Education

MBA Universidad Catolica Andres Bello Caracas, Venezuela 1988

B.S. Chemical Engineering Universidad Rafael Urdaneta Maracaibo, Venezuela 1983

Experience

Expeditor Vepica USA, Inc. Houston, TX

September 2017 – Current

Manage 60+ equipment orders to expedite long lead equipment and schedule-sensitive vendor data.

Develop “Vendor Status” table forecasting equipment delivery to site for field planning activities.

Organize various vendor status meetings to facilitate issue resolution and reduce fabrication delays.

Procurement Coordinator Vepica USA, Inc. Houston, TX

January 2014 – August 2016

Use vendor evaluation procedure to prequalify/approve potential suppliers for the project’s necessities.

Coordinate equipment shipments in a safe and optimal manner to meet required client delivery dates.

Evaluate supplier performance from cradle to grave – contractual negotiation, commercial bid evaluations, and contractual administration through close out.

Provide recovery options to minimize impact of poor performing suppliers on project schedule/budget.

Texas Business Developer ACI Cargo, Inc. Houston, TX

September 2010 – November 2013

Expand existing/current customer base by recognizing and communicating to nearby cargo agents.

Develop strategy for implementation of business plans to maximize cargo revenues.

Prepares, monitors, and controls budget to ensure compliance with set targets

Study market conditions and prepare reports depicting new business prospects and market threats.

Develops sales network and price structure to attain targets and increase revenues.

Logistics & Supply Chain Manager Letter Express Courier & Logistics Houston, TX

September 2008 – August 2010

Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency to increase productivity.

Establish, monitor, and interpret supply chain performance metrics to suggest system enhancements.

Revise policies and procedures for logistics activities to help improve routine work practices.

Plan and implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements.

Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.

Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports/exports, or customer issues.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Project, QuickBooks).

Courses: Strategic Management, Issue/Crisis Management, and Leadership Management Development.