Reg Gulmatico

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Supply Chain Professional

Dynamic and detail oriented professional combining with more than 15 years of experience driving operations growth, maximizing revenue, developing tactical initiatives, providing exceptional customer service, and cultivating a strong company image.

Experienced in all aspects of supply chain functions (including planning, purchasing, logistics, and inventory control); and able to improve departmental processes and procedures.

Dedicated and committed professional who ensured that the highest standards of quality, safety, service, and compliance are achieved.

Excellent communication and computer skills.

Professional Experience

Xicato Inc., San Jose, Ca (a Start-UP company) Feb 2015 – Oct 2015

Sr. Supply Chain Buying /Planning Consultant

Helped set up Xicato’s Planning Functions and Processes (in-house and overseas).

Collaborated with Sales and Marketing on Quarterly Forecast (S & OP): rationalized forecast for final management buy-off prior to issuance to suppliers / factories.

Oversaw Planning activities for all Xicato Products on existing(matured) and NPI (New Product Introduction).

Performed supply Gap analysis and assigned action items to close the gaps.

Analyzed and ensured that factory loading is covered with Purchase Orders; issued Purchase Orders to suppliers timely based on MRP results; and worked with Finance on any PO issues.

Chaired Daily Production and weekly Manufacturing meetings with all Xicato stake holders and world-wide suppliers to discuss Business updates, Build Plan priorities and changes, production issues, and materials concerns.

Monitored factories’ daily output and manufacturing performance to Build plans.

Made recommendations on Lead Times and managed On-Time-Deliveries.

Managed Inventory levels for each product item; Practiced Lean manufacturing to avoid Inventory exposures.

Presented issues and updates to upper management; Created “Dashboard” updates that highlights the exceptions at a glance.

Escalated issues that could hinder or impact committed Customer deliveries and / or quarterly revenues.

Spearheaded resolution for all Production related issues, and/or suggested and implemented new process flows and procedures for continuous improvement.

ViewRay, Inc., Mt. View, Ca (a Start-UP company) June 2014- Sept 2014

Senior Supply Chain Buyer / Planner

Developed a system for ViewRay Inc. to track materials overages and shortages, (using Excel spread sheets).

Chaired weekly meetings to discuss Production issues and assigned action items to bridge the gaps.

Analyzed Supply and Demand mismatches, identified Production gaps and drove manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers to avoid or minimize impact on customer deliveries.

Monitored Inventory and inventory movements to avoid problems related to inventory.

Negotiated pricings and Lead times with suppliers.

Requested for Quotations and placed approved Purchase Orders with suppliers in timely manner.

Worked with Finance and Suppliers on Billings and past due Purchase Orders.

Reviewed and Collaborated with Engineering to validate the accuracy of Bills of Material and Drawings latest revisions.

Invensense, Inc., San Jose, CA (a Start-UP company) June 2009- March 2014

Senior Supply Chain Buyer / Planner

Performed supply and demand analysis and provided suppliers with 6-month rolling forecast and weekly build plans for all of Invensense’ products.

Worked with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service on demand changes, priorities, and updates.

Analyzed forecast and actual consumption history to maintain optimal inventory levels in order to meet production requirements.

Reviewed Purchase Requisitions to ensure that they have the proper approval based on approval matrix and that requisitions were properly coded to the correct general ledger assigned by Finance.

Planned and procured Direct materials used for production - including raw materials (wafers), and assembly services - to support build plans and forecasts.

Purchased all Indirect materials for all of Invenses’ employees.

Issued Purchase Orders for Direct and Indirect materials timely (using Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics ERP system).

Updated Purchase Orders timely for any changes to the already issued Purchase Orders.

Administered coordination and reconciliation of worldwide inventory.

Managed worldwide monthly, quarterly, and Yearly Physical inventory counts.

Processed requests for quotes and evaluated supplier bids.

Identified cost savings opportunities, recommended changes/options; and implemented strategies to reduce costs and/or added values to the purchased material/services.

Established, promoted, and maintained excellent relationship with all of internal customers and/or suppliers.

Involved in Vendor selections and pricing negotiations.

Primary point of contact for crisis resolution communication, strategized root cause resolutions, and championed recovery plans in partnership with the Production Department and/ or Suppliers.

Directed factory planning activities to ensure corporate goals are achieved.

Introduced Socket Board VMI programs with suppliers.

Planned and managed New Product Introduction from inception to Finished Goods.

Mapped out business processes for ERP / MRP systems implementation and wrote procedures; and Work Instructions and Process Flows using Visio and Adobe softwares (for Planning, Purchasing, and Inventory Management)

Teamed up with Finance to resolve Purchase Order related issues.

Chaired the daily Production meeting with Taiwan Planners to discuss production issues, and business updates.

National Semiconductor Corp., Santa Clara, CA Feb 2008 - June 2009

Senior Demand Planner

Conducted comprehensive supply and demand analysis.

Analyzed demand production forecasts and maintained customer’s backlog as needed.

Led weekly business review meetings with the Marketing & Manufacturing departments to discuss production and business issues.

Tracked system lots to ensure delivery dates are achieved.

Vishay Intertechnology, Santa Clara, CA Jul 1997 – Jan 2008

Materials Supervisor (IC Division)

Planned annual revenue for Vishay’s IC Division.

Performed supply and demand analysis and planned for in-house and purchased wafers.

Prioritized and monitored work in process (WIP) lots in the system.

Implemented preventative measures on issues to related to production; and managed front-end and back-end loading.

Assisted staff with monthly loading plans and communicated corporate strategies and inventory goals.

Tracked excess, obsolete, and customer returned (RMA) inventories.

Performed capacity-planning analysis for product lines and communicated issues to each department.

Liaised with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance, QA, Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing groups on any production and logistics issues.

Prepared and presented comprehensive Pipeline Loading, Delinquency, Bookings & Billings Trends, Excess Inventory, Factory Performance, Revenue Forecast vs. Actual, On-Time Delivery, and Inventory Status monthly reports.

Career Note: Production Control Planner, Xicor Corporation, Milptas, CA (1995-1997)

Technical Skills

ERP Systems: SAP, Microsoft AX, and Oracle Systems

Microsoft Office Applications: Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio, Adobe

Lot Tracking Systems: Promis Systems

Education & Training

BA, Industrial Psychology, San Jose State University, May 1992

Minor: Marketing

ISM Certification, July 2013

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