Carla Vargas Email & Phone Number

Redwood City, Ca, Us

San Mateo, California, United States

• Managed inventory levels for multiple product lines. • MRP implementation team member (QAD)• Developed master BOM of all product lines to improve component forecasting.• Supported warehouse relocation

Menlo Park

- Initiate, process and monitor DCOs.- Manage Approved Supplier List, working with Operations and Engineering in evaluating supplier performance and ongoing supplier quality.- Maintain training records for compliance and reporting.- Support facilities shut down tasks.

- Created and managed inventory planning and tracking files for two mixed-model inventories.- Collaborated with manufacturing team to develop short term/long term production build priorities.- Monitored and adjusted production build schedules as priorities and issues arise.- Managed Approved Supplier List keeping records up-to-date and complete.- Initiated DCOs and tracked implementation of part specification changes.- Communicated to suppliers quality issues and non-conformances. - Supported Production, R&D, Clinical, and Scientific teams.- Worked with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.- Performed quarterly cycle counts to ensure part count accuracy.

- Served as a member of the Integration Team post acquisition to transfer manufacturing to Puerto Rico- Managed purchasing system implementation (Ariba Network). Served as Ariba overseer- Managed supplier communication while transitioning Accounts Payable to corporate headquarters- Developed and maintained Costed Bill of Materials to track budgeting and expenditures- Managed inventory levels for multiple sites based on production forecast, lead time and demand to eliminate manufacturing delays- Worked with suppliers to reduce lead times, avoid stock-outs and better anticipate part demands- Developed comprehensive spreadsheet for Incoming quality inspection to ensure that priorities were aligned with business needs- Aligned roles for the organization’s support staff to ensure adequate coverage, developed contingency plans and trained individuals to provide backup assistance when necessary- Acted as Project Coordinator for Kelly Outsourcing & Consulting Group to manage 24 contract employees- Managed shipping, receiving and warehouse functions

- Conducted time studies of manufacturing line to provide data for production optimization output- Converted batch-build to continuous-flow resulting in 40% production output increase

- Coordinated technical support team to resolve issues identified with new asset management program- Identified process discrepancies and coached users to develop standardized processes- Created forecast schedule of preventative maintenance/calibration to avoid workload spikes caused by initial implementation

- Planned and procured inventory based on forecasted demand- Worked with key suppliers to reduce lead times and improve product quality- Coordinated logistics for sterilization process and achieved a shortened wait time while reducing sterilization costs by 40%- Collaborated with Operations staff to develop short term/long term production build priorities- Coordinated the receipt of raw material and shipment of finished goods

- Met with key corporate accounts and served as a company representative at conferences and other marketing events- Provided information and product samples to generate leads and increase corporate exposure- Communicated with potential customers providing product detail and explanation of services- Registered new customers and followed up to ensure superior customer service.

- Implemented Lean Manufacturing practices to increase productivity and output (manufacturing time studies, balance and standardize operations, performance tracking)

- Developed and conducted time studies of manufacturing line to provide data for production optimization output- Produced graphic reports to illustrate current state and projected future state of manufacturing line

- Managed reconfiguration of Stockroom for optimized capacity and product flow

- Implemented Lean Manufacturing practices to increase productivity and output (optimized manufacturing line layout, created standard work on mixed model line, trained operators, and introduced performance measurements)- Increased production output by 40% using existing manufacturing labor and floor space- Produced graphic reports to illustrate current state and projected future state of manufacturing line

San Francisco Airport

Lean Manufacturing Training and Implementation (Jun 2005 - Jul 2008) - Implemented lean manufacturing practices in selected work areas- Developed and conducted lean manufacturing training for other United employees- Developed training metrics for 4,000 employees- Managed work and travel schedules for 18 employees in Continuous Improvement DepartmentBuyer/Planner (Nov 1999-Jun 2005) - Planned and provisioned inventory levels for jet engine spare parts pool- Analyzed inventory levels based on production speed and demand- Worked with suppliers to better communicate anticipated part needs - De-provisioned retired fleet, evaluating surplus versus scrap benefits Cargo Sales Account Rep (Feb 1996 - Nov 1999)- Managed and monitored shipments of freight for top cargo accountsAircraft Load Planner (Jul 1994 - Feb 1996)- Maximized payloads for departing aircraftCustomer Service, Service Director (Jun 1988 - Jul 1994)- Provided direction and support to Customer Service Agents and assisted passengers as needed