Rafael Luna Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Casa Grande, Arizona, United States

Specialist professional individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in the area of Pharmaceutical/Biological Process. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. Adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.• As the Specialist in the Pharmaceutical/Biological Process Sub-Function, considered as highly experienced and knowledgeable resource within the organization in implementing and maintaining pharmaceutical/biological processes.• Calculates and organizes all data for complex process flow sheets including instrumentation and control considerations.• Models processes and units operations.• Ensures proper sequence of operation and prepares specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment.• Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over such variables as temperature, density, pressure and viscosity.• Services, troubleshoots, and solves engineering problems with processes or equipment already in operation.• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.• May be responsible for corrective and preventive actions and investigation management.

Chicago, Il

Main responsibilities are to manage, implement and support multiple clients and their suppliers/vendors with B2B supply chain solution utilizing our SaaS proprietary cloud based systems. Deliver key analysis of synchronized data from suppliers, manufacturers and retailers within Sales and Operating Planning (S&OP), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Demand Planning and Replenishment and Trade Promotion Planning, Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) and reporting tools.

Itasca, Il

Responsible for product design, planning, manage the development, user acceptance, implementation, training, support, documentation, and overall project management. Overseen the product life-cycle stages by gathering and prioritizing multiple projects/timelines, outlining customer’s requirements, defining the product vision, and worked closely with development to deliver a solid IT solution. Worked with sales, marketing and operations to recognize opportunities (RFIs/RFPs) and meet customer requirements; while ensuring that the product and marketing efforts supported the company's overall strategy and goals.

Itasca, Il.

Main responsibilities were to manage/oversee domestic and international logistical projects, pricing tariffs, customer relation, business opportunities, processes and procedures. Specifically, main customer focus on Northrop Grumman, one of the top defense contractors in the world, serving as the main contact point with additional focus on Lockheed Martin, Wal-Mart, Sams Club, Siemens, Philips, GE and many more. Additionally, support the 120 offices in 40 countries by managing and/or supporting new accounts perform analytical analysis to establish key performance indicators.

Itasca, Il, 60143

Responsibilities were to work closely with the Strategic Client Sales, IT, and Operational groups and customers to define and document critical business requirements. Manage projects to the plan and assign critical quality tasks to stake holders. Be a point of contact during client integration. Develop performance metrics and analyze data to improve best practices. Deliver metrics to the customer as set forth in requirements.

Northfield, Il., 60093

Main responsibilities were to co-lead the customization of the RedPrairie Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Labor Management System (LMS) software to support the entire North America Kraft/3PL distribution network. Additional responsibilities were to support the optimization within the Kraft’s Logistics Operations network and its 3PL partners

Northfield, Il. 60093

Main responsibilities were to plan the distribution of all Kraft’s Marshmallow, Caramels, Baking and Canning items from seven centralized distribution locations to across the globe. Additionally, execute effective cost management by reducing the amount of liquidations, smarter transportation planning and effective sale/manufacturing collaboration with customer’s forecast teams.

Northfield, Il. 60093

Primary responsibilities were to support the Kraft Distribution Network through a Call Management Center. Managed the processes and procedures compliance for Kraft’s 3PL partners to ensure the WMS/LMS systems are being utilized to Kraft standards/expectations. Secondary duties were to serve as a liaison between a cross-functional team of our clients, customer service, transportation, material management and IS/IT.

Northfield, Il. 60093

Primary responsibilities were to implement, train and support Kraft’s WMS/LMS systems. Secondary responsibilities were to create, document, and publish best practices and procedures.

Aurora, Il. 60506

Managed the WMS for a 325,000 sq. ft. Refrigerated storage facility that housed over 1200 different Kraft products. Effectively manage the layout of the product and research for cost saving opportunities. Train all Operations Supervisors on the operation of the system and support the 150+ employees.

Aurora, Il. 60506

Interviewed/Hired/Trained all new employees for a 550,000 sq. ft. Dry storage facility. Conducted certification on Crown and Hyster forklift equipment. Managed all temporary work staff with agency as well as negotiated all bill-rates. Managed all contracts with security vendor for the location, as well as trained their personnel on the arrival/departure procedures on the WMS.