Rafael Escobedo
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines. Expert in maintaining meticulous records to identify aspects needing improvement and develop solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tolling Production Planner
Nouryon
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Balanced product flow, and coordinated transfers between production 7 plants
- Supported Tolling Manager and executed tolling strategies
- Challenged production and sales forecasts, managed short and mid-term S&OP activities, and ensured supply/demand balance
- Used SAP, Arkieva and Power BI to manage inventory levels, issued raw material plans, and ensured timely replenishment to avoid stock-outs. Entered and managed transfer orders, maintained terminal stock balance, and prepared month-end reports
- Purchased raw materials, approved invoices, and resolved issues with stakeholders
- Identified and implemented improvements in planning and logistics.
- Customized SAP production planning and detailed scheduling tools to support factory production initiatives.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Reduced material waste, conducting thorough inventory assessments and implementing precise ordering practices.
Production Planner
TAS Energy
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Managed inventory verification and work order releases
- Analyzed drawings for bill of material, maintain communication with engineering
- Responsible for creation of routings and material items in the system
- Finalized bin location transactions within 3 plants.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Worked with engineering, production, and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing streamlined workflow process for manufacturing floor.
- Oversaw integration of new technology into production process, significantly boosting output.
Supply Chain Planner
Lubrizol
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Oversight of 11 tolling plants, domestic and international
- Scheduled production, creation of process orders, and month end reconciliation
- Responsible for troubleshooting, communication with rail and truck carriers, resolution of issues and expedited orders
- Communicated with logistics and customer service department.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives for increased supplier performance and cost savings.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and materials to customers.
Production Control Specialist
Exterran
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with purchasing, warehouse and manufacturing departments to expedite orders
- Responsible for verification of average 50 BOMs/week.
- Conducted meetings with shop leads and warehouse personnel
- Utilized oracle to merge the schedule and the parts information.
- Enhanced communication between departments, resulting in improved collaboration and smoother operations.
Scheduler/Inventory Purchasing
Schutz Containers
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Created, updated and confirmed BOMs
- Responsible for the creation of POs for purchases for inventory
- Maintained and updated production schedule
- Utilized SAP for scheduling, inventory, and purchasing responsibilities.
- Identified best practices within the scheduling function, sharing these insights across teams to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Proactively addressed potential risks within the schedule by conducting thorough analyses and implementing preventive measures where necessary.
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Improved overall workflow efficiency by collaborating with team leads to identify bottlenecks, establish priorities, and develop solutions for process improvement.
- Facilitated smooth handovers between shifts by creating comprehensive documentation of completed tasks and pending items for follow-up action.
Mfg Planner/Inventory Processor
Timken Boring Spec.
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Responsible for oversight of inventory
- Allocated and issued material
- Managed incoming material to the plant
- Communicated with Sr Scheduler, Sales, and or Engineering on special customer specs or needs
- Review over 30 orders/day to find best availability to meet customer want date.
- Revised travelers and schedule per NCR disposition to rework or scrap
- Implemented lean manufacturing to the shipping area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Galena Park High School
Galena Park, TX05.1996
Skills
- Scheduling/Planning
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing/Supplier Relations
- Supply Chain Management
- Customer Service
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Office
- SAP, MAS500, QAD, SOLIDWORKS, Oracle
- Manufacturing Procedures/Continuous Improvement
- Quality Control
- Bill of Materials Management
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Tolling Production Planner
Nouryon
08.2018 - 11.2021
Production Planner
TAS Energy
08.2017 - 11.2021
Supply Chain Planner
Lubrizol
08.2017 - 06.2018
Production Control Specialist
Exterran
04.2017 - 06.2017
Scheduler/Inventory Purchasing
Schutz Containers
08.2015 - 04.2017
Mfg Planner/Inventory Processor
Timken Boring Spec.
03.2012 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Galena Park High School
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