Supply Chain Manager

CLARA J. PÉREZ

*** ***** **. ****** *******, IL *0480

Cellular: 773-***-**** / Email: *************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Senior global supply chain professional with a proven record of strong bottom line results and sustainable competitive advant age through

expert skills in global strategic sourcing, logistics, and customs compliance. Experience includes commodity management, sup plier and

carrier negotiations, new product development, cross-functional team leadership, and business rationalizations. Proven success in

numerous industries with ability to implement best practices across disparate companies. Proficiency in manufacturing outsou rcing

operations within leading global organizations, strategic business planning, and project management cost. Abili ty to use extensive network

of global contacts to leverage an organization’s purchasing and bargaining power. An assertive and enthusiastic leader with a reputation

for influencing high performing teams to achieve results, implement strategy, and deliver c ustomer service excellence in fulfillment of

corporate objectives.

SPECIALTIES

Global Supply Chain, strong combination of expertise: Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Trade Compliance

Leadership, Collaboration, Alignment, Engagement

Revenue Generation and Innovation

Risk and Compliance Management

Strategic Management, Development and Implementation

Change/Project Management and Implementations

Business Process Mapping, Process Improvement and Optimization

Electronic Sourcing and Outsourcing (eSourcing, eBid, or Reverse Auctions - Ariba)

Localization, Low Cost Country Sourcing, Best Cost Country Sourcing

Complex Fact Based Contract Negotiations

Supply/Carrier Base Management, Development, Performance, and Collaborations

Financial Analysis, Management, and Reporting

Value and Cost Analysis, Should Cost Analysis, Make-or-buy Analysis

Supply Market Assessment

Benchmarks and Best Practices

Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance

Talent Development and Management

MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration - Certified Mine Rescue

CPSM certification (Certified Professional in Supply Management) - application submitted to ISM

Customs Compliance (Custom House Broker Licensed- CHB No. 22557)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COEUR MINING INC., Chicago, IL. 2013 to 2015

Largest US based primary silver producer and growing producer of gold with a portfolio of precious metals assets across The A mericas.

Commodity Manager, Chicago, IL, 2013 to 2015

Managed near $200 million in global commodities spend by leading sourcing activities in support of corporate objectives. Aligned

strategies with cross-functional partners that included supplier consolidation, material cost reduction, transaction cost removal, and

continuous improvement/standardization of sourcing processes to meet operating plans at all mine sites. Developed relationships and built

trust with operational teams by partnering in driving key sourcing and business metrics including cost, supplier quality an d fulfillment

metrics. Secured commodities spend by developing and implementing commodity strategies that yield sustainable saving . Reduced risks

in the supply chain by minimizing single and sole source situations, mitigating material supply risks and complexity, and monitoring

financial health of all suppliers. Performed supply studies related to market conditions, industry trends, and developing te chnologies,

benchmarks, and commodity forecasts.

Secured spend under contract for major commodities; Fuel, Explosives, Tires, Cyanide, Neutralite, Cement, Lubricants, Zinc,

Quicklime, Diatomaceous Earth and Grinding Media.

Reduced annual total commodities spend by $3.5 million through improved pricing structures and negotiated favorable terms and

conditions.

Secured additional savings of about half a million dollars trough annual volume rebates on Neutralite, Cement, and Fuel.

Assisted mine sites in implementing audit recommendations on bulk commodities sourcing and provided solutions on fuel deliver y

requirements to eliminate audit related issues.

Assisted sites with opportunities related to supply chain complexity, logistics, and import compliance.

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WALGREEN CO., Deerfield, IL. 2013 to 2013

Largest drug retailing chain in the United States, operating 8,300 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto R ico, and Guam.

Category Manager, Private Brands & General Commodities, Deerfield, IL, 2013 to 2013

Directed and executed strategic sourcing strategies per business objectives for the Environmental Compliance category under S upply

Chain and for Rx Automation and Claim Management under Pharmacy.

Conducted supplier negotiations and ongoing supplier management.

Provided procurement input to maximize procurement leverage, optimize project design and minimize project durations and cost.

Achieved synergies across business units by forming and leading cross-functional sourcing teams to develop and implement

strategies and to drive cost from individual categories’ spend.

GE TRANSPORTATION, Chicago, IL. 2012 to 2013

Global technology leader and supplier to the railroad, marine, drilling, wind and mining industries around the world.

Global Commodity Leader, Chicago, IL, 2012 to 2013

Managed commodity strategy for more than $44 million of Electrical and Engineered Systems products and services spend for the Global

Services Organization. Key deliverables included deflation, life cycle cost reduction, and system cost optimization through the introduct ion

of new products, UX repair processes, and dual sourcing initiatives. Led cross-functional team efforts to execute commodity specific

projects.

Reduced a $10 million account $1 million through an aggressive multi -year strategic supply agreement, which included a 6% rebate.

Established by-weekly supplier performance matrix reviews with supplier and internal customers that evaluated productivity, fulfillment

and quality measurements, and developed strategies and actions that improved supplier performance.

Developed a unit exchange repair process for Electrical Gate Drivers by testing and reusing failed parts to make good ones. Brought

16% volume reduction on new parts purchased, which represented $286,000 yearly savings and $3 million savings to the

Maintenance Supply Agreement.

Secured a 14% cost reduction worth $140,000 annualized savings by developing a second source for the rema nufacture of Grid

Resistors. The Maintenance Supply Agreement model was impacted $1.94 million in savings.

ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, Harvey, IL. 2010 to 2012

Formerly Tyco Electrical Metal Products operating as a subsidiary of TYCO INTERNATIONAL, leader in the manufacturing of galvanized

steel tubes and pipes, electrical conduit, armored wire and cable, metal framing systems and building components.

