Antonio Roque
Function: Procurement
Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Category: Freight, Logistics, & Transportation
Level of responsibility: Senior
Procurement system: Other
About me
Experienced results driven professional with over 20 years in procurement, retail, category management, supply chain and logistics, multi-location operations in the Caribbean. Results oriented, hardworking, motivated individual with experience working for Consumer Packaged Goods Company. Ability to visualize, lead, motivate, execute, accomplish results in very complex working environments/operations (internal & external). Stakeholder oriented and hands-on attitude to execute strategies effectively and timely. Problem-solver, with strong business mind, analytical skills and self-starter. Team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills working with multi cultural Cross Functional Teams globally.
Specialties: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Indirect Procurement, Integrated Supply Chain, Logistics,P&L Management, Business Services., External Manufacturing, Category Management, Pricing, Contract Negotiations, SAP Procurement, Business Development, Supplier Sourcing, Merchandising, Store Operations, Risk Management, Inventory Control, Product Life cycle Management, Cost Management & Expense Control, Loss Prevention, Import & Export, Finance, Vendor Relations, Cash Management, Senior Management, Store Support, Trade Marketing, HR Management, Talent Management and Development, Crisis Management, Training, Corporate, Taxes.
Work Experience
Procurement, Indirect Materials & Services Buyer for the Caribbean
Mondelēz International
October 2012 - January 2015 (2 years, 3 months) | San Juan, Puerto Rico
Manage Business Services & Logistics Procurement for the Caribbean including Commercial and MRO. Ensured effective negotiations and strategic sourcing. Manage RFI, RFQ, RFP Bid Process. Developed and revised contracts and negotiated terms and productivity savings opportunities.
In charge of negotiations. contract management and coverage, vendor creation, supplier relationship management, SAP SRM catalog setup, procurement process compliance. Continuous search of opportunity areas to generate productivity, cost and incremental savings,synergy, continuous improvement, cost avoidance and value enablers within the Caribbean Region.
Procurement, Indirect Materials & Services Buyer for the Caribbean
Kraft Foods
March 2012 - September 2012 (6 months) | San Juan, Puerto Rico
Manage Indirect Procurement for the Caribbean including Commercial and MRO with a spend of $29MM. Ensured effective negotiations and strategic sourcing. Manage RFI, RFQ, RFP Bid Process. Developed and revised contracts and negotiated terms and productivity savings opportunities.
In charge of negotiations. contract management and coverage, vendor creation, supplier relationship management, SAP SRM catalog setup, procurement process compliance. Continuous search of opportunity areas to generate productivity, cost and incremental savings,synergy, continuous improvement, cost avoidance and value enablers within the Caribbean Region.
Operations, Department Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
July 2011 - March 2012 (8 months) | Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Managed the Basic Housewares and Lifestyles department leading a team of three to four employees: prepared to do list, procurement, merchandising, replenishment, customer service, inventory control, gift registry, back to college student assistance, price changes and markdowns.
Selected to visit top revenue stores in Aventura, Sawgrass Mills, Miami Dadeland in Florida and receive training during three (3) weeks as member of the managerial leadership training and development program.
Assigned to supervise/audit physical inventory of three stores in Puerto Rico.
Bed Bath & Beyond Website
Bed Bath & Beyond Website
Procurement, Retail Buyer for Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands
Blockbuster
March 1997 - July 2011 (14 years, 4 months) | Carolina, Puerto Rico
Procurement, Category Management and P&L accountability of all general merchandise products in the company which includes, video games, consumer electronics, candy, soda, popcorn, ice cream, accessories, prepaid products, magazines and movie related merchandise (posters, toys, plush) for twenty five (25) locations (used to be 41) in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
Monitor category sales, interpret consumer insights and trends to identify product opportunities and select appropriate product mix for customer base.
Direct procurement and purchasing processes across all assigned categories. Evaluate and qualify suppliers and new products.
Manage supply chain and logistics for all inbound and outbound shipments to/from Puerto Rico.
Manage all the freight carrier relationships and negotiate rates and discounts and “spot quotes” for one time shipments.
Establish pricing structures and merchandising strategies; manage product returns, price protection, markdowns and inventory discrepancies.
Procurement, Business Services & Logistics Buyer for the Caribbean and Central America
Mondelēz International
January 2015 - May 2016 (1 year, 4 months) | San Juan, Puerto Rico
Global Ocean Transportation Procurement Lead
Mondelēz International
May 2017 - Present (7 years, 8 months) | San Juan, Puerto Rico
Education
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Campus
BBA Major on Finance
1990 - 1996
Activities and Societies: Finance Students Association Member.
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