JOEL GONZALEZ

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Analytical and achievement driven MBA with extensive international experience in
quality, logistics, and supply chain management operations. Dual Master's Degre
e recipient in logistics, quality, productivity and business administration. Res
ourceful team contributor with the capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment
and manage competing priorities with ease while achieving organizational object
ives. Exceptional ability to work with diverse groups while inspiring confidence
at all levels. Great presentation and communication skills. Multi-lingual abili
ty (English, Spanish, German, Portuguese & It.)
* Proven track record as a team player in the execution of ISO audits and corpor
ate program procedures.
* Successful project management results in supply chain processes and in the lau
nch of a new warehouse facility.
* Exceptional leadership skills & business partnering proven by successful gover
nmental affairs experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Valencia, Venezuela | 2004-2009
Quality, Supply and Imports Analyst (2006-2009)
Managed multi-task functions from quality & import permits to logistics improvem
ent plans development & deployment.
* Developed a Six-Sigma Green Belt Project to improve the efficiency of order pi
ck-up operations within the warehouse by 70%
* Participated in the launch of a new warehouse facility to accommodate the mark
et expansion
* Coordinated multi-functional teams for department procedures and processes bas
ed on ISO 9001&14001resulting in zero negative audit findings
* Developed statistical analysis in evaluating, forecasting and ordering invento
ry for about 33k SKU
* Improved the supply of Colombian and local parts for the after-parts market fo
r a Service Level from 50% to 75%
* Negotiated 50 import permits yearly with Government officials successfully, in
cluding quality inspections.
* Recognized for closing internal control gaps within the inventory control and
customs areas of operation.
Supply and Inventory Control Analyst (2004-2005)
Coordinated the procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relat
ions operations.
* Significantly improved the Asian region's supply and inventory control operati
ons for the after-parts Andean market from 40% to 90% service level (Order Fill
Rate). Managing both Sea and Air Transportation.
COCA-COLA COMPANY | Valencia, Venezuela | 2003
Industrial Engineering Internship, Quality Assurance
Developed quality analysis reports to evaluate production lines, delivering reco
mmendations for improvement to Mng.
* Analyzed production line processes and efficiency with quality analysis tools,
developing operational improvements to increase productivity and internal contr
ols as a component of an internship project.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Hult IBS, Boston, MA
Master of Business Administration (2010)
Unitec, Valencia, Vzla.
Master of Mng. in Logistics, Quality and Productivity (2009)
I.U.P.S.M., Valencia, Vzla.
Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering (2004)

Certifications
Six-Sigma Green Belt, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (Ford Motor Company)
Training
Sea & Transport Logistics, Customs Law & Procedures, Warehouse Administration,
Environmental Legislation, Return-Driven Strategy & Valuation and Solutions Mark
eting