CINDY ZAMBRANO

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714-***-****

acgljq@r.postjobfree.com

Bilingual (English/Spanish) industrial engineering professional with three years experience in operations

management. I am qualified to plan, design, execute, and manage methods of production while

optimizing resources for the operation utilizing excellent project management, decision-making, and

critical-thinking skills. I am goal-oriented and adaptable to change while working in a team environment.

I can also inspire and encourage others to embrace change.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

• For general purpose: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project).

• Simulation software: Promodel, Arena, and Matlab

• ERP: production module – SAP

ACCOMPLISHMENT

Reduced the cost of inventory by 40% without risking the stability of the supply chain in Gerdau.

Participated in a working capital project where Gerdau released twenty million dollars for

reinvestment within the company; the biggest contribution was the inventory account.

Reduced the cost of inventory by 30%. Significantly increasing inventory-turns resulted in lower

carrying costs as well as ensured a continuous flow of the value chain.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GERDAU CORPORATION, Bogota, Colombia April, 2012 – December,

2013

TACTICAL PLANNER S&OP (Sales & Operation Planning)

- Created and coordinated six month to three year operation plans to balance supply with demand for

Gerdau Coal Colombia. Operation plans included purchasing, logistics, and production

- Synchronized the interests of different departments in order to minimize operational costs and ensure the

continuous flow of the entire chain.

- Managed the levels of raw material and finished products inventory to ensure efficient processes with

suppliers and customers.

- Prepared all data and metrics for review, identify gaps & scenarios that must be presented, guide final

decision making on open items & trade-offs, and prepare escalations for executive review where

appropriate.

- Evaluated and analyzed the impact of raw materials inventory in working capital performance.

SCHWAN COSMETICS /CREATIVE COLORS, Bogota, Colombia November, 2010 – March, 2012

OPERATIONS PLANNER

- Synchronized and balanced the operations plans for the principal costumer of the company, AVON CPE

(Colombia, Peru and Ecuador).

CINDY ZAMBRANO

51 Heather Road, Newark, DE 19702

714-***-****

acgljq@r.postjobfree.com

- Developed, communicated, and ensured detailed production schedules.

- Ensured production and inventory would met the sales target for the month, forecast accuracy, and

exceeded standards of customer service levels.

- Defined, managed, and controlled the levels of inventory of raw materials and finished products.

- Monitored age of stock and took action to manage.

- Provided input and completed analysis to assist in optimizing long-term planning strategy of operations.

- Responded to customers and committed to product availability dates.

- Determined operational risk factors and provided relevant mitigation plans.

- Advised management of critical capacity trend changes and advised of corrective actions.

EDUCATION

Universidad Industrial de Santander UIS, Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia 2005 –

2010

B.S. Industrial Engineering

APCIS

CPIM – Certified in Production and Inventory Management

Completed level three and others in progress

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

English as Second Language (ELS) January – June 2014

- International working environment.

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