Supply Chain Manager

J A I M E A N D R E S C A R VA J A L L O P E Z

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M A N U FA C T U R I N G O P E R AT I O N S / S U P P LY C H A I N L E A D E R

Forward-thinking and highly accomplished Operations and Supply Chain Leader with experience in Theory of Constraints

(TOC) and lean manufacturing methodologies. Successfully led efforts in continuous improvement, complex supply chain

rationalization, and R&D leadership and collaboration. Functional responsibility for manufacturing, quality, maintenance,

R&D, purchasing, planning, and logistics.

MBA – Executive Program, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, expected Apr 2015

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONFITECOL – CONFITECA GROUP – Cali and Bogota, Colombia (www.confiteca.com/en.html) Apr 2003 – Apr 2013

Supply Chain & Operations Manager – Cali, Col0mbia (Dec 2009 – Apr 2013)

After leading the successful construction of a new chewing gum factory, was promoted to lead the efficient local operation of

2 confectionery manufacturing plants in Cali, Colombia. Coordinated supply chain, production, quality, maintenance, and R&D

activities. Projected capacity increases, implemented quality improvements, and reduced costs. Evaluated deployment of

promising new technologies. Responsible for planning, purchasing and logistics.

Supply Chain Management and Purchasing Responsibilities :

Seek and appraise new domestic and international sources of supply – including planning and buying imported

products and equipment from Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Italy, Spain, and China.

Develop and Align replenishment and sourcing strategies to balance supply and demand at the lowest cost

Negotiate and enforce contracts and supply agreements with selected suppliers that may include pricing, quality,

service, inventory management, to maximize the organization’s potential leverage.

Develop global supply chain and network strategy in alignment with business needs to optimize inventory of raw

materials, finished product and achieve key performance indicators on a daily basis

Conduct effective sourcing of food ingredients, parts, supplies, and equipment to maximize profitability/savings

and improve delivery lead time. Develops negotiation strategy and leads negotiations

Review weekly and monthly volume supply and demand forecasts after confirming with demand planning.

Adjust finished goods and production plans to align with sales, finance, manufacturing budget objectives

Responsible for planning and distribution of finish products from Distribution center to 24 regional warehouses

based on the Theory of Constraints Methodology

Operations Management Responsibilities:

Proactively implement strategic solutions for continuous improvement in supply chain, maintenance, quality,

manufacturing, planning, distribution and purchasing.

Manage monthly S&OP process, to ensure alignment between Customer, Commercial, Marketing and Finance

departments.

Oversees Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Internal Logistics & Shipping, Maintenance departments. Ensure

that all quality standards, specifications and policies are met or exceeded by driving continuous process and

manufacturing improvements

Develop and manage the annual standard cost process, providing all standard cost data to the Finance function as

required for the budgeting process.

Performs complex data analysis and build financial models (i.e. ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards, savings tracking,

make vs. buy decision models)

Accomplishments:

Initiated production at the new pills gum facility, reaching its highest capacity level in just 60 days.

Led implementation of Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology for Operations and Supply Chain, across

planning, purchasing, logistics and production, guaranteeing 98% availability of raw material and finished products to

the confectionery plants, main warehouse and regional warehouses. Negotiated agreements with suppliers to reduce

replenishment time of raw materials, reducing inventory levels 30% over the last 2 years.

Reduced labor costs 5% in packaging and wrapping processes by implementing kaizen events.

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P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E (Continued)

Plant Manager – Cali, Colombia (May 2005 – Dec 2009)

Responsible for manufacturing operations at a confectionary plant in Cali, Colombia producing gum pellets, gum balls, and

hard, soft and liquid candies. Ensured adequate supply of finished product to fulfill the business plan. Implemented lean

manufacturing tools (e.g., SMED, VRK, 5s,TPM) and continuous improvement to increase productivity and streamline

processes. Evaluated potential deployment of promising new technologies. Negotiated with suppliers of raw materials and

packaging. Monitored and controlled the production plan for each site. Administered finished product inventories in the

distribution center, and developed strategies to optimize inventory of raw materials and finished product.

Led logistics and planning process for the construction of a new confectionery factory for pellet gum. Worked in

conjunction with the project engineer; participated in the planning process since 2008. Negotiated the timely purchase

and import of machinery.

Conducted feasibility study to evaluate the centralization of logistics warehouses. Recommended and secured

approval for the construction of one single warehouse to achieve substantial cost and inventory efficiencies.

Project managed the implementation of a new product lines including a liquid candy line and a bubble gum ball

product line.

Planning and Purchasing Manager – Bogota, Colombia (Apr 2003 – May 2005)

For a logistics operation with 5 distribution centers and 24 regional warehouses, was responsible for the supply of finished

products from the distribution centers to agencies. Planned and purchased finished products for suppliers (Henkel, Bayer,

Wieth, Eveready, Newel Rubbermaid). Responsible for integrated logistics including warehousing, inventory control,

transportation, and port operations. Evaluated and qualified local suppliers; conduct freight negotiation with local and

international carriers.

Drove continuous improvement in Forecast Accuracy and Bias, including root cause analysis of variances and

corrective action.

Provides rigorous analysis of spend data, market trends and industry dynamics to prioritize and launch sourcing

initiatives

Participated in feasibility analysis to define the purchase for the Hard Candy plant.

COFFEE SHOP STORES – Cali, Colombia Dec 2001 – Mar 2003

Co-Owner/ Administrative Manager

SANTANDER BANK – Cali, Colombia May 1999 – Nov 2001

Collections Assistant

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Dynamic ERP, Power Play

Cognos, and Click View.

E D U C AT I O N PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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University at Buffalo, The State University of New York – Buffalo, NY

MBA, Executive Program, Sep 2013 – Apr 2015 (expected)

Icesi University. Cali, Colombia

Specialist in Production Management, Jan 2006 to Aug 2007

University of San Buenaventura. Cali, Colombia

B.S., Economics, Dec 1998

Advanced English Business Course, Inlingua Institute – Fort Lauderdale, FL, Apr 2013 – Agt 2013

English Course, Premium English Institute – Cali, Colombia, Feb 2011 – Mar 2013

Courses in Logistics and International Trade, Sergio Arboleda University – Bogota, Colombia, 2004

U.S. Permanent Resident, 2011 – Present

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