EDWARD RIVERA

(210) 382-5231 MARION, TX 78124

dymerivera4@gmail.com
LinkedIn URL: edwardrivera78124
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Bilingual Supply Chain Manager with proven leadership and organization skills gained through progressive
management experience. Strategic planner and organizer with the ability to closely work at a tactical level.
Able to manage critical events and projects, develop solutions to complex problems and improve company
profitability. Experience includes management of Purchasing, Logistics, Warehouse Operation, Stock
Control, Inventory Control and Planning/Scheduling departments.
Key Accomplishments
Lean Manufacturing Principles Successfully implemented the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) initiative
which took over 3 months of planning and evaluation.
Took my department to the next level Increased performance with the establishment of KPIs and
Daily Management Practices.
Productivity Initiatives Identified and actualized over 850K in cost savings with another 400K in the
funnel that is still pending.
Successfully managed a 100% increase of new raw material and chemical SKUs due to immediate
expansion through company acquisition.
Achieved annualized cost savings of over $1 million through the consolidation of 4 Distribution
Centers and vendor services.
Recipient of various GOAL awards (Going Over and Above Leadership) for outstanding Customer
Service Support. Nominations were submitted by Customers and winners were determined by a
review panel.
Implemented the use of Vendor Managed and Consignment programs Resulting in significant
reduction in On Hand inventory, improved inventory turns, stock-outs and free valuable WH space.
Led effort to consolidate and leverage freight carriers which improved service and reduced freight
cost by 12%.
Developed, implemented, and managed the cycle count program achieving a 99.2% inventory
accuracy.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Improve Piping Products
2014 -Present
Logistics Manager, San Antonio, TX
Directed and managed all Logistical Activities dealing with Freight, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving
Operations. Implemented new processes and procedures which streamlined all phases in the Warehouse in
making it a more effective and efficient operations cutting two employees while still maintaining Customer
Expectations at a high level.
Reduced Freight Cost by 7% Year over Year.
Full Truckload were reduced by 9%.
Significantly Improved Inventory Accuracy from 88% to 99%.
Implemented a Truck Manifest Process that ensured accuracy in shipping. Received numerous
accolades from Customers indicating the significant value this process brings to them and their
Organization.
Implemented KPIs, tracked progress and made adjustments that met organizational Goals and
Expectations.
Managed Departmental budget and came in under my planned spent by 4%.
Watts Water Quality, San Antonio, TX
2011-2014
Senior Purchasing Manager
Manage all purchasing functions from contracting to purchasing of goods and services with a staff of 6
associates in numerous warehouses locations throughout the United States.
Authored and implemented the Supplier on-Time Delivery program.

EDWARD RIVERA
2
Improved on time shipments from 83.5% to 98.6%.
Successfully used Lean principles in solving complex problems through a root cause analysis process
and implemented the 3-N-1 mapping process.
Identified and actualized over 800K in cost savings opportunity.
Successfully led the materials team hit key milestones in support of two new WHs openings.
UNITED PET GROUP (Formerly Known as Jungle Laboratories), Cibolo, TX
2006-2011
Supply Chain Manager
Manage supply chain function from purchasing and inventory control to receiving and issuing job materials,
through finished goods shipment to centralized distribution centers. Establish and implement processes and
procedures that ensure efficiencies and effectiveness for supply chain as well as production and inventory
management.
Strong regulatory background which includes, cGMPs, ISO 9001, and APHIS practices.
Plant fire-moved all damaged inventory into remediation facility and replaced inventory without
sacrificing customer needs/requirements.
Reduced inventory resulting in consolidating various warehouses into one central Distribution Center.
Successfully navigated through numerous crisis management events to include product recall,
Chapter 11 filing, short term closure after fire and permanent closure of manufacturing site.
Active participant on intercompany executive level teams which identified strategic goals, identified
and execute cost savings initiatives and managed and monitored all company finances.
Develop short and long term strategies that provided cost avoidance and cost savings opportunities.
Manage inventory throughout supply chain function to provide the most efficient support for
manufacturing based on forecast, production allocation and sales requirements.
DPT LABORATORIES, San Antonio, TX
1993-2005
Supply Chain Management-Senior Purchasing Supervisor (2002-2005)
Managed a staff of 12 purchasing agents responsible for ordering and monitoring inventory levels of all
packaging components and chemicals. Closely managed customer inventory and negotiated pricing
structures with suppliers based on sales forecast. Represented Purchasing during FDA and Customer audits.
Implemented Aggressive planning and purchasing practices to find efficiencies and cost saving
opportunities.
Authored, implemented, and directed the Supplier Certification Program, a yearlong project involving
cross functional departments which resulted in initial cost savings of over $150,000.
Championed and led freight review team, managed inbound shipments, developed freight terms for
suppliers, and ensured policies and procedures strictly followed which resulted in billable savings of
$160,000 annually.
Developed curriculum and facilitated a workshop for the San Antonio Manufacturing Association
(SAMA) on identifying and improving changeover efficiencies.
Senior Packaging Supervisor (1998-2002)
Managed daily production attainment for 3 shifts to ensure weekly production goals were met. Created
detailed daily work schedules that delineated work priorities, established goals for units produced, labor hour
attainment, and equipment line speeds. Performed numerous cost studies for new product lines that
determined required equipment, line speeds, labor hours, and personnel.
Managed, motivated, and trained an employee base of over 100 employees.
Chaired numerous cross-functional process improvement teams which resulted in elimination of nonvalue added activities and increased operating efficiencies by 8%.
Planned and directed production schedules and activates for all shifts including technicians.
Planned and developed staffing and equipment requirements for all new product introductions.
Selected as manufacturing representative for all FDA audits and Customer Inspections.
Conducted internal safety audits and ensured corrective actions were implemented and followed.

EDWARD RIVERA

3
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Business, University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Distinguished Military Graduate of ROTC Top 5% of Graduating Class
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Advanced Good Manufacturing Practices, cGMP Institute
Hazardous Materials Training Course, SOS Institute
Purchasing Seminars and Training Courses, Institute of Supply Chain Management
KAIZEN Training Course, Association for Manufacturing Excellence
OSHA Safety Supervisor Course, San Antonio College, Business & Industry Center
Emergency Response Team Training Course, American Red Cross
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SAP and other MRP/ERP programs.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the San Antonio Manufacturing Association (SAMA)