1. MARK R. BETANCOURT
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MARK BETANCOURT
Canyon Country, CA
661-367-4418 (home phone)
805-813-9000 (cell phone)
markbetancourt@yahoo.com
INTRODUCTION: A highly motivated and accomplished professional who is result oriented and brings proven
leadership and strategic vision to materials and logistics management. Emphasis on the development of strong and
accountable team members dedicated to continuous improvement initiatives, strategic alliances, lead-time and
cost reductions. Expert knowledge of procurement, planning, logistics, manufacturing, and sourcing activity in
Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Commercial, Industrial and Retail markets. Additional responsibilities to supply chain
include; Operations, New Product and Program Management. Power user with implementation experience in various
ERP/MRP operating systems. APICS certified C.P.I.M. and trained to Six Sigma Green Belt level.
SKILLS
* Strategic Vision and Leadership * Six Sigma * APICS
* ITAR/DFAR/FAR * Continuous Improvement * International Sourcing
* Risk Management * ERP/MRP Implementation * Capacity Planning
* Supply Chain and Logistics * Materials Management * Analytics
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Presidents Gold Award – Materials Management (Sunrise Medical)
Key team member in launching a co-op medical manufacturing facility in Pacific Rim in 8 months with local
Taiwanese supply chain. (Sunrise Medical)
APICS C.P.I.M., certified AS9001 auditor, trained to Green Belt Level, HAZMAT certified
Launched multiple new product initiatives ahead of schedule for Embraer, Hamilton Sundstrand, Boeing, and
Woodward (Crissair)
Over $20M in combined cost reductions (Crissair, Applied, Skurka, Kavlico)
Wrote and implemented Supplier Long Term Agreements (LTA’s) into business units (All Companies)
Substantial cost and lead-time reductions using International Suppliers (Skurka, Kavlico, Sunrise)
Ensured compliance with all DFAR, FAR, ITAR, HAZMAT and Mil Spec requirements (All companies)
Key implementation member and power user for various MRP/ERP & CRM operating systems. (Crissair,
Kavlico, Sunrise Medical)
Created department and supplier metrics (KPI’s) for continuous improvement initiatives. (All Companies)
Implemented risk management and contingency planning procedures to anticipate and eliminate potential
material issues. (All Companies)
Introduced APICS business practices to improve procurement, master schedule and production planning, and
internal capacity analysis. (Crissair, Skurka, Kavlico, Sunrise)
Revised purchasing policies and procedures to meet current business and quality systems (Norco, Crissair,
Applied, Skurka, Kavlico)
Conducted Kaizen programs and other continuous improvement projects in purchasing, production and
shipping/receiving to improve efficiencies and eliminate waste (All companies)
SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE
Sr. Supply Chain Manager (Contract)
Norco Injection Molding, Chino, CA, Jack Williams - Owner
Custom injection molder, privately owned, one manufacturing location
December 2014 – Present
Audit current business practices and quality system for compliance to AS9001 standard
Rewrite or revise all purchasing , planning and supplier quality policies and procedures
Trained all associates in quality system and practices in preparation for the AS9001 audit.
Addressing AS9001 certification audit findings and prepare corrective action responses
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Sr. Materials Manager/Operations Manager - Canyon Engineering/Crissair Inc., Valencia, CA 91355
Manufacturer of restowpumps, check valves, and solenoidvalve assemblies for Aerospace industry, 140 associates, approximately
$63M in annual sales, 2 manufacturing locations
5/2011 – 9/2014
Supervise staff of 10 direct purchasing/planning associates and 22 indirect production associates
Approve or disapprove material, goods or services annual spend in excess of $25M
Major commodity categories – Electronic components, outside processing, raw material stock i.e.
(stainless steel, steel, aluminum), solenoids, machined parts, etc.
Restructured materials organization and trained purchasing and planning associates
Developed a cross functional team from engineering, sales, materials, quality and manufacturing to
transition prototype parts into master production schedule.
Created department and supplier metrics (KPI’s) for continuous improvement initiatives.
Achieved annual cost reductions of 8% of material spend
Initiated capacity planning program to level load manufacturing cells, equipment and resources
Certified AS9001 auditor, Six Sigma trained to Green Belt level and implemented successful Kaizen,
Kanban and Six S projects.
