Supply Chain Inventory Management

Julio C. Cuellar

Address: Atlanta, GA *****

Phone: 404-***-**** Email: ad5p30@r.postjobfree.com

A highly motivated Supply Chain Professional with over 15 years of experience seeking a challenging role in a fast-paced organization where my skills in managing complex logistics operations, negotiating with suppliers, and optimizing supply chain processes can contribute to organizational success. Over 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management in various industries including manufacturing, retail, and distribution. Expertise in managing complex logistics operations including transportation, inventory management, Purchasing, and warehousing. Skilled in negotiating with suppliers to reduce costs, improve delivery times, and secure favorable terms. Proficient in supply chain software and tools to optimize processes and increase efficiency. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Professional Experience

Key Skills

Supply Chain International Operations

Planning Materials Management

Change Management Procurement

Warehousing Inventory Management,

Fluent in English, and Spanish Logistics and Transportation

Vanguard Electric (7/2023 – Present)

Sr. Operations and Logistics Manager

Manage 3Pl services in China, India, TX, and SC.

Manage all international freight and domestic freight contracts.

Work to maintain SLAs and KPIs with our manufacturing partners in India and China.

Collaborated in the S&OP with sales and upper management.

Develop and maintain warehouse operational procedures and implement necessary controls to better serve the customer.

Led and coached a team of eight direct reports with five working remotely in El Salvador.

Develop and manage demand forecasts to ensure inventory levels are in line with sales.

Manage the OSD report to ensure timely delivery of products to customers and address concerns.

Developed operational and logistics strategies to better align our goals with our customers.

Manage all procurements and contracts for the GA warehouse.

Manager metrics to assess the performance of logistics and operations.

Hazel Technologies (1/2022 – 2/2023)

Global Logistics Manager

Established cold chain logistics and 3Pl services in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia.

Manage all international freight shipments from manufacturing to the end customer.

Work to maintain SLAs and KPIs with our manufacturing partners.

Worked with Sales, Accounting, and Legal to develop and implement a corporate trade compliance program.

Collaborated with external consultants and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive continuous improvements.

Collaborated with the sales team to develop demand forecasts and ensure inventory levels.

Manage inventory levels (Min/Max) of international 3PL partner warehouses.

Manage the open order report to ensure timely delivery of products to customers and address any past due open orders.

Work with sales to address slow-moving and expired products in international locations.

Manage all purchase orders to our suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Worked with accounting to solve any discrepancies in invoices and purchase orders.

Manager metrics to assess the performance of logistics and distribution.

HTL- Strefa (1/2021 – 12/2021)

Purchasing Manager

Manage end-to-end supply chain operations including purchasing, transportation, inventory management, and warehousing.

Oversee transportation and logistics of ocean and air shipments from Poland, Italy, and China manufacturing sites.

Manage all U.S. operations and logistics.

Directed $70 million of spend across several categories of syringes and epinephrine pens.

Manage relationships and contracts with domestic national and regional carriers and brokers.

Negotiate terms, services, rates, and tariffs with freight and ocean carriers.

Work to maintain SLAs and KPIs with our manufacturing and supplier partners.

Managed inventory, overages, shortages, and damages in 3pl warehouses.

Ensure all vendor pricing, shipping terms, and product information is accurate.

Negotiated contracts with suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Ensure appropriate levels of safety stock are maintained based on the forecast to avoid backorders or overstock.

Manage open order reports to ensure timely delivery of products to customers and address any past due open orders.

Work with sales, QA, and the Director of Operations to address slow-moving and expired products.

Manage all purchase orders to our suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Lead and participated in S&OP meetings with Europe and the U.S. to better align inventory, forecast, and sales.

Analyze inventory data to ensure safety stock volume and reorder points.

Collaborated with the sales team to develop demand forecasts and ensure inventory levels.

Wewalka Trading Group, Atlanta, GA (1/2019 – 7/2020)

National Supply Chain Manager

Oversee procurement, warehousing, logistics, forecasting, and planning, including ocean freight, trucking, and warehouse management for U.S. operations.

Improved supply and logistics processes to optimize operations and distribution.

Direct the daily export operations to ensure proper handling of import freight, order entry, import documentation, and order fulfillment to end customers.

Maintained export compliance with all domestic and international regulatory agencies.

Led S&OP meetings with Austria and U.S. to better-aligned inventory, forecast, and sales.

Scaled operational capacity according to sales and operations forecast.

Served as coach and mentor to 4 direct team members as a means to improve engagement with key stakeholders and increase communication between the teams in Austria.

Work to maintain SLAs and KPIs with our manufacturing partners.

Recognized process improvements, cost reductions, and increased efficiencies in product development, and supply chain operations through the implementation of lean programs.

Sales and operations planning with Austria and U.S. team.

Search out new suppliers and vendors for strategic partnerships.

