Anahi O.

•Negotiated buying terms with suppliers, including pricing, return policies, delivery terms, and contracts. • Outsourced standard and MTO items to reduce costs while maintaining product quality. • Updated supplier lead times, pricing, and MOQs. • Resolved accounts payable issues, including shipment errors, and processed returns for replacements, credits, or refunds. • Handled Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to accommodate specification or requirement changes, including updating the system, informing the supplier, and updating the BOM. • Worked with PPV reports and collaborating with suppliers to implement cost-reduction strategies.

• Developed and manage supplier relationships. • Negotiated buying terms with supplier, including price, return policies and delivery terms. • Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities. • Prepared purchase orders (including release purchase orders) by verifying specifications and price, obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items. • Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives. • Resolved shipments in error with suppliers and process returns in exchange for another item, credits, or original payment. • Analized PPV reports and work with suppliers to implement cost reduction strategies.

• Processed Purchase Orders. • Downloaded PPV report weekly to review and analyze the data with the Buyers. • Updated supplier information and commodity codes for accuracy. • Updated commodity codes with new and more accurate codes in the system.

• Coordinated the movement of goods from suppliers to production and from production to customers, ensuring timely delivery and inventory accuracy. • Monitored inventory levels and provided recommendations for reordering and stocking to optimize inventory turns and reduce waste. • Communicated with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve any issues related to delivery, quality, and cost. • Managed the flow of goods and information, ensuring that the right parts were in the right place at the right time. • Implemented new systems and processes to improve the overall efficiency of the supply chain.