Ensured compliance with all DFAR, FAR, ITAR, HAZMAT and Mil Spec requirements
Revised purchasing policies and procedures to meet current business conditions and quality system
compliance
Wrote and implemented supplier Long Term Agreements (LTA’s)
Key member and power user for MRP/ERP/CRM implementation
Materials Manager - Applied Companies, Valencia, CA 91355
Manufacturer of mobile HVAC climate control systems for military and aerospace industries, 80 associates, privately owned
business, one location
4/2009 – 5/2011
Supervised 3 buyers and 2 warehouse associates
Approve or disapprove material, goods or service annual spend in excess of $20M
Major commodity categories - fabricated sheet metal parts, electronic harness assemblies, electronic
components, stampings, filters, compressors and outside processing
Launched continuous initiatives in operations, procurement and shipping and receiving using APICS,
Six Sigma and Six S techniques
Wrote and implemented supplier Long Term Agreements (LTA’s) leading to reduced cost and lead-
time reductions
Reviewed all long lead items and reduced manufacturing lead-times by 20%
Exceeded corporate goals for annual cost reductions
Introduced APICS business practices to improve production planning, master schedule and internal
capacity analysis.
Initiated cost reduction goals for purchasing department and individual buyers
Created risk management and contingency planning procedure to anticipate and eliminate potential
material issues.
Materials Manager - Skurka Aerospace, Camarillo, CA. 93011
Manufacturer of AC/DC motors and solenoids for aerospace and military markets, 100 associates, privately owned with 2
manufacturing locations
2/2006 – 4/2009
Supervised 5 buyers, 3 material planners and 2 warehouse associates
Approve or disapprove material, goods or service annual spend in excess of $40M
Major commodity categories - machined parts, electronic components and harness assemblies,
injection molded parts, magnet and hook up wire, PC boards, electric motors
Initiated cost reduction goals for purchasing department and individual buyers
Certified AS9001 auditor, Six Sigma trained to Green Belt level and implemented successful Kaizen,
Kanban and Six S projects.
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Wrote and implemented supplier Long Term Agreements (LTA’s) leading to reduced cost and a
substantial decrease in lead-time
Contracts Manager – May 2002 thru December 2005
Purchasing Manager – March 1995 thru September 2001
Kavlico Corporation, Moorpark, CA
Manufacturer of transducers and pressure sensors for aerospace, automotive and industrial markets, 1500 associates, $200M in
annual sales with 3 manufacturing locations
Supervised 10 buyers and 8 production planners, 3 business units (Purchasing Manager)
Supervised 8 contracts associates and 4 warranty personnel (Contracts Manager)
Approve or disapprove material, goods or service annual spend in excess of $92M
Major commodity categories - electronic components, integrated circuits and cable assemblies,
ceramic substrates, die cast and machined parts, magnet and hook up wire, injection moldings,
hardware, machined parts (Purchasing)
Implemented risk management and contingency planning procedure to anticipate and eliminate
potential material issues (Purchasing)
Exceeded annual goals for cost reductions (Purchasing)
Key member and power user for MRP/ERP/CRM implementation (Warranty & Purchasing)
Initiated International sourcing program (Purchasing)
OTHER MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE
Manager of Procurement, Data Exchange Corporation, Camarillo, CA 93012
Computer remanufacturer and spare part supplier, 75 associates, privately owned with one manufacturing location
Purchasing Manager – Harris Corporation, Camarillo, Ca
Hand held telecommunication and test equipment, 150 associates, $100M in annual sales, multiple locations
Purchasing Manager – Sunrise Medical, Simi Valley, Ca
Manufacturer of durable medical equipment, 175 associates, $80M in annual sales, 3 manufacturing anddistribution locations
Presidents Gold Medal Award in Materials Management
Sourced Pacific Rim (International) Suppliers
RESPONSIBILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Materials/Purchasing Management – all procurement, material and production planning,
warehouse and inventory control, logistics, shipping/receiving activity.
Production Scheduling Manager – MPS (Master Production Schedule) accuracy for customer
orders, change orders and subsequent manufacturing schedules support requirement dates.
Program Management – coordinate new product development from inception to production
launce.
Operations Management – ensure production machinery, equipment and resources are level loaded
and continuously producing material requirements.
Contract Management – customer and supplier pricing, delivery schedules, change notices, warranty
policies reflect negotiated terms and conditions.
SUMMARY OF EDUCATION
Executive Certificate in Business Administration – University of Notre Dame (Ongoing, 2/16)
APICS Certified – Cal State University, Northridge 1998
LMI Certified, Leadership Management Inc., Skurka Aerospace
Pursuing on-line BS degree in Business Administration, expected graduation 16 months
EXCELLENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
