Manager Supply Chain

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Sun Lakes, AZ. *****

Cell: 520-***-****

Email: aczlgz@r.postjobfree.com

Frank Christopher Leyva

Professional Profile

Goal driven team player with broad experience in fast paced, high-tech environments requiring expertise in purchasing / supply chain management, cost control, team building, increasing quality and reducing costs.

B/E Aerospace, Tucson, Arizona

Programs / Supply Chain Manager 2006 to 2016

Fully accountable for Super First Class aircraft interior program purchasing, vendor sourcing, inventory control and contract management for 500 plus-employee manufacturer. Managed the timely flow of all raw materials, components and packaging to maintain daily production volumes without interruptions in both U.S. and Asia facilities. Responsible for an annual multi-million dollar budget and coordinated efforts of a support staff of 12. Maintained compliance with strict U.S. regulations and managed large purchasing negotiations and major vendor relationships. Member of Senior Program Management Team, reported to General Manager.

Delivered a 26% reduction in purchasing costs as a result of introducing an internal purchasing audit function. Negotiated fixed price contracts to control increasing costs and expanded vendor sourcing worldwide.

Engineered a 99.5% on-time delivery rate while supporting six new product lines from design and start-up through full production.

Introduced highly effective "vendor forms" to identify cheaper alternative products, eliminate or reduce excessive ordering requirements and improve delivery schedules.

Initiated use of strategic agreements and leveraged buying to reduce costs, improve terms and maintain key suppliers.

Transferred parts from U.S. to offshore facilities, saving nearly 34% in annual purchasing and subcontractor costs.

Aurora Optical / Applied Image Group, Tucson, Arizona

Purchasing Manager 2000 to 2006

Fully responsible for the operations of diversified purchasing and inventory management functions supporting up to 12 lines. Negotiated more than $9 million in annual capital and material-purchasing contracts. Reported to Operations Manager.

Upgraded the quality and availability of parts, equipment and support services, resulting in an 18% reduction in annual inventory volume costs.

Assisted in certification of ISO/QS9000. Re-engineered function into product-specific areas of responsibility, achieving highest level of customer satisfaction ever attained.

Production Manager 1998 to 2000

Managed three shift production operations in both molding and assembly of Automotive Components and Digital Imaging assemblies. Hired and trained a highly productive molding and assembly work force.

Coordinated production, quality and material management functions, increasing production capacity and improving quality.

Restructured warehouse and work order release program to conform to Material Review Planning demand schedule.

Exceeded quality and productivity goals within a three-month period.

Production Supervisor 1997 to 1998

Responsible for shift operations in both molding and assembly of Digital Imaging assemblies and Automotive components.

Insured continuous improvement of both production efficiency and quality. Strove to meet or exceed on-time deliverables.

Badger Meter, Rio Rico, Arizona

Production Supervisor / Process Technician 1987 to 1997

Responsible for multi-million dollar operation dedicated to the manufacturing and assembly of high efficiency water meters and contract molded components in both Arizona and Mexico facilities.

Implemented continuous process control improvement procedures, training, technology enhancement and efficiency improvement for forty-six-press operation.

Established a training program utilizing interactive capabilities in conjunction with supervised on-the-job training and knowledge sharing seminars.

Education

Pima Community College: Business Administration.

DeVry Technical Institute: Computer Science

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