Rosalba Franco

Rosalba Franco

Manager of Purchasing @ Jabil

About

Supply Chain & Procurement Leader | NPI | Cost Optimization | Strategic Sourcing | Global Operations With over 20 years of success in driving operational excellence across global manufacturing companies like Jabil, Flex, Ericsson, and Celestica, I specialize in building efficient, scalable, and cost-effective supply chains. My expertise spans procurement strategy, supplier negotiation, demand planning, and NPI execution—consistently delivering KPIs in cost savings, inventory optimization, and vendor performance. I’m passionate about integrating technology (SAP, Oracle JDE, Kinaxis) with Lean/Agile principles to streamline processes and boost business agility. Whether launching a new product, improving sourcing strategies, or building supplier ecosystems, I bring a hands-on, results-oriented approach to solving complex supply chain challenges. Let’s connect if you're looking for leadership in global sourcing, strategic procurement, or end-to-end supply chain transformation.

Country

Mexico

City

Zapopan

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Capacidad de análisis, Negociación, Comunicación, Administración de la cadena de suministro, Liderazgo de equipos

Experience

Jabil

Manager of Purchasing

Jabil

LinkedIn
2022-8 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

Jalisco, México

• Support the Operation’s business development efforts with current and potential customers. • Ensure on-time deliveries to meet high-level customer expectations and support on critical material expedite requests as controlling materials from suppliers, customers and Inter Company to the operation. • Ensure the Operation’s successful execution of Company´s Supply Chain strategies. • Support customers’ business needs using Company’s standard processes and customized solutions where necessary. • Looking always for Continuous improvements on the KPIs as MRP performance; DII ;Freight ;RTV;RTC;E&O. • Support NPIs and lead materials activities as stablishing new Purchasing processes and reporting for new customers. • Being the main contact for new customers on ALL materials maters as CTB status, ECNs, Demand loading and help to solve any possible problem on Materials that could come up during a NPI implementation. • Supporting PM team and other areas to meet especial Qualification Builds.

Flex

Strategic Supply Chain Manager(SSCM)

Flex

LinkedIn
2021-11 - 2022-8 · 10 mos

México

• Create and implement a global supply chain strategy that is coordinated with business segment material strategies and metrics. • Implement programs to optimize inventory turnover while mitigating inventory exposure and reducing risk for the company and for the customer. • Drive strategic procurement initiatives to maximize cost reduction and supplier performance. • Consolidate input from commodity managers, site materials management, and personal efforts for consolidated program sourcing that maximize flexibility and maintain cost to performance targets both internally and externally. • Direct customer quotation requirements. Interface with the company Quotation Group during the quotation process to ensure all costed Bills of Material are competitive, support the defined supply chain strategy, and minimize the company exposure to inventory impacted by quoted pricing. • Develop processes and tools that continuously improve the ability to competitively bid and win new business. • Lead purchasing activities associated with New Product Introduction efforts. Complete line-item source awards, new supplier development, and item-master upload. • Direct interaction with Business Development and Global Account Management team members in assisting with customer meetings, escalations. • Ensure on-time deliveries to meet high-level customer expectations and support on critical material expedite requests.

Jabil

Asst Purchasing Manager

Jabil

LinkedIn
2018-7 - 2021-11 · 3 yrs 5 mos

México

• Ensure an appropriate Planning Process is in place to support both Customer and Company Revenue Projections, Inventory Models, & Supply Chain Flexibility programs. • Implement Inventory programs that allow the Company to optimize working Capital (JIT, VMI Programs, ) • Communicate Customer needs and collaborate with others Functional areas within Jabil to ensure alignment on common goals. • Identify ways to reduce cost and develop an appropriate Costing model which supports our Customers and the company. Working to create alignment in Supplier Selection strategies • Help to identify and facilitate the qualification of new, alternate and/or localized suppliers for key applicable needs relative to program requirements • lead a group of professional analysts in Purchasing, Inventory control, Planning and configuration Management Support. • Make sure that Master Plan is supported by the supply of materials and the capacity projected. • Developing new local suppliers to support Special Requirements from Customer. • Reporting to customer Monthly PPVs & Freight cost incurred due Demand upsides. • Working with Customer´s Engineering team to support especial Qualification Builds. • Coordinate and solve daily system and operation issues. • Report Inventory Projection in Quarter basis. • Meet our Company & our Customer KPIs.

Flex

Material Planning Analyst (MPA) Supporting Austin, TX Plant

Flex

LinkedIn
2017-8 - 2018-7 · 1 yr

Zapopan, Jalisco, México

Responsibilities • Assist in the supply chain transfer and risk management for NPI. • Identifies and escalate potential issues related to the supply chain. • Handling daily meeting with Customer to review material status, constrains, Quality issues, new ECNs implementation • Work as control tower and coordinate with Global Purchasing team to make sure Customer demand is fulfilled on time. • Monthly meetings with Customer to review ROP /SS levels. • Weekly meetings with Customers to review supply status. • Follow up with Customer on E&O generated due demand changes. Daily meetings with Austin CFT to make sure new orders are fulfilled on time. Provide in weekly basis I/O reports to customer and key suppliers to maintain control on the supply of materials and work on solving possible gaps. • System and process Improvement on supply chain always Identifying any possible cost saving for the company. • Keep tracking of PPVs generated due demand upside and get approval from customer. • System and process Improvement on supply chain always Identifying any possible cost saving for the company

Ericsson

Supply Chain Manager

Ericsson

LinkedIn
2012-10 - 2016-9 · 4 yrs

Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, México

Responsibilities • Responsible for the daily operational relations and interfaces with Customers & EMSs. • Analyze and Consolidate Forecast reports from all the Regions to load MRP system. • Set up consumption plan for EMSs based on Region´s Forecast and Order Book. • Run shortage Report in weekly basis so inbound team can provide material status. • Work close with procurement team to secure material availability to fulfill Customer new Requirements and Pull Ins. • Coordinate Product Changes/Revision Changes together with Product Master Site. • Coordinate Outbound team to optimize shipments of the products to the different Customer´s Warehouses (Fill Rate). • Set up Flexibility Model, considering agreed service level for each product. • Look at ways to improve supply chain networks. • Monitor overall performance to make sure targets are being met (Follow up KPI’s).

Jabil

Sr Buyer/NPI

Jabil

LinkedIn
2005-9 - 2012-10 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Zapopan, Jalisco, México

• Analyze, maintain, and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP). • Proactively eliminate materials liabilities for the Company • Effectively manage materials requirement changes resulting from Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and product End of Life (EOL). • Optimize order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers. • Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies. • Monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance on delivery, quality, and service. • Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions. • Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of the Company and its customers. Negotiate liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and other agreements that are outside of standard Jabil terms and conditions. • Ensure execution of Company pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil. • Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV.

Solectron

International Buyer

Solectron

LinkedIn
2000-7 - 2003-8 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, México

• Responsibilities: • MRP execution such as purchase order, releases, cancellations and reschedules • Identification of some alternative supply sources • Delivery negotiations, • Inventory control trough VMI, JIT and EDI programs • System data integrity • Supply assurance • Cost reduction activities • Compliance with Solectron´s Quality System, ISO procedures and other regulations requirements.

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