Ricardo F. Diaz Castillo

Oceanside, CA. adpqx2@r.postjobfree.com Cel. 619-***-****

SUMMARY

Senior Supply Chain Manager with a strong background in the Manufacturing, Transportation and Healthcare industries. I have been recipient of leadership recognitions like Navistar Chairman’s Excellence Award, the Navistar Truck Operations Lean Manufacturing Awards, as well as Visteon President Achievement Award for extraordinary performance on strategic projects I am seeking Executive Level opportunity to lead and transform teams into highly motivated and results oriented professionals.

EDUCATION

MIBA - Master of International Business Administration, United States International University (Currently Alliant International University), San Diego, Ca.

BSEE – Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Reotemp Instruments Corp. 2018 to Date

San Diego, CA.

Materials Manager

Responsibilities performed using MAS MRP. Multisite operation ( San Diego, Houston TX). Responsible for Facilities, MRO and Direct materials Purchasing. Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supplier Management, Materials ISO certification, multiplant Materials responsibility. Shipping and Receiving, Material Quality Inspection, Machining Shop efficiency and scheduling, Warehouse accuracy, cycle checks, Customs, Transportation and Internal lean logistics including kitting, Kanbans, consignment, and facility maintenance in a custom manufacturing environment.

Accomplishments:

• Introduced Real Time web based multiuser replenishment tools for Purchasing and the Shop Floor.

• Created a Cost Reduction culture achieving Aprox $180K USD in 2020 and $550K 2021 (5 months)

• Implemented a Cycle Counts program and raised Whse accuracy from 84% to 93% multisite basis.

• Increased Supplier On-Time delivery to 98% from 94% in 8 months on a multisite basis.

• Drastically reduced Stockouts helping improve Customer On Time delivery to 98% while supporting double digit growth.

• Introduced Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) metrics and capacity planning at the machine shop.

Emigration transition from Mexico to USA 2017 -2018

Jabil inc. Chula Vista. CA. (5 Months Assignment)

Chula Vista, CA facility.

Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities performed using SAP ERP: Negotiate Direct and Indirect Material contracts globally to achieve cost and delivery improvements and controlling Piece Price Variance. Lead S&OP and shop floor scheduling to optimize efficiency. Customer Service lead interphase. Manage Warehouse activities, inventory and replenishment processes. Managed Shipping and Receiving. Established Logistics and Transportation contracts managing the supply base end to end.

Bettcher Manufacturing LLC. McAllen, TX (6 months assignment)

Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities performed using QAD ERP: Supervised the Direct and MRO Purchasing teams, Master Scheduling, Material Planning, Internal Material Handling and replenishment processes, Warehouse functions and Inventory Management, Shipping and Receiving. Negotiated long term agreements and subcontracting for services and manufacturing needs.

Ossur North America Inc., Tijuana, B.C. 2013 - 2016

Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities managed using Navision: Purchasing contracts, sourcing and supplier delivery. Customs Compliance, Transportation, Master Scheduling, Materials New Product development and project launch, Warehouse management, Distribution and Internal Plant Logistics functions.

Major accomplishments

• Introduced concepts of Commodity Strategy and Strategic Sourcing in the purchasing area, achieving or surpassing by 3% the yearly favorable Piece Price Variance.

• Re-structured the Supply Chain focus from “on-time delivery” to an “On-time-in-full” delivery, improving KPI performance from 83% to 94%.

• Created NPI buyer function significantly improving Supply Chain’s overall launch performance.

• Drove line shortages to “zero” over repeated periods of 6 weeks or more using continuous improvement methodology and root cause analysis effectively reducing overtime and expedites.

• Incorporated the Master Scheduling function and established S&OP reviews to level supply-demand and reduced inventories, expedites and overtime, while improving delivery performance.

• In-sourced the Traffic & Customs Compliance functions from a 3rd Party “Maquila Shelter”, resulting in full compliance and cost reduction of over $85K usd/yr.

• Introduced Kanban’s at the facility and at vendors through Vendor Managed Inventory deliveries on production materials. Introduced standard packs and MOQ’s for critical premium products.

• Introduced Long Term Partnership agreements with the “liner/thermoforming” commodity to warrant a minimum 6% price reduction.

