking launch success.
- Increased free cash flow by $3.16 million (210% above plan) through effective inventory planning and warehouse storage optimization.
- Established inventory management programs with key suppliers, reducing lead times by 65% and enhancing supply chain synchronization by 5%.
- Drove efficiency and cost reduction in product supply by creating capacity allocation plans for 14 manufacturing lines and 3 contract facilities.
- Managed and corrected inventory planning targets, maximizing efficiency in raw material and finished product utilization.
- Implemented strategies to address staffing needs and optimization opportunities across all product segments.
- Achieved significant improvements in overall supply chain performance through targeted initiatives.
Initiative Operations Leader - Senior Manager
P&G Dawn Dish Soap
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Directed Supply Network team through $24M supply chain transition, enhancing regulatory compliance and mitigating commodity pricing impacts.
- Achieved 2% net outside sales growth for a +$1B business by managing 14 manufacturing lines across 2 sites.
- Led complex transition at key manufacturing site, attaining 91% success rate for 158 qualifications within 2 weeks.
- Realized $240k savings in material scrap while discontinuing ~75 supply chain components and launching ~150 new components.
- Managed transition of ~325 supply chain components during peak COVID demand and Winter Storm Ida.
- Facilitated business growth of 20% IYA while overseeing shutdown of one manufacturing line and startup of two new Contract Manufacturers.
- Established relationships with two contingency suppliers to recover from allocation issues and temporary stop sale.
- Executed end-to-end management of supply chain transitions, ensuring operational resilience throughout challenges.
Market Logistics Manager
P&G Dawn Dish Soap
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Coordinated inventory allocation and distribution efforts while enhancing SKU optimization for product portfolio with marketing, sales, and planning divisions during onset of COVID-19 as a special assignment to meet exceptional business challenges.
Manufacturing Operations Manager - Process Engineer
P&G Dawn Dish Soap
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Minimized key line recurring equipment breakdowns by 67% and reduced key bottleneck equipment stops per day by 47.7% through strategic enhancements in Defect Management System and consistent team-driven weekly defect assessments.
Supply Network Operations Manager – Merchandising Program Manager
P&G Hair Care
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed portfolio of approximately 90 projects across Hair Care brands, achieving 100% service level and $1.26M savings.
- Led largest organizational program, overseeing $16.2M in inventory and 83 projects with 99.9% customer fulfillment.
- Collaborated with customers, suppliers, supply network operations, and packaging development to ensure project success.
- Served as single point of contact for Walmart, streamlining communication and coordination.
- Delivered significant cost savings through effective project management and operational efficiencies.
- Ensured alignment among diverse stakeholders to enhance project outcomes.
- Facilitated cross-functional teamwork to drive comprehensive solutions across product lines.
Management Trainee Intern
Enterprise Holdings
Knoxville, USA
05.2015 - 08.2015
Purchasing Intern
AOC LLC.
Collierville, USA
05.2014 - 08.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management & Marketing
Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
- SAP business applications expertise
- Project and initiative management
- Portfolio oversight
- Supply network planning
- Integrated operations management
- Manufacturing systems integration
- Spanish language proficiency
- Demand forecasting
- Risk analysis
- Supply chain strategy development
- Process optimization techniques
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership skills
- Coaching and talent development
- Process enhancement strategies
- Complex problem-solving abilities
- Data analytics proficiency
- Workflow management
Timeline
Supply Chain Leader - Senior Manager
P&G Tampax
09.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Leader - Senior Manager
P&G Swiffer
09.2022 - 09.2024
Initiative Operations Leader - Senior Manager
P&G Dawn Dish Soap
06.2020 - 09.2022
Market Logistics Manager
P&G Dawn Dish Soap
04.2020 - 06.2020
Manufacturing Operations Manager - Process Engineer
P&G Dawn Dish Soap
02.2019 - 06.2020
Supply Network Operations Manager – Merchandising Program Manager
P&G Hair Care
01.2017 - 02.2019
Management Trainee Intern
Enterprise Holdings
05.2015 - 08.2015
Purchasing Intern
AOC LLC.
05.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management & Marketing
Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee
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