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Ricardo Flores

Alameda,CA
Ricardo Flores

Summary

Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all national supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management.

Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled as a team leader and at strategic planning, perfected by 9+ years of experience in a leading innovation education company.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Galileo Learning LLC

Supply Chain Coordinator
02.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Designed a new process for packing and distributing school/office supplies to 60+ camps nationwide.
  • Resolved supply issues through negotiations and led contract compliance and vendor performance reviews.
  • Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes for deliveries.
  • Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
  • Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Worked with mass production manufacturers to develop prototypes and enhance designs.

Galileo Learning LLC

Summer Camp Director
04.2018 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around our core values: Be - visionary, courageous, determined, collaborative, and reflective.
  • Oversaw a team of 30+ counselors and support team members.
  • Supervised students and team's safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
  • Coordinated with other school sites to create a safe and inclusive environment for all.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.

Galileo Learning LLC

Staff Selection Specialist /Senior Lead Instructor
06.2014 - 04.2018

Job overview

  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating weekly themes from around the world.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Motivated junior teachers to provide exceptional learning environments.

Education

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA

Bachelor of Arts from Economics
06.2014

University Overview

Skills

  • Product Management
  • Inventory and Supply Control
  • Logistics Planning
  • Production Scheduling
  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Program Design
  • Team Leadership
  • Educational Strategies

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certified, Project Heartbeat - 2023
  • Forklift Operator Certified - Class IV, Class III - 2025

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Summer Camp Director
Galileo Learning LLC
04.2018 - 09.2021
Supply Chain Coordinator
Galileo Learning LLC
02.2018 - Current
Staff Selection Specialist /Senior Lead Instructor
Galileo Learning LLC
06.2014 - 04.2018
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts from Economics
  • CPR/AED Certified, Project Heartbeat - 2023
  • Forklift Operator Certified - Class IV, Class III - 2025
Ricardo Flores