Bilingual Supply Chain Manager with over 8+ years of experience in optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations. Proven expertise in strategic planning and sourcing, leadership, and problem-solving. Successfully led teams, implemented continuous improvement initiatives, and delivered exceptional customer experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
THE BODY ART ALLIANCE - FK IRONS
03.2022 - 06.2024
Leveraged planning knowledge to drive supply chain activities through the creation and implementation of the production master plan and SO&P's for CNC operation and Assembly machinery process
Managed procurement processes for 5,000+ SKUs for machinery parts, electronic components and packaging materials
Created and launched outsource supplier process, VRA, and supplier scorecard
Saved $150K by eliminating single source and the implementation of bid evaluations
Designed and implemented systems to track and monitor inventory levels, reducing excess inventory by 30% and improving inventory accuracy by 25%
Decreased resupply turn-around time by 15% through including vendors in lean programs
Managed $11M inventory with $1.5M inventory reduction in 90 days on overstocked items
Negotiated new contracts with transportation providers, resulting in a 15% reduction in transportation costs and a 10% increase in on-time delivery to customers
Analyzed business operations to quickly resolve problems and managed workflow processes to keep projects on track increasing productivity by 30%
Senior Supply Chain Process Improvement and Implementation Manager
VITAL PHARMACEUTICAL INC - BANG ENERGY
06.2020 - 03.2022
Analyzed and monitored supply chain performance metrics, identifying areas of improvement and implementing strategies that resulted in a 15% reduction in overall supply chain costs
Reduced customers back orders by 50% by analyzing material flow parameters
Improved planning and production schedule process by 25% by manteining data integrity and accuracy
Assisted the EDI process with the Co-packers
Assisted in the implementation of the WMS resulting in a 20% reduction in transportation costs and a 15% increase in on-time delivery to customers
Improved the company's standard procedures for production through lean manufacture, and Six Sigma practices
Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to reduce and eliminating slow-moving items while coordinated with procurement to ensure obsolete inventory is mitigated
Senior Buyer
WOOD GROUP PLC
03.2013 - 07.2017
Managed Purchase Orders with nearly 400+ National and International suppliers
Processed and executed RFP's & RFQ's for direct and indirect items
Delivered weekly purchase order reports to the project management members that indicate the status, and vendor invoice number for all purchase orders
Mitigated supplier risk and single source ensuring business continuity
Saved $350k of $1.6MM annual spend through strategic sourcing efforts
Orchestrated a strategic procurement initiative that consolidated supplier base by 30%, resulting in a 20% reduction in material costs and enhancing negotiation leverage for the organization
Implemented a comprehensive market analysis framework that identified key cost-saving opportunities, leading to a sustained 15% decrease in procurement expenses year-over-year
Developed and executed a supplier performance management program that improved supplier delivery times by 25% and product quality by 15%, significantly reducing production downtime
Improved the Company's Standard Procedures for purchasing
Education
M.B.A. - Supply Chain Management & Operations
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2020
Master of Science - Logistics & International Transport of Merchandise
Universidad Tecnológica de Bolivar
Cartagena
01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Tecnológica de Bolivar
Cartagena
01.2013
Skills
Logistics
Inventory management
Problem-solving
Strategic planning
Strategic sourcing
Leadership
Vendor management
Process Improvement
Cost Analysis
Direct & Indirect Procurement
Project management
Negotiation
Detail oriented
Time management
Cross-functional collaboration
JIT (Just-in-time) Inventory management
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, ASQ, In Progress
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
THE BODY ART ALLIANCE - FK IRONS
03.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Supply Chain Process Improvement and Implementation Manager
VITAL PHARMACEUTICAL INC - BANG ENERGY
06.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Buyer
WOOD GROUP PLC
03.2013 - 07.2017
M.B.A. - Supply Chain Management & Operations
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science - Logistics & International Transport of Merchandise
Universidad Tecnológica de Bolivar
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Tecnológica de Bolivar
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