Posted by on August 24, 1998 at 09:54:25:
MICHAEL ANGELO C. CRUZ
L15B14 Avelino St., Cittadella, Pulang Lupa, Las Pinas, M.M., Philippines 1746
Telefax:63(2)8267710
Mobile: 63(912)363-5374
E-mail: michael.cruz@usa.net
Executive with fourteen years experience in logistics/materials management in a manufacturing environment (electronics and apparel) , strategic planning, Customs Bonded Warehouse operations, company start-up, sub-contract operations, supplier negotiations.
Multifaceted business leader with superior analytical and problem solving skills, strong technical background, ability to reduce costs while improving profitability.
Increased profitability through management of multi-site manufacturing companies, eliminated unprofitable activities, implemented controls and reporting procedures, developed computer systems. Reduced costs by developing and executing strategic plans.
Successfully managed multi-million dollar budgets in culturally diverse, union and non-union environments.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
* Improved R/M Purchasing Lead time by 4 weeks through Strategic Inventory Agreements/Supplier Partnership.
* Implemented Just-In-Time Purchasing on all local R/M suppliers of fabrics, accessories and packaging materials.
* Designed a new MRP system which greatly improved Buyers reaction time and provided timely forecast to suppliers.
* Reduced supplier base by 30%.
* Maintained Inventory Control systems accuracy at 99%+ .
* Achieved annualized savings of US$ 0.5M through continuous Far East Raw Material Development Program.
* Achieved 98% finished goods supply performance.
* Reduced total landed cost of imported R/M's through Freight Consolidations.
* Reduced Raw Material Inventory by 50% in 2 years.
* Designed and developed the Bonds Liquidation system to facilitate Bureau of Customs-CBW requirements.
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EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
MBA CANDIDATE, De La Salle University Graduate School of Business and Economics.
BS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, University of the Philippines, 1984
CERTIFIED PURCHASING MANAGER, National Association of Purchasing Management, U.S.A., 1994, Reg. No. 24754
REGISTERED MECHANICAL ENGINEER, Professional Regulations Commission, 1985, Reg. No. 29627.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Purchasing and Material Control Director, Sara Lee Philippines, Inc. - Intimate Apparel Division, LIIP, Mamplasan, Binan, Laguna, manufacturer of ladies undergarments for export to Europe, Canada, Australia and the U.S.A., under the brand names Playtex, Cacharel and Wonderbra, January 1994 up to the present. Responsible for Purchasing, Inventory Planning and Control, Traffic, Cutting Schedule and Control and Warehouse departments. Achieved substantial cost savings through aggressive Far East sourcing, vendor partnership agreements and strategic inventory management programs. Computerized all areas of the department to improve efficiency and productivity and maintained high systems accuracy. Directed and participated in varied cross-functional projects such as Product Transfers/Resourcing, Profit Improvement Program, Standard Cost Setting, Inventory Reduction Program, and New Plant/Company start-up. Originally joined the company as Purchasing Manager of Gelmart Industries Philippines, Inc. - PX Division in April 1989. Promoted In November 1990 to the position of Purchasing and Material Control Manager before being promoted to this present position.
Asst. Purchasing Manager, Uniden Corporation of the Philippines, FTI Complex, Taguig, Metro Manila, an electronics firm manufacturing satellite receivers, pagers, scanners, mobile phones & 2-way radio transcievers for export, June 1988 to April 2, 1989. Responsible for the planning and procurement of standard and non-standard parts and supplies that have a substantial financial and technical impact on the company. Participated in major contract negotiations that led to lower raw material costs. Initiated strategic inventory agreements with key vendors that maximized ordering and rescheduling flexibilities while simultaneously affording increased material requirements visibility to vendors and reducing purchasing lead time to a minimum.
Planner/Buyer, Data General Philippines Incorporated, 1000 Aurora Blvd., Cubao, Q.C., a computer company manufacturing hardwares such as power supplies and other computer peripherals, June 1986 to June 25, 1988. Started as a Purchasing Assistant Trainee (June 1984-Nov 1984) and promoted to Associate Buyer (Nov 1984-June 1986) before assuming this position.