Supplier development to fulfill THD requirements in LA supplier base•Develop strategies to increase import penetration of the LA Supplier base•Provide Supplier alternatives focused in Cost Out, Innovation & Supplier Management•Lead the implementation of THD Strategic activities in Latin America Supplier base, production planning, plant capacity analysis & lean manufacturing.•Managed purchasing and supplier negotiation•Cost Analysis and best landed cost

 Supplier development to fulfill requirements in LA supplier base Develop strategies to increase import penetration of the LA Supplier base Provide Supplier alternatives focused in Cost Out, Innovation & Supplier Management Lead the implementation of THD Strategic activities in Latin America Supplier base, production,planning, plant capacity analysis & lean manufacturing. Managed purchasing and supplier negotiation Cost Analysis and best landed cost

Worked aggressively with his internal customers winning 34 projects and driving US$ 56 MM of import penetration for THD México. Total Import Penetration of US$81 MM.•Drove Proprietary Brand usage with THD MEX with 10 programs. Organized 9 Product Line Reviews and 3 Business Reviews for THD México—contributing to increase the patio furniture comps 29%.•Lead programs for Patio Furniture PLR, Fans PLR, Xmas PLR, Air Cleaners PLR, Grills PLR, Heaters PLR, Portable A/C PLR, Portable Coolers BR, and Storage Organization BR.•Worked closely with his suppliers keeping the number POs in backlog at O. Keep Pre Shipment Inspections on Supplier base rejected to 0, no product recalls. Worked closely with THD México to reduce the onboarding cycle time from 117 to 90 days.•Focal point of contact for all Quality and Social Environmental Responsibility (SER) activities in Latin America Sourcing Office (LASO). Coordinated all SER, QSA and Global Security Verification (CTPAT) audits for all potential suppliers in Latin America.•Provided a robust and immediate response to all supplier critical issues including but not limiting to the capacity analysis for THD USA Supplier.•Provided training of all 4 new hires from LASO ranging from supplier screenings and audits, onboarding process, pre shipment inspections all the way to capacity audits.•Mentored 1 Associate & participated in a community service activity doing maintenance work at a center for disabled children organized by our store associates.