Manager Sales

Rudy Vera

***** ** **** ******

Vancouver WA ****3

Cell: 360-***-****

Global Commodity Manager

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging Position as a Global Sourcing Manager,

where I can contribute in a hard working, competent manner.

Professional Experience

Logitech Inc. 2002-Present

Computer peripheral leader in Keyboard, Mice, Web cameras & Audio products

Global Commodity Manager

I'm responsible for providing category Strategies that meet Corporate

requirements along with roadmap pricing, lead times, capacity, and

component availability: while, communicating this information to the

appropriate groups within Logitech. I also provide a (Monthly) 12-month

rolling forecast to each of my key suppliers to ensure capacity and product

availability. I also, communicate with internal business units to provide

guidance to key suppliers for phase-in and phase-out plans for new

products. also, coordinate the processing of Non-Disclosure Agreements

(NDAs) between our Legal department and Business Units to cover engineering

discussions without compromising Logitech Position. I help to analyze

weaknesses and strengths of key partners we want to develop as part of

choosing strong and flexible suppliers. I also facilitate design lead team

meetings Drive key discussions with new partners, coordinate supplier

meetings and roadmap presentations. I've Negotiate pricing on key

components along with helping the group to consistently receive a corporate

Cost Reduction requirements.

Other attributes:

Maintains Commodity dashboard and supplier spend overview

Analyze team input and market intelligence

Liaise with BUs and analysis BU needs & understand roadmaps (independently or

through team members)

Evaluate supplier base technology roadmaps with the team

Defines strategies best matching Logitech needs in alignment with the team

(primary, second sources, benchmarking)

Risk assessment and management

Develops preferred supplier list corresponding to current/future BU needs

responsible to execute the strategy with the team

Advocates the Commodity strategy and orchestrates implementation with BUs

through the team

Decide on the best way to manage supplier relationships in alignment with team

strategy.

Reviews new RFIs and determine next steps with team members

Reviews cost reduction plans and determine actions and key priorities

Streamlines supplier base while considers new technology needs

Manage Key suppliers

Analyze possible cross-BU synergies

Develop in-depth understanding of emerging technologies

Ensures team collaboration with Supplier Development Team to execute strategies

Negotiation of contracts and supply agreements with Key Component Suppliers

Timely resolution of operational issues between Logitech and its EMS partners

while working with Key component suppliers.

Development and implementation of product and operational cost reduction

programs

Successful cross-functional relationships with critical interfacing internal

organizations (Finance, Sales, Engineering, Customer Support etc.)

Success in achieving performance goals; especially corporate cost reduction

goals

Knowledge of electronic manufacturing operations and production processes

External relationship development at both an executive and working level

Organization and communications skills; excellent cross-functional

relationships; team player

Excellent analytical skills

Prior experience managing people and teams

Prior experience working for a major tier 1 EMS provider or technology

oriented product company

Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills

High level of competency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Applications

Accomplishments:

Manages 168 components over 5 categories(DSP, Codecs, Power Management, Power

Amps, USB Audio, MCU's, Power Amplifiers, Power supplies)

Lead a Power supply summit to find synergies

Negotiated over the years the most complex Component Purchasing agreements

totaling more than 20 million dollars of business each.

Set up an escalation process for internal Share holders to come in agreement

with how to proceed on critical issues with any CPA negotiation.

Devised a plan to go meet corporate Cost reduction requirements by exceeding

it by more than 15% Yr over year.

Negotiated free components total over $130k

Worked with EE to come up with alternative suppliers to save we'll over 1M in

cost savings for multiple programs.

Created a process while working with Supplier development to Audit potential

Contract Manufacturers to understand who has the best capabilities.

Created an ROI process for to assist Engineer and BU.

Established Flow process of awarding business by Global Sourcing managers.

Establish bi-annual Reviews with Key Suppliers.

Established an internal summit to discuss synergies within the EE groups

with-in Logitech.

Solectron Corp.

1999-2001

Contract Manufacturer

Commodity Buyer

I was responsible for ensuring the on time delivery of materials while

ensuring that the EDI Orders were confirmed with all suppliers. I also worked

on price negotiation and the return of defective products on a weekly basis.

I used an MRP system which provided a more accurate forecast for program

managers. I helped manage the Bin stock program that was used to acquire

commodity type components for multiple platforms. My responsible commodities

were components such as, crystals, oscillators, resistors and power suppliers.

I worked with Accounts payable, suppliers and subcontractors to resolve

payment issues that might have delayed shipments of products.

Butler Johnson Corp.

1997-1999

Flooring & Tile Distributor

Inventory Manager/Purchasing agent

Within my position as the Inventory Manager/Purchasing Agent I purchased up to

several different product lines, which required me to place truck shipments

weekly. I also worked at setting up truck deliveries and gave ETA'S to our

sales reps and customers. I Implemented procedures to improve the accuracy of

our inventory by using a bar-coding system to cycle count and receive all

material electronically and trained all warehouse personnel on proper cycle

counting ABC items and trouble shooting errors. With this new system of cycle

counting on a monthly basis we were able to eliminate the need to do a

full-blown annual physical inventory verification audit.

Assay Technology

Manufacturer of Medical sampling 1995-1997

Purchasing Agent

I was actively involved with the purchasing of raw material and Chemicals for

the manufacturing department and two laboratories. In addition, I handled all

contracts and blanket Purchase orders. I handled purchasing agreements for

capital equipment and helped reconciled discrepancies in pricing, invoicing

and accounts receivable. I created and tracked all purchase orders. I

established the ordering points safety stock levels and set up scheduling of

the materials for special jobs. I also was the coordinator for the yearly

bank audits.

USMC 1989-1995

Sergeant/Operations Manager

I established a comprehensive and effective training program to manage and

complete all administrative functions of a Battalion of 400+ persons. I also

worked with outside agencies to provide tactical training in a Chemical

environment. I taught N.B.C. Defense to all Battalion personnel to ensure

combat readiness.

Key attributes:

* New Technologies & New Product Component Sourcing * New Supplier

Development

* Division (BU) Support * Regional Vendor Relationships

* Competitor Analysis *Coordinate Engineers, Operation & GM

*Sourcing Strategies *Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

*Std Cost Data Management *MRP using oracle

discoverer power user

*Materials Planning *Monthly

Forecasting using Oracle

*Clerical Support

EDUCATION

2/06/04 Project Management I & II

7/14/03 Karrass Purchasing Modules

Contact negotiations.

2000-2002-Chabot College Hayward CA-Associates Degree

5/97 San Jose State -

Certificate Legal aspects to contract negotiation

References: Available upon request.

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