Guadalupe M. Viramontes, MBA

Promoted quickly within company by demonstrating leadership, determination, and successful execution of high visibility company functions. Selected to participate in management rotation program. Manage production planning and scheduling function and the development of department employees. Develop inventory goals, conduct inventory forecasting, and inventory control. Organize and execute plans for obtaining the necessary materials to support production schedules. Manage supplier accounts and participate in cross-functional projects representing Supply Chain department. ► Coordinated two year implementation of a new ERP system for Supply Chain that went live in 2019. ► Successfully led ERP implementation team from 6 divisions in CA, NY, TN, CO, OK, and Canada; managed project and coordinated training of Supply Chain personnel.

Planned, organized, and coordinated all Purchasing activities in support of the department and company's objectives. Managed and developed employees. Managed supplier accounts and communicated pricing, quality and service concerns. Support production schedules and customer demand. ► Created a new planning platform for company’s made-to-order line and developed the process flow to plan the manufacturing floor. ► Ensured that ERP current processes were in sync with new ERP system, documented new process, coordinated training with 6 locations, wrote training manuals & procedures; coordinated system testing.

Directed and supervised non-exempt production control personnel, including interviewing, hiring, training and development of employees; planned, assigned and directed work; and appraised performance. ► Developed a contingency plan, still in effect today, with a supplier of raw materials for a high demand color paste after a disruption in supply and loss of business to a competitor due to stock-out. ► Improved scheduling of job orders, leading a team that identified 11 enhancements that needed to be implemented in 3 months resulting in $167K annual cost savings affecting CA, TN and NY.

Updated and maintained inventory levels based on forecast and demand. Studied market trends, analyzed quotes received, interviewed suppliers, and selecting or recommended suppliers. Participated in multi-functional team meetings & task forces representing Supply Chain department. ► Researched and identified through personal network, a supplier who was able to fast track production on a new design for hardware for a product line that senior management wanted to market in less than a year.

Supervised 22 assembly line workers. Enforced safety and department policies/regulations. Inspected materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Planned and developed new products introductions and production processes.

Provided support services to field sales representatives, sales managers, architects and US & Canadian customers. Assisted in pricing products and competitor analysis.

Balanced A/R weekly and monthly for 8 Bobrick locations. Entered cash, lock box, wire and credit card deposits for 5 company locations, both local and international.

Reviewed and placed orders off planners report for Production Control. Purchased detail parts and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies. Maintained and monitored inventory levels on all assigned items. Processed First Articles through the Quality Assurance and Engineering Departments.