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Marcelo Estrada

Monterrey

Summary

Developed expertise within fast-paced and collaborative procurement environment, focusing on optimizing cost reduction and supplier relations. Skilled in data-driven decision-making and cost management, ensuring efficient and effective procurement strategies. Seeking to transition these skills into new field to drive impactful outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Global Should Cost Project Leader

Schneider Electric
12.2023 - Current
  • Improved project outcomes by coordinating cross-functional teams.
  • Developed project plans for achieving strategic goals.
  • Enhanced team collaboration with effective communication strategies.
  • Identified saving opportunities through comprehensive analyses of supplier costing data and technical specifications, facilitating data-driven discussions for Procurement teams.
  • Optimized material cost and negotiation strategies by managing CAP Tool data quality and conducting comprehensive training for procurement teams.
  • Drove fast productivity improvements by utilizing innovative tools that merged should cost methodologies with machine learning and predictive analytics.

Central Procurement Analyst

Schneider Electric
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Developed procurement strategies to enhance supply chain performance.
  • Directed a team of 5 in managing P2P PP Purchase info records for NAM, enhancing operational processes to cut lead time by 25% and boost adoption rate by 20%.
  • Managed procurement operations by effectively using multiple ERP platforms, including SAP, AS400, Visual Enterprise, AMAPS, and Oracle.
  • Contributed to RPA development to enhance operational processes, reducing execution time by 40%.
  • Optimized the NAM operations template, resulting in improved customer experience.
  • Created and maintained an extensive SQL database for team operations management.
  • Enhanced invoice dispute resolution processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Global Should Cost & Analytics Intern

Schneider Electric
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction through spend analysis and vendor negotiations, contributing to significant savings within the organization.
  • Assisted in staff training on analytics tools and techniques, empowering team members to leverage data effectively in their respective roles.
  • Improved data accuracy by conducting thorough data analysis and identifying errors in the dataset.

Strategy Manager

L.S. Bakers
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Facilitated negotiations with key suppliers to drive down product costs.
  • Managed procurement of products and materials essential for the company's commercial activities.
  • Directed material purchase decisions to enhance procurement strategies and reduce expenses.
  • Orchestrated the strategic planning and execution of new product development initiatives.
  • Implemented an inventory control system to prevent employee theft and reduce outdated products.

Owner

Estra Burger
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Side business.
  • Established and managed a startup venture to support academic pursuits.

Regional Strategy Leader

Corporativo Noely
12.2017 - 09.2019
  • Increased operational efficiency with innovative strategies for resource allocation and management.
  • Devised strategic plans for market expansion and penetration.
  • Formulated strategic initiatives to enhance regional market share.
  • Drove substantial business performance improvements, leading an 8-member team to secure a top 10 national ranking.

Manufacturing Operations

The Association for Manufacturing Technology
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Worked with Manager to support Manufacturing Technology brokerage efforts between industry leaders and association members.
  • Led contract negotiations with key players in Automotive, Steel, and Aerospace industries.
  • Enhanced member productivity by assisting with machine maintenance and introducing new market products.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engeniring

Tec Milenio
Monterrey, N.L.
05-2022

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Data analysis
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Spend analysis
  • Data analytics
  • Digitization skills

Additional Information

Problem Solving

Time Management

Adaptability

Team Player

Certification

  • Automation of Manufacturing Systems, Tec Milenio, Jan 2020.
  • Automotive Electronics Systems, Tec Milenio, Jan 2019.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Procurement Global Should Cost Project Leader

Schneider Electric
12.2023 - Current

Central Procurement Analyst

Schneider Electric
05.2022 - 12.2023

Global Should Cost & Analytics Intern

Schneider Electric
10.2021 - 05.2022

Owner

Estra Burger
06.2020 - 02.2021

Strategy Manager

L.S. Bakers
02.2020 - 10.2021

Regional Strategy Leader

Corporativo Noely
12.2017 - 09.2019

Manufacturing Operations

The Association for Manufacturing Technology
11.2016 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engeniring

Tec Milenio

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