Victor Anez, MBA

Experience

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  Apple

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2013

  CSR

  ➤ Influenced and drove management of the Reseller supply chain, handling planning, demand fulfillment, inventory management, and forecasting, while participating in multiple product launches and new product introductions.➤ Successfully decreased returns and delivery issues by proactively managing POs expiration dates, focusing efforts on on-time deliveries, and by inspiring change across partners, working with Training teams to enable quick, easy adoption.➤ Maintained channel partnerships with retailers across 1,200+ locations, including Sears, Office Depot, Best Buy, Ingram Micro and independent chains, as well as supported Supply Chain and Sales to channel partners in Mexico.➤ Maximized sales of iPhones, iMacs, iPads, iPods, and accessories by leveraging expertise in Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment, while working with cross-functional teams to craft the NPI strategy for the channel.➤ Analyzed demand and backlog data for distribution flexibility, channel directions against inventory and sales data to drive POS in stock and maximize sell-through, as well as worked with SDM/SDE teams to meet client demand.➤ Contributed to long-term planning cadence including forecasting credit requirements and partnering with Finance to secure uplifts, while partnering with Logistics on Cost to Serve initiatives, and packaging proposal or lead time changes. Show less

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  TCL Communication

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2018

  Director, Supply Chain

  ➤ Joining as a Supply Chain Manager and quickly improved ranking to #1 with T-Mobile and MetroPCS for on-time deliveries, and reducing costs by $180-200K on E&O inventory.➤ Strategically managed key accounts including T-Mobile, MetroPCS, AT&T, and Cricket, engaging in close communication and conducting weekly CPFR calls to discuss forecasts, upcoming sales, and inventory levels.➤ Served as the primary contact with customers on POs, invoices, and inventory control, and launched the first ALCATEL device sold directly to AT&T, rather than sales through a distributor, exceeding expectations, which led to new projects.➤ Received a promotion to Director in December 2016, overseeing a team of 5 Supply Chain Managers and providing indirect supervision to a staff of 25, while leading Demand Planning team to align forecasts with capacity and logistics.➤ Coordinated distribution between production facilities in China, packaging/installation units in Fort Worth, Texas, and shipments to clients throughout U.S. and Canada, and oversaw logistics for carriers such as FedEx, DHL, UPS, and Panalpina.➤ Successfully reduced E&O packaging material by 80%, generating a savings of $150K, as well as negotiated with 3PL on kitting and operations, producing a price savings of $200K for the company.➤ Added Blackberry line of products to TCL and worked with the Blackberry team on transitioning to TCL procedures, while completely restructuring 3PL's supply chain, including implementing processes, reports, and software updates. Show less

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  Quality One Wireless

  Sept 2018 - now

  ➤ Coming aboard as Senior Director of Operations, receiving a promotion to VP in March 2019 and performing the responsibilities of a COO as Head of Operations, leading 6 direct reports within a team of 80+ FTEs and contractors.➤ Managing Supply Chain, Operations, Forward and Reverse logistics, Quality and Repair and EHS/Compliance, as well as participating from beginning to end of RFP projects, including development and quality testing.➤ Effectively managing inventory turn-over for Tier 1 carriers below 30 days, while increasing Production productivity by 50% by reorganizing production line set-up and implementing new tools and processes.➤ Directing overall strategic development of Operations, managing capabilities, resource investments, competitive performance, and client focus to achieve P&L objectives, as well as maintaining TTM to ensure on-time market launch.➤ Handling culture-setting and organizational design to achieve profitable growth and meet client expectations for performance and turn-around times, while conducting factory audits of new vendors in India to ensure readiness.➤ Reviewing and negotiating MPAs, SOWs, and MSAs, and successfully reducing packaging materials costs by 30% by sourcing different suppliers and reducing E&O exposure, as well as participating in customers' RFP for 200+ projects.➤ Strategically managing a $2MM+ budget, approving POs of $500K+ and improving company cash flow by negotiating better payment terms with vendors, while bringing new opportunities, and generating $300K net profit in 7 months. Show less

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Vice President of Operations

    Sept 2018 - Apr 2021