Alexander Fonseca
Elkhart, IN 46514
acvtih@r.postjobfree.com
July 22, 2016
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing you to express my interest on becoming part of your Team.
“The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today” (Elbert Hubbard). I treat each day with this quote in mind. In the last five years in the corporate world, I have acquired great experience in Supply Chain and business as a whole. Experiences that along with my charismatic personality make me a perfect fit for your team. My experiences through buy-outs and starting new plants, have molded me to be a dynamic worker and quick learner. It has helped me strengthen my skills and I’ve become a person who remains calm during stressful situations without losing the sense of urgency. Through my career in Supply Chain, I have overcome many challenges where I’ve been able to put into play many of my skills and I wish to continue to do so. I understand the responsibility that comes with this role and would love to join your team. My quick learning ability, great work ethic, dedication, and hatred for failure makes me a valuable player in any department. I have shared my resume for your consideration. I’m certain that if given any opportunity I would not disappoint. If you feel like there is a position where I could be used and abused, please contact me. I would love to meet and learn more about you and your company.
I hope to hear from you.
Kind regards,
Yader Fonseca
(My search is currently confidential and would appreciate discretion)
Professional Experience
Corporate Materials Analyst
Universal Trailer Corporation
December 2014 – Present
Duties
-Help manage performance of 5 Purchasing Managers through metrics and providing supply chain guidance.
-Help achieve annual cost reduction goals.
-Prepare reports measuring base material costs and supply chain performance.
-Assist with defining and documenting current supply chain management processes.
-Manage assigned data for purchased parts in Epicor Software.
-Collect supplier data and parts replenishment data to update Epicor Software.
-Assemble data for requesting and analyzing quotes.
-Coordinate supplier deliveries.
-Increase inventory turns.
-Manage consignment programs.
-Establish cycle count programs.
-Expedite Purchase Orders from key suppliers for all plants.
-Forecast and place orders for the Indiana Distribution Center.
-Other duties: Manage all aspects of Indiana Distribution Center and a small metal fabrication plant.
Synopsis of achievements
-Helped achieve significant annual cost reductions on key commodities.
-Successfully prepared reports measuring material costs and supply chain performances.
-Successfully established a cycle count program in Epicor Software.
-Successfully reached the desired budget goal for the Indiana Distribution Center within 3 months and increased inventory turns.
-Successfully maintained a healthy stock level under the desired budget.
-Successfully managed a small production plant.
Skills
-Through my experience in my current position I have acquired the following skills: -Gained extensive knowledge and ability to negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budgets and schedules requirements.
-I have increased my critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.
- Complete knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
- Complete knowledge of warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures. - Extensive knowledge of material work planning and methods engineering processes and procedures. - Excellent working knowledge using Microsoft programs and Epicor,
Axis, Inc.
Purchasing Agent
AL-KO Axis, Inc.
December 2013 – December 2014
Duties
- Coordination of activities for Purchasing performance, forecast, plan, buy, follow-up on outstanding orders, identifying and implementing corrective actions regarding defects or discrepancies of invoices, shipments, etc.
- Arranging return of defective shipments, materials, equipment or supplies to vendors and handle related claims or adjustments concerning discrepancies in shipments. -Help our team maintain our inventory dollars under the desire monthly budget without hurting on time deliveries to our customers. - Support the Plant quality systems goals/improvements & productivity goals/improvements within the scope of the job. - Implementation of labor reporting methods. -Scheduled and created jobs for production. -Clean up BOMs. - Keeping great relationships with vendors.
- Participate effectively in Profitability Improvement Programs.
Synopsis of Achievements
-Put in place labor reporting methods, which helped improve our inventory accuracy, forecasting, and on-time delivery. -Helped achieved the reduction of inventory dollars to the desired budget goal.
-Helped maintain our inventory dollars under our budget goal.
-Constantly sought and obtained reduction of cost on materials.
-Maintained great relationship with our vendors.
Skills
Through my experience in this position I have acquired the following skills:
- Extensive knowledge and ability to negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements. - Complete knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures. - Complete knowledge of warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of material work planning and methods engineering processes and procedures.
-Complete knowledge of all related skill area machines and equipment.
Axis, Inc.
Software(Epicor)/Engineering
AL-KO Axis, Inc.
June 2011 – December 2013
Duties
-Time engineering for labor cost. -Implement a new software(Epicor) to serve the company’s needs. -Maintain various areas of the software before, during, and after a merger.
Synopsis of Achievements
- Helped with the successful implementation of a new software during a merger. - Proactively worked with all departments to create a better system flow.
- Helped develop plans, conducted audits, variance analysis, maintained up to date and accurate data.
- Cleaned up Bills of Materials and product’s setup in the system, which increased productivity and decreased scrap along with helping inventory control, within company transfers, and shipments to customers.
- Successfully created/setup new products, making sure there were no errors in the System, Engineering and Production.
Skills
Through my experience in this position I have acquired the following skills:
- Excellent working knowledge using Epicor, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint. -Planning/implementing proactive procedures and systems to avoid possible future problems. - Ability to train, motivate and supervise. - Team player. - Bilingual. -Various departments support, with strengths in problem-solving and trouble-shooting. -Sales staff support. -Purchasing staff support. -Production staff support. -Shipping and receiving staff support. -Inventory control staff support. -Quality-control staff support. -Accounting staff support.
References:
For validation of my credentials you may contact the following individuals among others: (Due to the confidential nature of my search, only a few people know. However, many would be willing to refer me. If you have interest and wish to request for others, please advise and I will happily provide you more contacts who would confirm my current/previous positions and achievements).
Mr. Kevin Fort
National Accounts Manger at Dexter Axle Company
Email: acvtih@r.postjobfree.com
Mobile Phone: 574-***-****
Mr. Steve Romanowski
Vice President of Operations, Engineering and I.T. at AL-KO Axis, Inc. (9 years, 1 month)
Director of Engineering at Highland Ridge RV, Inc. (Current)
Email: acvtih@r.postjobfree.com
Cell Phone: 616-***-****
Mr. Chris Hundt,
Director of Product Development and Engineering at Nexus RV.
Email: acvtih@r.postjobfree.com
Mobile Phone: 574-***-****
Mr. Lee Meyers,
Commodity Manager at Dexter Axle Company
Email: acvtih@r.postjobfree.com
Cell Phone: 574-***-****
Mr. Jose Rios
Marketing at Dexter Axle Company
Email: acvtih@r.postjobfree.com
Cell Phone: (574) 333- 1857
Mr. Billy McClendon
General Manager at Lippert Components Inc. Plant 76
Email: acvtih@r.postjobfree.com
Cell Phone: 574-***-****
Education:
CPIM Certification
Scheduled to take first test August 2016
Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, IN.
2012-Present (Part-time, 3.8GPA last semester fall of 2015)
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN.
2008-2010 (Came back to Elkhart due to financial issues)
Concord High School, Elkhart, IN
2004-2008