1. Armando J. Colón Santiago
E-MAIL: armando23_colon@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE A challenging position in Supply Chain or related field where I can share my
experience background while contribute to the company’s success.
EDUCATION 2014 - MS in Material Management & Control
Turabo University
Gurabo, P.R
2011 - MS in Human Resources.
Turabo University
Gurabo, P.R.
2011 - Trained as a Quality Inspector regulated industries.
Advance Job Center, LLC.
Caguas, P.R.
2009 - Graduate of BS in Chemistry.
The Pontifical Catholic University
Ponce, P.R.
EXPERIENCE
2013 - Present
Materials Planner
2012-2013
Quality Inspector
Medtronic – Villalba, PR
 Plan and scheduling workflow for manufacturing and final pack areas assuring to meet
shipping dates according to sales forecast.
 Responsible for detailed scheduling production. Provide visibility of potential
backorders and make recovery scenarios as needed.
 Develop Inventory Forecasts and drive Inventory Reduction strategies in conjunction
with Operations Management.
 Achieved Schedule Adherence improvement from 63% to a 98% or better on Fiscal
Year 16.
 Supports new product introduction and product phase out processes with
Research and Development, Business Development, Finance, and Global Supply
Chain.
 Establishes and monitors key performance metrics to ensure Supply Chain goals
are met.
 Analyze production specifications, plant capacity and determine manufacturing,
materials and resources requirements.
 Kaizen leader for Medtronic Global OPEX Core team for Pull system.
 Assign to plan and schedule QA incoming raw material priorities and improve
material availability for all CRHF and Neuro while doing production planning for
High voltage.
 Improve Product availability from 91% to 97%.
 Participated material availability kaizen with Medtronic Global sourcing team.
 Purchase and maintain inventory levels for vertical components
 Lead Inventory Reduction strategy for WIP.
 Support Finance activities such as excess and obsolete inventory identification
 Participate on the implementation of Material Replenishment System and
Heijunka System as part of DF1 line COS conversion.
 Present and Participated in kaizen of MVC and GSC planning process
improvements.
Medtronic – Villalba, PR
 Maintains quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process
production, and finished products; recording quality results.
(787)-341-0323
(787)-983-1424

2. SKILLS
ACHIVEMENTS
REFERENCES
 Over two years of Experience in Supply Chain area within Medical Device
industry and Exposure to planning, purchasing, and inventory control.
 Production Planning and Control Applications (SAP APO and ECC modules / JDE
System).
 Lean Green Belt Certified.
 Knowledge DMAIC methology.
 Bilingual (Spanish-English).
 Knowledge of GMP’s, FDA Regulations and Inventory systems.
 Analytical skills, time management and organizational skills.
 Teamwork oriented, and fast learner.
 Self-motivated with proven leadership and problem solving skills.
 Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all
levels of employees.
 Knowledge of MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio Publisher)
 Assured our operations is not adversely affected by SAP changes and
implementation I was recognize due my efforts and engagement to make sure
everything runs smoothly, that my peers and our operations employees
understand the changes and are consciously making the right decisions and
usage of the system. I have broken down silos and worked together with people
from around the organization to improve my knowledge and create the
infrastructure to support our manufacturing operation.
 For my invaluable collaboration during this fiscal year FY15. Finding solutions to
everyday problems for team we could achieve the goals of our business HV. My
collaboration and effort has allowed us to fulfill our mission .For my efforts to
improve quality , ensure the supply and no limit innovation to reduce costs
 Successfully launch Sprint Quatro MRI launch in Japan. My contributions put the
product available to restore more patient lives in this part of the world.
 Distinguished employee of the Quarter (By absorb new tasks for continuous
improvement in the organization. Because my consistency in delivering and
negotiate priorities with service departments to minimize the impact to operations
when the inventory of raw materials was low.
 Available upon request