Gabriel Castillo https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielcastillo2

408-239-9252 gabe.casbjj@yahoo.com

MATERIALS SPECIALIST - Pursuing buyer/planner position to expand my knowledge of the greater supply chain and

ultimately lead to a role in management. - Highly motivated professional with experience in operations roles in the medical device and

fiber optics industries. - Excel in competitive high-paced environment in a team or individual setting. - Recognized for mentorship role on a “Continuing Education” program with non-exempt

associates.

Skills

- Demonstrated analytical and creative thinking in resolving data discrepancies. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Power Point, SPSS data entry and Oracle ERP systems. - Adaptability, able to problem solve where procedures or templates are not available. - Relationship building, empathetic listener and able to motivate others. - Written and oral fluency in Spanish. - Currently working on APICS CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management)

certification, which includes the principles of Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints.

Professional Experience Oclaro, Inc. – Materials & Production Support Specialist (San Jose, Ca) 2015 - Present Optical components, modules, and subsystems for optical transport and metro networks, enterprise networks, and data center.

- Reconcile to 100% several months of backlog; corrected transaction errors while maintaining all new issues within 7 weeks of initial hire date.

- Cleared $700K of Bone Pile (aging production units) and reduced MRB by 90%. - Increased weekly output 30% by contributing to the implementation of a production efficiency

output strategy using only current available capacity. - In charge of yearly physical inventory count of all active WIP material, resulting in a successful

audit of the production floor with 0 discrepancies. - Coordinate supplier returns with Materials Planner and ensure inventories and credit invoices

are applied to correct accounts. - Manage all rejected materials, WIP transactions, and investigate and resolve any material

transaction issues. - Generate applicable reports relative to Open Work Orders, shortages, MRB, and material

variances. - Build and manage a tracking system of all serial numbers in WIP from work order release to

completion as finished goods, and rejected material returned to suppliers for rework.

Stryker Endoscopy – Material Coordinator (San Jose, Ca) 2006 - 2015 Medical devices, high definition cameras for arthroscopic procedures, instruments, implants, integrated arthroscopy systems

- Drove down average age of open non-conformances from 60 to 30 days, percentage of non-

conformances older than 60 days from 30% to 10%, and cleared 100% of material in miscellaneous MRB locators for both Joint preservation and Arthroscopy business units.

- Led the integration of Joint preservation raw material from segregated storage to general warehouse.

- Monitored non-conforming products and evaluated with members of the engineering team risk analysis to determine adherence to FDA compliance standards.

- Procurement of class B, and C products, expense material, tools and general hardware. - Managed and trouble shot purchase orders with invoicing issues and past due purchase orders

for the Joint Preservation and Arthroscopy business units. - Backfilled for unit buyer and planner when they were out of office. - Assisted the engineering team with internal material flow procedures and standards. - Oversaw and coordinated the flow of shipments and associated transactions with regard to the

Pivot Medical acquisition, requiring daily coordination between four Stryker affiliated sites. - Managed inventory shipments from San Jose plant to the Central Distribution Center for the

Joint preservation business unit. - Generated advanced shipment notices for supplier shipping directly to the Central Distribution

Center.

Kelly-Moore Paints - TInter/Certified Paint Specialist (San Jose, Ca) 2000 –2006 Manufacturer and distributor of high quality paint, industrial coatings, and spray equipment for professional contractors

- Precisely matched colors by eye to correct for computer error, touch up, competitor colors, or obscure objects.

- Maintained log books for formulas generated for quick and easy retrieval. - Specialized in commercial, industrial and fine finish coatings.

Education BA, Double Major in Behavioral Science/Sociology (3.89 GPA) - San Jose State University, 2013

Honors & Activities - Golden Key Honor Society (SJSU) -Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (SJSU) - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor -Kelly-Moore Employee of the year 2003 (South Bay) - Weight Lifting Coach -SJSU President’s List 2012/2013