Juan P Cortes

About Juan P Cortes

I am a results-driven global supply chain professional with over 20 years of experience in healthcare manufacturing. My career has been defined by a proactive approach to cross-functional collaboration, aligning requirements, implementing solutions, and driving change management initiatives. I possess strong strategic thinking and prioritization skills, allowing me to adapt quickly to fast-paced environments. As an exceptional communicator, I excel in managing diverse stakeholder interests and expectations. My expertise includes contract manufacturing LCC, process improvement, complex pricing agreements, supplier relationship management, and project management. I am a seasoned negotiator with deep knowledge of benchmarking, root cause analysis, supplier performance, and corrective and preventative actions. My ability to manage complex issues independently, combined with my familiarity with GMPs, FDA regulations, and quality management systems, highlights my solid commitment to excellence in every aspect of my work.

Experience

1. Global Director Procurement Direct & Contract Manufacturing

   Cook Medical

   Dec 2022 — Present · Bloomington, IN, US

   Supporting operational initiatives and plans as related to purchasing and sourcing direct materials across the global network of manufacturing operations while optimizing all supply chain initiatives necessary to commercialized Cook Medical products.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Supply Chain Leadership

• Concordia University-St. Paul

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

• Concordia University-St. Paul

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

• Penn State University

  Masters SCIS, Supply Chain & Information Systems

Skills

• Cross-Docking
• Management
• Rapid Growth
• Vendor Management
• Business Process Improvement
• 3pl
• Global Operations
• Production Planning
• Retail
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Complexity Reduction
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Wholesale Food
• Leadership
• Supply Chain
• P&L
• Distribution
• General Manager
• Materials Management
• Sourcing & Procurement
• Procurement
• Medical Devices
• International Business
• Warehouse Management
• International Expansion
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Organizational Leadership
• Acquisition Integration