Cynthia Rena

Accomplishments :

• Developed and implemented logistics strategies aligned with business goals leading to significant cost savings, enhanced operational efficiency and improved customer satisfaction.
• Effectively managed the logistics budget through indirect spend analysis in warehousing and transportation, achieving significant cost reduction and maximizing value creation.
• Successfully established cross functional partnership with Production, Sales, Procurement, Finance and Accounting, creating an integrated supply chain that streamlined processes and improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Effectively led and optimized inbound and outbound logistics operations across transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
• Maintained high safety and quality standards by implementing 5S/GMP, ISO, HACCP, and FSSC best practices, contributing a safe and reliable logistics environment.
• Served as Subject Matter Expert(SME) in the successful SAP implementation of SD, EWM/IM, and Transportation Management modules, aligning logistics processes to streamline workflows, enhance data accuracy, and boost operational efficiency.
• Established and monitored KPIs to ensure alignment with strategic goals, analyzing metrics to identify improvements and implement corrective actions, driving continuous operational excellence.
• Successfully developed and implemented the Perfect Order Fulfillment (POF) Governance Framework to set and uphold high standards in order accuracy, on-time delivery, and fulfillment completeness, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and stronger stakeholder partnerships.
• Proactively managed and mitigated risks in logistics operations, including those related to health and safety, environmental impact, and potential supply chain disruptions, safeguarding the business against unforeseen issues.
• Effectively led and mentored the logistics team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and commitment to the company’s values.

Responsibilities:

• Led supply chain logistics functions, including Order Management, Warehouse and Transportation Management of VISMIN operations covering Flour, Feeds, and Trading.
• Developed and executed operational and tactical plans to achieve business goals, enhance efficiency, and boost customer satisfaction.
• Oversaw efficient management of all internal and external warehouses, ensuring proper inventory handling, safekeeping, and accuracy.
• Coordinated logistics operations with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and logistics providers to optimize efficiencies and meet expectations.
• Managed and coached a high-performing team focused on achieving objectives, delivering results, and driving continuous improvement.
• Prepared annual and midyear departmental and freight budgets to support financial planning and cost control.

Accomplishments:

• Effectively managed warehouse operations, ensuring proper storage and handling of products to maintain quality.
• Developed and implemented Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Warehousing Practices (GWP) standards, enhancing product quality, safety, and compliance across logistics and warehousing operations.
• Collaborates closely with Sales and Production teams to ensure monthly sales volume targets are consistently met, aligning logistics operations with overall business goals.
• Achieved targeted warehouse efficiency and productivity by consistently monitoring and reviewing KPIs for team members, fostering accountability, and implementing improvements based on performance insights.
• Implemented Infor WMS with RF scanning, boosting inventory accuracy, efficiency, and real-time tracking, resulting in faster, accurate order fulfillment and improved customer satisfaction.
• Successfully developed key talents, promoting staff members to supervisors and supervisors to manager level.
• Established process improvements in order-to-delivery cycles, meeting operational targets and achieving monthly sales volume goals for flour and feeds.
• Built strong connections with Sales, Production, Accounting, customers, and transport providers, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Conducted a comprehensive review of the Table of Organization, recommending functional realignments and workload distribution adjustments to support business growth.
• Led the development and implementation of the Oracle Transport Management System, improving logistics efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Led the effective delivery of Business Process Services to Food Group functional users by identifying areas for improvement and implementing functional drivers to optimize operations.
• Established and deployed process development methodologies and partnered with functional process owners to provide continuous education and increase end-user understanding of system improvements and business process changes.

Completed System/Business Process Improvement Projects, including:

• IT Process Rationalization: Developed and implemented a Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) framework, adhering to global standards such as CMMI and PMBOK, to streamline IT processes.
• Food Group System Integration: Conducted a comprehensive gap analysis to standardize, streamline, and integrate processes across the Food Group, identifying key improvement areas and establishing standardized procedures, which served as the foundation for Oracle 11i implementation.
• Warehousing & Distribution System: Conducted a system study on warehousing and distribution to resolve key issues and enhance process effectiveness, covering raw materials management, inventory management, and logistics for greater operational efficiency.
  

• Gathered and documented comprehensive business requirements, coordinated with the design and development team, and led UAT planning and key user training to ensure on-time, on-budget system rollouts.
• Spearheaded the preparation and implementation of quality management systems to meet ISO 9000:2000 standards and food safety (HACCP) requirements.
• Developed and reviewed company policies, procedures, quality plans, and related documentation to align with Quality Management Systems and HACCP standards.
• Ensured effective execution and control of the company’s Quality Management Systems (QMS), including Document Control, Records Management, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and the HACCP Plan.
• Led continuous training and evaluations for ISO Team Members and Internal Auditors to maintain a high standard of quality management.
• Planned and managed company-wide internal quality audits and management reviews to ensure alignment with QMS and effective implementation.
• Coordinated with third-party auditors for certification and recertification audits, maintaining strong compliance standards.
• Developed and implemented programs to sustain and continuously improve the Quality Management System.

• Recognized as Pilmican of the Year in 2008 for exceptional contributions.
• Successfully completed IRCA Lead Auditor Training to enhance audit expertise.
• Designed and implemented essential systems, including E-Documentation Systems, Customer Feedback Systems, and Subsidiary Ledger Systems for improved operational efficiency.

• Documented comprehensive company policies and guidelines to support organizational standards and compliance.
• Developed and formalized accounting and operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and processes, ensuring full alignment with Oracle ERP requirements for streamlined and efficient operations.

• Oversees the Finished Goods Finishing and Inspection Department, ensuring timely export shipments that align with customer delivery schedules.
• Coordinates closely with Production Planning to optimize production timelines and fulfill export delivery requirements, consistently meeting customer expectations for on-time delivery.
• Manages export delivery documentation processes to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely shipment paperwork for smooth export operations.