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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Anaheim, California, United States

Torrance, California

Primarily responsible for the customer service, order entry, purchasing and warehouse operationswork closely with pro-service, technical support. Manage, coach, mentor and develop the staff Coordinate purchasing activities with customer service, technical support and other departments toacquire inventory and supplies in a cost effective and timely mannerEstablish, execute and report on tactical and strategic goals to enhance our customer’s experience.Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service Proven success with implementing process improvements related to sales and returns managementDemonstrated ability to meet objectives within deadlines with outstanding follow-through, timemanagement and planning skillsAnalyze reorder reports and review product demand reports and ensure purchase orders are placedaccordinglyWork with vendors, management and peers to successfully resolve problems, provide informationand answer questionsEnsure all incoming requisitions are processed according to established work instructions andprocedures Ability to source new items defined by other departmentsInteract with all vendors, contact vendors for price quotes and negotiate favorable pricing and termsMonitor preparation and issuing of purchase ordersEnsure communication with customer service pertaining to status of orders is timely and accurateLiaise with vendors, accounting and other departments to resolve billing and credit problemsPerform cost analysis and volume planningRecommend cost saving proposals or alternative sourcing Plan and execute preventative maintenance, housekeeping and safety programsResolve stock discrepancies Control and direct transportation into and out of the warehouse Ensure accurate and timely preparation of reportsEnsure economic utilization of warehouse facilities including receiving, storing and shipping of goods.

Torrance, California

Manage purchasing and warehouse operations, Coordinate all purchasing activities with customer service, technical support and other department to acquire inventory and supplies in a cost effective and timely manner. Analyze and review reorder report and product demand to ensure purchase order or placed accordingly.Provide leadership and direction to staff.Resolve stock discrepancies.Execute strategic to improve warehouse process.Determine, evaluate and re-deploy obsolete and excess inventoryControl and direct transportation into and out of warehouse.Perform cost analysis and volume planning.Contact vendor for price quotes and negotiate favorable pricing and terms.Recommend cost saving proposals or alternative sourcing.Ensure accurate and timely preparation of reports.

Torrance California

Review and analyze Purchase RequisitionsContact vendors for price quotes and negotiate favorable pricing and terms. Perform cost analysis and volume planning.Provide assistance proactively to internal and external customers to facilitate procurement activities.Execute all purchasing activities for sales and on going projectsRecommend cost saving proposals and/or alternative sourcingWork with vendors, management and peers to successfully resolve problems, provide information and answer questions.Analyze reorder reports and review product demand reports and place purchase orders accordingly.

El Segundo, Ca

• Spearhead company’s direct and indirect material purchases along with fixed and capex acquisitions.• Develop and implement strategies to streamline overall procurement function.• Negotiate major procurement and pricing details with prospective vendors.• Responsible for carrying out purchase orders as part of business as usual.• Provide assistance proactively to internal and external customers to facilitate procurement activities.• Oversee inventory policy and procedures including inventory levels, stock-out rate to meet production and test material demands. Ensure appropriate shipment of materials.• Liaise with R&D and Quality analysis team to continuously improve delivery, quality and cost.• Facilitate ERP system to manage inventory and finished products.• Plan, review and finalize budget and procuring materials.• Supervise and manage employees, review their work for adherence to company standards, policies, procedures and laws. Evaluate performance of staff.• Ensure effective interfaces within departments and resolve issues pertaining to material procurement.• Prepare and deliver On-Time-Delivery and Supplier Performance reports for the management.

Rosemead, Ca

• Orchestrated, negotiated and administered complex procurement contracts.• Ensured timely receipt of materials to support the production schedule, created purchase orders, requested for proposals, negotiated orders for IT/Telecom.• Provided advice and guidance to internal clients; resolved disputes regarding payments and invoicing.• Provided leadership by disseminating information, providing feedback, advising and guidance.• Handled sourcing by identification of cost effective suppliers for procurement hence improving quality.• Budgeting funds for procurement and sourcing of material and ensured optimum utilization of materials.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Oversaw annual buying responsibility of $15M; led the materials team to continuously improve processes and procedures.• Led purchasing activities, vendor audits, negotiations and quality functions including metrics, Total Quality Management program and MRO.• Monitored all shipping and receiving; delivered continuous improvement in supplier delivery, quality of raw materials and cost.• Identified and developed inventory and logistics strategies.• Carried out purchase orders as part of business as usual.• Initiated Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and forecasting.• Successfully reduced vendor base from 150 to 75 within 2 years.• Devised planning strategies leading to annual cost reduction by 15 %, and a total of $3.5M in savings.• Successfully reduced costs of freight by $300,000 by consolidation of carriers, supplier paid freight agreements, and renegotiation of carrier contracts.• Generated company’s RFQs and RFP’s; represented as departments quality advocate and auditor.• Prepared and deliver On-Time-Delivery and Supplier Performance reports for the management

Torrance Ca

Responsibilities:•Perform in-depth and complete procurement plan and analysis of all new purchase, materials and supplies.•Enhance, evaluate supplier base and relationships•Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, conditions and delivery •Keep abreast of production shortages on new products, expedites as required and updates production•Develop and implementing inventory and logistics strategies •Inventory control, physical inventory and cycle counts•Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for forecasting and/or inventory management.•Review purchase requisitions to determine their appropriateness with regard to organizational requirements and proper authorization

Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management, 3.0

Working on Master Degree. Completed Purchasing Certification program

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Activities and Societies: ACPIS Accounting Society Club