Oscar Rivera

Experience

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  Finos Textiles de Centroamérica

  Apr 2008 - May 2008

  Time & Movements Coordinator

  Temporary contract• Analyze the entire processing of purchase orders, starting from the reception of the orders until the orders are delivered, in order to reduce the lead time. • Identify bottlenecks, dead times and other improvement opportunities.• A detailed diagnostic was presented to the managers including recommendations. Some of the suggestions were put in action.

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  Finos Textiles de Centroamérica

  Jul 2008 - Nov 2008

  Import-Export Chief

  • Quote ocean, air & land freight. • Coordinate and monitor importations and exportations. • Monitor the performance of subordinate personnel. • Watch over the proper archiving of all the documentation regarding importations, exportations and internal transits.• Formed part of the team in charge of planning and directing the movement of the company to other facilities.

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  Petralex

  Nov 2008 - Apr 2013

  International Purchasing Agent

  • Analyze inventory levels and production plans to determine the requirements of raw material. • Issue purchase orders to ensure sufficient stock levels for production and monitor the deliveries of such orders.• Define the logistics for several importations.• Quote and negotiate price and quality of the variety of items required. • Evaluate and manage supplier relationships. • Manage claims with vendors regarding quality and service issues.• Address problems in production due to bad quality or performance of raw materials; requesting technical support from vendors, suggesting new ways of working or providing substitutes for defective items.• Evaluate the efficiency in the usage of raw material in production processes according to previously established consumption.• Reconcile monthly purchases with Accounting Department’s records.• Provide Product Development Department support by providing options regarding raw materials, suppliers and quotes. Show less

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  Empresa de Combustibles del Norte

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

  Administrative Manager

  • Plan, coordinate, supervise, and control all the operations related to the commercial activities of the actual service stations that the company manages, as well as future service stations.• Seek at all time the increment of the company’s revenue and efficiency by identifying opportunities to improve and controlling the critical activities, such as: Inventory control, payments, purchase and retail prices, cash flow supervision, management of personnel, among others.• Transmit and assure the compliance of Industrial Safety policies regarding employees, clients, products, equipment and facilities. • Monitor fuel inventory levels; schedule and issue orders for fuel.• Manage costumer portfolio.• Establish key policies and procedures.• Summon the Board of Directors for monthly business reviews. • Present a weekly operations report to the Board of Directors. Show less

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  APM Terminals

  Nov 2013 - Nov 2015

  • Develop and implement process to enable more efficient cost.• Categorize and analyze current spend, making recommendations around strategic directions. • Negotiate on price, achieving demonstrable cost savings in the procurement of goods. • Liaise effectively and foster relationships with other APMT departments and Operating Units, as well as with vendors in the supply chain. • Award contracts and evaluate vendor performance.• Develop and maintain cost KPI’s reports to measure internal and supplier performance.• Review processes and procedures to ensure ongoing improvements in line with APMT-IS Global Procurement Standard.• Support and develop APMT-IS Group procurement initiatives including E-tools and Global Value Sourcing.• Ensure the appropriate inventory levels for the operation of the company’s business.• Generated savings over $84,000. Show less

  • Billing & Collections Coordinator

    Aug 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Process Compliance Performance Coordinator / Procurement

    Nov 2013 - Jul 2014
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  FINESSA-Kattan Group

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2018

  Business Process Analyst
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  TegraGlobal

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Costing Leader

    May 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Cost Coordinator

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2022
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  Fanatics, Inc.

  Sept 2022 - now

  Associate Sourcing Manager