Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations

Jorge A. Aguilar

***** ******** ***** ** ( Fulshear, TX 77441 ( Home: 281-***-**** ( Cell:

832-***-**** ( **************@*****.***

Director Logistics ? Strategic Sourcing

Multi-industry expert, procurement, design, implementation, and

reengineering of international supply chain and logistics

Accomplished Manager with more than 14 years of experience in optimizing

logistics, sourcing management, performing budget and data analysis,

planning and implementation of projects. Progressively responsible and

diversified experience in logistics, procurement, negotiation, lean

manufacturing, supply chain management and strategic planning. Valuable

combination of financial acumen integrated with strong interpersonal skills

and proven negotiation tactics. Managed strategic sourcing operation,

logistic coordination, third party contractor setup and partnerships for

fortune 100 manufacturing company (Procter & Gamble). Led multi-plant,

multi-functional teams in optimization strategy. Exceptional overall

business perspective of U.S. and International markets, demonstrated

ability to exceed goals, and business instinct to make critical decisions

that enhance company growth and revenues.

Areas of Expertise

? Strategic Sourcing ? Partner and Vendor

Relationship Management

? Logistics ? Negotiating Complex

Contracts/Special Terms

? Demand Planning and Forecasting ? Cost, Budget and

Data Analysis

? Partner to Sales and Business Development ? Operations Management

with Supply Chain

? Change and Implementation Strategy Concentration

Professional Experience

Premier Asset Logistics Network, LLC., Vineland, NJ

2009 - 2015

PALNET is a one source, one point-of-contact pallet provider nationwide

serving 92 facilities across the U.S. Started up in 2004 and currently

sales volumes of $120M. Clients include International Paper, Home Depot,

Staples, Corporate Express, Alberto Culver, Dell Computers, Reddy Ice,

Volvo, Kimberly Clark, Toys "R" us among others.

Director of Logistics and Supply Chain

Responsible for managing and improving all logistics across the country

between our service partners and customers. Plan, develop, execute and

control all raw material sourcing process across the country for all third

party onsite operations. Manage Home Depot onsite pallet operations in

Texas, Georgia and Illinois.

. Develop, implement and oversee the pallet onsite operation for Home

Depot Distribution Center in Houston TX, Dallas TX, Savannah GA,

McDonough GA and Joliet IL. In parallel, provided consulting to Home

Depot in Winchester, VA and Cranbury NJ. Such account represents 70%

of total company's profit.

. Oversee 150 people from 5 sites managing logistics, sourcing, supply

purchases, machinery purchase, maintenance and control/analyze data on

a daily basis

. Researching and developing sourcing opportunities and plans,

implementing cost reduction goals, and delivering results. This has

cut operational costs 35%-40% across the country by applying Kaizen

process.

. Specific job duties include: acting as a key team member with Sales

and Finance charged with developing, implementing and meeting

logistics objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual

budget, projecting expected costs, analyzing trends and results,

establishing improvement strategies, scheduling expenditures,

analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions. These actions have

saved over $5.3 M last year.

. Interacting with suppliers directly providing solutions to

problems/concerns/issues and consistently developing and improving

relationships throughout the network; sustaining rapport with key

accounts by making periodic visits, exploring specific needs,

anticipating new opportunities by identifying new supplier based on

our business needs and defining the supplier's strengths and

weaknesses

. Working with Management to develop and implement Sourcing Procedures

that includes, licensing, rules of engagement, penalties, audits and

benefits; developing and implementing a Business Intelligence Program

(BIP)

PECO Pallet Inc., Yonkers, NY

2004 - 2009

Leaders in alternative pallet management service to major manufacturers

across North American grocery supply chain industry. High growth venture

capital start-up with 2006 sales volumes of $80 M. (37% increase from

2005). Clients include Georgia Pacific, Kimberly Clark, Coca Cola, Johnson

and Johnson.

Director of Operations Field and Supply Chain

Manage 7 million a year supply chain and logistics, and lead a

multifunctional team of 8 managers to coordinate procurement,

manufacturing, quality assurance and customer service to meet forecasted

goals. Lead motivation, training, and handling employee appraisals and

salary issues.

. Renegotiated supplier contracts to save $5.7 million on raw material

sourcing

. Saved 30% on logistic costs by improving performance, better controls

and applying strategic planning and purchases on raw materials and

partner in relationships for over 150 locations in the U.S.

. Renegotiated all manufacturing contracts and saved $5.1 million on

pallet purchases annually in 2006, $3 million on 2007 and $600,000 in

first 2 quarters of 2008.

. Created and established the fundamental quality standards, purchase

standards, standard operation processes and tools to support client

relationships with firms. Such standards are the base for the company

the last 4 years.

Metamex, Puebla, Mexico

2002 - 2004

$2 Million steel stretch and Lathe Process Company with over 200 automotive

parts distributed to manufacturers in Mexico and U.S.

Plant Production Manager

Directed the planning and execution of special treated steel manufacturing.

Oversaw supply chain and handled raw steel purchases and imports from

Mexico, Spain and Germany. Programmed all machines production based on

sales forecast, purchase/delivery times, machinery capacities, times,

performance, quality and transportation demands. Directed 6 Managers to

oversee 80 employees.

. Increased plant productivity by 20%

. Managed purchasing and logistical arrangements to achieve 98%

fulfillment of on time delivery of raw product and to meet forecasted

production needs.

. Negotiated with 3rd party suppliers in Spain and Germany to Import

product on time.

Procter & Gamble (P&G). Mexico City, Mexico

2000-2002

Latin American Strategic Purchases Supervisor

Hired specifically to formulate and execute a multi-national portfolio of

third party manufacturers to produce P&G brands across Mexico and Latin

America- and to further develop relationships, service and workability

between vendors, suppliers, high-volume manufacturers and P&G different

brands fulfilling internal quality standards.

. Lead pallet management and logistics controlling Mexico and Venezuela.

Identified rental suppliers, oversaw manufacture, controlled all

pallet-related logistics issues, and studied all production markets to

identify best options. Market studies were applied to P&G's business

in Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile and U.S.

. Saved $1 M by negotiating 12% increase on P&G's Mexico Pallet business

annually worth $18.8 M per year.

. Saved P&G $7.1 M by localizing and outsourcing production in Brazil,

Mexico and Peru for 6 internationally recognized brands. Worked with

supply chains, procurement, import/export, facility search,

transportation, distribution/warehousing, automation, information,

production and quality teams to select facilities.

. Initiated a finished goods inventory strategy that reduced inventory

by 30%. With a team of 3 managers, including materials management,

forecasting, production scheduling, purchasing, quality and co-pack

operations.

. Coordinated purchasing for 4 new products across departments to

successfully launch into the market saving $1.2M by performing

strategic analysis and procurement in Peru and Mexico

Education and Professional Development

. Bachelor of Industrial Engineer ( Universidad de las Americas, Puebla,

Mexico 2000

. Industrial Engineer Courses ( State University of New York and

Clarkson University at Potsdam, New York, 1998

. Intern for Arizona Congressman at the United State Congress,

Washington DC. 1999

. French Courses ( Ecole Etoile at Paris, France 1995

Training

Excellence for Client Service, Purchase Fundamentals, Karras Negotiation

Course, P&G Negotiation I & II, Administration at Managerial Levels,

Cadence, Added Value Chain Organization, Navision Software Training. Six

Sigma Green Belt at University of Houston

Languages

English 95%, French 70%, Spanish 100%

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