Planner / Buyer

Luis D. Corujo-González

Toa Baja, PR 787-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Experienced Planner, Buyer and Logistics Professional

Goal-oriented leader with expertise in all facets of product and brand management, plan development and execution and material management for high-profile brands and corporations. Skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in purchasing, logistics operations and contract administration. Instrumental in building long-term business relationships critical to resolving problems and advancing strategic growth. Technically proficient in MS Office, JD Edwards (AS/400) and Business Objects.

Leadership & Team Building

Materials Management

Demand Planning

Procurement Oversight

Strong Communication

Custom Documentation

Inventory Control

Order Tracking

Performance Evaluation

Customer Satisfaction

Metrics & Reporting

Relationship Building

Professional Experience

B. FERNÁDEZ & HERMANOS, INC., Bayamón, PR 12/2005 – Present

Planner/Buyer

Oversee all aspects of planning and inventory purchases for 11 brands including Philip Morris, Anheuser-Bush, Colgate-Palmolive and Pringles in addition to 500+ SKUs with a total of inventory of $150M. Ensure completion of tax declarations by coordinating with the Department of Treasury, organizing invoices/bills of lading with brokers and processing merchandise wagons with customs. Direct compliance with service goal of 98% by monitoring demand/sales trends and safety stock. Liaised with internal customers and external manufacturing sites to compile monthly supplier performance metrics, costs and deliveries. Managed portfolio of provisions valued at $14M including JM Smucker’s, Del Monte, Stardust, 3M, Heinz, Molton Salt and Zephyrhills Waters.

Key Achievements

Steered company away from $28K in losses by spearheading the automation of the account analysis process including taxable transfers in accordance with Six Sigma principles.

Regained $50K in not applicable taxes by interfacing with the Department of Treasury to manage claims.

Grew pet food brand by 49% and achieved recognition as Brand with Most Growth (2012) by directing adaptation strategy to new sales levels.

Enhanced analysis process by reducing cigarette inventory level reports from 3 pages to 1 in advance of broader corporate goals.

IPR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. CAROLINA PLANT, Carolina, PR 1/2005 – 5/2005

Intern

Performed versatile duties for the Purchasing Department such as continuous communication with suppliers, quotation requests and band/purchasing order preparation via SAP System for MRO supplies.

Key Achievements:

Enforced strict adherence to all corporate regulations to facilitate operational efficiency and best-practice.

Guaranteed appropriate office inventory in support of larger aims by purchasing office supplies including reams, computers and various equipment.

Created valuable documents for cross-functional professionals by implementing multiple software programs to manipulate information and data.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Bussines in Operational Management, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, 3.64

Professional Development

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course, Quality for Business Success Inc.

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