HENRY E. SABATER
PO BOX *** Aguadilla, PR *****
787-***-**** / 830-2019 ********@*******.***
PROFILE
Over twenty years experience in the Supply Chain Management environment applying
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies; APICS certified Master Scheduler.
A unique blend of Manufacturing Operations and Logistic Management with excellent
record of manufacturing operations: supervision, inventory control, planning, scheduling,
capacity planning, project developments, analytical skills, methodical, problems solving,
new products introductions, procurement activities and ISO compliances. A teacher and
communicator, builds a solid, highly motivated team, drives to results and strong customer
service individual.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Temporary Professional Services (Tyco) 2009-2010
Demand/MPS/Production Planning support services
• Focal point to Plexus Mfg. Mexico; VMI and the SKU’s scheduling to meet
demands
• Weekly Production Tracker & Sales backlog management for revenues, risks and
actions to be taken.
• Assist to develop the Global Demand plan and other assigned tasks.
• Provided MPS and Production Planning support to Tyco International in Mexico.
Tyco Safety Products (Sensormatic) 1981–2009
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Customer Supply Management (Master Production Scheduler)
• Monitored forecast consumptions by the Distribution Centers and the correspondent
weekly report.
• Managed and maintained successfully over 500 SKU’s (stock keeping units) and
their supplies/demands allocation issues.
• Supported monthly goals: inventory $18M, OTD of 95% or better and 97K of mfg
hours.
• Effectively consolidated demand forecast from each SBU (Strategic Business Unit)
and developed the Master Supply Plan and its loads based on support to sales,
inventory level, reorder points, safety stocks and capacity.
• Conducted supply plan reviews Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) with the
manufacturing, engineering, materials and logistic teams. Sales, Inventory and
Operation Planning processes (SIOP).
• Transition Team member leading the MPS system module from Puerto Rico to
Mexico, its implementation, full operation, training and maintenance.
Manufacturing/Planning Manager
• Effectively managed the Pedestals OBU, Production Planning Group and active
participant of MPS products to the BTR operational model transition.
• Significant accomplishments in cycle time applying Lean Manufacturing methods.
• Optimized WIP inventory levels and controls management.
• Key team player 5S Visual Workplace implementation. “Shingo Prize Award”
Manufacturing excellence.
• Improved the Materials Replenishment System.
Sr. Production Control Planning
• Achieved a $6.2m savings pioneering BTR/BTI (Build to Replenish/Build to
Install).
• Effectively coordinated with Master Schedulers the development of the long term
Master Production Schedules.
• Assured Customer Sales Orders Scheduling with the Logistic Planners.
• Effectively loaded the monthly schedules based on market and sales forecast
maintaining adequate inventory levels, capacity and the production order releases in
accordance.
• Planning team member phase-in implementation AMAPS operating system.
Manufacturing Manager
• Managed monthly production schedules, departmental budget forecasting and
monthly monitoring actual expenses vs. targets.
• Direct supervision of a staff of four Production Supervisors and one Test Supervisor.
Ocean Ship Supply Inc. 1976-1980
Miami, Florida
VP of Operations
Responsible of the overall business operations, revenue and objectives: Sales, Customer
Service, Inventory Control, Receiving, Distribution, Planning and Procurement.
EDUCATION
Inter American University
BA degree in Business Administration, 1997
High honors (Magna Cum Laude)
Miami Dade North
AS degree in Electronics Technology, 1975
KEY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS:
Six Sigma & Lean manufacturing
Trainings, projects and team member
ISO knowledge / policy & procedures
APICS member and a Certified Master Scheduling.
Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, Access)
Labor Law Legislation workshop seminar.
The Hiring and Reducing of workforce.
Time Management and Supervision.
Manufacturing Concepts: ERP, MRP, MPP, PBOM and BOM.
Human Relations and Decisions Making
Labor Measurements and Improvement methodology
TTM (Tools, Training & Measurements)
5S Program and Visual Workplace (VWP)
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)