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Project Manager Supply Chain

Location:
Boston, MA, 02446
Posted:
January 24, 2013

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LUIS OROZCO

**** ***** ******** *****, #**** ***/904-6466

Miami, FL 33137 ******@*****.***

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER

PROFILE

Successful senior track record as a Change Agent, Project Manager and

Process Advocate in large-scale logistics, shipping/receiving, freight

forwarding and supply chain management in deadline-driven situations. High-

capacity leadership experience in multi-project management, strategic

planning, quote formation, job scheduling and real-time troubleshooting in

domestic and international business environments.

> Solid reputation as a self-starting manager in all aspects of the

project delivery lifecycle, including requirements identification,

resource allocation, workflow planning and document preparation.

> Confident development and execution of successful order processing and

high-impact business plans with a creative approach; ensure rapid

delivery of high-growth revenue results.

> Expertise in the negotiation and administration of complex vendor

contracts, supplier agreements and process reengineering with top

management, subject matter experts and key decision-makers.

> Effective hiring, management, deployment, mentoring, and development of

top-notch talent at staff and field levels; self-motivated to achieve

optimal performance, surpass project goals and meet aggressive business

objectives.

> Multi-tasking talents in team building, organization, needs analysis,

and attention to detail in time-sensitive situations; recognized as an

industry expert and keynote conference speaker.

> Extensive exposure to cross-cultural practices and international

business protocols in South American, Caribbean and North American

markets. Fluent in Spanish and English; familiar with German, Italian

and Portuguese.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Business Analysis ? Major Account Management ? Client Relationship Building

? Key Performance Metrics ? Operations Management ? Team Leadership ?

Market Trend Analysis ? Policy Development ? Procurement ? Cost Controls ?

Process Improvements ? Enterprise Solutions ? Hands-on Troubleshooting ?

Vendor Relations

EMPLOYMENT & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

NetTalk.com, Miami, FL 2012 - Present

Supply Chain Manager

Strong leadership to successfully lead working with factories, suppliers

and carriers based in Asia; excellent negotiation skills to deal with

contract manufacturers and distribution partners with heavy focus on

contract negotiation, costing strategies and rates of improvement, and

achievement of key performance metrics.

> Design of the complete Supply Chain structure from generation

of barcodes and UPC labels to the design of the factory

workflow and production involving suppliers and carriers

based in China and integrating 3PL logistics, to have optimum

production levels and the best transit time at the most cost

efficient rate for the transportation to the US.

> Working with Finance and IT to design and develop an

invoicing system which enabled best cash flow levels.

> Re-engineering of RMAs process and improving quality controls

to generate substantial savings in the amount of

$150,000/month in operational costs and at the same time

generating additional revenue.

> Constantly applying strategic thinking to improve production

effectiveness, reduce operational costs, improve lead times,

keeping accurate inventory levels and to lower transit time

from factory to DC and from DC to customers. The main

objective is to have lean processes which enhance

profitability without compromising our response capability

and consequently customer's expectations.

American Power Conversion by Schneider Electric, Miami, FL 2007 - 2012

Senior Logistics Project Coordinator

Responsible for managing the on-time delivery of "constructed-to-order

(CTO)" orders through freight forwarders in CA, FL and TX to clients

throughout Latin America. Utilize expertise in all aspects of logistics

coordination, including booking vessels and generating quotes for air, sea

and ground transportation to US and international clients. Work closely

with peer-teams in factories and warehouses worldwide, along with

coordinating shipping activities through freight forwarders and freight

companies.

> Recognized for always connecting with clients in a timely

manner to identify and meet any onsite requirements, while

streamlining export operations and maximizing product

availability.

> Planned and administered Cooling and Power Back-Up projects

for APC and MGE in support of domestic and international

warehouses.

> Provided real-time follow-up, advice and resolution of

transportation, operations, document and financial issues for

ISX Solutions, Cooling projects, MGE, services and RMAs for

locations in Mexico, Central America, South America and the

Caribbean.

Hersa International Inc., Miami, FL 2005 - 2007

Project Manager

> Managed strategy development, cost flow projects and finance

reporting for new projects and current products for Latin

American and Caribbean marketplaces.

Sistemas de Comunicacion Global C.A., Caracas, Venezuela 1999 - 2005

Project Manager

> Reviewed and studied the construction of Movilnet's radio

stations as part of the larger TANGO (technological upgrade)

project.

> In charge of all aspects of project planning, contracting,

finance and cost analysis during the civil engineering

construction of radio sites and central bases for Movilnet.

Constructora Guatopo C.A., Caracas, Venezuela 1994 - 1998

Project Manager

> Coordinated teams of engineers and budgets of up to $5

million for a variety of critical projects.

EDUCATION

Florida International University, Miami, FL 2011

Master's Degree in International Business

Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas, Venezuela 2005

M.B.A. Degree in Business Administration

Universidad Santa Maria, Caracas, Venezuela 1998

B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & ACTIVITIES

- Courses in Project Planning, Project Management, Supply Chain, Total

Quality Management and Operational Investigations.

- Fully proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Oracle and proprietary

applications.



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