Héctor Gonzalez
Ballinteer,Dublin
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning, Procurement Management, and Supply Chain Management. Demonstrates strong skills in Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, and Cost Reduction, ensuring optimal supplier performance and effective stock control. Proven ability to manage logistics operations and importing/exporting of goods while maintaining excellent customer relationships. Adept at Business Process Improvement and Project Management with proficiency in SAP Applications and Microsoft PowerPoint. Recognised for analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and leadership qualities. Committed to achieving business objectives through hard work, dedication, and calmness under pressure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Supply chain coordinator
Celsius Holdings, Inc.
Dublin , Ireland
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored market trends for potential impacts on supply chain activities.
- Streamlined procurement processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Improved visibility across all stages of the supply chain through detailed reporting and data analysis.
- Assessed potential risks within the supply chain, implementing preventative measures where necessary.
- Collaborated with sales team to forecast product demand accurately.
- Trained new staff members in company-specific supply chain procedures and standards.
- Facilitated effective communication between suppliers for smooth supply chain management.
- Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow and stock storage.
- Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
- Introduced operational and administrative procedures to uphold integrity of current processes.
Supply Management Specialist
John Deere Saltillo Tractors
Saltillo, Mexico
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
- Collaborated with a Supply Management team focused on business process improvement to identify and onboard new suppliers for various components, including tractors, cabs, loaders, implements, and cutters.
- Worked for the cab facility on a new product for the Augusta facility in the USA.
- Called Orchard.
- Worked on the loader facility on a new project to develop a new loader that will be cheaper and lighter for Augusta, and India marketing.
- Drive continuous improvement in terms of performance and lowest total cost with the supply base, utilising the Achieving Excellence process/criteria and other appropriate supply management tools.
- Be responsible for establishing part-level procurement plans to optimise piece price, logistics costs, tooling, and inventory; negotiate with suppliers when costs do not meet commercial targets.
- Lead target costing process discussions while engaging key disciplines, communicating to stakeholders, and documenting target costs. Be responsible for developing gap recovery plans when target costs are missed.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
Logistics Planner
Fiat Chrysler Automotive
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Worked in the Material Logistics Management Department for 2 years and 10 months, focusing on material importation.
- During my time at FCA, I was invited to join a team tasked with improving the efficiency of the warehouse at the facility.
- During my period at FCA, I participated in the launch of the new platform for RAM trucks in 2019.
- Worked on the Purchasing team, buying direct material for the daily production.
- Participation in continuous improvement opportunities, with the realisation of the Kaizen Standard.
- Execution of MRP in the system, proactive communication with Customer Service.
- Developed detailed transportation schedules for on-time product delivery.
- Managed relationships with transportation providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Analysed logistical data to identify potential areas of improvement.
- Implemented contingency plans for unexpected disruptions in the supply chain process, ensuring business continuity.
Logistics Planner
Magna Closures
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Worked in the Material Logistics Department for 6 months, importing material.
- Worked on the Purchasing team, buying direct material for the daily production.
- Coordination of transport for raw materials.
- Maintain inventory levels according to the plant's objectives.
- MPS assurance that meets customers' requirements.
Production Supervisor
Villeroy & Boch
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked in the Operations Department for three months, Operations Supervisor.
- Prepared weekly management reports with cases, and suggested actions.
- Organised the three shifts' delivery plan.
- Provided administrative support to manufacturing processes, maintaining databases.
- Identification of areas of opportunity, Metric Control.
- Analysis of product defects and processes, causes, and corrective actions.
- Supported management in meetings, and assisted in improving manufacturing procedures.
Production Supervisor
General Electric
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Worked in the Logistics Department and Operations Department for 1 year, 9 months as a Scheduler and Operations Supervisor.
- Delivery of daily reports, and shift handover.
- Analysis and solution of operational restrictions (FPY, CAL Scrap, Assembly Yield).
- Standard work monitoring in all workstations.
- Redesign of workstations.
- Administration of payroll, overtime, vacation, and disciplinary measures of personnel in charge.
- Preparation and updating of the monitoring programme, according to the client's requirements.
- Follow up on the production programme.
- Customer service, planning and scheduling assembly lines, display of demand and releases, critical planning, and inventory.
- Fostered a safe work environment with rigorous adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Ensured quality control by conducting regular inspections of production line.
- Optimised workflow to enhance production efficiency using lean manufacturing principles.
- Managed team members, leading to improved performance and morale.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules which prevented unforeseen machine breakdowns.
- Resolved conflicts amongst team members ensuring a harmonious work environment.
- Monitored equipment performance regularly, maintaining optimal operation conditions at all times.
Education
High School -
Colegio Nicolás Bravo
Mexico 08/2010 - 08/2012
Bachelor’s degree - Industrial Engineer in Manufacture.
Instituto Tecnológico de Saltillo
Mexico 01/2013 - 12/2017
Higher Diploma - Science in Data Analytics for Business
CCT College Dublin
Dublin Ireland 09/2023 - 09/2024
Skills
Knowledge of Purchasing Processes
Negotiation Skills
Procurement Management
Logistics Operations
Material Requirements Planning
Interpersonal Skills
Team Working
Supply Chain Management
Importing and Exporting of Goods
Customer Relationship
Communication Skills
Cost Reduction
Supplier Performance
Corrective and Preventive Action
Business Process Improvement
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving
Management of Suppliers
Strategic Sourcing
Strategies of Pricing
Key Performance Indicators
Microsoft PowerPoint
Business Analysis
Cost Benefit Analysis
Project Management
SAP Applications
GP System
Mamut System
Coordination Skills
Hard Work and Dedication
Leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native
English
Advanced
IRISH RESIDENT PERMIT
STAMP 4
Timeline
Supply chain coordinator
Celsius Holdings, Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Supply Management Specialist
John Deere Saltillo Tractors
06.2021 - 01.2023
Logistics Planner
Fiat Chrysler Automotive
09.2018 - 06.2021
Logistics Planner
Magna Closures
04.2018 - 09.2018
Production Supervisor
Villeroy & Boch
09.2017 - 01.2018
Production Supervisor
General Electric
03.2016 - 09.2017
High School -
Colegio Nicolás Bravo
08/2010 - 08/2012
Bachelor’s degree - Industrial Engineer in Manufacture.
Instituto Tecnológico de Saltillo
01/2013 - 12/2017
Higher Diploma - Science in Data Analytics for Business
CCT College Dublin
09/2023 - 09/2024
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