Oslec Arocho-Soto
Inventory & Logistics Expert
Santa Isabel,PR
Summary
Hardworking professional with over 20 years of experience on the areas of inventory management and control, logistics and quality assurance for manufacturing and research industries.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Logistics Supervisor
Eaton Electrical
Coamo, PR
02.2024 - Current
- Manage warehouse with inventory of over $ 11M.
- Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.
- Supervised loading/unloading processes for efficient handling of products while preventing damages or delays in shipment schedules.
- Resolved issues arising from shipment discrepancies or damaged items promptly, minimizing impact on overall operations.
- Increased productivity with effective staff scheduling and task delegation, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective procurement of goods and services, improving profitability.
Global Inventory & Logistics Process Manager
Collins Aerospace Systems
Remote, PR
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Implement MRP system (SAP) for tracking and managing stock levels with accuracy and precision.
- Developed training materials to educate staff on proper inventory management techniques with new MRP.
- Achieved cultural shifts and process change through tenacious determination and interpersonal skills.
- Established protocols to use for inventory control and management, streamlining internal and cross functional process.
- Manage Inventory SMEs in data gathering, process alternatives as per business operation/manufacture needs and guidance during business simulations previous to Go-Live with new MRP system.
Sr. Logistic Supervisor
Collins Aerospace
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Supervise the execution of monthly cycle counts and audits to ensure financial accuracy of the Inventory on ERP System (SAP). Achieved Inventory accuracy of over 98% for approximately 5,000 components and over $60M in inventory.
- Collaborate with Third Party Logistics (3PL) entity (DHL) to ensure proper inventory management of inventory.
- Maximized storage capability at both the site's warehouse and the 3PL.
- Ensure timely dispatch of production kits to operations areas, following FIFO and Kanban signals.
- Perform Relentless Root Cause Analysis to eliminate waste on the cycle count, inventory dispatch and management processes.
- Trained, scheduled and evaluated up to 22 employees.
Aftermarket and Spares Supervisor
UTC Aerospace Systems
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Liaison between aftermarket customers and operations to align requirements and priorities.
- Execute and monitor order lifecycle from placement to delivery to customer.
- Improved on time delivery to customers by implementing a proactive planning approach.
- Worked with raw material vendors to avoid potential problems with orders and deliveries.
Logistic Supervisor
Ecolab
12.2015 - 11.2016
- Supply Chain Division, in charge of Puerto Rico and Bahamas warehouses in daily tasks including supervise up to 20 hourly and 3 exempt employees, with an inventory of $1.2M.
- Led change management initiatives and designed functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply strategy.
- Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures.
- Created mechanisms to maintain open dialogue with product and service users and key suppliers, facilitating communication and helping prioritize opportunities.
- Evaluated proposals from up to six vendors to determine most favorable option.
- Decreased material expenses by 12 % by managing tracking and supply.
Quality Specialist Leader
Ecolab
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Responsible for Quality System for Caribbean region including Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica and St.Thomas.
- Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan..
- Supervise raw materials and finish good cycle counts, conduct quality evaluations of items and co-packers in order to comply with corporate requirements.
Research Assistant
Monsanto
01.2010 - 03.2015
- Project Manager for process improvements, new production lines implementation and set up.
- Oversaw total cost of ownership reduction strategies.
- Manage seed inventory and warehouse supplies of Raw Materials.
- Lead a group of up to 40 employees on daily tasks.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
Research Technician
Monsanto Caribe LLC
11.2008 - 01.2010
- Implementation and certification for ISO 9001 process and Quality Management System, conduct internal audits, in charge of all documentation and control of documents and notification reports (NCR's, CAPA, GMP's, SOP's).
- Project Manager for new projects.
- Reviewed proposals and contracts for compliance with specifications.
Research Technician
Pioneer Hi Bred
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Main responsibilities include training and supervising a group of 45 field workers on daily task for tissue sampling and analysis.
Field Agronomist
Productos Avícolas Del Sur
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Performed crop breeding studies and utilized findings to increase yield and quality.
- In charge of biosecurity protocols and FDA regulations and practices.
- Spokesman for company production management.
Shift Production Supervisor
Molinos Del Sur
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Supervised pelleting processes and batching machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Directed manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
University Of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez 08.1999 - 05.2004
Skills
SAP and AS400 expertise
Supplier Relationship Management
Transportation Management Systems(TMS)
Distribution and warehousing
Budget planning
MS Office
Customer Service
Inventory management
Timeline
Logistics Supervisor
Eaton Electrical
02.2024 - Current
Global Inventory & Logistics Process Manager
Collins Aerospace Systems
09.2022 - 01.2024
Sr. Logistic Supervisor
Collins Aerospace
09.2017 - 09.2022
Aftermarket and Spares Supervisor
UTC Aerospace Systems
12.2016 - 09.2017
Logistic Supervisor
Ecolab
12.2015 - 11.2016
Quality Specialist Leader
Ecolab
03.2015 - 12.2015
Research Assistant
Monsanto
01.2010 - 03.2015
Research Technician
Monsanto Caribe LLC
11.2008 - 01.2010
Research Technician
Pioneer Hi Bred
01.2008 - 08.2008
Field Agronomist
Productos Avícolas Del Sur
01.2007 - 01.2008
Shift Production Supervisor
Molinos Del Sur
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
University Of Puerto Rico
08.1999 - 05.2004
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