Mateo Kalafatovich

Chula Vista, CA ***** 619-***-**** acy2vj@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Highly-analytical, results-driven supply chain professional with sixteen years of experience and proven ability to implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies and augment inventory control and supply chain operations and planning within deadline-driven environments. Proficient in revamping manufacturing processes and mastering all aspects of ERP system (Forecast, MRP, MRP II, and MPS). Fluent in both English and Spanish. Currently pursuing an APICS CPIM Certification.

Areas of Expertise

Supply Chain Management

Process Improvement

FAR and DFARS

Operations Support

Logistics Coordination

Cost Reduction

Database Management

Material Planning Analysis

Six Sigma Methodologies

Professional Experience

Buyer / Planner Veridiam Inc., San Diego, CA 05/2016 to 12/2016

Review MRP requirements and implement supply plan for all material components. Plan and release of work orders for product lines. Negotiate and execute awards for materials at the best value for the organization on a timely basis to support production schedule. Obtain written quotes from suppliers and document competitive bidding. Plan, procure and expedite inventory materials to ensure product availability for production using MRP analysis while complying with the Approved Supplier List.

Buyer / Material Analyst General Dynamics, NASSCO, San Diego, CA 10/2008 to 05/2016

Interface with Purchasing, Production, Operations, Planning and Engineering departments to plan, coordinate, support and deliver procurement packages in accordance to supply chain protocols, regulatory guidelines, company quality assurance standards and standardized-operating procedures. Perform supplier cost analysis and monitor performance to ensure timely delivery and enhanced quality of materials and products. Proactively oversee, monitor and moderate inventory to optimize productivity and efficiency. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS). Continuously scrutinize and analyze data to support accuracy, identify shortages, isolate discrepancies and institute improvements to active processes. Generate requisitions, review and evaluates MRP requirements.

Selected Achievements:

Decreased safety stock of commodities by $ 170,105.43

Devised and implemented new measurement reports and metrics used across departmental operations.

Catalyzed savings, totaling approximately $ 600,000 dollars.

Promoted from Material Analyst to Senior Material Analyst in 2011 and to Buyer in 2014.

Authored and developed “Lean Six Sigma project Cable: CIMS to Benefit the SCM Process”:

Pioneered cutting-edge user-friendly automation system, which slashed incidence of data entry errors and optimized reporting and management of data.

Increased labor savings through a 67% reduction in labor hours in one year.

Earned nomination for General Dynamics Supply Chain Management 2013 Excellence Award, for superior achievement and exemplary service.

Operations Assistant Western Fastener Co., San Diego, CA 8/2004 to 10/2008

Oversaw and managed warehouse and inventory control initiatives. Warehouse and Inventory Controls. Managed and developed databases, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and VMI (Vendor Maintenance Inventory, as well as P21 forms, layouts, formats, proofreads, and edits documents, reports, specifications, and correspondence. Assumed responsibility for purchasing follow up, stock checks, expedites, vendor projects and various computer related tasks assigned by the Purchasing Manager. Conceptualized and implemented improvements to processes and procedures.

Selected Achievements:

Led the overhaul and renovation of warehouse facilities, instituting an innovative layout with new bins and labels to maximize efficiency and space utilization.

Promoted from Warehouse Clerk in 2006 for outstanding performance.

Inventory Manager E. Wong (CENCOSUD S.A.), Lima, Peru 9/2001 to 6/2004

Provided administrative oversight of corporate inventory, ensuring adequate stock of raw materials, goods and products as well as analysis of inventory discrepancies and auditing of inventory adjustments. Oversaw safety stock levels and inventory turnover, to facilitate internal audits and execute root cause analysis.

Education

Master’s Degree in International Business Management (in progress)

Iberoamericana University, Tijuana, Mexico

Master’s Degree in International Logistics

Iberoamericana University, Tijuana, Mexico

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Ricardo Palma University, Lima, Peru

Certificates

Lean Six Sigma Specialist

Certified Fastener Specialist (CFS)

APICS CPIM Certification (in progress)

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