Supply Chain Inventory Control

Fidel Rodriguez, MBA **********@*****.*** 626-***-****

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in project management, supply chain operations, procurement, and logistics. Proven expertise in managing complex workflows, reducing operational costs, and leading cross-functional teams in high-demand environments. Skilled in negotiating with vendors, implementing inventory control systems, and optimizing supply chain processes for enhanced efficiency and productivity. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage large-scale projects and deliver cost savings while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and strong leadership, team building, and mentoring capabilities.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

Parker Meggitt-Simi Valley, CA 2024 - 2025 Buyer Procurement Department (contract)

•Hired as a buyer, promoted to special projects, and promoted to Material handler supervisor.

•Overseeing three buildings and more than 30 material handlers and 3 leads.

•Coordination with production, planning, purchasing, receiving inspection and shipment, and final inspection of over 1200 monthly work orders in SAP.

•Partner with Supply chain and operations to optimize part setting, drive inventory levels, and support production and customer delivery commitments.

•Worked in procurement and purchasing by setting up replenishment programs with planning such as the Kanban system and parts outside BOM and special Kaizen projects.

•Worked on inventory preparation for wall-to-wall annual inventory.

•Reduced 37K inventory reduction by selecting obsolete, and excess webbing and reduced 500K on QN’s closed on a 14 million inventory reduction initiative.

•Worked with buyers to reduce 200K RTV and coordinated RMA customer inventory initiatives.

•Solved by reducing inventory1.5M discrepancies for parts sold to Miami and drop shipments

•Working knowledge of the SAP system and follow-up compliance activities in SOX, ITAR, FAR, and DFAR

•Negotiated purchasing terms related to price, delivery time, and payment terms

•Procurement of source selection criteria for evaluation of quotes and target pricing and evaluation of vendor RFP/RFQ

•Managed regulatory and legal contractual documentation for purchase orders according to corporation and government laws and regulations

•Resolved order discrepancies, vendor payments, and accuracy in MRP

•Ensured compliance with government laws, regulations, and procurement policies and procedures. • Evaluated vendor performance by analyzing vendor production capacity on-site visits

•Oversaw bid specifications, and documents and handled the bidding process.

ACCO Engineering Systems – Pasadena, CA July - October 2023 Buyer – Supply and Chain Department (contract)

•Using Bid-tracer, JDA Oracle NetSuite, IFS and GP plains to develop, implement, and acquire suppliers to support project bids.

•Working with Project Managers in Engineering and Construction to negotiate and procure equipment, goods, and services to secure and expedite PO placement.

•Issue subcontract agreements ensuring working agreements are secure

•Working with the Subcontract Administrators, and more than 3,000 H-VAC technicians to oversee purchase negotiations and equipment and maintain high levels of product traceability.

•Research, evaluate, review, and select suppliers for contracts and purchases through RFQ, RFP, NSA agreements

•Work with PMs and Suppliers to track equipment lead times

•Follow up on equipment production to ensure that equipment is delivered promptly.

•Working with the Project Manager, negotiate and settle Back charges as applicable to ensure fair costs are charged to the supplier as well as proper reimbursement to ACCO.

•Maintaining knowledge of market conditions about pricing, service, and outstanding issues • Identify and analyze areas of potential cost reduction impacting pricing for goods and services.

•Track costs in unit measurement and evaluate market trends.

•Drive consistent and continuous supplier performance improvement

Miso Robotics, Inc. – Pasadena, CA Dec. 2022 – June 2023 Project Manager – Supply and Chain Dept. (contract)

•Sourcing and procuring various commodities throughout multiple programs.

•Initiate Requests for Quotations and Requests for Proposals, analyze supplier proposals, perform price analysis, and negotiate with local and overseas vendors.

•Daily processing of procurement requests (15 +) submitted by all departments for purchasing and assisting 80 + employees with purchasing needs for all projects.

•Oversee Materials planning, physical inventory for warehouses in Ohio and Los Angeles, inventory control with more than 5,000 pieces, purchase of equipment/robotics parts, and maintenance of storage and disposal of inventory.

•Consolidation of vendor accounts and maintenance of the Approved Vendor List

•Maintenance of Approved vendor list, NDA tracking list, and NDA approver

•Ensures compliance with all public law requirements and business policies and procedures including import/export regulations.

