Experience

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  Bayer clothing (kb manufacturing)

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Administrative and finance manager

  Ensure financial and Administrative operation supporting a staff of 800 sewing operators, managing annual budget of 5 million dollars and sales of 12 million dollars annually.

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  Cupid foundations, inc.

  Nov 2007 - Sept 2011

  Raw materials quality manager

  • Instituted Raw materials inspection and Grading Systems as preventive quality control assurance mechanism, reducing in process rejects such as fabric flows and shading from 15% plant overall ratio to 3.2 %.• Implemented Automated Inventory AS-400 Intermec Scanning System improving physical inventory timing by 50% and also improving data accuracy in reports for all management levels. • Established Material requiring and planning systems assessing inventory needs and accuracy reducing overstocking and improving warehouse spacing and material dispatching response to the production floor.• Supervised and Trained warehouse personnel on a customer satisfaction (Internal customer) and continuous improvement culture.* Color lab testing, elongation, weight and shrinkage. Show less

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  Wells hosiery and apparel

  Apr 2011 - May 2014

  Wilson sporting goods account manager (planning and logistics)

  • Responsible for all stages production control from cutting to Packing (WIP)• Responsible to introduce new orders to sewing line according to sewing capacity( up to 500,000 pieces in 5 sewing modules).• Instituted inventory control system for trims, Thread and Fabric according to WIP , minimizing inventory discrepancies and reducing surplus inventory.(lean supply-Chain)• Responsible for monitoring in bound shipments of Raw materials according to open orders.• Responsible for finished goods warehouse and packing, reduced the NOS by applying inventory to in process orders, this represented savings directly in the COGS.• In charge of PDM and coordinate PP meetings for new styles.• Direct communication with the customer via e-mail, Skype, phone to ensure the operation. Show less

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  Stahls'

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  Finance and operations manager

  .Fianance• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements and critical financial matters; collate financial reporting materials for management segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with BD; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.Planning and ProductionPlan produce and follow up efficiently all orders throughout 20 sewing modules according to customer PODD using engineering SAH, developed a Master WIP and a 13 Weeks report to drive critical decisions in order to comply customer’s needs.Trims and Fabric Warehouse:Created an inventory report with minimums and maximums using FIFO maintaining low levels of obsolete inventory, this report also used to monitor available amounts of inventories daily, weekly and monthly used for purchasing and production planning purposes.Shipping- Import & Exports:Created a matrix of inbound and outbound orders that can be monitored in a daily basis, ensured all import export process including filling proper paperwork for DGA.(Nicaraguan Customs)Created a shipping inventory in Final product warehouse so that we can ensure reliable information in order to complete and close customers’ orders. Show less

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  Stanton optical

  Mar 2016 - May 2017

  Senior inventory planning analyst

  Responsible for planning/ forecasting inventory stock for Distribution centers and all Stanton Optical stores, plans and replenish orders to stores according to reorder points. Also generates purchasing replenishment report according to the sales and inventory demand. Controls the Quarterly Cycle counts schedules in order to determine inventory management performance/stocking of the stores, also provide analysis and execution of corporate wise reports in order to determine gross, sales and profit margins.1. Plans, Execute and follow up inventory 13 weeks cycle count Schedule for all stores across the USA.2. Execute Replenishment report for all stores based on Forecast and Sales.3. Execute Purchase orders for Frames and lenses vendors according to Sales and inventory forecast.4. Set Safety Stocks and Priority Codes for stocked product to ensure service levels meet the established requirements5. Work with Liquidation Channel in managing SKU rationalizations on underperforming or overstocked inventory6. Work with Purchase Order Management, Distribution Center and Associates daily on Supply Chain issues.7. Develop/implement Master Planogram of frames for Distribution Center and stores organized in line with price category (Low, Mid, High tier) to ease inventory valuations.8. Conducts quarterly comprehensive forecast review meeting with Director of Materials. Initiates specific forecast revisions by SKU.9. Sales financial analysis: responsible for analyzing sales results and trends in order to provide financial decision support, budgeting/forecasting and driving business, Partner directly with the Director of procurement/CEO in order to provide analysis and execution of corporate wise reports in order to determine gross, sales and profit margins.10. Understands business impact and drives cross-functional resolution with the goal of protecting the financial performance of the Business Show less

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  Grupo kaltex

  May 2017 - Jun 2021

  Operations manager

  General Statement of Responsibilities: Manages and coordinates all Operations activities, (Production planning, Trims, Fabric and Finish Product Warehouse, Purchasing (MRP/ Supply Chain), and Import/ exports), supervise staff to ensure conformance of established procedures; implements practices that maximize production efforts to improve the overall effectiveness and financial performance.Duties :• Reviews, analyzes, modifies, and implements efficient and effective Operations policies, and procedures.• Ensures approved manufacturing methodology is being followed. (Good Manufacturing Practices)• Develops and communicates goals and key initiatives to improve plant performance and success throughout Production Planning Forecasts and Supply Chain reports.• Develops, monitors, and provides access to daily production requirements (MRP/Supply Chain/Production Planning) to Mid and upper management levels.• Interfaces with Plant Manager to control operating costs improving production material excess consumption on trims and Fabric, monitoring Daily/ Weekly/ Monthly usage.• Supervise Trims, Fabric and Finish product warehouses and make sure control inventory levels with KPI reports.• In charge of sourcing trims and fabric in the Americas and Asia.• Negotiate Purchase of trims and fabric analyzing price points, lead times and freight cost using production demand forecast.• Keeps up to date on overall MRP, identifying challenges and taking assertive decisions and actions in order to ensure supply chain effectiveness.• Oversee logistics and coordinates transportation of goods from plant to customers distribution centers.• Negotiate brokerage fees and Freight costs for inbound and outbounds shipments (Raw Material/ Finish Product)• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates and actively works to promote and recognize performance. Show less

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  Lanco & harris usa

  Aug 2021 - now

  Procurement and logistic manager

  • Develop, oversee and execute procurement plans with multiple business units and divisions, including category plans and sourcing strategies (MRP/Lean Procurement)• Analyze demand and plan sourcing process in order to identify requirements and opportunities for cost savings and supply chain optimization.• Conduct formal bid processes and negotiations with suppliers in order to recommend preferred supplier agreements based on price, payment terms, quality and reliability.• Work with business units and divisions to achieve earliest identification of upcoming product and materials requirements and take pro-active steps to reserve and secure them - understanding shifts in priorities, expedites procurement as required to avoid bottlenecks• Keep abreast of latest development in the domestic and international markets and explore and assess new suppliers and emerging regions.• The effective management and responsibility for the logistics of all imports and exports.• Responsible for shipping strategy, and associated service providers to ensure we minimize business risk while achieving best value for money and service.• Accountability for shipping costs and includes negotiations with third parties for rate card reviews, service performance and associated metrics.• Manage relationships with Freight Forwarders, Custom brokers associated with outsourced service providers.• Ensure customs and import regulatory requirements are satisfied and comply with relevant local and international laws and processes. Show less