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Noel De Castro is a seasoned materials planner and warehouse professional with 8+ years of experience in managing inventory, procurement, and logistics. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and has certifications in Internal Quality Auditing (ISO 9001:2000), Food Safety System - HACCP, and ISO 9001 Awareness (Year 2000 Version).

Credentials

  • Internal Quality Auditing (ISO 9001:2000)
    National Inspection & Technical Testing Co. Ltd. (FAHSS/TUV)
    Mar, 2008
    - Apr, 2026
  • Food Safety System - HACCP
    National Inspection & Technical Testing Co. Ltd. (FAHSS/TUV)
    Feb, 2008
    - Apr, 2026
  • ISO 9001 Awareness (Year 2000 Version)
    National Inspection & Technical Testing Co. Ltd. (FAHSS/TUV)
    Jan, 2008
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Materials Planner / Warehouse In-charge
      • May 2015 - Dec 2023
      • Jubail KSA

      •Managing the entire physical location and movement of over 20,000line items.•Ensure accurate location of products in physical and in SAP system.•Lead and perform periodic cycle counts and annual physical counts.•Drive continuous process improvement to promote efficiency and effectiveness of operations.•Responsible for effectively managing the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods to requisite directorates, departments and sections in order to ensure smooth execution of day to day operations. •Maintains an accurate record of all warehouse transactions in the ERP (SAP) systems.•Minimize costs and maximize productivity by maintaining a delicate balance between too much inventory and too little, making sure that the production line has exactly what it needs — no more and no less — exactly when it needs it.•Replenish/Maintain the appropriate inventory levels to control inventory and carrying costs while ensuring a continuous supply of released materials to the production floor.•Managing Hazardous Waste storage and its disposal as per Royal Commissions Regulations.

    • Procurement Executive
      • Sep 2011 - Aug 2013
      • Saudi Arabia

      •Responsible for supporting procurement activities in procuring multiple high value/risk products of raw materials (Direct & Indirect), machineries, equipment’s and overhauling parts, replacement spare parts, consumable items, services and others. Responsibilities include taking a leadership role with procurement team in the absence of Procurement Manager, as well as interfacing with suppliers on issues that affect supplier operations.•Sourcing, analyzing and negotiating with vendors.•Maintain coordination with suppliers on production status, readiness and material supply.•Maintain corporate processes and control.•Follow procurement processes and PO creation thru SAP MM.•Liaising with vendor for shipment and delivery schedule.•Initiate local or alternate sourcing activities.•Drive continuous cost reduction.

    • Procurement Executive
      • Feb 2009 - Sep 2011

      •Establishes, monitors and ensures that purchase contracts with the Suppliers and / or Contractors are carried out in accordance with the Company’s adopted policies and procedures.•Strategized procurement of supply parts, consumables and service level agreements through prioritization, consolidation of foresight or expected deliveries from the End User•Drafted contract enquiry to local & international suppliers and/or contractors and negotiates for the most competitive price.•Evaluates commercially acceptable offers, prepares price comparative statements and negotiates with the short-listed bidders •Acts as contact between suppliers, materials management department and user departments Manages and administers contracts in line with the legal and other statutory regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.•Monitors the contracts based on supplier’s performance in terms of delivery, on time completion, quality and prices. •Establish the vendor rating system capable of identifying reliable suppliers/contractors oversee the contracts in SAP and access database to develop statistical reports for the departmental needs and the renewal of contracts on time if required. •Saved the company of at least 29% of packaging cost through negotiation of commodity purchase contracts.•Planned and implemented material substitution, alternate sourcing and healthy competition among Suppliers. •Corrected and re-implemented the company’s policies and procedure regarding preparation of complete Purchase Requisition (Part Number, material code, Suppliers, Vendor Code, etc.)

    • Warehouse Supervisor
      • Aug 2007 - Jan 2009

      •Supervise a team of stores personnel in storage, inventory and distrbution of materials, supplies, spareparts and tools in an efficient manner and adheres to company’s safety procedure in materials handling. Responsible in ensuring records of all transactions are maintained and reconciled in SAP.•Delegate work assignments to warehouse personnel and following up on work results.•Manage and Controls inventory by SAP and validating received materials against data recorded, initiates report and directing corrective actions to manage the inventory levels.•Optimize inventory by securing availability of identified fast moving items and reducing obsolescence. •Ensured accuracy of inventory counts by conducting inventory cycle counts to ensure inventory figures in the system are consistent with the physical count.•Manages safety by maintaining compliance with safety guidelines, reporting non-conformance, and recommending corrective action to ensure safety in the warehouse. •Prepares an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. •Maintains good housekeeping and security of the warehouse.

  • Southern Can Making Co. Ltd
    • Jeddah Saudi Arabia
    • Materials Planner & Controller
      • Jul 2006 - Jun 2007
      • Jeddah Saudi Arabia

      •Responsible for coordinating, planning and scheduling of daily production requirements.•Prepares and analyzes report on daily production output and maintains Materials Inventory Usage report to utilized planning system and optimization to ensure maximum cost savings while meeting customer requirements.•Materials Planning & Tracking. Controls inventory levels by tracking and analyzing usage patterns.

  • Southern Can Making Co. Ltd.
    • Jeddah Saudi Arabia
    • Storekeeper
      • Jun 2005 - Jun 2006
      • Jeddah Saudi Arabia

      •Performs duties involving the reporting of any storage, overage, damage or other discrepancies arising from receipt of materials and equipment. •Monitoring of stock levels, stock checking and new materials request.•Initiate periodic spot check inventories, scheduled physical inventories of stocks.•Ensuring correct issuing and receipt of stock items, and purchase order.•Ensures security of stored items.

  • Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing Inc
    • Sto. Tomas Batangas Philippines
    • Warehouse Coordinator
      • Mar 2003 - May 2005
      • Sto. Tomas Batangas Philippines

      •On-site. Supervise a team of 10 stores personnel in receiving, storage and distribution operation of finished goods products.•Controls inventory level at 100% by conducting daily physical count and reconciling this with company’s existing data storage system SAP (Systems, Application and Product in Data Processing). •Analyzing variances and initiating corrective action.•Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.•Off-site. Coordinates receiving and dispatching of raw materials subject for fumigation procedure.•Supervises fumigation operation and ensures strict compliance to company’s safety policies and procedure. •Maintains inventory and progress report

    • Storekeeper
      • Jan 1993 - Dec 1997
      • Sucat Philippines

      •Stock management and control i.e. stock levels, stock checking and new materials request.•Ensures correct issuing and receipt of stock items, and purchase order.•Initial setting up, storage, condition and general upkeep of stores buildings, racking, mobile lifting plant, hazardous chemicals, sensitive equipment, and all consumable items.•Issuance of all loan tools and associated equipment.•Experienced in a computerized stock system and performs inventory taking.

Education

  • 1996 - 2001
    Technological Institute of the Philippines
    Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Technological Institute of the Philippines

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