Ricky Urteaga

Whittier, CA ***** Cellular: 323-***-**** adgcr4@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Highly motivated operations and supply chain executive with extensive global experience. Results-oriented professional with strategic planning and efficiency creation background in the electronics and food industry. Innovative leader and motivator possessing solid morals and business ethics. Excellent track record of consistently meeting and exceeding company goals and objectives.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Cemex December 2018 - Present

Industry leader in building materials representing $3.2 Billion in revenues servicing retailers, copackers and direct customers

Vice President of Logistics & Supply Chain

Planning, Execution, and control of a high performing Supply Chain & Operations team with full P&L responsibility of $100M.

Creating value by building a competitive supply chain, Warehousing, fulfillment, and storage of domestic and international maritime and ground transportation.

Develop and support strategic supplier relationships, logistics and transportation strategies. Product and supply chain compliance responsibility.

Define and implement systems that ensure operational and financial control.

P&L responsibility for entire West Region, responsible for budget targets and variances.

Building high performance team for future succession within the organization.

Company Liaison with public and governmental agencies to promote the company goals and objectives with partnerships with customers, retail partners, suppliers, and the influencing agencies.

Senior leader within the organization promoting goals and objectives to achieve strategic objectives and sustainability goals.

Senior compliance officer related to quality and sourcing of materials.

Sweda Company March 2015 - December 2018

Industry leader in promotional products representing $100+ Million in revenues servicing Staples, Disney, Intel, and other Fortune 500 companies

Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain

Complete P&L responsibility for all global Supply Chain Operations.

Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.

Global Sourcing, Purchasing, Product Testing & Social Compliance, Inventory and S&OP champion for the organization.

Consistently reviews performance against supply chain KPI and operating plans and standards.

Provides the CEO with timely, complete reports on the operating efficiency of the organization. Provides reports to subordinates on results and changes in direction based on business performance.

Provides day-to-day leadership and management that reflects the mission and core values of the firm.

Collaborates with the executive and management team to develop and implement the necessary plans and processes to successfully meet the objectives of the organization. Uses a participative management style to advocate a team concept and foster positive working relationships.

Sweda Company June 2013 - March 2015

Industry leader in promotional products representing $100+ Million in revenues servicing Staples, Disney, Intel, and other Fortune 500 companies

Director of Supply Chain

Direct and lead domestic and international operations, sourcing, purchasing, compliance, planning and logistic department strategies to support corporate business objectives, providing the company with competitive advantage in the acquisition and provision of materials, supplies and services.

Provided an immediate impact to COGS by eliminating outside contract services and moving operations internally.

Represent the company as its senior operations and supply chain management representative in promoting and maintaining positive relationships with governments, customers, suppliers, subcontractors and business communities.

Implementing GMP’s at top 20 suppliers to achieve process improvements and eliminate costs.

Create and build global S&OP plan to align customer demand with inventory targets.

Complete P&L responsibility for all global operations.

Henkel Corporation May 2008 - November 2012

Henkel Operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas Adhesive technologies; Laundry Home Care & Beauty Care. Revenues: 16.5 Billion Euros

Global Supply Chain Manager

Manage and lead global supply team of 9 direct reports to decrease costs and improve profits. Driving continuous process improvements and implementing lean manufacturing (best practices) to optimize supply chain.

Manage global operations footprint for manufacturing efficiency and best practices models.

Develop and maintained global S&OP process with Sales & Marketing leaders. Leveraging SAP (ERP) to improve MRP results.

Lead and direct global logistics team and global 3PL warehousing strategy. ITAR, CTPAT and TOSCA compliance officer.

Source and Negotiate strategic global purchasing contracts and agreements for raw materials in electronic assembly industry.

Managed cross-functional teams for product development, product launch and cost-savings initiatives. Realized an average cost savings of $4MM per year in direct materials costs through sourcing strategies.

Implemented and manage global supplier performance and evaluation strategy in 2011. Reduced supplier base by 32%.

Reduced Inventory in North America by $3.2MM in 2011 by implementing new stock strategy resulting in improved inventory turns and improved net working capital results.

Reducing global supply risk and exposure by creating a strategic partnership with critical suppliers to stabilize raw material prices and extended supplier payment terms.

Henkel Corporation June 2004 – May 2008

Materials Manager

Manage and lead Purchasing, Production Planning, Warehouse and Distribution departments.

Effectively manage teams to meet or exceed desired KPI targets while promoting safety as top priority.

Extensive knowledge of ERP system (SAP), production planning, forecasting S&OP process, department budgeting and employee development.

Manage the entire operations and supply chain functions, from incoming materials to finished goods delivered to customer.

Extensive knowledge of ERP system (SAP), production planning, forecasting S&OP process, department budgeting and employee development.

Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to achieve continuous improvement and complete special projects as assigned by senior management.

Bestfoods Inc. September 1999 – June 2004

Baking Division

Senior Buyer

Issue and approve all purchase orders for raw material ingredients (flour, yeast, sugars) for Southern California Operations to ensure manufacturing efficiency and continuous supply. Follow and maintain all AIB and GMP requirements.

Responsible for direct product categories for baked goods ingredients, in line with the global sourcing strategy for raw materials.

Determine the short & mid-term raw material sourcing demands of the Montebello, CA and Beaverton, OR manufacturing sites, for the categories within this responsibility.

Develops negotiation strategies, negotiates with suppliers, negotiates supplier contracts and reviews existing supplier contracts. Maintains supplier relationships, monitors existing supplier base and supplier performance.

Formulates and executes cost savings and value engineering programs. Ensures correct pricing is maintained in SAP, also creating Cost Impact documents as required.

Baker Tanks January 1997 – September 1999

Corporate Office

Corporate Buyer

Purchase and repair Capital equipment for 34 branch locations in the United States. Negotiate and Issue National Purchase agreements.

Coordinate new product development with Corporate Marketing Teams, Vice President of Engineering and key suppliers.

Generate Request for Quotes and source new suppliers for new product specifications. Implement new purchasing strategies in market areas as required. Supervise and monitor daily duties of Jr. Buyer.

Perform purchasing branch audit and expenditure reviews.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Business Management

California State University, Long Beach.

Bachelors of Science in Business Operations Management

California State University, Long Beach.

Executive MBA

Pepperdine University, Malibu

Computer Skills

SAP 4.6h, 6.0 ERP

Oracle, Maximo ERP

Ricky Urteaga Key Initiatives

Cemex:

1.Decreased annual freight spend by $5M in first 18 months by streamlining Last Mile footprint and dispatch optimization.

a.Improving utilization of assets to drive efficiencies with internal fleet for Aggregate and Cement Operations.

2.Designed Fly Ash model for West Region to allow for exports to be received at import terminals to lower cost per ton by $18, generating a savings of $3.6M in savings.

Sweda:

1.Optimized overall production model from 100% external services to 75% internal model, improving EBITDA by $2.3 million annually.

a. Improved overall capacity, improved average lead time from 7 days to 3 days and increased imprint methods to end customers.

2. Delivered service model to Board of Directors to approve $1.2M in Cap EX and hiring of 60 additional employees to create a competitive advantage in the industry.

Henkel

1.Generated direct material cost savings of $4M annually via supplier negotiations and large campaign purchase runs.

2.Improved Inventory sourcing strategy from key suppliers with package size optimization and hub and spoke model distribution generating $3.2M in annual savings.

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