David Antonio Rivera Pantaleon
About David Antonio Rivera Pantaleon
David Antonio Rivera Pantaleon is a Sourcing Specialist for Finish Goods at Oregon Tool, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in purchasing and supply chain management, with previous roles at Medtronic, SMTC Corporation, and Fath Inc.
Work at Oregon Tool
David Antonio Rivera Pantaleon has been employed at Oregon Tool as a Sourcing Specialist, Finish Goods since 2021. In this role, he focuses on sourcing strategies and supplier management to ensure the availability of finished goods. His work is based in Portland, Oregon, where he has contributed to the company's supply chain efficiency for three years.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to his current position, Rivera Pantaleon worked at several organizations in various roles related to supply chain management. He served as a Purchasing Agent at Medtronic from 2014 to 2018, where he was involved in procurement processes. He also held the position of Quote Analyst at SMTC Corporation from 2019 to 2021 and worked as a Buyer at Fath Inc from 2018 to 2019. His early career included a brief role as a VIP Guest Service Agent at Club Melia in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Rivera Pantaleon has a strong educational background in business and supply chain management. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in International Business from the University of Puerto Rico-Humacao from 2007 to 2012. He furthered his studies with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at the University of Phoenix from 2012 to 2014. He also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management from Portland State University - School of Business in 2021.
Achievements in Cost Reduction and Efficiency
Throughout his career, Rivera Pantaleon has achieved notable results in cost reduction and operational efficiency. He successfully reduced costs by $250K by evaluating schedules and workflow activities. Additionally, he optimized supplier settings in SAP, which decreased weekly Special Work Requests from 25 to 3. His efforts led to a 0 fault rate in system audits through careful data analysis and system management.
Recognition and Awards
David Antonio Rivera Pantaleon received the Star of Excellence Award for his contributions to the Drive to 55 Project. This project involved raw material procurement and scheduling to accommodate a demand increase of 300% above average. His ability to utilize strategic scenario planning has been instrumental in determining resource usage for future business requirements.