Ethel Rose Nitro

A detail-oriented and results-driven supply chain professional with experience across procurement, warehouse operations, quality assurance, and international trade compliance. Skilled in inventory management, supplier coordination, process improvement, and regulatory adherence. Proven ability to support efficient operations, reduce risks, and optimize cost and performance through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Global Trade Compliance Manager (Senior Supervisor) at Collins Aerospace (Formerly B/E Aerospace PH) (2021-10 – Present)

Leading the development and implementation of international trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to global import/export regulations for each of sites.

• Leading the development and implementation of international trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to global import/export regulations for each of sites
• Deployment and ensuring implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls covering classification, valuation, country-of-origin, and documentation
• Conducts risk assessments and compliance audits to identify gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions for each of the sites
• Collaborated with sites to integrate compliance on Global trade Compliance Programs
• Ensuring training and awareness programs to strengthen organizational compliance culture

Tactical Supply Chain Supervisor at Collins Aerospace (Formerly B/E Aerospace PH) (2019-08 – 2021-09)

Supervised tactical supply chain operations and processes.

Strategic Sourcing Supervisor at Collins Aerospace (Formerly B/E Aerospace PH) (2015-05 – 2019-07)

Led strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management activities.

• Leading strategic sourcing initiatives, achieving cost savings and improving supplier performance
• Strategic Sourcing in Volatile Demand Environments by aligning procurement with fluctuating forecasts and uncertain customer orders
• Supplier Lead Time & Risk Management by managing extended lead times through planning and supplier coordination
• Data-Driven Procurement & Forecast Integration using demand forecasts to guide purchasing decisions and avoid overstock/stockouts
• Cost Control & Spend Optimization by managing rising transportation and material costs through negotiation and sourcing strategies
• Supplier Diversification & Resilience Planning by reducing dependency on single suppliers to mitigate disruptions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (S&OP) by working with sales, operations, and finance to align procurement plans
• Inventory Optimization by balancing service levels with inventory carrying cost pressures
• Market Intelligence & Supplier Evaluation by monitoring supplier performance and external risks

Purchasing Officer at BEMAC Electric Transportation Inc (2014-06 – 2015-05)

Managed purchasing activities and supplier relationships.

Purchasing Supervisor at Sonion Philippines Inc. (2013-11 – 2014-02)

Supervised purchasing operations and procurement processes.

Cost Control Officer at EPSON Precision Philippines Inc. (2005-11 – 2013-11)

Managed cost control operations and financial analysis for supply chain activities.

QA / QC Engineer at Sohbi Kohgei Philippines (2005-05 – 2005-11)

Performed quality assurance and quality control engineering activities.

Masters in Business Administration in MBA – Lyceum of the Philippines (LPU) Laguna Campus (2025-01)

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering – Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sto Tomas Extension (2001-06 – 2005-05)