Alvaro Arbelaez B.Eng - M. Mgt Email and Phone Number

Forecaster and SAP inventory management demand planner for 105 warehouses in Canada.Making the analysis and changes of minimum and maximum levels of SKU in each warehouse depending on their demand.In charge of the analysis in reduction of national surplus and obsolete materials and keeping adequate level of inventory.In charge of managing more than 3700 SKUs.

Placed orders using SAP modules for the acquisition of goods and services at the best price/quality at the appropriate time.Authorized payment of invoices when in accordance with orders and final approvals policy.Ensured the follow-up of purchasing agreements (price, delivery, deadline, etc.) and communicates to the supplier concerned any major breach.Assisted in the research and preparation of any statistical or forecast file relating to supplies.Requested return material authorization from suppliers for any non-compliant or defective material upon receipt and takes care of receiving either a replacement material or a credit.

Organized and monitored physical inventory counts for ABC products in 6 warehouses with more than 30K SKUs.Maintained efficient levels of finished goods, parts, raw materials and stock inventory in support of the manufacturing, distribution and retail business requirements with ABC analysis.Monitored overseas production schedules; issue and expedite all purchase orders with existing vendors.Sourced materials and services as required by the business.Analyzed inventory turnover and did recommendations and implement action plans in order to reduce slow and non-moving inventory reducing dormant and obsolete inventory in 5%.Established consistent and accurate inventory control process and reports.

Created Pre-Commercial Procurement plans for various clients avoiding multiple revisions by consolidating information and verifying it with discipline leads.Initiated quotations for technical packages, created and evaluated CBE for different MRQ verifying commercial clarifications with vendors when needed and selecting the best option from the commercial point of view.Created a vendor-manufacturer-material data sheet to facilitate the procurement process of providing technical solutions and equipment and investigated trends in materials and manufacturers.Developed and managed the RFQ bidding process, including receipt of bids, bid clarification, evaluation and final bid recommendationHandled procurement and post award administration of purchase orders including management of changePrepared procurement reports for active projects and updated quarterly and savings reports by using pivot tables to facilitate filtration of information.Co-operated with engineering and other departments in product specifications and delivery dates. Investigated trends in materials and manufacturers.Attended project planning meetings and liaise with engineering in the forward ordering of supplies where lead time is critical.

Conducted contract negotiations with key vendors and suppliers to ensure effective cost control in line with management objectives saving up to 17% on operations cost Managed the entire supply chain, including order forecasting, tracking, brokerage, customs and FDA clearances and warehousing and fulfillment operations. Reduced the lead-time in 15 daysIncreased the shipments of the North American warehouse by 25% ensuring on-time and accurate delivery of orders to end customersResponsible for inventory management of over 300 line items of a net worth of $10 millionCoordinated international and local shipments by FCL, LCL LTL from USA Distribution Centre and/or India to our distributors and customers located in USA, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean valued for US$28 million / annually Reduced costs on 17% by improving process and reviewing contracts and negotiationImplemented plans for KPIs that reduced 45% on failures during shipment processUsed appropriate inventory management tools to ensure the lowest total cost considering lead time, usage and safety stock.

Accomplished manufacturing results by planning, monitoring and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.Maintained steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems for continuous improvement.Provided manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data.Provided manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data.

Accountable for providing strategic insights and $120 MM development of new Medical Centre at Antigua and BarbudaCreated the RFI based on technical specifications and drawings and evaluated the RFP by the analysis of the suppliers for services and equipment for US$80 million and saving 30% to the total cost by re-sizing the amount of equipment required and re-evaluating vendors and providers in order with the business requirementsRe-evaluated the subcontractors’ offers and selected the most suitable reducing expenses in 27%Managed the performance of each subcontractor given special attention to scheduling, budget, specifications and legal requirementsEvaluated the Request for Proposals (RFP) and analysis of the contractors for services and equipment Identified the long-lead items to avoid delays in projects and over-costs improving the delivery time on 1 monthDeveloped and manage inventory control while optimizing working capital results leading a saving in 25 million dollarsIdentified the long-lead items to avoid delays in projects and over-costs improving the delivery time on 1 month and saving US$7 millionDeveloped and manage inventory control while optimizing working capital results leading a saving in 25 million dollarsIn charged of 7 departments with 15 direct reports and 104 indirect report

Negotiating with 3PL warehouses in 3 European countries to store liquors and spirits in CH$7,5 millionProgrammed purchase orders for CH$2,5 million eachCoordinate with logistics providers for shipping spirits to 5 European countriesDefined minimum stock levels and reorder point depending on lead times saving Euro$500.000 per yearApplied CRM principles on an import-export operation

Made a full description of processes and practices (SOP) on the maintenance department.Designed a communication plan for policies saving 7 labors days for each change .Proposed a culture change inside the department to obtain an administration for processes instead of administration per functions. Reduced operations costs by 12% proposing changes in administration by processes instead of administration by functions in the Maintenance Department.

Preparing the business plan for the foundation of the companyCreation of processes for the import, distribution and sales of beverage drinks in countries of Europe.To make contact with logistics providers for transport, warehousing and distribution.Negotiation of quotations with the logistics provider.Definition of the selling price depending on costs and taxes per country.Definition of minimum stock and re-order point depending on lead times.

Production planning of 25 different plastic injection machines.Human resources administration of plant and office personnel. 40 direct reports.Raw materials management.Co-ordination of machine maintenance.

Production planning.Human and material resource management in plant.Optimisation of raw materials usage (steel and coils) in the production process.