Supply Chain, Warehouse, Inventory Management, Meat Cutter
Resume:
MARIO R. ZAPANTA
** ***** ***** **., ********, Toronto, Ontario Canada
*************@*****.***
Summary: Experienced purchase manager with a background in engineering and budget management. Proven ability to manage material and tooling stores personnel while maintaining high-quality standards.
Skills: Material Management, Budget Management, Supplier Management, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Inventory Management, Oracle, Fidelio, SAP, PowerPoint, MS Office
Strengths: Strategic Planning Increased efficiency by 20% by creating and implementing a new procurement strategy. Negotiation Negotiated a 10% discount on all orders with key supplier. Team Management Managed a team of purchasing professionals and improved team productivity by 15%.
Achievements:
Procurement System Implementation Successfully implemented a new procurement system, resulting in 30% reduction in procurement cycle time. Cost Savings Initiative Conversion of CFL to LED lighting resulting to an annual savings of Php1.8M for the company.
Experience:
SMX Convention Center
Senior Manager - Purchasing
Aug 22, 2016 to November 3, 2023 / 7 years
Oversaw procurement process, ensuring all purchase orders were acknowledged within 24 hours resulting in a 20% decrease in order processing time. Monitored and assisted with Goods Receipt resulting in a 15% decrease in errors. Managed a team of 10 material and tooling stores personnel resulting in improved organization and efficiency.
• Managing and mentoring a dynamic team of purchasing professionals.
• Establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include but not limited to supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial (AP) performance, and material shortage elimination.
• Report to management the measurable status of progress and corrective actions as it pertains to supplier performance.
• Ensure performance improvement and recovery plans are developed, issued, tracked and reported on as required for supply base management and improvement.
• Negotiate and execute purchase orders or vendor contracts as needed to support the critical business needs.
• Manage material flow to insure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate levels.
• Strategically develop and implement commodity/supply chain strategies covering all commodities, services and supplier processes throughout a global enterprise to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization.
• Lead the organization within the scope of the strategic sourcing process to drive cost out of the supply chain by managing the following: Commodity and negotiation strategies including Terms and Conditions Supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalization of Supply chain solutions, including vendor managed inventory
(VMI), supplier consignment, safety stock levels, etc.
• Leads product development commodity strategies in line with corporate initiatives to improve supply chain efficiencies and reduce the total cost of supply chain management.
• Drives usage of cost models to validate commodity strategies and to understand significant cost drivers.
• Manages all activities that develop relationships with suppliers.
• Develops an overall vendor base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage, utilizing local market exploitation, leveraging spend, and leveraging of technologies.
• Manages materials savings initiatives in line with profit plan and overall business objectives.
Prime Pacific Grill Corporation (Gerry’s Grill)
Senior Manager - Purchasing
April 23, 2012 to Sept 11, 2016 / 4.5 years
Managed the procurement process for a large group of restaurants. Worked closely with engineers, operations, and suppliers to ensure high-quality standards were met.
• Directly in-charge of administrative and executive duties of Purchasing Department.
• Review and improved Policy and Procedures of Purchasing Department.
• Approves purchase requests and purchase orders.
• Awards purchase order to suppliers and work out delivery schedule.
• Assess supplier performance by monthly vendor rating.
• Works out related issues to supplier.
• Works with vendors to ensure efficient ordering, delivery and billing.
• Provide status report of on-going and upcoming projects.
• Develops master list and ensures that it is updated and maintained by Purchasing Support.
• Negotiates for price at the most competitive level.
• Prepares the budget and monitor expenses that is within the budget.
• Ensure that employees are given proper training, tools, and resources to execute their responsibilities. Develop, motivate, and challenge employees to perform to their full potential.
Leslie Corporation (Minute Burger)
Purchasing Manager – Food Service Division
June 2010 to Nov 2011 / 1.5 years
Sitel Philippines Corporation
Purchasing Head Unit - Baguio
Mar 2008 to Feb 2010 / 1.11 year
California Clothing Inc. (Guess)
Assistant Purchasing Manager
July 2004 to February 2008 / 4 years
Diversion Foods Inc. (Carl’s Jr.)
Purchasing & Distribution Manager
January 2003 to January 2004 / 1 year
AKU Café and Diner
Purchasing & Warehouse Manager
September 2000 to January 2003 / 2.4 years
Melo’s Steak and Seafood House
Purchasing Manager
May 1999 to September 2000 / 1.4 years.
The Heritage Hotel Manila
Team Leader - Purchasing
May 1995 to May 1999 / 4 years
The Bayview Park Hotel Manila
Assistant Purchasing Manager
February 1994 to May 1995
L’Olivier Restaurante
Purchasing Officer
July 1993 to January 1994
Batulao Highlands and Mountain Resort
Purchasing Secretary
October 1992 to July 1993
CS Garments
Purchasing Officer
April 1989 to August 1992
Education:
Cavite West Point College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major in Management
March 26, 2008
Personal Information:
Age : 57
Birth Date : November 04, 1966
Nationality : Filipino
Civil Status : Married
Children : 3 (ages 31, 27, & 22)
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