Ernesto Martinez Rodriguez
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Credentials
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APICS CLTD
Pearson VUENov, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SANHUA AUTOMOTIVE USA
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United States
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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Category Buyer
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Sep 2022 - Present
Duties and Responsibilities: Main Commodities: Aluminium Castings (HPDC), Rolled Aluminium, Wire Harness, Copper Wire, Aluminium stamping & machining. Prospect local suppliers, localization project (regional content). Full RFQ process. Benchmark Analysis / TCO Comparison. Lead technical reviews with Engineering & Quality team. Working closely with SQE to schedule VDA audits for potential suppliers. Leading commercial visit to potential suppliers. Sourcing committee presentation to nominate suppliers. Leading NPI programs: Request technical information, schedule meetings with all buyers, prioritize activities against milestones & deliverables, gantt chart creation & follow up. Projects and Initiatives: TCO format implementation & standardization. Project Charter format implementation & standardization for projects follow up. Identified potential local sources for all commodities. Show less
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TitanX Engine Cooling
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Sweden
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Category Buyer
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Mar 2022 - Sep 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: - Main Commodities: Aluminum Castings (Low Pressure / Gravity / Sand Casting), Rolled Aluminum, Road Transport. - Contracts / LTA’s / T&C´s / Raw Material Agreements. - Indexation raw material calculation NALCO, LME, SHFE, MW main indexes. - BPO´s (SA’s) and Spot Buys creation (SAP). - SAP Tables (SE16N) utilization. - Payment Terms and Incoterms review and standardization (Power BI Report aid). - Main KPI’s: Total Savings / 0 Blocked Invoices. - Benchmark / Resource Suppliers to obtain total landed cost savings (TCO) / Logistics Quality Improvements / Localization. - CBD Analysis (RFQ Process). Projects and Initiatives: - Power BI report creation (2022 Budget / Historical Receipts / OH / Price walks) - 2022 Projected Savings $350K USD, Aluminum casting resource to Asia Supplier, MOQ reduction, Road transport benchmark, Rolled Aluminum VA/VE project. - 2023 Aluminum Castings Localization project, total savings TBD. Show less
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BorgWarner
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Category Buyer
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Jun 2021 - Mar 2022
- Main Commodities: Wire / Harness / Plastics Parts / Resins / Chemicals. - Contracts / LTA’s / T&C´s / Raw Material Agreements implementation. - Escalation / De-Escalation raw material calculation. - BPO´s and Spot Buys creation (SAP). - SAP Tables (SE16N) utilization. - Market Commodity Index Review (LME, Comex) - Payment Terms and Incoterms standardization. - Main KPI’s: BOM Cost Reduction / Blocked Invoices / Total Savings / Updated Signed Agreements & Contracts - Resource Suppliers to obtain savings / Logistics improvements / Quality / Localization. - Benchmark Analysis. Projects and Initiatives: - Excel´s benchmark analysis report creation. - 2021 Projected Savings $120K USD, resin alternate change. - 2022 Projected Savings $400K USD, plastics / resin supplier resource. Show less
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Kongsberg Automotive
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Switzerland
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Automotive
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700 & Above Employee
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Category Buyer
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Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
Category ManagementMain Commodity: Castings (HPDC / High Pressure Zamack & Zinc Alloy Casting / Gravity Aluminum Casting / Steel Casting / Iron Casting)Contracts / LTA’s / Risk, Environmental & Sustainability Assessments / Tooling AgreementsPPV Calculation / ReportingMarket Commodity Index (Aluminum / Zinc)Payment Terms and IncotermsMain KPI’s - PPV / Blocked Invoices / Total Savings / Updated Signed Agreements & ContractsResource Suppliers to obtain savings / Logistics improvements / Quality / Localization.Projects and Initiatives:2020 Savings 480K EUR.2021 Projected Savings 520K EUR. Show less
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Raw Material Planner / Buyer
