SANDRA MELISSA BARAJAS

Supervised Warehouse Team activities (Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control) by applying Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Standard Operating Instructions (SOI's). Provided resources and documentation to successfully pass customer audits for ISO 9000:2015 and EHS Audit with satisfactory results. Interfaced with Operations on daily/weekly requirements to support the organization by supporting Tier Meetings. Implemented Team skill matrix and standard work to assure that proper skills are available throughout the group to effectively fulfill the warehouse and Logistics function. Monitored and audited daily cycle count activities and/or physical inventories with a result of 20% improvement on inventory accuracy achieving 95% monthly target. Developed logistics plans to enhance distribution of goods and supplies. Implemented and executed continuous improvement initiatives by participating in +4 Kaizen Events to support improvements. Provided input to the department budget, identifies budget needs reduction, with an improvement of 25% in cost savings. Ensured material received from suppliers is processed in accordance with established procedures and company policies. Ensured Compliance to government regulations Familiar with DFARS and FARS & Managed DD250. Managed, guided, and coached +6 Team Members by executing performance plan for their annual individual development. Coordinated with other functions to provide data and participate in projects/teams to improve efficiency and effectiveness across both functional groups. Oversees quarterly Excess & Obsolescence process to include generation of quarterly reports, dissemination required internal departments (Eng, QA, Planning and Purchasing) for review, physical removal of material from stocking locations and system transactions to remove material from ERP system. Successfully implemented Project for indirect material invoice receipts to ensure 100% accuracy on the ERP system to prevent credit holds.

Supervised all activities associated with Purchasing by leading a team of 3 supply chain professionals, setting goals, objectives, and improvements of more than 20% Team effectiveness. Developed plans for staff for upcoming program procurement needs and provides local leadership to Supply Chain personnel. Developed the procurement portion and monitors the cost estimating activity on all proposal bids for contracts. Organized and monitored all solicitation and pricing activity by creating multi-source suppliers and achieving cost reduction by 30%. Improve Supplier Aids in developing and communicating clear sourcing strategies with suppliers and local leadership, Monitor. manage overall supplier quality and delivery performance and conduct routine supplier performance reviews and supply risk for key products and technologies. Fosters higher level relationships for those suppliers of strategic importance. Developed and implemented a new supplier qualification process to ensure configuration levels for forms-packages are complete and accurate at time of PO release, resulting in an increase in supplier reliability. Lead proactive programs for continuous improvement in the supply chain, Implemented and executed continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor the process for all rejected material through Quality System to proper disposition and timely transactions, maintain POs for Quality, Delivery and Engineering requirements accuracy.

-Supervise Planning, Purchasing, -Specializing in the area of capacity planning requirement, demand planning, master scheduling, production / inventory planning, supply chain management, interacting directly with customers and suppliers. -Analyze and Manage customer sales forecasts and corporate revenue commitments to ensure accurate material requirements planning, production schedules, engineering changes, material shortages and customer order commitments, procure material and manage inventory levels, creating planning timelines. -Provided guidance for scheduling and coordinating to manufacturing operations team. Introduced new order execution procedures and established monitoring planning reports, production and inventory control. -Create Master Production Schedule, ensure MRP accuracy -Establish new suppliers, negotiate cost reductions to maximize profit and reduce lead times & shortages. - Present weekly-monthly performance metrics (KPI's) Manage DII, FCST-SKU, RCCP. - Implemented and maintain Special program FG VOMI Consigment.

Summary: Perform a variety of duties and functions related to the planning and scheduling of production, coordinating and expediting flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between divisions and adjusting schedules to ensure optimum customer satisfaction levels are maintained.