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Name: Jerome Solis
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City: Campbell
State: CA
Zip/Postal Code: 95008
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Background
Most Recent Job Title: Supply Chain Strategy and ODM Development
Most Recent Employer: Hewlett Packard
Career Level: Senior (Non-Manager)
Availability or Timeframe: Immediately
Authorized to work in the US: Yes
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Do you have transportation: Yes
Over 18: Yes
Education: Bachelors
Languages Spoken: English
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Desired Salary: Open
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Work Status: Full Time
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Category: Manufacturing/Industrial, Materials/Inventory Management, Operations, Project
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Industry: Computers Software and Hardware, Consumer Products, Electronics, Information
Technology, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production
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Jerome Solis
Campbell, CA 95008
*******@***.***
www.linkedIn.com/in/jpsolis
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN / COMMODITY/OPERATION MANAGEMENT
Global Supply Base and Supply Chain Program Manager with broad knowledge of PC and
Consumer
Electronic products and processes. Proven results in directing Outsourced Manufacturing
Operation
(ODM/JDM/CM), sourcing and managing commodities and setting up cost effective and
efficient Supply
network. More than 10 years experience in various aspects of product and vendor life
cycle management
and end-to-end supply chain that includes directing, RFP/Q process, contract development
and negotiation,
assembly operation management, cost management, inventory management, logistics
management and
quality systems development.
ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Vendor Sourcing and Commodity Management
Directed cross-functional team that conducted various sourcing project for consumer
electronics
and computer products with spend value ranging from $5M to >$100M/year.CE products
includes
media player, wireless product, storage product, media streaming and digital
entertainment devices.
Received recognition for successfully managing HP branded media drive worldwide supply
chain
operation contributing to accessory business growth. Managed vendor in China and Czech
helping
media business grow >35% year over year (>$50M revenue). Delivered cost reduction of >$2M
annually through supply chain optimization, minimized excess and obsolescence cost, VMI
implementation, local and alternative sourcing for select components.
Assured processes and cost readiness of vendor, supply chain and select commodities in
consistently meeting New Product Introduction project deliverables/goals >97% of the
time.
Supply Chain Development
Developed strategy and improved Supply Chain for the PC products in Latin America
Region that
supported >30 percent year over year business growth, achieving >$3.5M/ year cost savings
and
reducing inventory in supply pipeline by >15pct
Lead a SC team in successfully defining and implementing Supply strategy, ODM Operation
Project start up and post sales product supply chain support strategy in India, Mexico
and Brazil
Outsourced Manufacturing Partner Management
Developed and strategically managed 3 ODM with operations in Mexico, Asia, Brazil and
Czech
with total materials and value-add services spend of >$350M/year
Collaborated to deliver consistent performance metrics of >98% OTD, fill rate of >99%,
optimized
supply flexibility, assurance of supply, on time new product launch and ramp plan,
competitive
cost and sustained quality
Successfully negotiated multi-year contract terms and condition covering end to end ODM
services
Developed business continuity plan for SARS, H1N1 pandemic and potential disastrous
events
Lead/oversaw the best HP ODM Social Environmental Responsibility/ CSR project featured
in
CNBC documentary film.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES
HEWLETT-PACKARD
1991- 2009
Desktop PC and Consumer Electronics Business Unit, Cupertino, CA
ODM Partner Development /
Supply Chain Strategy Manager
2002-2009
Managed Supply chain and ODM Operation for Americas Region. Developed ODM manufacturing
and
SC strategy, managed operation/business performance metrics. Worked with R &D, Marketing,
Regional
Entity, Engineering and Finance in meeting time to market, assurance of supply and
profitability goals for
new PC and CE product launch.
Implemented supply chain network study, negotiated ODM and logistics cost reduction,
local and
alternative component sourcing, optimized VMI usage to minimize inventory and improve
flexibility.
Managed with regional and cross functional team input the PC ODM strategic performance,
escalation resolution and business directions. Directly negotiate ODM contract Terms,
supply chain
and material cost changes. .
Self managed the HP branded external media drive supply operation. Managed CE product
select
electronics and mechanical commodities.
Developed, managed and improved ODM projects and processes of Social and Environmental
Responsibility (SER), Business Continuity/Risk Plan and Supplier Performance Scorecard.
Emerging Technology Business Unit,
Palo Alto, CA
Vendor Account and SC Manager
- 2001- 2002
Responsible for sourcing - RFP/Q of various home networking and wireless product,
development of
procurement and Supply chain strategy, start up of Taiwan/China ODM production, New
Product
Introduction, Quality and post sales support planning. Managed ODM cost, delivery,
quality metrics
Independently managed procurement, ODM and supply chain of 6 products, 4 vendors
(including
Linksys) and 3 factories in Taiwan and China achieving time to market and cost reduction
goals.
Managed quarterly unit shipment 40% growth without additional resources. Recognized and
awarded for consistently achieving new product launch operation schedule, quality and
cost goal.
Developed commodity sourcing strategy, managed new product introduction readiness
planning.
Developed, negotiated and administered contracts.
LaserJet Printer Business Group
- North America Region, Santa Clara, CA
ODM Partner Development Manager
- 1999-2001
Managed sourcing and development of Contract Manufacturer and Logistics provider for
North America
region with annual spend >$200M. Developed and transitioned outsourcing model to improve
competitiveness; Lead outsourced vendor strategic business planning and performance
management;
Contract Development/ Management and Administration
Developed and proposed strategy to transition from contract manufacturing to original
design
manufacturing business model..
Conducted Supply Chain and sourcing study to move operation from U.S. to Mexico to
advance
competitiveness. Directed factory start up & supply transition meeting time, scope and
cost goals.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
M.S
., Manufacturing and Logistics Management
B.S
., Mechanical Engineering
Certified Supply Chain Analyst ( ISCEA)