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Houston, TX, US

Oak Ridge North, Texas, US

• Spearheaded the development of strategic supplier relationships and partnerships, fostering joint development and diversification in the supply chain with both domestic and global partners. Regularly identifies.
• Led the formulation of global purchasing requirements and played a key role in planning, executing, and managing various purchasing projects, encompassing sourcing, contract establishment, implementation, payment.
• Directed a team in coordinating strategic sourcing, planning, distribution, and logistics activities, ensuring performance is measured using agreed-upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Actively engaged in risk.
• Established and implemented performance metrics for efficient and cost-effective internal procurement, planning, and logistics systems, utilizing lean techniques. Cultivated strategic relationships with domestic and.
• Oversaw inventory management strategy, ensuring consistent and timely supply of ingredients for the production team. Developed and implemented standard inventory control procedures, conducted physical inventories, and.

Oak Ridge North, Texas, US

• Initiated customer growth through proactive engagement with new leads, extensive cold calling, and the strategic recovery of lost accounts, emphasizing a dynamic approach to Business Development.
• Elevated company visibility in the market by promoting products, researching potential customer needs, and identifying key decision-makers, while also delving into the dynamics of the plastic resin industry, including.
• Closed sales deals effectively, nurturing lasting business relationships to ensure sustained sales, revenue growth, and ongoing opportunities.
• Cultivated partnerships with various freight companies, ensuring the timely delivery of raw materials and orders to customers across different regions, optimizing both speed and cost-effectiveness for Full Truckload.

Houston, Texas, US

• Spearheaded the exploration, creation, and execution of waste collection and recycling initiatives for new clients as part of the Business Development and Sales Manager role.
• Analyzed and assessed waste collection contracts, costs, service frequencies, and volumes of garbage and recycling materials to optimize programs, resulting in substantial cost savings and enhanced waste management.
• Implemented effective waste collection and recycling programs tailored to individual customer needs, demonstrating a commitment to delivering superior solutions.
• Successfully secured new business opportunities by presenting improved waste management programs, showcasing the value proposition to clients.

London, London, GB

• Orchestrated business development efforts for Stolt's tank container division in Texas and Florida, aligning account activity and pricing strategies with customer demands for international shipments.
• Implemented a customer-centric approach, ensuring consistent business and revenue by addressing requests to and from various countries in the specified regions.
• Developed and maintained strategic account plans, regularly reviewing and updating them to preserve existing business relationships and capitalize on new opportunities.
• Enforced a proactive approach to account management, aiming to sustain current business and explore avenues for growth within the Texas and Florida regions.

• Established a supply chain for a startup cooking oil bottling company, overseeing production at the sole plant operating two 10-hour shifts per day, six days a week.
• Managed a team comprising 2 Plant Managers, 3 Production Supervisors, 3 Shipping and Receiving Supervisors, and 35 hourly workers, ensuring efficient supply chain, logistics, and bottling operations.
• Successfully produced 1.5 million bottles of cooking oil monthly, coordinating up to 20 inbound and outbound trucks per day to meet operational demands.
• Provided executive management and investors with monthly operational and sales budgets, as well as comprehensive research and analysis reports on market trends and competition within the industry.

• As Supply Chain Director, responsible for the purchase of equipment and supplies to install 170 water treatment plants. Supervised 10-person team (2 U.S.-based; 8 in Mexico) of on-site engineering supervisors.
• Led the procurement of equipment and supplies for the installation of 170 water treatment plants, overseeing a 10-person team consisting of on-site engineering supervisors, purchasing agents, and administrative.
• Pioneered the introduction of the company's "Electrochemical Activation Technology" to the U.S. market, with a specific focus on the energy industry's utilization of high-pressure, disinfected water for oil and gas.
• Coordinated the implementation of innovative water treatment solutions, ensuring the successful deployment of the technology across diverse projects.
• Managed the cross-border team efficiently, fostering collaboration and synergy between U.S. and Mexican-based personnel for seamless execution of the company's initiatives.
• Leveraged professional network to generate sales of over $500,000 annually, while executing supply chain responsibilities to secure needed equipment and transportation.

Houston, Texas, US

• Recruited to launch new division focused on paper recycling. Business model called for purchasing recyclable materials from commercial establishments and selling the materials to domestic or international paper.
• Initiated and established a new division within the leading sustainable solutions provider, focusing on customized recycling optimization programs, as the Vice President of the U.S. Paper Division / Export Sales.
• Spearheaded the strategic procurement of recyclable plastics and paper/cardboard from various industries, effectively reducing vendor waste and facilitating exports to clients in the U.S., Mexico, Central America, and.
• Achieved significant financial success within a span of two years, generating a revenue of $4.5 million and a gross profit of $2 million through innovative approaches to sustainable recycling solutions.
• Led the division to become a key player in the recycling industry, contributing to both environmental sustainability and the company's overall financial growth

Norcross, GA, US

• Managed the purchase of scrap paper and plastic material from U.S. and Canadian sources and their export to Mexico and South America. Supervised 15 person team located in the U.S. and Latin America.
• Led a 15-person team in the U.S. and Latin America, overseeing all export sales to Mexico and Latin America, with a primary focus on paper mills in the U.S., Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Argentina.
• Achieved the position of the top supplier of recycled paper in the Mexican market for eight consecutive years, with annual sales of scrap paper surpassing 250 thousand tons.
• Engineered the creation of the largest paper and plastic recycling entity in the country when the company was acquired by Rock-Tenn Paper Company.
• Successfully managed and expanded export sales operations, establishing a strong market presence and contributing to the sustained growth and dominance in the recycled paper sector.

• Oversaw Folding Carton sales operations across three distribution centers in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara as the Paper & Logistics Sales Manager.
• Managed product exports to Peru, Venezuela, and Brazil, achieving sales totaling $3 million and ensuring efficient coordination of the ISO-9000 certification export sales process.
• Established and managed shipping contracts with various carriers, including trucks, drayage, and ocean freight, optimizing logistics for the transportation of Folding Carton products.
• Played a key role in advancing the company's Paper & Logistics sales, contributing to successful international sales ventures and the establishment of effective shipping agreements.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical And Industrial Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, International Business & Logistics