Supply Chain Project Manager

Summary:

Seasoned and highly qualified professional with over 34 years of experience in electrical engineering and custom engineer box building industries. Proven track record in estimating, project management, and supply chain coordination, demonstrating strong business acumen from project planning through contract negotiation.

Experience:

ESL Power Systems, Corona, CA

EXTERNAL SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

1991-Present Current Position:

Current Position:

As the External Supply Chain Coordinator, I serve as the primary liaison between ESL and vendors, ensuring that our supply network aligns with our strategic objectives.

Set clear expectations and core values for supplier performance, promoting ESL's interests.

Communicate decision drivers for product allocation, service priorities, and pricing to ESL management.

Conduct supplier meetings and maintain detailed reports on supplier evaluations, involving approximately 30% travel.

Identify and source alternative components and suppliers for critical needs, participating in "Critical Components Meetings."

Maintain an updated vendor database and prepare performance reports for the executive team.

Manage company supply portfolio for spending transparency and provide recommendations on Make/Buy decisions.

Foster strong relationships with key distributors to ensure adequate stock and added value.

Define performance metrics for sourcing evaluation in alignment with company values.

Previous Position:

Oversaw estimation services across various project types, including bid analysis and negotiating projects. Played a key role in the RFQ processes, ensuring alignment with customer needs and project goals.

Drove customer base growth while maintaining existing relationships.

Responsible for setting profit margins, managing Change Orders, and ensuring compliance with UL standards.

Coordinated third-party evaluations and led production meetings to track project lifecycles.

Collaborated with customer service and outside sales to enhance project updates and submittal document preparations.

Addressed project challenges through risk management and contingency planning, presenting solutions to management.

Education:

Certificate in Supply Chain Logistics – Rutgers University, NJ

Certificate in Introduction to AI – Google

Certificate in Microsoft SharePoint – Coursera Project Network

Certificate in Organization Planning and Development for the Six Sigma Black Belt – Kennesaw State University

Certificate in Supply Chain Planning – UCI, Irvine, CA

Certificate in Procurement & Sourcing – Rutgers University, NJ

Certificate in Procurement Basics – Rutgers University, NJ

Computer Information Systems/Advanced Computer Systems – Moreno Valley Community College, CA

System Analyst – Riverside Community College, CA

Network Fundamentals – Norco Community College, CA

Mathematics – Evergreen Community College, San Jose, CA

Skills:

External Supply Chain Coordinator - Senior Project Management - Electrical Systems Expertise - Estimation Services - Team Leadership - Relationship Management - Regulatory Compliance - Budgeting & Cost Control - Problem Analysis/Resolution - Bid Analysis

Omar A. Diaz

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