RICARDO CEDILLO

Results-driven Supply Chain & Procurement Manager with 20+ years of experience driving cost savings, operational efficiency, and vendor performance across complex logistics environments. Proven track record of managing multimillion-dollar budgets, optimizing inventory systems, and executing strategic sourcing initiatives in both public and private sectors. Expert in inventory control, supplier negotiations, ERP systems, and lean inventory practices. Known for improving process reliability, reducing waste, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver results.

• Reduced obsolete inventory by 40%, saving $800K annually by implementing lean inventory management.
• Managed procurement and vendor operations for $15M+ in federal contracts; improved compliance and on-time delivery metrics.
• Oversaw PPE logistics during COVID-19, achieving 100% availability through proactive forecasting and distribution.
• Negotiated supplier contracts that reduced costs by $100K/month, improving supply chain resilience.
• Directed contract closeouts resulting in $200K+ in fund recovery and improved reallocation processes.
• Implemented an optimized warehouse layout, increasing order fulfillment speed by 85%.