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2020
- Duties & Responsibilities• 0 Stock outs / down time on production lines by correct management of direct raw material, 500+ items with suppliers in Mexico / US / Overseas (Spain / China / Korea / India / Germany / Slovakia / Mullsjo) 140 Suppliers.• Responsible for managing $20M USD (Annual) inventory, main commodities: Resin / Electronics /Fasteners / Rubber Parts / Plastics Parts / Wire & Rope.• KPI’s: Responsible for Inventory Turns / Inventory ($) Goal / Premium Freight (0) / Extra charges (0)• Good relationship with suppliers by having 0 pending invoices / monthly reviews (Scorecards)• Close interaction with quality department for the NCM immediate replacement.• Good relationship with suppliers for NPI Projects implementation to meet deadlines / avoid any supply chain disruption.• Minimize obsolete material of EOL Projects with the aftermarket scope.• Correct supplier / item change, to avoid any obsolescence / excess inventory (Overlaps)• Proactive communication with Engineering / Supplier, when ECN’s are implemented to meet project deadlines / avoid extra charges and / or obsolescence.- Projects and Initiatives• Certified in APICS CLTD ID 2133409.• Worked with long lead time suppliers of critical components to improve OTD and minimize inventory.• Developed shortages template spreadsheet to reduce time while managing SAP ERP.• Developed Inventory Dashboard for easy identification of ABC items / planner codes / suppliers / past due orders / spend by region / E&O (Data Analysis).• Annual Physical Inventory. Warehouse Area Management (December 2018 / November 2019)• $30K+ USD Annual Reduction by changing overseas supplier shipping method from Air to Ocean (2018).• Resource domestic inbound transport suppliers, $13K Annual Savings. Show less
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Rheem México
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Materials Planner / Buyer
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May 2015 - Oct 2015
- Duties & Responsibilities • On time delivery of raw material to cover production requirements. • US / Mexico Suppliers. • Main commodities: Aluminum / Cooper / Fasteners / Grommets / Grills. • Release / Push out / Cancel orders to maintain healthy inventory levels. • Monthly KPI’s reviews: Inventory Levels / Supplier OTD / Supplier Down time. • Deep involvement on ECN’s Implementation to avoid any supply chain disruption. • Monthly FCST review with key suppliers. • Close interaction with AP to solve any supplier’s payment issue. • Review of NPI requirements to assure raw material for due dates on pilot / production runs. - Projects and Initiatives • Assigned Suppliers OTD improvement 65% to 85%. Show less
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Emerson
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Planner / Buyer
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May 2010 - May 2015
- Duties & Responsibilities • 12M Annual Spend on raw material / 4.3K Part Numbers. • Main commodities: Machined Parts / Castings (Domestic and Overseas). • Other commodities: PCB’s / Fasteners / Power Supplies / Terminal Blocks / Sheet metal. • Release / Push out / cancel orders to maintain healthy inventory levels. • Immediate action to replace defective materials (NCM). • Work closely with Accounting Payable to solve suppliers Invoice issues. • ECN’s Implementation: Working with Engineering Dept. to follow up / close Engineering changes. • Quarterly SBR’s with Main Suppliers to check Performance, Current and future business, Global initiatives in order to improve supply chain, Main issues and Constraints. • Involvement on S&OP Monthly Review. - Projects and Initiatives • Two Overseas suppliers with WH at US Logistic / Stock replenishment / Price // OTD Went from 75% to 90 % Request and 85% to 95% on Promised. • On site Indian Buyer training • Closely work with logistics to apply a containment plan for the west coast strike (2013) • D Item strategy presented to VP (Reduce LT / Review correct ABC classification) • Supplier Localization Project (Malaysia to Mexico) Show less
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Education
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2002 - 2007
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Bachelor's degree, International Business/Trade/Commerce -
2019 - 2021
Universidad de Tamaulipas
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Master in Senior Management -
2020 - 2021
Universidad del Valle de México
Business Intelligence Diploma -
2020 - 2020
Universidad Tecmilenio
Green Belt Six Sigma -
2021 - 2021
Universidad Tecmilenio
Black Belt Course, Certification (On Going)
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