MICHELLE RUBIO

Sr. Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Fremont, CA 94538 - Phone: 510-***-**** - ad23ip@r.postjobfree.com - LinkedIn: https//www.linkedin.com/in/rubiomichelle/ PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished Sr. Procurement Manager with 15+ years of expertise in planning, managing, and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations. Adept in Supplier Management, data analytics, ERP systems, and sourcing strategies. Proven track record of driving significant cost savings, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration. Seeking a challenging role to leverage skills and experience in organizational process enhancements. CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Achieved $13 million in annual cost savings by developing and executing a waste reduction strategy

• Served as a key contributing member in the labor union negotiation strategy resulting in favorable outcomes for all members involved

• Developed Quality Control Management program identifying opportunities to improve raw material deficiencies by 20%

• Created supplier KPIs improving operational efficiencies, yielding over $1MM in annual savings for supply chain optimization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NeoLife Natural Formulas, Hayward - Sr. Supply Chain Category Manager Sept 2023 - Current

• Manage Global Category procurement process & team, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at a favorable price while maintaining stock

• Prepare monthly forecast reports for purchased category products and evaluate global market trends to place Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical orders while analyzing opportunities of improvement

• Negotiate & ensure agreements have favorable pricing, terms, & conditions, through review of internal factors including market conditions

• Ensure all documentation for each product, market, & country has the correct regulatory information for auditors

• Track, Identify, and investigate Contract Manufacturers’ & Suppliers performance through established KPI’s

• Monitor relevant procurement metrics for all categories assisting and training staff for opportunities of improvement

• Key contributor in assisting the implementation for new ERP system of Sage Intacct given strong knowledge European Paving Designs, San Jose - Sr. Procurement Manager Oct 2018 - Feb 2023

• Trained and mentored staff, communicating expectations while giving soft instruction and projects for growth

• Implemented KPIs achieving 30% on-time delivery & 25% quality performance

• Created and implemented Quality Control Program and processes for company saving costs in rejected material

• Leading teams of Logistics, Inventory, Quality, & Procurement departments ensuring delivery and quality goals are met based on project needs

• Strengthened inventory process, identifying $300K work of obsolete material through annual cycle count

• Created process improvements, optimizing company efficiency across operational departments

• Outlined database dashboard needs and monthly review processes that identified unused raw materials

• Sent RFQ, RFP, and PO’s to suppliers once construction bids received architect stamped approvals, placed orders for indirect materials

Blommer Chocolate, Union City - Supply Chain & NPI Manager April 2017 - Oct 2018

• Forecasted & Procured all Raw Materials for all orders, while accommodating changes based on manufacturing or customer needs

• Negotiated contracts / NDA’s to minimize company costs and liability achieving 15% cost reductions

• Collaborate with R&D to source and price raw materials for NPI projects and delivery expectations for new formulas

• Enforced material lot usage strategies to maximize FIFO inventory, reducing expired raw materials by 18%

• Established local strategic sourcing options & negotiate favorable pricing, which meet FDA requirements

• Communicated weekly presentations ensuring of material usage resulting in cost savings and reduced waste

• Initiated supplier change order process for all NPI products (per CFR.21 requirements) reducing waste by 30%

• Increased on-time delivery by 15% through revamped commodities sourcing process for RFIs, RFQs, & RFP Resource Label Group, Newark - Supply Chain Director April 2016 – April 2017

• Managed ERP and WMS system for inventory and purchasing ensuring accurate data ensuring RMA’s are processed timely

• Launched a Risk Assessment program to identify critical business impacts, increasing the visibility of issues

• Implemented formalized budget & cost savings process, utilizing ERP allocation system, saving $67,500 annually

• Transformed cycle counting program increasing inventory accuracy by 25% and finding $75K of obsolete material that was used for setup of machines

• Created a new warehouse model generating high inventory turnover and adding additional warehouse space allowing for planned staged material

• Directed strategic initiatives to reduce freight expenses and lower the carrying costs of inventory. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

GP Dynamics - SAP - Salesforce - PlanGrid - Oracle - Taleo - Adobe - Evernote - Sage Intacct - Avaya - WMS - Procure-to-Pay - Epicor - Stack - CRM - Basecamp - Microsoft Office - Canva - MacOS - Windows 10 - Google Analytics 4 - Google Drive - Macola - Adobe - Notebook - SaaS

SOFT SKILLS

Supply Chain Management - Innovation - Compliance - Forecast & Planning - Inventory - Project Management - Data Supply Models - Continuous Improvement - Business Ethics - Communication - Cost Optimization - Mentoring & training buyers EDUCATION & TRAINING

University of Phoenix, Fremont, CA Bachelor of Business Management / Dean's list Additional Training:

ISO:30001 Risk Management 02/2018 - ISO:9001 06/2015 - Auditor Certification 08/2016 - BRC internal Auditor 06/2015 - Negotiations 6/2023 LinkedIn - CFR21 FDA Regulations Affiliations:

APICS - The Association of Operations Management

CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

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