
Ruben Ortiz
Global Procurement and Engineering Director with managerial expertise in process improvement, lean manufacturing, R&D, category management, supplier relationship... | United States
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Ruben Ortiz’s Expertise Global Procurement and Engineering Director with managerial expertise in process improvement, lean manufacturing, R&D, category management, supplier relationship and people development. Proven track record of multi-million dollar cost savings in corporate and multi-plant settings. Fully bilingual (English and Spanish) and Six Sigma Greenbelt. Core competencies include: » Strategic sourcing and procurement. Held key roles in procurement in the last 15 years. At Simmons Bedding Company, established the indirect sourcing department in 2008 resulting in 28MM savings in year one, delivered additional savings of 2.6MM on steel wire and 4MM on foundation components. Also, implemented the first vendor spend management system encompassing 3700+ direct / indirect suppliers. Drove savings of 10MM+ on roll-fed labels and 2.5MM on raw materials for special promotions at Coca-Cola. » Engineering leadership. As Director of Engineering Services at Simmons, achieved savings targets of 800K+ annually in 18 plants via lean and kaizen programs. As Chairman of the Supply Chain Cost Reduction Committee at Simmons, reduced costs by 15MM+ annually. As Chairman of the Process Improvement Committee at Playtex Apparel, reduced costs by 10MM+ annually. » Project management. In the past 15 years, sponsored or managed 50+ major projects achieving cost reduction targets up to 5MM. At Simmons, saved 1.1MM+ as head of PMO for indirect spend synergy projects. Other projects include the sale and installation of over 1MM in capital equipment in five countries. Also, managed critical vendor contracts to ensure the continuity of supply during a Chapter 11 restructuring.
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Ortiz’s Prior Industry
Sara Lee Branded Apparel Playtex Apparel Division
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Simmons Bedding
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The Coca Cola
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Work Experience

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Director of Operations And Supply Chain
Fri Feb 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
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Sr. Manager Supply Chain Management - LATAM
Mon May 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Feb 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Business Consultant
Thu Oct 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Apr 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Coca Cola
Senior Procurement Manager - General Packaging
Sat Feb 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Jun 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Simmons Bedding
Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Spend / Serta Simmons Holdings
Fri Aug 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Feb 01 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Simmons Bedding
Director of Technical Services, Product Development and Licensing
Sat Jan 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jan 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Simmons Bedding
Director of Engineering Services
Sat Jan 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jan 01 2004 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sara Lee Branded Apparel Playtex Apparel Division
Manager of Industrial and Cost Engineering
Fri Jan 01 1993 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jan 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)