ernesto ray

Responsible for managing intercompany product development and supply chain logistics (i.e. packaging, product specifications, raw material delivery, etc.). Also, responsible for developing reporting to track and adjust (as needed) operational and inventory performance. Initially production planner and procurement lead prior to promotion to supply chain analyst operations. - Identified logistics cost savings through renegotiation of freight contracts resulting in 25% cost reductions - Developed, introduced, and led adoption of new company KPI’s and reporting to track variances in inventory levels, supply forecasts and production - Lead project manager and supply chain expert for over twenty projects all completed on time and at/below cost

Planning and Materials Manager. Lead team of Managers, Inventory Associates and Receiving Associates in JIT inventory and production needs of the distribution center for a the a fast growing company. - Responsible for managing a team of planning analyst, assistant managers, inventory associates and improving the process and methods to planning and materials handling. - Decreased the planning cycle by 30% through tool and process optimization. Decreased stock outs and greatly increased the visibility of materials on hand by creating tools and creating new processes - Set the goals and KPI; for the planning department. Responsible for turning the planning department into a strategic forecasting department able to manage the labor, production, materials and planning goals for the department

Head of Supply Chain, Purchasing and Warehouse. I lead of team of analyst, supervisors and warehouse associates. -Responsible for creating the new processes, SOP’s and countless improvements to develop and stabilize the new snack foods division. -Created a purchasing method and process where previously none existed. Responsible for decreasing out of stocks to under 1%. -Created the metrics and a company-wide dashboard to manage and track key performance KPI’s including COGS, COGS as percentage of sales, out of stocks and revenue. -Responsible for the P&L for the department. Achieved a decrease in cost of 30% and increase in revenue during first 6 months.

* Responsible for creating and implementing the plan to convert procurement and distribution processes from a retail purchase model to a strategic sourcing model including establishment of eco-friendly requirements. Also, responsible for new client growth and retention. * Developed and implemented process improvements that reduced material costs by 30% * Led team responsible for RFIQ process to assess and select third party logistics (3PL) provider * Developed a ‘green’ purchasing strategy for all future company product purchases * Led cross-functional team in the development of an online shopping platform * Selected Accomplishments: * Conducted, evaluated and selected the 3PL company after conducting a RFI, RFQ as well as “all in cost” financial modeling. * Immediately reduced spend by 30% and projected a reduction of spend from $1.1M to $750K in 2015. Met all budgets on time and on target. * Introduced a green purchasing strategy to guide company purchases. * Oversee the set up of the online storefront

* I co-manage the SF Bay Area market as the general manager and I am responsible for the financial bottom line cost savings and well top line revenue growth. Company-wide I am the most senior operations manager and the lead to transform the supply chain for the entire company for the 2nd biggest asset furniture. * Selected Accomplishments: * Launched new regional market and responsible for double-digit growth for the bay area. * Global leader for operations associate efficiency. Includes implementing new software tool for scheduling labor * Strategic sourcing of 4 new distribution centers for Breather to manage high-value assets as well as implemented new software to manage all high-value assets. * Develop and create OKR for operations associate global efficiency, launch cost reduction, and track 100% of all high-value assets.

MBA Supply Chain Management Activities and Societies: BESM Summit Excellence in Supply Chain Organization