Raul Garcia-Pallares
1637 Mapleleaf Ct, Encinitas,CA
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional , achieving a 99.7% in-stock rate and reducing costs by 5-7%. Skilled in SAP ERP and vendor relations, I excel in strategic planning and negotiation, driving operational efficiency plans and procedures and enhancing product availability to support business growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer II
Alphatec Spine
San Diego, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Achieved a 99.7% in-stock rate for critical products by proactively monitoring inventory levels, and implementing strategic replenishment plans.
- Automated inventory KPI reporting via Power Query to facilitate data-driven decisions.
- Managed a portfolio of SKUs generating over $175 million in annual revenue, while consistently reducing costs by 5-7% through strategic planning and operational optimization.
- Successfully managed multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, overseeing the sourcing of contract manufacturers, conducting negotiations, and delivering launches on time while maintaining expenses within 5% of the allocated budget.
Buyer
Alphatec Spine
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and executed procurement strategies to ensure the timely availability of materials and components for new product launches, while optimizing costs and maintaining quality standards.
- Managed supplier relationships, including contract negotiations, performance evaluations, and issue resolution, to ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Discussed ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, and aid business performance for continuous improvement.
- Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum coverage for the product life cycle.
Buyer/Inventory Control Specialist
San Lorenzo Lumber
Felton, CA
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Documented purchasing activities, inventory reports and department records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
- Led sourcing projects to maintain on-time delivery of purchased materials.
- Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands.
- Performed cycle counts on daily basis to immediately spot errors and apply remedies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Operations and Supply Chain Management
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management
05.2021
Skills
- Database Management
- SAP ERP Proficiency & Implementation
- Epicor Vantage ERP System
- Arena Software Proficiency
- AS400 ERP System
- Vendor Relations
- Cost Analysis
- Lean manufacturing & Six Sigma
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Product Development Collaboration
- Microsoft Office and Access
- Power Query/Pivot
Interests
Activities: Surfing, Soccer, Volunteer Lifeguarding, Hiking
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Buyer II
Alphatec Spine
03.2025 - Current
Buyer
Alphatec Spine
05.2022 - 03.2024
Buyer/Inventory Control Specialist
San Lorenzo Lumber
05.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Operations and Supply Chain Management
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management
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