Irasema Calvo
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Emely Mena
I worked with Irasema at Vyaire (former BD) when I was in a supplier quality function. I have to say that Irasema is laser focus and goal driven person. She worked in the supplier consolidation project to identify key suppliers and get better prices from them. She knows how to manage complex projects at the same time and she is a great team member.
DAVID C.
Irasema is a talented individual that managed very complex categories in CareFusion/BD/Vyaire Medical for respiratory therapy medical products that are highly regulated (some were either life saving or life sustaining), including both Finished Goods and Raw Materials. She was able to successfully lead implementation of savings projects that require coordinating multiple functions during difficult times, such as demand ups and downs, and constant leadership changes during the two company ownership changes. She also worked in previous transitions during the acquisition of an anesthesia product line, which required her to transfer the procurement operation and complement her superb SAP skills by promptly having to learn Oracle on her own. She has been rapidly growing in her career and in addition to her entrepreneurial vision, she is good managing and coaching teams.
Emely Mena
I worked with Irasema at Vyaire (former BD) when I was in a supplier quality function. I have to say that Irasema is laser focus and goal driven person. She worked in the supplier consolidation project to identify key suppliers and get better prices from them. She knows how to manage complex projects at the same time and she is a great team member.
DAVID C.
Irasema is a talented individual that managed very complex categories in CareFusion/BD/Vyaire Medical for respiratory therapy medical products that are highly regulated (some were either life saving or life sustaining), including both Finished Goods and Raw Materials. She was able to successfully lead implementation of savings projects that require coordinating multiple functions during difficult times, such as demand ups and downs, and constant leadership changes during the two company ownership changes. She also worked in previous transitions during the acquisition of an anesthesia product line, which required her to transfer the procurement operation and complement her superb SAP skills by promptly having to learn Oracle on her own. She has been rapidly growing in her career and in addition to her entrepreneurial vision, she is good managing and coaching teams.
Emely Mena
I worked with Irasema at Vyaire (former BD) when I was in a supplier quality function. I have to say that Irasema is laser focus and goal driven person. She worked in the supplier consolidation project to identify key suppliers and get better prices from them. She knows how to manage complex projects at the same time and she is a great team member.
DAVID C.
Irasema is a talented individual that managed very complex categories in CareFusion/BD/Vyaire Medical for respiratory therapy medical products that are highly regulated (some were either life saving or life sustaining), including both Finished Goods and Raw Materials. She was able to successfully lead implementation of savings projects that require coordinating multiple functions during difficult times, such as demand ups and downs, and constant leadership changes during the two company ownership changes. She also worked in previous transitions during the acquisition of an anesthesia product line, which required her to transfer the procurement operation and complement her superb SAP skills by promptly having to learn Oracle on her own. She has been rapidly growing in her career and in addition to her entrepreneurial vision, she is good managing and coaching teams.
Emely Mena
I worked with Irasema at Vyaire (former BD) when I was in a supplier quality function. I have to say that Irasema is laser focus and goal driven person. She worked in the supplier consolidation project to identify key suppliers and get better prices from them. She knows how to manage complex projects at the same time and she is a great team member.
DAVID C.
Irasema is a talented individual that managed very complex categories in CareFusion/BD/Vyaire Medical for respiratory therapy medical products that are highly regulated (some were either life saving or life sustaining), including both Finished Goods and Raw Materials. She was able to successfully lead implementation of savings projects that require coordinating multiple functions during difficult times, such as demand ups and downs, and constant leadership changes during the two company ownership changes. She also worked in previous transitions during the acquisition of an anesthesia product line, which required her to transfer the procurement operation and complement her superb SAP skills by promptly having to learn Oracle on her own. She has been rapidly growing in her career and in addition to her entrepreneurial vision, she is good managing and coaching teams.
