Microsoft Excel
Elias Barrera
Bachelor in International Business
Monterrey, Nuevo León,Nuevo Leon
Summary
Accomplished Materials Team Leader and professional, with a proven track record at current and previous jobs, adept in supplier relationship management and supply chain optimization. Excelled in leading teams to accomplish the company goals, prevent stock shortages and streamline production planning, achieving significant inventory reduction. Skilled problem-solving abilities, a focus on continuous improvement and sharing knowledge and experience with the team and colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Materials Team Leader
GE Healthcare
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
08.2022 - Current
- Lead team of buyers to prevent any stock shortages or overages based on production plan and forecasts, always preventing any demand spikes using correctly calculated Safety Stocks, and focus on inventory reduction. Maintaining 0% of shortages and 4 inventory turns
- Mitigated risk through proactive identification of potential supply chain disruptions, enabling swift action when necessary.
- Lead Materials NPI team to efficiently develop adequate supply chain for new products and new production lines.
Purchasing Coordinator
Hubbell Power Systems
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Lead purchasing team to proactively prevent stock outs or overages based on good practices, such as managing and communicating forecasts with suppliers, effective communication with production teams to ensure accurate production plan, and focusing on inventory management.
- Lead group's KPIs, such as GRIR's less than 120 days, less than 5% open requisitions, less than 10% Late Orders (system must be updated every Friday by buyer), and less than 3% requisitions pending per completion.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
Senior Materials Planner
Acuity Brands
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Materials planning based on daily production plan, using physical KANBAN system. Focus is to keeping the line running and maintaining inventory no larger than 5 days to maximize revenue. 0% shortages always a priority
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall supply chain performance, such as KANBAN recalculate once a month, continuously providing a forecast to suppliers. Work with production team to ensure production execution as planned and prepare for second and third shift
Buyer Specialist
LevBeth Medical
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
01.2013 - 01.2017
- In charge of purchasing vascular devices based on inventory and demand.
- As vascular device distributors, we needed to make sure we were provided with enough inventory, always taking into consideration estimated sale rate to calculate adequate safety stock.
- Track suppliers' invoices for prompt payment.
- Achieved cost savings through bulk purchasing discounts, credit days negotiation.
Education
BBA - International Business
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 07.2009 - 12.2014
Certificate - Tourism Management
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 07.2014 - 12.2014
Certificate - Accounting And Business Management
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 01.2014 - 07.2014
Skills
Team Leading
Supplier Relationship Management
Stock Replenishment
Supply Chain Optimization
Production Planning
Lean manufacturing principles
Microsoft Excel
Problem-Solving
English writing, reading and speaking skills
Software
Power BI
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Materials Team Leader
GE Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator
Hubbell Power Systems
01.2020 - 08.2022
Senior Materials Planner
Acuity Brands
01.2017 - 01.2020
Certificate - Tourism Management
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
07.2014 - 12.2014
Certificate - Accounting And Business Management
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
01.2014 - 07.2014
Buyer Specialist
LevBeth Medical
01.2013 - 01.2017
BBA - International Business
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
07.2009 - 12.2014
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