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Harlingen, TX, US

Harlingen, Texas, United States

• Provided support and collaborated with the Sourcing Process Excellence & Tools team members and relevant stakeholders. Reviewed lean methodologies on sourcing, ensuring segregated data availability for different Value.
• Assisted in the onboarding process for GE Steam Power by launching and testing the Steam supplier portal between SAP and Ariba for a pilot in the Americas. Conducted data cleansing and transferred data into the new.
• Supported Americas GE Accounts Payable in tracking supplier invoicing on the new Steam supplier portal. Reviewed all invoices to ensure they matched and verified with AP that all payments were processed.
• Managed follow-up on Purchase Orders (POs), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and invoices matching from SAP into the Steam supplier portal.
• Assisted in the GE Supplier Onboarding process, conducting Ariba testing, and reviewing procedures to ensure purchase orders and invoicing were properly loaded onto the portal.
• Identified MRP Variances issues and reported them to GE Steam Power for resolution.

Los Indios Texas

• Conducted weekly conference calls with major suppliers from China, Mexico, and the US to enhance relationships and outcomes between Key Safety and suppliers. Facilitated Key Safety RMA processing and addressed.
• Managed the transmission of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to suppliers.
• Obtained quotes for the purchase of non-standard items to meet specific project required
• Coordinated purchasing activities with operations, maintenance, and other ancillary departments to ensure proper inventory levels were maintained.
• Issued Request for Proposals (RFPs) to all suppliers, notifying them of new launches and seeking improved pricing and proposals to benefit the company.
• Initiated and managed the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, placing purchase orders (POs) with suppliers, and tracking POs from initiation to completion.

Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico

• Responsible to develop the master production schedule based on FCA demand, follow up on a daily basis the production schedule / attainment monitoring to keep the proper FG inventory levels at Panasonic Los Indios.
• Daily communication with CFT plant group to to establish priorities, notice of revision changes, EOL, recovery plan avoiding potential crisis, releasing work orders thru SAP system for production / shipping
• Leadership for weekly S&OP conference calls with all departments (Production, PM, NPL, Sales, CSR, Los Indios Warehouse ) for the changes, variations on customer demand
• Set up monthly meeting with plan staffing establish PSI rates, headcounts and demand for the following 6-10months
• EOL /MY change over leader to coordinate and inform all departments for EOL avoiding / minimize possible obsolescence coordination with Program management and launch coordinator
• Managed excess and obsolete inventory by developing disposition plans in collaboration with program managers and sales for phase-out programs or running changes.

Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico

• Led procurement activities for electronic and molding components, including PCBs and resin for pedals.
• Collaborated with Line of Business (LOB) partners and Sourcing team members to develop, draft, and negotiate new contracts and renewals with suppliers.
• Addressed various operational challenges including receiving/warehouse issues, invoicing/AP discrepancies, expedited orders, material shortages, and contract negotiations. Managed supplier relationships, including.
• Focused on enhancing client satisfaction by delivering strategic value and operational excellence through sourcing initiatives.
• Facilitated weekly conference calls with key suppliers from China, Mexico, and the US to improve relationships and outcomes between suppliers and CTS.
• Acted as the interface between Accounts Payable and suppliers to negotiate payment terms agreements and provide status updates on invoices.

Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico

• Procured raw materials and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies for clients such as Caterpillar and John Deere, specializing in handling joysticks. Conducted negotiations, supplier development, and cost.
• Ensured optimal inventory levels of raw materials to support production requirements, guaranteeing timely availability as per demand schedules.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Industrial And Product Design, 9.0

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Systems, Bachelor Degree At Computer Engineering