JOSE RAMON HERRERA

Americas Procurement Director

IMI Precision Engineering

March 2012 to Actually working here

Responsible for creating and implementing procurement & supply chain strategies at the corporate level for all sites across the Americas. Analyze, recommend and implement supply chain process improvements in order to facilitate business growth and client satisfaction.
Key Achievements:
? Successfully implemented and rolled out Category Strategies for all sites across the Americas, along with planning systems that reduced delinquency and improved OTD.
? Introduced effective Category Strategies,

Global Purchasing Manager

Affinia Group

January 2010 to February 2012

Directly responsible for managing purchasing services for five plants in Mexico. Responsible for conducting negotiations and reaching agreement terms. Managed logistics services and handled customs issues related to purchasing.
Key Achievements:
? Overall project savings totaled $1.8m USD, with savings of $1,300 USD per container through a transition of logistics importer.

Head of Department

Volkswagen of Mexico

January 2003 to January 2010

Developed and implemented a corporate business strategy for purchasing and supply chain management in order to achieve corporate goals including decreased dependency on the Euro, increased regional content and increased company savings. Collaborated with various stakeholders to negotiate and finalize favorable contract terms for the organization. Planned, coordinated and completed successful project management services.
Key Achievements:
? Organized and oversaw a purchasing management procedure

Representing Purchasing VWM in Germany

Volkswagen AG,, Wolfsburg

January 2000 to January 2003

Evaluated, recommended and implemented processes and procedures to positively impact purchasing & supply chain management services, including negotiation with suppliers, recommending engineering changes and presenting negotiation results to Senior Management.
Key Achievements:
? Engineering changes negotiated under budget and within the required time frame.

Project Leader/International Buyer

Volkswagen of Mexico

January 1997 to January 2000

Managed the implementation of purchasing & supply chain policies and procedures for the KKE (Kaufteile Kosolidierung Europa) project. Responsible for timely and accurate shipment of orders from Germany to Mexico, including organization of the administrative subjects, purchasing, logistics and systems requirements. Coordinated the consolidation of purchased parts in Europe.
Key Achievements:
? KKE Project implemented and completed on time, without additional delays or airfreight costs.

Sales Manager

Brembo-Rassini,

January 1996 to January 1997

Key Responsibilities:
? Direct report: General Manager.
? Key tasks:
o To get / assure businesses for the company into profitable basis, according to capacity and Cost-Benefit analysis
o To give follow to every project from all customers in terms of prototypes, sample deliveries, Miles stones, quality requirements, achievement of the technical release of the parts, engineering changes, etc.
o To make and present the corresponding Forecast to plan the resources needed to run the plant.
Key Achievements:
? Achievements that can be or were recognized by your superiors.
o Contract with BMW and Rover for the production of Brake Disks

Project Manager

AutoyTec S.A. De C.V

January 1995 to January 1996

Key Responsibilities:
? Direct report: General Manager.
? Key tasks:
o To help the Top Management analyzing New Projects, Re-Sourcing, on Cost-Benefit analysis
o To develop and achieve new businesses that give flexibility and Independency to the Company, reducing risks from inherent effects of economic cycles from some industries.
o To coordinate all departments of the company ( Production, maintenance, Tool Shop, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, Accounting ) in order to achieve the goals foreseen in every new project.
? Achievements reflected in performance and financial metrics.
o Contract with VWM of $2m USD Sales Business.
o Allocation of some Businesses in Toronto, Canada for the production of Tooling for several parts, achieving $500,000 USD savings for the company.

Controller

Volkswagen of México

January 1993 to January 1995

Key Responsibilities:
? Direct report: Finance Manager / Finance Board Member.
? Key tasks:
o To plan, to make and to control the general budget for the productive areas in Personnel, Overheads and investments affairs.
o Cost-Benefit analysis for new investments and projects.
o Presentation of results and action plans to the Top management to achieve the Budget.
Key Achievements:
? Achievements that can be or were recognized by your superiors.
o Leadership of the Profitable analysis for the production of the ?Derby? at VWM
o Responsible for the Weekly Report of all areas from VWM in terms of Personnel, Overheads and Investments

Master Business Administration

September 2017 to Currently studying

Deutsche Mittel Stufe Diplom

Currently studying

College Diploma

Currently studying

Diplomado en Desarrollo de Proveedores

Currently studying

Licenciado en Administración

Currently studying

Career Goals

Exceder las expectativas de la empresa con resultados del trabajo en equipo, con entusiasmo, profesionalismo y ética.

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Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

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