Oscar Eduardo Minakata Cortes

Strategic Sourcing Specialist @ Chip 1 Exchange

About

The global electronic supply chain has never been more volatile. My mission is to help Purchasing Managers, EMS providers, and OEMs in the Medical, Automotive, and Industrial sectors protect their production lines from unexpected disruptions and costly downtimes.As a Supply Chain Specialist at Chip 1 Exchange (an AS9120B & ISO 9001 certified Global Hybrid Distributor), I partner with high-reliability manufacturing companies across North America to deliver three core solutions:Shortage Mitigation: Rapid sourcing of hard-to-find components and parts on Allocation (Microcontrollers, FPGAs, Memory, Power ICs) leveraging our extensive global network. Cost Reduction & PPV: Comprehensive BOM (Bill of Materials) analysis and strategic sourcing to drive positive Purchase Price Variance and protect your profit margins. Asset Recovery & EOL Management: Strategic liquidation of excess inventory and reliable sourcing for obsolete components (End-of-Life / Last Time Buy), strictly backed by our in-house Anti-Counterfeit QA Lab.

Country

Mexico

City

Guadalajara

Industry

Skill

Customer Service, Requirements Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Business Analysis, Análisis de requisitos, Administración de la cadena de suministro, Servicio de atención al cliente

Experience

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Chip 1 Exchange

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

Manage the full-cycle B2B sales process and account development for strategic Tier 1 and EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) accounts across the United States and Canada. Execute cross-referencing strategies and open-market sourcing to resolve severe lead-time bottlenecks and supply chain disruptions for critical electronic components. Ensure strict traceability and regulatory compliance by working closely with the in-house Quality Assurance team under AS6081 and AS9120B anti-counterfeit standards.

Education

Universidad del Valle de Atemajac

Supply Chain, International Trade & Cross-Border Logistics

2021-8 - 2025-1 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Academic Excellence Scholarship: Awarded a 100% tuition merit scholarship for outstanding academic performance and institutional service. Logistics Award: 1st Place Winner in the 2024 Logistics Knowledge Competition (organized by CIDECA), validating expertise in global supply chain processes. Key Expertise: International Trade Regulations, Customs Procedures, Incoterms, and Global Logistics Management.