•Monitor Supplier performance to support required delivery schedules.

•Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of the Global Supply Chain

•Prepared and coordinated numerous reports and records attending meetings with Product development, accounting, and Engineering departments.

•Written and verbal communication with all departments and 5 direct reports • Daily duties as assigned by the Director of Sourcing and VP of Operations

Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Inc. – City of Commerce, CA April 2021- May 2022

Warehouse and Operations Manager

•Managed inventories for three separate entities: Red Ribbon/Jollibee/Chow King worth 2.5 million with 500+ items.

•Monthly reconciled Profit and Loss (P&L) reports, budgeting, CAPEX, and expenditures for the logistics department

•Implemented procedures for KPIs: On-time shipment, efficiency, damage of goods, JIT (Just In Time) cost, and monthly inventory maintenance

•Managed two external 3PL warehouses worth 5 million+ in frozen and dry products with delivery routes to Canada and Hawaii.

•Developed and supervised 20 + warehouse associates, and 5 driver fleet in a 100,000 sq. ft.

warehouse.

•Working knowledge of SAP, Oracle, ADP payroll, and Harris

•Reported directly to VP’s and CEO by producing operations reports

•Supervised daily warehouse/logistics operations, payroll, and hiring for the department

•Tracked import goods from the Philippines and planned inventory procurement of 50+ corporate stores in South, and Northern California, Houston, and Las Vegas

Paris Baguette USA – Commerce, CA August 2020- April 2021 Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Operations closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

•Consolidated company inventory variances and 26+ franchise locations.

•Managed 10 routes and delivery schedules for 3PL Transportation Company.

•Developed and mentored 10+ warehouse associates and 5 driver fleets in a 100,000 sq. ft.

warehouse location

•Knowledgeable in SAP, Vista, R365/EDI, US Foods Oracle, ADP payroll systems, Reported directly to VP’s and CEO.

•Supervised daily operations, and payroll activities, and warehouse associates supervised daily COVID199 employee health clearance protocols.

•Managed and orchestrated frozen food inventory and supply logistics and delivery distribution to 26+ franchise stores in and out of state.

Cheetah Technologies-Los Angeles, CA August 2019- July 2020 Operations Manager

• Warehouse closed due to the Pandemic.

Consolidated company’s inventory variances. Communicated with Warehouse Manager and associates regarding stock and various operations procedures

•Worked with JDA Oracle inventory system for inbound and outbound operations

•Knowledgeable in Oracle NetSuite, Slack channels, Zendesk system, Bringg dispatch system, and JDA inventory system.

•Reconciled daily inventory forecast report to minimize product shortage and evaluated incoming inventory quality control

•Developed and supervised 30+ warehouse associates and 30+ driver fleet/100,000 sq.ft.

warehouse location.

•Direct contact with accounting, logistics, warehouse, procurement, and customer service departments.

•Coordinated, planned, organized, and implemented the work of subordinates preparing purchase requisitions, receiving and filling orders, materials and supplies, and record keeping.

J&C Tropicals-Los Angeles, CA August 2017- July 2019

West Coast Operations Manager

•Worked directly with the CEO and was the right-hand person managing operations and strategic planning in the West Coast Office

•Strategized and monitored day-to-day operations (KPIs) to maximize production with 30 weekly containers and customer service while containing operational costs.

•Formulated and reviewed warehouse policies and procedures for compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

•Managed sales, procurement, human resources, and warehouse departments

•Responsible for quality control of inbound/outbound goods, dispatch, distribution, and warehousing areas in a 75,000 sq ft. location.

•Supervised 15+ warehouse employees, providing training/cross-training and periodic performance evaluations.

•Prepared and organized numerous reports, and record keeping; attended meetings with customers, Port personnel headquarters office

Previous Experience:

TYLER MARKET-El Monte, CA, Store proprietor

TRADER JOE’s- Pasadena, CA, Crew Member

Education

Regent University

MBA with emphasis in Business Management

Universidad Technical Latino Americana, El Salvador.

BS in Engineering with emphasis in Agricultural Sciences and Agronomy.

Glendale Community College

Coursework is accounting, economy, taxation, business management, and business law.

Contact this candidate