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Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Responsible for the global inventory reduction project Power and Gas Division, optimizing operations accross multiple international locations. Coordinated cross-border warehouse operations, driving standarization and consistency in inventory control accross multiple regions. Worked with multiple national and international sites to improve material planning and sourcing strategies ensuring alignment demand planning, procurement, and logistics to support business goals.Conducted global on-site assessments of Supply Chain processes, collaborating with international teams to ensure regulatory compliance and seamless integration of global supply chain operations.

Houston, Texas, United States

Developed and implemented customized MRP software tool tailored to the client's needs. Improved materials management and inventory accuracy by optimizing inventory tracking, demand forecasting, and procurement planning.Supported regional clients by providing ongoing consulting services, resulting in measurable reductions in stockouts, overstocking, and supply chain bottlenecks.

Houston, Texas, United States

Improved on-time delivery rates by enhancing supplier performance through data-driven evaluations and performance management strategies.Developed automated dashboards to streamline sourcing and materials management, providing real-time insights for better decision-making and increased operational efficiency.Created key performance indicators (KPIs) for sourcing, ensuring clear metrics to track supplier performance and procurement effectiveness.Set up optimal supplier inventory levels, resulting in increased inventory turns and reduced carrying costs, while maintaining production continuity.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in supply chain processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Houston, Texas, United States

Led a critical spare parts on-time delivery project for GE Oil and Gas Drilling Services, successfully optimizing supply chain processes to meet demanding timelines.Improved materials management by closely collaborating with sourcing and warehousing teams to streamline operations and enhance inventory accuracy.Led initiatives that reduced cycle times and inventory levels, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings.Implemented strategic improvements in parts procurement, handling, and distribution, aligning supply chain operations with business needs.Drove continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data analysis and process optimization to support long-term supply chain goals.

Houston, Texas, United States

Led and managed production planning, purshasing, warehousing, and shipping departments of two manafacturing facilities for oil and gas products. Successfuly improved On Time Delivery to an over 98%.Reduced Inventory levels by 40%.Created automated productions schedules to obtain real time order visibility.Implemented SAP for MRP and production scheduling.

Houston, Texas, United States

Responsible for manufacturing, planning, warehousing, and shipping operationsReduced labor costs by 30%Reduced inventory levels by 20% while increasing on time delivery by 15%Created a new scheduling process utilizing MRP system and capacity planning

San Salvador, El Salvador

Part of the startup team of a 300,000 sq. ft. sock manufacturing facilityManaged production planning, materials, warehousing, shipping, and receivingAchieved 97% on time deliveryReduced total plant lead time from 50 to 21 daysAssured 99.5% inventory accuracyIncreased inventory turns by managing vendors and implementing material planning toolsReceived and applied training in LEAN MANUFACTURING and KAIZEN eventsDeveloped a production scheduling software with North Carolina State University

San Salvador, El Salvador

Responsible for production planning, purchasing, import/export, warehousing, and distribution departmentsImplemented production scheduling and materials planning systemsImproved on time delivery from 70% to 95%• Increased Inventory Accuracy from 75% to 98%Reduced purchasing costs and increased freight utilization

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Conducted several continuous improvement projects as a Six Sigma Green Belt at plants both in Germany and El SalvadorIn charge of production planning and material purchasingResponsible of achieving a 95% on time deliveryCreated dashboards to measure production efficiency and customer service metricsReduced setup times on label printing machines by conducting time studies, video analysis, and working with operators