LORENZO R. PADRON

Miami, FL • ad1px9@r.postjobfree.com • 786-***-**** • linkedin.com/in/Lorenzo-Padron-b932475/

Seasoned, results producing Management Professional with significant experience steering and directing all aspects of Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Administration, and Budgeting. Consistently delivering solid KPI outcomes, successfully orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities, development of programs laser focused on cost savings and quality control. Extensive experience in Global Sourcing, Master Scheduling, Demand Planning and directly impacting the S&OP process. Adept communicator with experience in training and creative solution-seeking.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TILSON TECHNOLOGIES Portland, Maine

Associate Vice President, Supply Chain Management 2023

Assessed and launched supply chain strategies for growth and scaling including development of new software systems while ensuring alignment with operational and business objectives and goals. Led and organized Order Management, Fulfillment and Materials Specialists, Warehouse teams in culturally diverse locations, spanning multiple markets. .

●Implemented best practices around material procurement, inventory management, staging and RMAs; developed strategic initiatives to optimize and rationalize supplier base.

●Directed overall management of the supply chain department to support continuous improvement, quality initiatives, KPI monitoring, and financial and accounting supply chain management in a high growth communications environment.

●Negotiated pricing and delivered budgets and schedules in conjunction with Operations Teams.

●Liaised with C-level executives from current suppliers to negotiate favorable partnerships and ensure order fulfillment. Actively developed new relationships with back-up vendors to support predicted development in new markets.

●Spearheaded a major pricing restructure by redirecting focus on existing pricing model to include future expected growth; Implemented volume incentive rebates (VIR) ensuring expenses remain in budgeted limits.

●Managed facilities with over thirty locations across the country to include fleet with over $70M in capital leases and $11M in rental units which increased 7X since Q1 2023.

MASTEC NETWORK SOLUTIONS Miami, Florida

Senior Director of Operations and Logistics 2019-2023

Successfully executed all facets of the S&OP process to provide optimum customer service and working capital performance as defined by operating plan and strategic objectives. Implemented standardized warehouse operations processes for receiving, storing, picking, kitting, and shipping.

●Achieved warehouse operations KPIs such as “Dock to Stock”, both inventory and physical cycle count accuracy, warehouse operational cost per transaction, receiving match-holds, and Material Issuance Variance. Developed standard reporting for volumetric (Ins/Outs), match-holds, quarantined inventories, ensure min/max process for consumables replenishment is followed, etc.

●Reduced $1.2M in freight costs by negotiating with carriers and implementing best practices in warehouses.

●Developed optimal warehouse design by planning layout, product flow, and handling systems to drive operational efficiencies and reduce costs. Established operations system improvements by analysis of workflow, manning and space requirements, and equipment layout; implemented changes resulting in significant savings.

●Maintained a safe and healthy work environment by consistently following and enforcing OSHA standards and regulations. Established standardized training curriculum for all warehouse employees and new hires.

●Liaised with vendors and general contractors to optimize warehouse operations performance.

Sales Inventory and Operations Planning Manager 2019

Led S&OP management reviews, preparation of all data and metrics for review, identify gaps and scenarios for presentation, guide final decision making on open items and trade-offs, preparation of escalations for executive review where appropriate.

●Analyzed data from supply and demand issues to facilitate resolution throughout the supply chain and developed strategies to evaluate supplier delivery, performance, and capability; building into the S&OP process risk mitigating approaches to manage variations.

●Identified steps to reduce cost of sales and operations planning including recommending improvements to procedures, contracts, and policy review.

●Coordinates and ensures adequate personnel, equipment, and materials to meet warehouse facilities needs while monitoring budget and costs.

CPS PRODUCTS Miami, Florida

Global Director of Materials 2018-2019

Directly responsible for the company-wide Supply Management Program focusing on supplier development and approvals as well as quarterly supplier KPIs for product quality and on-time deliveries. Led push for establishment of accurate standardized costs for purchased materials with vendors and other team members. Accountable for on-time deliveries from Production facilities.

●Managed the MRP process to ensure policies and procedures for the purchasing department were based on the MRP output in support of the Master Production Schedule.

●Actively coordinated with vested partners to negotiate cost reductions and increase profits.

GFX CORPORATION Miami, Florida

Global Purchasing Manager 2017-2018

Launched a 3PL in Amsterdam to maximize lead times in European and Middle Eastern markets. Extensive experience in aftermarkets purchasing from China, European Union, Mexico, and Domestic companies. Point of Contact for vendors and purchasing from Asian-based markets.

●Implemented demand-based forecasting procedures and cost analysis to increase profit margins.

●Established cycle count process directly resulting in near immediate 40% inventory reduction by increasing inventory turns and promoting slow moving product selloffs.

●Actively coordinated with vested partners to negotiate cost reductions and increase profits.

MASTEC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES Coral Gables, Florida

Corporate Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager 2005-2017

Accountable for integrated Supply Chain operations at all customer service levels, including contract requirements and asset management, negotiation and execution of contracts with vendors, purchasing and distribution of company inventory.

●Developed policies and procedures for a centralized purchasing system and implementation of same.

●Implemented cycle counting procedures, a “min/max” system for all SKUs to include ABC level products resulting in increased inventory turns and reduction of stagnant product by 35%.

●Team Lead on End of Quarter and Annual inventory audits and reconciliations.

●Performed yearly subordinate performance appraisals and provided mentorship to increase team capabilities and skills.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Herbert School of Business Coral Gables, FL

Bachelor of Business Administration; Major in Business Management May 1991

MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Miami, FL

Associates of Arts, Major in Business Administration May 1987

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INFORMATION

●Twenty plus years of experience in leadership roles with increasing levels of independent decision-making responsibilities, and budgeting and financial management, to include inventory distribution and logistics.

●Fifteen plus years experience in procurement and supply chain management with focus on vendor relationships, negotiations of contracts, and project management.

●Over ten years of training expertise, adept communications, and public speaking.

●Five plus years of Facilities and Fleet management.

●Proficient in Office 365, MAS90, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, InSight, and NEXSYS-ONE

●Fluently Bilingual

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