Tavanna Ayala Email & Phone Number

Passionate and strategic thinking team player always working to make things happen and deliver superior bottom line results. Having 9+ years of operational experience primarily focusing on procurement and supply chain has taught me that continuous process improvement is key in both my professional and personal life. I truly enjoy working, meeting, and learning new things from people, so please feel free to reach out and connect with me.“You want to have a future where you’re expecting things to be better, not one where you’re expecting things to be worse.” – Elon Musk

Listed skills include Management, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Quickbooks, and 19 others.

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  Procurement Specialist

  Spireon

  Jan 2013 - Present - Irvine

  Prepared demand forecasts and created raw material and replenishment plans to meet production targets. Controlled inventory levels and worked with manufacturing operations and logistics teams, suppliers, and demand planning department. Reviewed delivery orders and evaluated availability, lead times, and manufacturing process needs. Managed inventory control, material procurement, storage management, and site management. Maintained and implemented strategies to improve operations and inventory control. Tracked special orders to ensure fulfillment, reviewed planned orders, and recommended processes for future orders. Scheduled and conducted semi-annual inventory audits to maintain 100% inventory accuracy. Maximized budgets by eliminating overstock and obsolete materials. Worked with consultants to source suppliers and vendors; secured competitive pricing on inventory and raw materials. Communicated closely with accounting and finance departments to maintain financial accuracy.