LUIS FERNANDEZ
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Supply Chain Professional with over 5 years of expertise in procurement and inventory management, recognized for developing innovative strategies that enhance operational efficiency. Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills to drive successful procurement processes. Actively pursuing certification in Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM) as a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) to deepen knowledge and advance in the field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRO BUYER MANAGER - ENGINEERING
FGF Brands Inc.
04.2024 - Current
- Managing all activities for the procurement of materials and services materials for engineering departments (Electrical, Packaging and mechanical design team)
- Overseeing procurement team to ensure cost efficiency and compliance in sourcing strategies for MRO materials and services for Maintenance team across nine manufacturing facilities
- Reviewing and approving high-value MRO orders, aligning with strategic goals and budgets
- Develop sourcing and procurement policies to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration.
- Overseeing high-value inventory of critical MRO materials at central distribution centre
- Partner with engineering and maintenance directors to refine critical MRO sourcing, aligning procurement policies with strategic goals and operational needs
- Spearhead development of innovative sourcing policies, fostering improved operational efficiency and interdepartmental collaboration in MRO procurement.
MRO BUYER/ INVENTORY MANAGEMENT TEAM LEADER
FGF Brands Inc.
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Lead procurement team in sourcing and procurement of MRO Materials and services for multiple manufacturing facilities
- Led team to maintain critical spare parts inventory, ensuring timely distribution across facilities
- Established inventory reorder points and cycle count procedures, optimizing warehouse operations
- Coordinated with engineering for MRO procurement, enhancing project efficiency and resource use.
MRO BUYER / INVENTORY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
FGF Brands Inc.
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Issued Purchase orders in SAP against purchase requisitions for MRO materials for multiple manufacturing facilities
- Tracked deliveries and shipments and updated in SAP system for warehouse inventory
- Coordinated delivery of spare parts in a timely manner to other manufacturing facilities
Education
Diploma - Supply Chain and Operations
Centennial College- School of Business
05.2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Strategic thinking
- Supply chain management
- Procurement policy development
- SAP Fiori
- Purchase order management
- Team Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Vendor Management
- Strategic Decision Making
- Purchasing strategies
- ERP systems proficiency
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
Certification
- Currently enrolled in Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM ) to obtain certification as a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
Timeline
MRO BUYER MANAGER - ENGINEERING
FGF Brands Inc.
04.2024 - Current
MRO BUYER/ INVENTORY MANAGEMENT TEAM LEADER
FGF Brands Inc.
03.2022 - 03.2023
MRO BUYER / INVENTORY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
FGF Brands Inc.
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Currently enrolled in Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM ) to obtain certification as a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
Diploma - Supply Chain and Operations
Centennial College- School of Business
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