Supply Chain & Operations Consultant, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico 2012 – 2013

• Consulted for the Nuevo Leon Automotive Cluster in the areas of Operations and Supply Chain Logistics Identifying and implementing areas of improvement for companies like Mercedes Bus, Vitro, Caterpillar, Johnson Controls, Metalsa, and other Automotive Cluster members.

International Truck & Engine Corp. - Navistar. 2003 - 2012

Navistar Mexico SA de CV & Blue Diamond Truck plants, Monterrey, N.L,

Commercial Truck and Diesel Engine Manufacturer. $12.0 Bill. USD

Supply Chain Manager

BaaN ERP used to manage the Supply Chain Functions for BDT and CMI plants.

• Mentored Material Planning and Lean personnel later promoted to managerial positions.

• Successfully grew the span of control from 70+ material associates to over 150 to support the second shift and Tractor Production expansion programs (including 3PL Associates)

• Led the Site-Wide Escobedo Transformation Project which brought over $6.5MM USD in savings in lease reductions/optimizations, transportation/logistics efficiencies and indirect labor reductions.

• Launched the Lean Logistics initiative incorporating Kanban’s and reducing WIP inventories resulting in attaining the 2009 and 2011 Truck Operations Lean Manufacturing awards.

• Reduced transportation logistics costs by $250K/yr. by introducing the Double Deck trailers with TSI. This project received one of Navistar s 2005 Chairman’s Excellence Award.

Ford Motor Company Global & Visteon Global 1983 - 2003

Supply Chain Manager, Visteon Carplastic, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico.

Responsible for Purchasing, Scheduling, Customs, Transportation and Logistics functions for the Monterrey, Hermosillo, Cuautitlan plants, and the Laredo & Detroit Distribution Whses.

Enterprise Resource Planning Global Process Mgr. Visteon Corporation Dearborn, USA.

Developed and managed user requirements for the development of the SAP For Visteon.

New Model Program Manager. Visteon Asia, Ulsan, South Korea

Program managed new modular Instrument panel and console programs for Hyundai, Kia and Daewoo customers under the "Full-Service JIT" concept for a Multi-plant Co. Quoted, developed and launched 6 Instrument Panel programs converting them from shoot-&-ship to full modular concepts.

Ops. Manager Valencia-Spain and Saarlouis-Germany plants. Ford of Europe.

Responsible to plan, set up and operate Just in Time manufacturing and light assembly facilities to customer vehicle plants under subcontract agreements. Valencia-Spain and Saarlouis-Germany delivered fully operational; Swinton-UK, Kocaeli-Turkey delivered under business case reviews. 5 others committed or quoted to potential customers. Sales of $250MM USD.

Production Manager at Ford of Mexico. Carplastic Plant, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico.

Supply Chain Manager. Ford of Mexico. Carplastic Plant, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico.

Scheduling, Preproduction and Supply Systems Mgr. Mexico City.

Supply Systems Manager, Mexico City.

Pre-Production Manager, Cuautitlan Plant.

Purchasing Agent, (Engine, Electrical & Stampings). Mexico City.

Senior Buyer, (interior trim doors, I/Ps, seats, etc.) Mexico City.

Specialist Buyer, (Metal Stampings) Dearborn, Michigan.

Specialist Buyer, Mexico City.

Professional Skills: ERP/MRP, SAP, QAD, BaaN, Navision, CMMS, MS Office, Google Collaboration Sheets, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, Supplier Management, Subcontract Management, 3PL Management, Global Sourcing, Global Transportations and Logistics, Supplier contracts, Supplier Negotiations, Performance Management (KPIs), Continuous Improvement, Lean Enterprise, Overall Equipment Efficiency, Just in Time, Kanban, 5’s, Warehouse Management, Inventory Mgmt, Shipping, Receiving, Distribution, Commodity Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, S&OP, Master Scheduling, Production Control, ISO compliance, FDA compliance, Manufacturing Operations Mgmt., Customs Compliance, USAMCA compliance, Total Preventive Maintenance, Total Quality Excellence, Theory of Constraints. CTPAT, Injection Molding, Metal Stamping, Paint Operations, JIT-Custom Manufacturing, Metal Machining, RFID, Medical Assembly, Instrumentation Assembly, Automobile Assy, Heavy Trucks Assy, Passenger Bus

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