Francisco Escobar
Matamoros
Summary
Experienced supply chain and materials professional with a proven track record of optimizing operations and driving efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in managing end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement to distribution, while ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies, fostering strong relationships with suppliers, and negotiating favorable contracts. Adept at analyzing data and utilizing advanced technology to streamline inventory management and improve overall supply chain performance. Committed to delivering exceptional results by leveraging strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager
Hardinge Corp.
01.2019
- OEM CNC turning, grinding & honing machines manufacturer
- In charge of vendor selection and cost negotiation of Raw materials and Services, managing 120 million USD Spend with 1.2 M-USD cost improvement Y/Y trough sourcing Strategies like BATNA, should cost, TCO, Indexes, global Market test, contract review, development process, search of new technologies & sourcing innovation
- Escalation owner for manufacturing sites on vendor related issues for 3 plants located in USA, 2 Asia & 3 Europe with regular sites visits for problem solving
- Working with multidisciplinary teams for vendor reduction by 25% with successful transitions without plant shutdowns, commodities of expertise are: Electrical, Electromechanical & Electronics, Metal Mechanical like fasteners, Machining, Steels, Castings, Sheet Metal, Advanced technologies, and MRO
- In charge of Minimize supply risk with on-site vendor Audits and development plans
- Oversees vendor NPI with Project Management, PPAP & PFME for successful platform launch, on time & under budget
- Responsible for Key Performance Indicators like sourcing plan attainment, inventory (gross/net dollars, DOS), and Slow Moving/Obsolete (SLOB), Cost savings, PPVS
- Act as Subject of matter expert on assigned commodities, build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including Suppliers, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, NPI, R&D, and Quality leading cross functional/ virtual teams to troubleshoot and resolve challenges.
Materials Superintendent
Kongsberg Automotive
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Communicate directly with the customer in case of escalations of goods supplied, analyzing demands received weekly and correctly loaded into the ERP (enterprise resource planning) system
- Ensure that the sourcing team has in demand from suppliers the quantities needed to meet production schedules without exceeding inventory targets
- Responsible of on-time execution of schedulers, delivering the production plan on time and on budget
- Manage efficient execution of warehouse and transportation management
- Ensure that the team executes within established time frames and maintains a high level of quality in material movement transactions, reflected in high inventory accuracy and on-budget transportation costs.
Purchasing Supervisor
Key Safety Systems
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Automotive T1, Valle Hermoso
Materials Master Scheduler
Universal Lighting
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Appliances OEM
Sr. Purchasing Manager
Robertshaw Controls
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Automotive T1, HAVC controls, Harnesses, Appliance
- Responsible for team daily/weekly support, utilizing situational leadership
- Collaboration with regional/sector stakeholders to align category/commodity strategy with broader product and manufacturing goals
- Lead team in conducting comprehensive assessments, including spend segmentation, commodity maturity, and cost drivers
- Development and execution of sourcing strategies, detailing projects, levers, timing, and expected benefits
- Oversee sourcing projects, including RFx, continuous improvement, and consolidation
- Definition of negotiation strategy, including supplier profiles, commercial targets, switching costs, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Responsible of execute commodity blocking strategy, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships through formal SRM process
- Engage with Project teams to support new product development (NPD/NPI) and new technology introduction (NTI) initiatives
- Monitor supplier risk, develop mitigation plans, and manage category/commodity inflation
- Ensure cashflow, spend under contract, and productivity targets are met
- Foster a collaborative work environment and present team updates during Quarterly Category/Commodity Reviews (QCRs)
- Managing 200 MUSD Spend with 1.5 million USD sourcing savings.
Regional Supply Chain Manager
Hilti Corp
02.2009 - 10.2017
- Energy / Construction OEM In charge of sites and vendors of USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil for Sourcing raw materials and goods for respective Market Organizations, Managing 400 Million USD spend
- Lead successful Multi-cultural & Interdisciplinary teams with WA/VE projects to generate company savings superior to 2 % Y/Y of the spend or 8 Million USD on Cost of Goods and raw material TCO level on the following commodities: Metal mechanic, Electronics, Plastics & Subcontract manufacturing, Savings gained with following strategies, Global contract, Volume leverage, Strategic Parentships, Vendor Benchmark, Index price contracts, Market test, Near to plant preferred Regional sources, Make or Buy analysis, Poseidon Analysis, preferred Freight forwarder rates, Milk Runs, International commerce compliance, Six sigma, utilization of advanced Planning and Scheduling techniques to drive performance in Forecast Error & Production attainment to 96% out 83%, Setup of EDI with key vendors to get 18 Inventory Turns Per year with, implementation of Kanban, VMI, Consignment programs as needed to filling customer orders to a 98% rate, selection of correct Distribution center locations (3PL), introduction customer order 24 Hours delivery policy with new online app that connect customer order with 'live inventory' for quick and easy pick and pack operations, this along with increased freight window hours.
Purchasing Manager
Robertshaw Controls
04.2006 - 02.2009
- Automotive T1, HAVC controls, Harnesses, Appliance
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Procurement department and lead a team of procurement specialists responsible for providing procurement support to the organization
- Manage the team's workload, develop, and implement procurement best practices, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations across the company
- Managing 200 MUSD Spend, Lead COGS projects as follows: Implementation of VMI and Consignment programs, utilization of Bonded warehouses, Free trade zones, 8th Rules and safeguards to exempt Company of Dumping costs
- Payment terms improved to 90 Days for Cash flow via contracts and vendor agreements and discounts per prompt payment Worked to improve vendor OTD to 96 % out of 80 % by implementing, milk runs and vendor logistics agreements with specific penalties for late deliveries and if pick up window missed, vendor pays freight charge backs via debit memos
- Implementation of SAP Ariba Reverse Auction Process for MRO and Capex, Value stream mapping to reduce Inventory by 35% and JIT order process via EDI and vendor portals.
Education
English as second Language -
University of Texas
Industrial Management Engineer - undefined
ICEST
Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)Not active - undefined
APICS
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)No active - undefined
APICS
Risk Auditor - undefined
FM Global
Nuclear Quality Auditor - undefined
Hilti Group
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Data Analytics
- Negotiation expertise
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Logistics Management
- Supplier Performance
- Inventory Management Programs
- Forecasting
- Supply Base Development
- Demand forecasting
- Global Sourcing Strategies
- Strategic Business Relationships
Timeline
Materials Superintendent
Kongsberg Automotive
03.2024 - 04.2024
Purchasing Supervisor
Key Safety Systems
03.2024 - 03.2024
Materials Master Scheduler
Universal Lighting
02.2024 - 03.2024
Sr. Global Strategic Sourcing Manager
Hardinge Corp.
01.2019
Sr. Purchasing Manager
Robertshaw Controls
07.2018 - 01.2019
Regional Supply Chain Manager
Hilti Corp
02.2009 - 10.2017
Purchasing Manager
Robertshaw Controls
04.2006 - 02.2009
Industrial Management Engineer - undefined
ICEST
Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)Not active - undefined
APICS
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)No active - undefined
APICS
Risk Auditor - undefined
FM Global
Nuclear Quality Auditor - undefined
Hilti Group
English as second Language -
University of Texas
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