Supply Chain, Project Management and Six Sigma Specialist

Summary of Skills and Experience

Six Sigma Blackbelt with extensive Supply chain management, process improvement and project management experience. 18+ years supply chain experience within the manufacturing industry. Of this, 16+ years have been in the Medical Device industry and 3+ years in Consumer Goods industry. Having worked in various countries, I possess strong international business experience and expertise.

I have an excellent track record of achievement in domestic and international projects. I am an effective leader, organizer and planner, with a strong attention for details. Team player, hard worker, flexible, diligent, logical, highly dedicated and focused. Strong capability of achieving results in a timely and effective manner. I have excellent team building, motivational and people management skills and am well-regarded by both peers and senior managers. As a result, I am highly successful in implementing cross-functional and cross-cultural business initiatives.

Education and Certification

• Masters Degree in Global Business Management (3.9 GPA)- University of Phoenix

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management (4.0 GPA)- University of Phoenix

• Associates in Business- 3.8 GPA – Miami Dade College

• 6 Sigma Blackbelt Certified

Language Skills

• Fluent in English and Spanish and Semi-Fluent in Dutch

Nationality

Dual citizenship: U.S.A and Netherlands. Able to live and work in both U.S.A and EU

Technical Skills

AS400 Query, BPCS, JDE, MAPICS, Manugistics, Demand Solutions, ATOMOS, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, MS Project, Visio, Lotus Notes, MS Exchange and Outlook, Explorer, Minitab

Career Details and Experience

Jan 2007-Present

Huhtamaki Packaging- Europe

Continuous Improvement Manager

• Define and implement process improvement initiatives and projects

• Design and plan a 6 Sigma deployment strategy for Rigid business unit

• Manage project resources and budgets

• Define requirements and implement MRP and ATP programs in ERP system

• Train and mentor project managers on PM and leadership skills

• Monitor and oversee continuous improvement projects for both Spanish plant and European SCM team

• Work with IT to design and implement technical solutions

• Implement inventory management project in Raw Materials Warehouse

• Implement cycle counting process and procedure

• Design a purchasing planning & scheduling process and tools to reduce inventory levels

Sept 2006-Jan 2007

Huhtamaki Packaging-Europe

European Planning Manager

• Serve as interim planning manager for operations in Spain

• Implement and manage S&OP processes and reports

• Implement planning improvement initiatives

• Manage and allocate capacity where required

• Harmonize and standardize customer service and planning processes

• Work with demand managers and sales business units to improve forecasting accuracy and service performance

• Create and implement plans to reduce working capital

• Create planning tools and reports to support weekly and monthly planning processes

• Create KPI’s to monitor overall planning, production and customer service performance

• Define optimal planning parameters for both Consumer Goods and Food Service product lines

• Establish and enforce communication structure with key stakeholders and ensure SLA is adhered to

Apr 2005- Sept 2006

Time Warner Publishing- The Netherlands

Business Process Manager/Project Portfolio Manager

• Set up and manage a Project Management Office (PMO) and direct the project portfolio

• Manage project management teams

• Design and manage project resource allocation plans

• Design and implement business improvement plans to prepare business for growth

• Develop IT solutions to increase productivity using technological solutions

• Serve as project manager on compliance, process improvement, banking, and IT installation efforts

• Track and monitor projects risks and status and communicate with stakeholders

• Identify process improvement opportunities and prepare corresponding project plans

• Conduct workshops and training on basic Six Sigma and project management principles

Jan 2000- Apr 2005

Cordis Corporation- The Netherlands

Senior Business Analyst- Supply Chain Management

Scope of responsibilities included: US, EMEA, Latin America, and Canada

• Manage planning functions for significant product launch in both US and Europe

• Design and manage a capacity planning tool for new product launch

• Transfer capacity planning tool to production planner after product launch

• Design and implement business improvement projects with focus on supply chain management

• Design sales order desk and distribution processes with supporting KPI´s

• Serve as supply chain management team leader on various cross-functional projects

• Serve as team member for regulatory, engineering, quality assurance, I.T., and sales and marketing team projects

• Train and mentor greenbelts and process excellence trainees to ensure Six Sigma methodologies compliance with

corporate (global) requirements

• Establish metrics and controls to monitor key processes (KPI) within supply chain

Jun 1998-Jan 2000

Cordis Corporation- Miami, Florida/ The Netherlands

Supply Chain Management Project Coordinator

• With focus on procurement, planning and inventory modules, manage the project plans for implementing a multi-

facility ERP system

• Serve as Supply Chain team coordinator for ERP roll-out which included identifying and managing project resources,

milestones and budget

• Define and document systems and functional processes

• Conduct user and system testing, and document functional issues, and test results

• Communicate functional and systems requirements to programmers

• Coordinate and execute training for purchasing, planning and inventory control systems

• Document test scenarios and lead multi-functional and multi-cultural team during the conference room pilots (CRP)

• Create process and system flow charts and document gap analysis

Mar 1995- Jun 1998

Cordis Corporation- Miami, Florida

Production Planner (Cardio Products)

• Analyze demand and MPS plans and create production plans

• Ensure production schedule and mix performance is achieved

• Manage production capacity for optimal production utilization

• Create and distribute weekly and daily production schedules

• Monitor and control raw, WIP and FG inventory levels for my product group

• Monitor and report manufacturing productivity and cycle times

• Train production employees on planning and prioritization principles

Feb 1989- Mar 1995

Cordis Corporation- Miami, Florida

Senior Buyer/Planner

• Plan and purchase all packaging components to support the U.S. operations

• Negotiate and set up contracts with suppliers

• Establish strategic alliances with suppliers

• Work with packaging engineering and marketing to manage packaging changes

• Verify ISO standards on all packaging components

• Work closely with production planner to maximize JIT deliveries

• Work with cost accounting and receivables to analyze invoices and standard costs

• Analyze and manage inventory to ensure optimal levels of working capital

• Develop and implement dock to stock programs with supplier

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