Maricruz Demster-Herran- Supply Chain Specialist

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Experience

January 2014 – Present Nypro Corporate

Business Systems Analyst – SCM- Sales and Distribution

Successfully completed the SAP implementation of four Nypro plants in the US, covering the Sales and distribution module, prepared power point presentations and trained all Customer Service users on how to create new Customers accounts, create new Sales orders and handle the Sales prices.

Assisted in the development and implementation of improved business processes across Nypro plants

Performed assessments, project planning, mapping, training and on-going support

Global order to cash process analyst across Nypro plants.

Incorporated Customer specific needs into SAP Development transaction codes.

Point of contact between Business leads and technical developers.

Responsible to develop and conduct training in Sales Order entry, Sales Report, Shipping, Customer Master account set up, Sales price and Shipping documents

In charge of resolving issues at plants related to production and operations, providing post-implementation support for plants.

Massachusetts/ San Diego, CA US

2013 – 2014 Nypro Healthcare

NPI Buyer - Sourcing

Review of Customer drawings for new pipeline Projects and responsible of the quotations for the BOM materials for bidding purposes.

Performed price and lead time reduction projects with various vendors, including commodities like: resin, packaging, labels, electronic batteries among others for new product introduction Projects.

Created Customer project orders, trial run orders, sample orders

Responsible for prices negotiation at bidding process.

Obtained a $700,000 savings per year with a supplier by exploring new vinyl bag design

Consolidated packaging material like cartons and got 5% savings with key Customer accounts

Handled multiple projects with different Customers, from quoting new materials, buying, receiving and having the material at the production floor, until final product was delivered to the Customer.

Responsible for the Approved Vendor’s list. AVL of approximately 300 suppliers.

Maintained all documentation up to date for FDA and Customer audit purposes.

Improved the supplier’s assessment documentation, resulting in a reduction of time response from active suppliers.

Performed on site Audits to key suppliers.

Baja California, MX

2011 – 2012 Nypro Healthcare

Sr Planner/Buyer

Responsible for demand management, inventory management and Customer Service

Improved on time delivery of finished goods from 80 to 95% during a period of 5 months

Coordinating logistics of raw materials with more than 20 suppliers located in the US and overseas.

Improved inventory management and reduced line down situations

22 days of inventory out of 21 days target

Currently 95% of Production Plan Adherence and 98% Sales plan

Nypro Healthcare Baja California, MX

Customer Account Manager (2009-2011)

Responsible for managing relationship between Nypro Healthcare and global clients

Received the only perfect customer satisfaction survey score (10 out of 10) in the company from the largest global client of Nypro Healthcare Baja

Improved Customer Satisfaction from 5 to 10. Ten being the highest.

Improved On time Delivery from 60% to 97% between 2009 and 2010.

Reduced 50% logistics costs to Nypro’s largest Customer by consolidating FG with 2 shipments per week. Before 4 shipments per week at customer’s expense.

Saved $30,000 a year for a USA Customer by developing a shipping system directly from TJ to Belgium Europe.

Increased FG inventory turns from 7 to 12 per week. Reducing FG inventory value.

2007-2009 EATON Aerospace Baja California, MX

Raw Material Lead Buyer (2008-2009)

Lead buyer for the Aerospace business transition with customers including Boeing, Gulfstream, Sikorsky and other major aerospace manufacturers

Coordinated business relationships with more than 20 High mix, low volume, high pricing suppliers. All new to doing business within Mexico.

Outsourced 80 types of Aerospace chemicals for the metal forming business and developed a local Baja source.

Implemented INNOVA System for MRO buyers. Reducing time of response and usage of paper in a 70%.

Demand Coordinator/Planner (2007)

Started relationships with new Customers at Eaton Aerospace Tijuana new plant.

Received and processed customer purchase orders

Validated raw material availability and production capacity

Followed up on production schedule.

Managed prioritization of projects for purchasing, planning and shipping teams

Ensured on time delivery

Handled RMA’s together with quality department

Baja California, MX

2006-2007 Blyth HomeScents International

Buyer/Sourcing Specialist (01/200*-**-****)

Purchased Raw Materials from Overseas and USA

Developed local sources Suppliers such as packaging.

Quoted new raw material parts for new projects.

Improved Production Planning and Saved average $10,000 per month in Scented Oil from USA with better purchasing planning.

Saved around $200 per month in packaging material.

Accomplished projects of cost down reduction with a new carrier of $300 per week.

Inventory coordination. Low inventory targets.

KanBan systems experience

Cost down projects

2003-2006 SONY Electronics Baja California, MX

Buyer/Planner

Semiconductor components

Purchased around 1,000 active items, with suppliers including Philips, Toshiba and Semiconductors.

Coordinated component changes with engineering to avoid obsolescence of materials

Participated in new model introductions

Performed daily activities including delivery, negotiated dates, cancellations, RAM and invoice problems

Avoided raw material obsolescence and production line shortages by managing inventory balance

Education

Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana Baja California, MX

Masters Degree in International Logistics, 2006-2008

Winner “Best Student Award” – Presented to student with the highest GPA in Masters Program

Grade Point Average: 9.5 out of 10

Bachelors Degree in Foreign Trade and Customs, 1999-2004

Grade Point Average: 9.5 out of 10

Certifications

APICS Certification in process. 2 exams passed.

Inventory Control Diploma: ITESM Virtual, Sony de Tijuana, 2005

Six Sigma Green Belt: Sony de Tijuana, 2005

Planner Buyer Diploma: CESUN Universidad Tijuana, 2002

Computer Skills

SAP

MFG/Pro

BPCS

Oracle

Languages

Fluent in English and Spanish

References

1.Thomas Maack 3. Juan Hernandez

Pricing Manager Human Resources Director

Nypro Healthcare 619-***-****

619-***-**** Nypro, a Jabil Company

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2.Luis Morales

Sr. Business Manager

Nypro, a Jabil Company

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