Managed supplier metrics, on-time deliveries, damages, shortages, and returns.

Negotiate terms, services, rates, and tariffs with freight and ocean carriers.

Established policies and practices designed to ensure the accuracy of finished goods, and distribution to retailers.

Established inventory safety stock according to sales projections.

Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), Atlanta, GA (1/2017 – 12/2018)

Supply Chain Manager

Manage sales and operations forecast and demand planning for the U.S. and the Caribbean

Manage logistics and supply chain operations for the U.S

Worked with sales and operations teams to develop accurate forecasting and inventory levels.

Served as coach and mentor to 4 direct team members to improve engagement with key stakeholders and increase communication between the cross-functional teams.

Analyzed logistics costs to stay within budget.

Participated in S&OP meetings for the U.S. and the Caribbean to align inventory, forecast, and sales for regions.

Established policies and practices designed to ensure the accuracy of finished goods, WIP, and NTM (Non-Tobacco Materials) inventory levels while minimizing the scrap and obsolescence of specified production materials.

Partner with Logistics, sourcing, sales, distribution, and customer service to improve and understand customer demand. Maintained awareness of market conditions, competitive activities, and governmental/ regulatory matters that impact the company’s ability to effectively and efficiently service our customers.

Scaled operational capacity according to sales and operations forecast.

Managed all tobacco leaf forecasting and planning from international suppliers to secure on-time delivery to manufacturing facilities in Atlanta and Europe.

Improved supply and logistics processes to optimize operations and distribution.

La Chiquita Tortilla Manufacture, Atlanta, GA (1/2013 – 12/2016)

Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

Directed $80 million of spend across several categories, including grains, flour, shortening, spices, and food-grade chemicals, maintenance machines, and parts.

Responsible for all contracts of raw material and indirect spending categories.

Delivered cost savings through various methods, including negotiations, total cost analysis, and competitive bids, resulting in annualized savings of $250K.

Increase revenue by renegotiating contracts with suppliers, resulting in 150 K to $ 200K of annual savings consistently.

Manage end-to-end supply chain from manufacturer to end customer.

Hired, trained, and mentored team members.

Implemented a new T.L. (truckload) process resulting in savings of 8%.

Started and led S&OP meetings with sales, production, and inventory to better align forecasts.

Collaboratively worked with Quality Assurance Department to qualify new vendors and suppliers.

In charge of all raw materials inventory and warehousing, minimize inventory, and improve warehouse optimization by introducing safety stock programs and FIFO.

Worked with international suppliers to source material.

Collaborated with Sales and Marketing on the development of new product introductions.

Established all bill of material (BOMs) and inventory reports in Excel, due to the lack of a formal ERP system.

Mission Produce, Atlanta, GA (2011 – 2013)

Operations Manager

Managed and developed a team of 30 employees to support quality, safety, and productivity to the highest level.

Supported the supply chain and distribution activities for 30 customer distribution centers, including key accounts such as Kroger, Target, and Wal-Mart.

ncreased annual revenues by $50k through the implementation of redesigned process flow, operational functions, and cost controls.

Improved overall shipping accuracy and customer satisfaction while reducing detention charges and reported OS&D discrepancies through the development of S&OP process controls, inline order verification, and increased communication channels.

Improved visibility for management and sales team by generating weekly metrics of shortages and returns.

Responsible for the monthly D.C. operating budget, as well as overall P&L management.

Maintained compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and sanitation practices.

Interra International, Marietta, GA (2005 – 2011)

Operations Supervisor

Improved performance and delivery times by 20% using increased planning and forecasting methods.

Increased shipments by 50% by delegating and taking responsibility for sales team tasks.

Developed action plans for each customer, resolved pre-existing supply chain issues, and implemented customized solutions to decrease shipment errors.

Managed all T.L. and ocean freight carrier contracts for the U.S. and Latin America, as well as all freight forwarders and 3rd party suppliers. Managed supplier performance and compliance to meet company metrics.

Resolved discrepancies and issues with 3rd party suppliers, vendors, and freight forwards by providing detailed instructions and process documentation.

Ensured the compliance of all export documentation, per U.S. Customs guidelines and regulations.

Supported the sales and executive team with improved weekly KPI reporting, issue resolution, and improvement initiatives.

Increased bottom-line contributions by negotiating competitive rates with competing ocean carriers and freight forwarders.

Professional Development & Credentials

Master in Business Administration Supply Chain, American InterContinental University

Bachelor in Business Administration International Business, American InterContinental University

Computer skills: Proficient in M.S. Word, MS Excel, database, and presentation software, along with Oracle, SAP, AS/400, QuickBooks, Odoo, Salesforce, and many other specialized software programs.

Core Strengths: Supply Chain, International Operations, Import/Export, Materials Management, Procurement, Personnel Development, Change Management, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Logistics and Transportation Fluent in English, and Spanish.

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