Octavio ARANA
Summary
Highly-motivated Sourcing Specialist with 5+ years of experience generating and implementing efficient sourcing strategies, managing projects and overseeing supplier base portfolio with minimal guidance. Proven expertise in supply chain management to effectively negotiate and understand contractual agreements. Technical knowledge and ERP proficiency to gather data, conduct analyses and generate high-quality outputs.
Passionate about developing new projects & maintaining supply chain efficiency per Global Sourcing Perspective.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
NPD Sourcing Agent
The Chamberlain Group
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked with all core team functional areas for every project, all around NPD stages (D1 thru D6)
- Maintained NPL meetings with Engineering & PMO.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Place POs on time NPD project builds (P0, ESL, MSL, PILOT & PRODUCTION), making sure that all the materials were on time for every build.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from core team members, and placed orders per procedures.
- Searched for alternatives (Supplier - Materials)
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.
- Managed supply base to support corporate objectives in areas of cost, quality, delivery and customer satisfaction for new products.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts (ARIBA)
- Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize supply chain.
- Managed cost reduction projects to meet budget and achieve healthier cost-base, while creating lasting competitive advantage.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Collaborated with finance, procurement and operations leaders on global sourcing projects.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Incorporated benchmarking to drive value creation, internal growth and cost savings throughout supply chain.
- Make vs Buy for New Products.
- Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility and create greater value for products and services.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
- Supported gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling costs, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantity requirements.
- Maximized value from business processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce costs.
- Participated in cross-functional activities to spark innovation, break bureaucratic boundaries and reduce production cycle times.
- Worked with ELT & Leadership in Concept Critical & Final Design Reviews.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Successfully launched 7 Projects during a whole year, per Sourcing Perspective.
- Directly reported to Corporative in Oakbrook, Il.
- Handled Supply Chain meetings with Purchasing, Product Cost meetings with Finance, & NPL (New Part List) meetings with PMO, Engineering, Purchasing & Finance in a weekly bases.
- Solved supply chain & financial issues from Delay of material arrival thru Not paid invoices.
- Worked with all Global Sourcing Categories (Electronics, Packaging, Plastics, Mechanicals, Finished Goods, Drivetrain & MRO).
Global Sourcing Analyst II
The Chamberlain Group
12.2018 - 05.2022
- Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
- Implemented best practices and process improvements to boost supply chain performance.
- Used analytical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain key performance metrics.
- Maintained accurate up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference.
- Maintained ERP business system for data integrity.
- Resolved discrepancies including invoice issues.
- Analyze supplier spend, volume, and other fluctuations that impact cost reductions and PPV.
- Identify and reporting on misses for the company KPI's and data discrepancies.
- Coordinated and updated of supplier contractual agreements to ensure timely bring up to date the database (Ariba).
- Worked with Corporate Quality Engineering ensuring that all packaging suppliers were delivering quality materials & keeping their KPI´s over 90%.
- Supported New Product Development with design reviews, extracting data and supplier recommendations to the team.
- Implemented strategies and actions to reduce suppliers, standardization and demand management.
- Evaluated savings opportunities, launched initiatives and managed implementation of NPD, Sustaining & Productivity Projects.
- Reviewed supplier requirements and capacities to make recommendations or take actions (Find opportunities with new suppliers).
- Executed appropriated plans and financial reports for the packaging commodity.
- Managed a 18+ Packaging Suppliers Wallet, including Corrugated, Manuals, Labels, Pallets & Production supplies.
- Worked with ECNs having on time material for new designs or requirements from Engineering or ELT requests.
- Ariba bidding process.
- Forged relationships with multiple vendors to improve and make sure that the materials were made cost-effective.
- Reported on supply chain KPIs to verify compliance with established standards.
- Recognized supply chain risks and presented recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Drove cost reduction efforts for Sourcing stand point to meet annual Global Sourcing targets.
- Negotiated New or Existing Supplier contracts.
- Studied movement of goods to identify gaps in efficiency and other areas needing improvement.
Global Sourcing Analyst Intern
The Chamberlain Group
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Reported on supply chain KPIs to verify compliance with established standards.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference.
- Used analytical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain key performance metrics.
- Implemented best practices and process improvements to boost supply chain performance.
- Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
- Created & Managed Multiple Financial & Supply Chain Reports.
Finance Analyst Intern
The Chamberlain Group
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Drafted financial reports to support comprehensive investigations.
- Assisted with account reviews and preparation for account reviews.
- Developed and analyzed various budgets and performed financial statement analysis.
- Researched accounting issues and proposed solutions to avoid repeat occurrences.
- Solved Past Due invoices issues.
- Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for manager meetings.
- Searched & Detected missing assets (Up to USD$5M)
Operator
Winchester
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.
Education
Business Management Engineering - Business Management
Instituto Tecnologico De Nogales
Nogales, Sonora, Mexico 04.2017
Skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Project Management Skills
- Supplier Process Improvement
- Contract Negotiation Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Supplier Performance Evaluation
- KPI Management
- Power BI
- New Product Introductions Management
- Cost-Effective Design
- ERP Systems / Microsoft Office Software
- Supply Chain Forecasting
- Quick Learner
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Additional Information
Professional References:
Joshua Parnell
The Chamberlain Group
Mechanical / Drivetrain Engineer
+1 773-398-0313
300 Windsor Dr. 80623
Jhair Gutierrez
The Chamberlain Group
Sr. Global Sourcing Manager - Packaging
Angelica Pacheco
The Chamberlain Group
Global Sourcing Manager - Drivetrain/Motors
Ana Castellanos
The Chamberlain Group
Program Manager II - PMO
Fernando Camacho
Smurfit Kappa Group
Account Manager
Pedro Granados
Bill hui
Timeline
NPD Sourcing Agent
The Chamberlain Group
05.2022 - 07.2023
Global Sourcing Analyst II
The Chamberlain Group
12.2018 - 05.2022
Global Sourcing Analyst Intern
The Chamberlain Group
08.2017 - 12.2018
Finance Analyst Intern
The Chamberlain Group
01.2017 - 08.2017
Operator
Winchester
09.2015 - 09.2016
Business Management Engineering - Business Management
Instituto Tecnologico De Nogales
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