Benjamín A. Moreno
San Diego, CA 91911
Phone: 619-***-****
E-mail: abkvna@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: A position in a company, which enables me to further develop my
knowledge and skills as a Sr. Buyer, in an environment conductive to growth and
advancement based on my performance by being an effective and productive
contributor of a purchasing / materials team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Broad knowledge of procurement practices
• Inventory control experience
• Imports and Export procedures knowledge
• MRP experience
• Vendor consolidation and evaluation
• Shipping / Receiving procedures
• Proficient in SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Vantage, Word, Excel, Office, E-mail
• English and Spanish spoken fluently
• Supplier sourcing
• Cost reduction experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Delta Design Inc. 12/2009-09/2010
Buyer
• Responsible for purchasing small electronics and electro mechanics, fasteners
Pneumatics, sensors, MRO.
• Planning and Purchasing of raw material based on forecast of sales demand.
• Sourcing and qualifying suppliers.
• Expediting, tracking and controlling shipments from Asia.
• Purchasing raw material and spares parts for CM in Asia.
• Solving A/P discrepancies and issues with suppliers.
• Worked on negotiation teams on pricing contracts with suppliers.
Kyocera Wireless Corp 12/2007-1/2009
Buyer/Subcontract Administrator
• Responsible for reviewing consulting services and MRO.
• Verified and coordinated all aspects of purchase orders, including pricing to ensure
conformance with company policy.
• Oversaw commercial contract issues, administration of licensing agreements,
including renewal, new business, credit holds, receivable issues and consolidations.
Southwest Fabricators 5/2006-9/2007
Buyer / Planner
• Responsible for purchasing raw material (steel, aluminum), electrical
components,powder coats, packaging materials, MRO parts and services.
• In charge of supervising VMI accounts.
• Reviewed and approved contracts for services
• In charge of budget expense control and reports
• Planned for every raw material part purchased using Lean methods
• Monitored freight expenses
• Quoting materials (RFQ) and administered purchase orders
• Planned work orders according to material delivery and clear to build schedules
and sales order delivery dates.
Koch Membrane Systems 10/2004-04/2006
Buyer/Planner
• Primary responsibility procurement of raw materials, equipment and services
• Reviewed and approved purchase requisitions
• Evaluated competitive bids from suppliers
• In charge of supplier performance using rating systems and quality reports
• Prepared, issued and administered purchase orders, blanket orders and contracts
• Conducted expediting and follow up procedures when necessary
• Supervised inventory clerk and receiving clerk
• Established restock levels and safety stock of materials
• Planned purchasing and supply strategies based on forecast of sales demand
Bekaert Specialty Films, LLC 1/2004-8/2004
Buyer
• Responsible for purchasing raw materials and packaging materials
• Analyzing MRP plan sheets and placing orders based on production demand
• Negotiating pricing, overseeing shipping and freight, checking on time deliveries
• Assisting quality control on improvement projects and return of rejected material
• Overseeing timely payments to suppliers
• Suppliers evaluations based on quality, on time delivery and customer service
• Sourcing new suppliers, quoting materials
• Monitoring inventory levels
RSI Home Products 5/2002-11/2003
Buyer
• Responsible for purchasing parts and components for manufacturing
• Responsible for purchasing indirect MRO supplies and equipment
• Analyzing MRP and placing orders on material demand
• Expediting, tracking and controlling shipments to San Diego warehouse
• Overseeing import and export procedures and deliveries to plant
• Sourcing new suppliers
• Assisting engineering and quality control on new product development
• Negotiating lowest possible costs with suppliers
• Reporting and controlling monthly purchasing budget
• Overseeing payment to suppliers
• Quoting new parts and equipment
• Worked on cost reduction and consolidation projects
• Maintained timely control of orders, shipping notices, and receiving documents
• Solving A/P discrepancies and issues with suppliers
Progess Lighting 11/2000-4/2002
Buyer/Planner
• Responsible for purchasing raw materials and components
• Responsible for purchasing indirect MRO parts and equipment
• Expediting, tracking and controlling shipments to San Diego warehouse
• Overseeing import procedures and deliveries to plant
• Sourcing new suppliers
• Working on schedule of production lines, planning work orders
• Quoting new parts and equipment
• Worked on cost reduction and consolidation projects
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Participated in NPI and developed projects for supplier improvements
• Supported QC and engineering in new product introduction projects
• Reduced manufacturing costs by reducing inventory using Lean methods
• Implemented consignment programs ( VMI ) with vendors
• Saved $70,000 USCY by implementing kan-ban system of hardware
EDUCATION
CPIM Module 1 thru 4 Purchasing Process Oct 2003
Institute of Supply Chain Management San Diego,CA
Centro de Estudios Computacionales de Tijuana Jul 00- Jan 02
Computer Programming Tijuana, Mex
Universidad Iberoamericana Sep 88- Jun 00
Business Administration (Minor) Tijuana, Mex
COURSES
Dale Carnegie Effective Communications and Human Relations Feb 06
Lean Strategies and Supply Chain Planning Aug ‘10
OTHER SKILLS
Languages: Fluent English and Spanish spoken
Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle,Vantage, Outlook
Accustomed to working in multicultural environment
References available upon request