Credentials
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Black Belt
PolyOneMay, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Resin's Seminar
PolyOneOct, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Resin Formulation Seminar
Teknor Apex CompanyNov, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Kaizen Leader
CareFusionApr, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Green Belt
HoneywellOct, 2008- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Supply Chain and Procurement Consulting
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Australia
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO of Supply Chain and Procurement Consulting
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Jan 2020 - Present
Expert consulting firm specialising in supply chain & procurement strategy, planning, and execution. We offer consulting, professional services, supply chain systems, and benchmarking across a broad range of industries. We have worked with organisations to turn their supply chains into a competitive advantage. * Supporting small companies to be profitable identifying Continuous Improvement Projects, using Six Sigma method. * Management advise Typical Results: * 20-30% Inventory reduction * 5-15% spend management savings * 5-10% cash flow increase * 10-30% supply chain cost reductions Show less
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Lucira Health
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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BioTech - Senior Supply Chain Manager Consultant
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
• Achieving 58% price reduction by scaling up production for injection molding components • Collaborating and coordinating multiple teams, such as quality, engineering, finance, and procurement to improve outputs defining short- and long-term strategies for their commodities and suppliers. • Working closely with Supplier Quality teams to ensure Lucira quality standards are met and swiftly rectify any quality issues that could affect the business. • Assess and mitigate risks to the business. Manage global supply chain disruptions by monitoring supplier capacity and identifying risks and mitigation plans collaboratively within the supply network and with second sources. • Responsible for establishing and developing a vision and a master plan for the supply chain by defining strategic suppliers. • Build new relationships with key supplier leaderships. • Requests for quotes to suppliers for all raw materials, selecting the most optimal option for the business. • Lead commercial and legal long-term agreements having 78% of spend covered under preferential pricing agreements negotiated. • Manage continuous improvement projects in the manufacturing process. • Achieve lowest Total Cost, improve working capital, eliminating sole/single sources, and reduce inventory and Lead Time. • Developing a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Show less
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Vyaire Medical
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr.Global Strategic Sourcing Manager
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Feb 2019 - Dec 2019
• Global strategies implemented for commodities such are resins, injection molding plastics, and packaging with a total annual spend of $113M with 3,000 suppliers, achieving $2M year over year on cost savings, complete roadmap $10M with cost-saving projects identified by using correct raw materials and low-cost regional suppliers.• Agreements negotiated to achieve a total of $1M in cost savings on FY18 by rebate structures. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.• Sourcing team under my responsibility with Jr. Sourcing Managers and Sourcing Specialists.• Project Management experience to deliver on time and under budget projects, managing 10 projects. • Responsible for purchase price variance tracking implementing a weekly follow up plan to achieve goals. Acumen with the processes and complex procedures.• Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management. Show less
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Global Strategic Sourcing Manager
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Jan 2017 - Feb 2019
• Oversaw a $150M budget for OEM and finished goods supplier’s strategies for +6 sites in USA, Mexico, Europe, and China. • Supply Market Research and financial data analysis.• Scorecard process developed to track supplier’s KPI performance, measuring on-time delivery and quality. Manage remote cross-functional teams of 15 people per supplier. Implement standard program management processes, metrics, and tools. • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste managing the lean six sigma method.• Negotiation and Contracting achieving $2M on cost savings by signing exclusivity agreements. Show less
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BD
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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Procurement Manager
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Dec 2015 - Jan 2017
• Oversaw a $150M budget for OEM and finished goods supplier’s strategies for +5 sites in USA, Mexico, Europe, and China. • Supply Market Research and financial data analysis. • Scorecard process developed to track supplier’s KPI performance, measuring on-time delivery and quality. Manage remote cross-functional teams of 15 people per supplier. Implement standard program management processes, metrics, and tools. • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste managing the lean six sigma method. • Negotiation and Contracting achieving $2M on cost savings by signing exclusivity agreements. Show less
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GE Healthcare
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Materials Transfer Leader
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Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
• Responsible for transfer the materials department from Denver CO, USA in a merge and acquisition of $30M to Mexicali, BC Mexico. • Risk Mitigation plan for transfer suppliers from USA to Mexico deliveries. • Purchasing Buyers under my responsibility. • Revenue increased by 10% identifying merge and acquisition synergies. • Responsible for transfer the materials department from Denver CO, USA in a merge and acquisition of $30M to Mexicali, BC Mexico. • Risk Mitigation plan for transfer suppliers from USA to Mexico deliveries. • Purchasing Buyers under my responsibility. • Revenue increased by 10% identifying merge and acquisition synergies.
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CareFusion
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Buyer
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Oct 2008 - Dec 2014
• Purchasing responsibility of $10M based on forecast and usage data (SAP system) • Implemented a 30% Inventory reduction by developing Kanban systems with suppliers. • Kaizen Leader certified, cost-savings project implemented by certifying a supplier achieving $200K • Purchasing responsibility of $10M based on forecast and usage data (SAP system) • Implemented a 30% Inventory reduction by developing Kanban systems with suppliers. • Kaizen Leader certified, cost-savings project implemented by certifying a supplier achieving $200K
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Honeywell
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Buyer Planner
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Oct 2007 - Oct 2008
• Purchasing and planning responsibilities for electronic and eclectic commodities for Aerospace. • Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement in the aerospace/manufacturing environment. • Meet or exceed negotiation objectives/targets with suppliers. • Onboard new suppliers and maintain their approved status • Purchasing and planning responsibilities for electronic and eclectic commodities for Aerospace. • Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement in the aerospace/manufacturing environment. • Meet or exceed negotiation objectives/targets with suppliers. • Onboard new suppliers and maintain their approved status
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Rockwell Collins
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United States
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Aviation & Aerospace
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1 - 100 Employee
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Buyer
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Oct 2004 - Oct 2007
• Purchasing responsibilities using SAP. • Commodities managed: Electronics, Wires and cables, PCBA's, Sensors, etc. • Responsible for purchasing aircraft displays and electronic components. • Quote and buy a variety of mechanical, electronics and electro-mechanical components and subassemblies and outside processes. • Read drawings, specifications, customer contracts, and other sources of information. • Expedite assignments and projects to drive results throughout the supply chain Show less
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Education
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Greystone College
Diploma, Leadership and Management -
CETYS Universidad
Master’s Degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management -Honor Award -
Universidad de Salamanca
Student Interchange, International Business -
San Diego State University
Student Interchange, International Business -
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
Bachelor’s Degree, International Business