Experience

Balboa Water Group

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Purchasing & Supply Chain

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  • Responsible for developing, managing and executing plans for planning, Purchasing and Supply Chain functions from sourcing, raw material replenishment, Inventory Management, Quality management of material/suppliers and logistics - Plant to Plant material movements, Freight Forwarder/US/Mexican broker logistics processes, and logistics activities/processes.• Responsible for building a cohesive cross-functional team in Mexico/China, reducing inventories, material costs, freight/tariff costs, improving quality and customer service levels.• Responsible for developing strategic plans with Executive Leadership to meet short-term and long-term growth and profit objectives for Balboa Water Group and the Helios Electronics Segment.• Intimately involved in other departments and disciplines from project management, manufacturing operations, sales, marketing, quality, finance, distribution, and customer service to ensure that the Supply Chain team delivers what it promises.• Responsible for Supply Chain requirements and execution to support the in-sourcing of the Electronics Segment manufacturing in Tijuana, Mexico.• Recently selected in the top 50 of global leaders within the Helios Technologies, Inc family of companies.Accomplishments:-ISO 9001-Manage direct and indirect spend of $150M per annum.-Developed a strategic and tactical purchasing & supply chain team in Tijuana, Mexico.-Ironclad supply chain program that resulted in historic sales in 2020 and then a doubling of 2020 sales in 2021 in which both years exceeded Helios projected sales goals.-Strong partnerships with strategic suppliers within electronics, wire/cable, motors/pumps, metal fabrication, plastic, and resin markets.-Implemented cost avoidance logistics lane processes to minimize tariff and duties.-Implemented purchasing planning tool that compares sales forecast, average consumption, and customer demand which creates best replenishment.-Implemented PowerBi for Purchasing/SC metrics. Show less

• Director, Procurement & Purchasing

  • Feb 2017 - Jun 2023

  • Responsible for managing and executing plans for all Purchasing and Supply Chain functions from Sourcing, Raw Material Planning, Demand and Replenishment Forecasting, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Plant to Plant movements, and Logistics.• Responsible for building, training, developing Purchasing team across locations: Tustin, CA, Costa Mesa, CA, and Tijuana, Mexico.• Responsible for developing strategic plans with Executive Leadership to meet short and long-term growth and profit objectives for Balboa Water Group.• Intimately involved in other departments/disciplines from project management, manufacturing operations, sales, marketing, quality, finance, distribution, and customer service, to ensure that the Supply Chain team delivers what it promises.• Project team member on the relocation of U.S. manufacturing facilities (2) to Tijuana, Mexico. Managed the Supply chain strategy and activities associated with the manufacturing organizational changes.Major Accomplishments:-Added Quality Engineer based in China to support China/Taiwan supply base.-Supported the relocation of BWG Valencia and Tustin plants to San Diego, CA and Tijuana, Mexico.-Built Procurement/Purchasing team in Tijuana, Mexico. Show less



Avanir Pharmaceuticals

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Director, Procurement & Purchasing

  • Mar 2015 - Feb 2017

  • Responsible for overseeing procurement and sourcing activities for the organization. • Provide Procurement leadership for all phases of the sourcing process, including project preparation, RFP process, implementation, and supplier management. • Initiate, develop and prepare Opportunity Analysis for spend verticals on specific projects. • Develop processes, templates, and best practices to be used throughout the Company. • Educate Company personnel on supplier, contractor and partner management practices and develop roles, responsibilities, and guidance to drive better pricing and performance. • Develop and manage metrics to track cost savings and avoidance, supplier performance, purchase price variance, and other critical key performance indicators. • Work closely with Compliance to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations, work closely with Legal to manage the contracting process, work closely with Finance to ensure spend activities meet budget commitments. Show less



Allergan

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Allergan, Inc.

  • Feb 2012 - Mar 2015

  Responsible for achieving preferred supplier compliance targets, planning and supporting contract management activities, strategic and tactical planning of the Procurement Operations function, including implementing/refining its vision, developing and implementing KPIs, developing plans for organization, roles, responsibilities and skill development. Collaborate within Region & Non-Region groups to ensure awareness of relevant systems & processes, and SOPs to ensure a sustainable adherence; assisting C-Level Management to achieve preferred supplier compliance targets.Accomplishments:• Implemented Allergan’s first eProcurement platform• Developed Global procurement training program• Manage various Spend Categories• Manage direct/indirect spend of $850M per annum• Achieved annual cost savings targets ($M)• Manage R&D supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts• Implemented spend analytics platform with KPI and dashboard reporting Show less

• Manager, Procurement Services at Allergan, Inc.

  • Jun 2008 - Feb 2012

  Responsible for the tactical and strategic planning of the Procurement Services function including constructing strategic plans for the expansion, adoption and assimilation of the eProcurement platform, developing and implementing key performance metrics, developing the strategic and tactical action plans to achieve them, including organization, roles & responsibilities, and skills development of the Procurement Services team. Additional responsibilities include leading an effective team, working with key stakeholders in the selection of preferred suppliers whom have the capacity to efficiently and effectively meet the Company's supply requirements, collaborating with existing/new supplier with catalog enablements and enhancements, establishing effective policies and procedures for end user support, training, and issue resolution, establishing operational goals, and monitoring Procurement Services' performance. Collaborate within Region to ensure awareness of relevant systems & processes, and SOPs to ensure a sustainable adherence; assisting C-Level Management to achieve preferred supplier compliance targets. Show less



EMD - Affiliates of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

• Manager, Corporate Purchasing; Manager, Business Process Data Organization, Global

  • Jul 2006 - May 2008

  Responsible for the planning and purchasing function for API’s, Merck chemical product portfolios, packaging materials, professional services, and other indirect materials and services. Responsible for the import / export, subcontracting, and logistics activities for various global product portfolios. Responsible for creating and maintaining planning, purchasing and material master data within ERP platform and implementing process improvements.Accomplishments• Managed direct and indirect spend of $130M per annum• Achieved annual cost reduction targets of $8M• Managed super user and buyer teams across 6 North America locations• Implemented supply chain enhancements to increase operational efficiency targets• Managed purchasing partnerships for domestic and international supply base Show less

• Strategic Buyer & Functional Analyst

  • Oct 2000 - Jun 2006

  Responsible for the direct and indirect purchases for all product and service categories within the EMD product portfolio. Responsible for supplier selection, supplier onboarding and qualification, product portfolio management, inventory management, and supplier performance management activities. Managed and performed purchasing auditing activities globally. Responsible for SAP platform system implementation, process improvements, and training for material master (MM) and purchasing (PUR) modules.Accomplishments• Managed direct and indirect spend of $30M per annum• Realized cost savings of $4M per annum• Implemented SAP platform across 6 North America locations• Developed and implemented SAP training program for MM and PUR modules• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for MM and PUR activities Show less



Starbucks Coffee Co.

• United Kingdom
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Store Manager, Certified Management Trainer (CMT)

  • Apr 1996 - Sep 2000

  Responsible for all operations and financial reporting for store with annual sales volume of $1+M and managed a team of 25 baristas. Certified as a Corporate trainer and recruiter during last 2 years of service and provided in-store training development for management prospects. Accomplishments Leadership: Set goals, Implemented Corporate programs by developing action plans; Managed with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture and values; Planned, identified, communicated, and delegated responsibilities and practices; and Provided coaching to team. Planning & Execution: Developed strategic and operational plans for the team, managed execution, and measured results. Business/Financial reporting: Provided functional expertise and executed functional responsibilities. Partner Development & Team Building: Provided partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and built effective teams. Show less


Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• United States
• Real Estate
• Manager

  • 1994 - 1996