Supply Chain Project Manager

AMILKAR GRANADOS, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP-APICS)

CSCP, M.S., B.A. International Business Ph: 442-***-****, *******.********@*****.***

Certified Supply Chain professional (ASCM), specialized in planning & forecasting in domestic and global companies with 20+ years of experience, working in the supply chain areas: materials planning, production scheduling, inventory control, new products introduction, project management and purchasing, at national and multinational companies in various industries such as food, CPG, automotive and plastics.

GS Servicios (Jun2024- Present) - Electric

Project Manager – Gto., Mexico.

Plan, execute, monitor, and completion of electrical and IT infrastructure projects within budget and on schedule. overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initial client meetings and contract negotiations to project closeout.

Procure necessary materials, equipment, and subcontractors as well as track project costs and monitor expenses against the budget.

Hispanic Cheese Makers (Jan 2023 – May2024) - Food

Management Consultant - Kent, IL. US

Supported the Production Scheduling dpt. to developing detailed and accurate schedules for the entire plant process.

Provided advise to execute efficient schedules to drive the highest possible OTIF or OTD. Perform all capacity planning activities and coordinate output with all production areas and assured customer satisfaction by keeping track of work orders, inventories and deliveries.

From February 2022 to Jan 2023 see last part of resume.

Clevone (Jan 2020 – Feb 2022) - ecommerce

Supply Chain Specialist – Remote

Inventory Management and procurement: Forecasted and planned inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory. Monitored inventory levels across all channels and implement strategies to optimize stock levels, conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies, analyse trends and optimize replenishment cycle.

Sourced and qualified new vendor, negotiate contracts, and build strong relationships with them.

Recognized Achievements: Designed and optimized the merchandise flow thru the efficient planning and stock monitoring, achieving the availability of product while maintaining economic inventory levels.

Dräxlmaier Group (Jun 2018 - Nov 2019) - Automotive

Materials Planner. Supply Chain - Mexico

Oversaw supply planning activities that drove an upturn on key performance indicators and the production s rate

increase during the plant start up.

Led supply cross functional projects with Sales, Logistics, Purchasing and Engineering. Successfully delivered efficient materials controls for the manufacturing of high-quality automotive components.

Data and reporting analysis, drove materials assurance through a precise and reliable planning, further reduced materials excess and obsoletes.

Coordinated the customer service team along with the production department to ensure fulfillment between Mexico and USA. Managed customers such as: BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Land Rover, Maseratti, Jaguar, etc.

Used reorder points and Kanban. Conducted demand analysis, and quality tools such as 5 why s, Ishikawa Diagram, 5”S” and continuous improvement processes, Systems: HOST & SAP.

Recognized Achievements: Reduced inventories, airfreight avoidance resulting in higher service levels and fulfilment rates. Increased productivity due to a continuous material s availability and Logistics cost reduction.

Innovatech IT Service Solutions (Jun 2014 – May 2018) – Technology

Branch Manager - Purchasing and Customer Service

Oversaw Business Technology management process, coordinated prospection, preparation and developed technology solutions for customers.

Led the Sales, Purchasing and Engineering teams for components and devices sourcing, acquisition and installation.

Matihux Realty (Dec 2012 – May 2014)

Office Manager

Led a team in my family-owned construction business where contributed to improve the operation performance by providing creative solutions, added value by implementing continuous improvement through design of operational guides, procedures, organizational charts, training plans and business strategy.

Haggar Clothing (Santa Monica) (Jan 2010 – Nov 2012) – Clothing

Brand Manager - Supply Chain (Third Party Operations in Mexico)

Oversaw Supply Chain team that drove timely supply of materials for textile manufacturing operations.

Led the end-to-end supply chain process starting from design, sales forecasting and materials procurement through warehouse management, manufacturing, shipping and final delivery that drove to the customer entire satisfaction.

Developed domestic supplier base, achieving control on supplies reducing inventory levels, excess/obsolete materials.

Recognized Achievements: Led the teamwork synergy for new products development and worked on social compliance programs initiatives that drove the recognition: "high performance company"

Avon Cosmetics Manufacturing (Dec 2005 – Nov 2009) – Cosmetics

Materials Planner - Supply Chain

Led the company s imported supplies division of more than 5,000 skus, coordinating cross activities between Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering and Marketing.

Managed Overseas suppliers in Europe, Asia, North & South America, conducted precise control of new product launching that drove significant improvement in customer service levels (order fill rates).

Recognized Achievements: Ensured fast and efficient fulfillment response to over– sales, avoiding lost sales in excess of $1.5MM USD within 12-month time period, by reducing air freight costs and inventory levels. Coordinated tracking and control mechanisms of materials, maximizing on-time delivery performance, avoiding sales losses of $2MM USD. Lead the implementation of regional, Latin America, of JDA (ERP system).

Omni Manufacturing Services (Nov 2003 – Dec 2005) – Home Appliances & Automotive.

Supply Planning & Inventory Control

Led the supply assurance of materials for house appliances and automotive components.

Designed a materials requirement system (MRP in Excel) tailored to the company s needs to achieve the service level goals that drove the stock reduction and increase of inventory turns.

Nihon Plast Mexicana (Feb 2001 – Oct 2003) – Automotive

Requirements Coordinator.

Led the material requirement planning and inventory control that drove on-time delivery of domestic/imported materials and components from Europe, Asia and North America for manufacturing of automotive components.

Conducted the supplier assessment process and Engineering changes projects.

Education, Skills & Volunteer Services

CSCP: Certified Supply Chain Professional. APICS. CSCP 2024

Supply Chain Management Certification Program, Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL., Sept-Dec.2022 – In process

Understanding Customer Needs and Pricing Strategy (online Courses): Harvard Business School Online. 2022.

Job Skills: Supply Chain and Operations, Certificate of completion: Linkedin Learning, 2022.

ESL Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL. Feb-Sept. 2022

Master’s in organizational development, University of Guanajuato. Academic Excellence graduated. May 2010

B.A. in International Trade, University of Guanajuato. December 1997

Lean Manufacturing (Seminar). Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) C. Querétaro. June 2019

LO-DSN-2 Overview about Dräexlmaier Supply Net – Basics of the Supply Chain Management systems (Planning, Material Dispo, Demand Viewer, SCM RPT) May 2019.

APICS Diploma (ERP Enterprise Resources Planning) Sept. 2003, MRP course Nov. 2003

Skills & Qualifications: Entrepreneurship, global mindset, self-motivated, team builder, results oriented, strong communication and multitasking skills to manage deadlines. Strong business insight, analytical and project management skills.

Able to travel and relocate.

Volunteer Services: The YWCA- The Literacy Council Rockford, IL., 2022. Rock Valle College Rockford, IL., Edready Project, 2022.

Economic Development (Chamber of Commerce): FastTrac Curse program to entrepreneurs.

Languages: Spanish: native / English: fluent

Growth Dimensions – Economic Development (Aug 2022-Jan 2023)

Kauffman Fast Trac Course facilitator

Fast Trac is a course for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs who will develop and refine a business concept, taking it through each step of the business planning process. My main responsibility was to guide, teach and collaborate with all the participants. Economic Development Office -Belvidere, IL.

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