Global Commodity Manager, Harvey, IL, 2010 to 2012

Managed more than $99 million in direct spend, focusing on cost out initiatives, process improvement, and business execution, working

capital, DOPs, and inventory management as key drivers.

Reduced the company’s forklift fleet costs $4 million EBITDA over a four ye ars term by replacing the owned fleet with a leased fleet.

Redirected ineffective warehouse and fleet management efforts, gained fleet management visibility, right sized fleet, met OSH A

regulations, and improved material handling by decreasing bundle damag e and improving driver performance. Received an

excellence award for the execution of this project.

Achieved $110,000 savings on a $1 million spend account by running and implementing an E-Source Event for Pallets and Dunnage.

Implemented on-site MRO storeroom solutions for several facilities that reduced and right sized inventory, delivered 6% total cost of

ownership guaranteed savings, executed ISO Processes for Control & Compliance, reduced transactions and eliminated

management and engineering sourcing time.

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO, St. Louis, MO. 2001 to 2010

EGS ELECTRICAL GROUP, Rosemont, IL; under Emerson’s Industrial Automation Platform, g lobal manufacturer of electrical products

and components for commercial, industrial, hazardous and adverse environments.

Commodity Manager, Rosemont, IL, 2006 to 2010

Managed direct spend and created global supply chain strategy for more than $70 million in annual purchases of metals, mechan ical

components, stampings, enclosures, castings, fasteners, glass, corrugated and packaging, rubber, and buyouts. Tracked and reported

savings and presented quarterly metrics and five year strategy reviews to stakeholders and EGS/Emerson Leadership Teams.

Protected business from millions of dollars of raw material price increases by locking corrugated on a contract stipulating fixed

material indexes. In 2006, a five-year contract with a proffered supplier, which locked linerboard at $434/ton, at the end of the

contract term, market price was at $650/ton.

Reduced annual total cost of glass 12% and of rubber 14% by creating and implementing E -Source Events which consolidated total

number of SKUs, reduced number of supplies, reduced inventory, and improved plant planning and operational complexity.

Secured 25% cost reduction of $2 million stamped parts spend through aggressive pricing actions, systematic cost reduction

strategies, and e-sourcing events.

Achieved 18% savings on buyouts by designing a global strategy, re-negotiating terms and conditions with incumbents, identifying

new potential suppliers, accessing their capabilities, and bringing them on board.

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Transitioned business to Emerson preferred suppliers generating savings through price reduction and improving payment terms.

Captured savings while reducing inventory and improving supplier performance.

Facilitated the transfer of existing production lines to low cost countries by leading cross -functional teams of managers, engineers,

and buyers that supported the global supply chain for critical components.

Compliance and Traffic Manager, Rosemont, IL, 2001 to 2006

Managed the transportation budget and strategy of $24 million for the division and supervised the company’s customs complianc e.

Achieved records at Emerson for devising the most effective cost avoidance programs for transportation and the most aggressive

pricing structures with carriers.

Reduced inbound, outbound and interplant cost of transportation by more than $3 million in two years by challenging carriers’ pricing

structures, proposing aggressive rate improvements, consolidating shipments, and enforcing mode switching.

Reduced company expenditures by more than $250,000 annually by improving transportation costs and transit times to and from

Mexico. Implemented Maquiladora compliance procedures for NAFTA traffic.

Audited the company’s level of customs compliance while proposing alternatives that reduced exposure to possible Customs

penalties and established controlling and performing measurements on freight and compliance.

Created the company’s Harmonize Tariff Schedule database.

AOC, LLC. Collierville, TN. 1997 to 2000

Innovative resin technology world leader of unsaturated polyester resins/vinyl esters products.

Export Sales and Financial-Management Coordinator, Miami, FL, 1997 to 2000

Evaluated and maintained logistics for export regions. Solicited and negotiated freight rates for international customers. Approved,

produced, distributed, and coordinated export POs and related documents based on the dest ination country’s requirement. Tracked and

managed inventory levels for several customers. Calculated quarterly price adjustments for customers under contractual binde rs based on

raw material fluctuations as reported by Icis London Oil Publications.

RISHMAGUE CONGLOMERATE INTERNATIONAL, Miami, FL. 1989 to 1997

An import/export company providing services to the pneumatic industry in South and Central America.

Export Manager and Purchasing Officer, Miami, FL, 1989 to 1997

Directed export orders throughout its supply chain. Supported accounts receivables, payables, payroll, taxes and other financial needs.

Set terms and conditions of purchases and selected suppliers in terms of price, quality, reputation, and service. Negotiated rates with local

transportation providers, and international air and ocean carriers. Processed and negotiated letters of credit and facilitat ed payments and

bank's release of shipping documents.

EDUCATION AND HONORS

MIBA - 2000 WAYNE HUIZENGA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

Emphasis in Finance and International Business. Member of NSU - MBA Alumni Chapter

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - 1997 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Double Major: Finance and International Business. Member of the Golden Key National Honor Society

Associate of Arts, Business Administration - 1994 MIAMI DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Concentration in Business Administration

OTHER ASSETS

Licensed United States Customs Broker - CHB No. 22557

Certified Professional in Supply Chain - CPSM No.

MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration - Certified Mine Rescue

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Professional Group – Member

Institute for Supply Management (ISM) – Member

Procurement Professional 500+ and International Trade Network – Member

Proficient in Microsoft Office, MRP Systems such as SAP, Oracle Financials, and BPCS

U.S. Citizen with written and oral fluency in English and Spanish

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