Esmeralda Ramos

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Houston, Texas 77095

281-***-**** / acvrxm@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeralda-ramos-80145086

OBJECTIVE: To build a long - term career in logistics, administration, coordination and operations that offers professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL Full-Time Student / University of Houston-Downtown

EXPERIENCE Houston, Texas 2014-2016

Graduation Date: May 15, 2016

Supply Chain Analyst / Trading Rep., National Bronze & Metals, Inc.

Houston, Texas, 2005 - 2014

Responsible for sourcing, negotiating price and lead times of raw materials with various suppliers

Provided quotations and follow up, order entry into the order fulfillment system to initiate the sales/ distribution process

Negotiated cost reductions and savings with suppliers and vendors

Effectively manage the purchase order replenishment process and blanket orders with a focus on matching inventory levels with the needs of customers

Processed customer purchase orders and made price adjustments when applicable

Prepared export documentation including pro-forma and/or commercial invoices, packing lists, material test reports, shippers’ Letter of Instructions, shipper’s export declaration, letters of credit, NAFTA (ECCN, HTS), FTA certificates, etc.

Collaborated with logistics service providers and freight forwarders on all in all three modes of transportations (Air, Ocean or Land) to ensure that domestic and international goods made the final destination in a timely manner

Coordinated with appropriate departments in the resolution of customer complaints/ NCR’s regarding damaged or incorrect material, or delivery problems

Ensured delivery of customer orders on a timely basis and with the highest possible level of quality and service

Purchasing Agent, National Bronze & Metals, Inc.

Houston, Texas, 1997 – 2005

•Negotiated purchase agreements, monitoring delivery schedules, handling returns, and established excellent relationships with multiple suppliers

•Maintained timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records

•Ensured timely and accurate fulfillment of purchase orders and inventory to meet business demands

•Assisted in monitoring and tracking supplier performance through periodic reviews, product performance and satisfaction surveys

•Processed supplier invoices ensuring payments made in accordance to negotiated terms

Administrative Assistant, Pitney Bowes Management Services

Houston, Texas, 1994 - 1997

•Prepared documents and reports including correspondence, graphs, data entry, e-mails and memos

•Performed general administrative duties including typing, copying and filing.

•Scheduled and coordinated travel, meetings and appointments

•Answered multi-line telephone system and respond to customer inquiries

•Participated as needed in special department projects

General Office Clerk / Intern, Vinson & Elkins, LLP.

Houston, Texas, 1991 - 1993

•Proofread outgoing invoices and billing memos for accuracy

•Work closely with legal secretaries to open and close official client and firm files

•Handled mail and interoffice deliveries as well as those outside the office

•Covered phones for the billing department during department lunch break

•Responsible for reproducing and faxing legal documents

EDUCATION: Capella University

(Currently attending – anticipated graduation date Dec. 2017)

Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Specialization

University of Houston –Downtown

Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business

SKILLS: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote), SAP, ERP, SharePoint, AS/400, RFP/RFIs, Six Sigma Lean Professional (SSLP), Change Management Specialist (CMS)

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