Manufacturing Management

THAMARA HERNANDEZ MBA

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Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Email: ********@*****.***

S U M M A R Y

Proactive and resourceful MBA with extensive cost, inventory analysis, and financial reporting experience. Effective in utilizing generally accepted cost accounting and financial reporting principles to achieve desired results. Exceptional focus with the ability to manage multiple projects through completion, while simultaneously developing cohesive partnerships in cross functional business units. Bilingual in English and Spanish. US Citizen.

1. P&L Management

2. Financial Planning & Analysis

1. Cost Accounting

2. Strategic Planning

1. Financial Modeling

2. SOX compliance

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

ITT Aerospace Controls, Los Angeles, California 2011 – 2013

A diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and technology solutions (Operations$200M in sales).

Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Managed Financial Planning, Forecasting, monthly close, productivity, variance analysis, monthly Business review, Annual Operating Plan/Budget process, Strategic Planning, KBM. Directly oversaw departmental budgets of $100M with 500 employees.

1. Automated and simplified forecast and budgeting process enhancing accuracy and timeliness.

2. Designed, implemented and established though all sites weekly tracker/Flash report utilized as control tool to evaluate and measure performance (Sales, Orders, OI and OCF).

3. Decreased spend 10% by leading monthly financial review of manufacturing variances with focus factory managers to ensure tight control of spends.

4. Reduced 2 days from month end close to production of internal financial reports by refocusing team priorities.

5. Improved payroll reporting by designing queries & reports to ease workload & processes by 15%.

6. Developed forecasting model, interfacing local BPCS to HFM.

Future Food LTD –Santa Barbara Bay Foods, Buellton, California. 2010 – 2011

A multi-million dollar manufacturer of gourmet quality salads, spreads and deli dips (Factory closed)

Sr. Cost Accountant

Managed all cost accounting of operations, ongoing analysis of margins, costs and inventory with integrity and standardization. Handled payroll, intercompany reconciliations and month end close. Maintained fixed asset records; analyzed expenditures for capitalization; and calculated depreciation expense. CIP and fix assets roll forward. Analyzed actual manufacturing costs and prepared periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual production costs, including product margin reporting and analytics, in conjunction with enabling smooth and efficient transfer of Finance operations to Texas.

Kavlico-Schneider Electric.- Moorpark, California 2009 – 2010

A multi-million dollar manufacturer of sensors for Transportation, Industrial, Aerospace & Defense markets worldwide.

Assistant Plant Controller

Assisted business controller with financial operations of $150M revenue Aerospace division in all areas of general accounting, supervised periodic audits and ensured compliance with established policies, regulations, and procedures

1. Led & accountable for accuracy, analysis, and maintenance of standard costs, product margins, and cost variances; suggested and deployed actions to improve revenue and profit; identify and resolve manufacturing variances.

2. Reduced scrap 30 % by streamlining processing of different areas of manufacturing including scrap analysis, OT, productivity and efficiency.

3. Developed monthly internal scorecard/dashboard to gauge and monitor overall performance for senior management.

4. Managed capital budget by tracking and overseeing the financial status of capital projects from the initial funding phase of each project through its completion. Primary focus includes capital expenditures (CER projects).

5. Conducted quantitative analysis of segment reports including P&L, depreciation, revenue and expenses.

Technicolor INC, North Hollywood, California 2007 – 2009

A multi-billion dollar organization that operates as a diversified Entertainment manufacturing company

Sr. Cost Accountant

Led cost accounting procedures for a $300M revenue Manufacturing Lab with initiatives that included establishing of product costs, maintaining inventories with the general ledger, providing estimates for new product costs, and preparing and analyzing manufacturing variance reports for decision making; having as an objective improving overall gross margins.

1. Reduced cost by $1 Million annually in Labor by identifying the problem areas by department and managing the resources efficiently. Analyzing all aspects of labor process including EHC and FTE calculation & OT evaluation.

2. Analyzed and interpreted forecast results and made recommendations to enhanced business processes and profitability.

3. Implemented bar coding system within 60 days, resulting in 20% reduction in shipping errors ad 15% improvement in inventory turns and Physical Inventory variances.

4. Conducted the calculation and analysis of the manufacturing yield, developing key performance measurements for the plant and establishing reports and tracking systems to assure each area is achieving its objectives.

5. Performed month end close duties including preparation of journal entries, detailed reporting for manufacturing facility and account reconciliations.

6. Interfaced with all operational departments to provide guidance in ongoing spending control & identify cost efficiencies.

7. Prepared profitability analysis and evaluate new pricing relative to Major and Independent studios as well as setting up appropriate markups and maintaining pricing as needed.

Pentair Water Pool & Spa, Moorpark, California 2001 – 2007

Division of $3B publicly traded manufacturer of water filters, pump systems, pool accessories

Financial Analyst

Performed variance analysis, budget, inventory control, capital expenditure review, cost accounting, collections and account management. .

1. Increased efficiencies by 40% by identifying problem areas and streamlining inventory control processing resulting in a 6% reduction of variances in Physical inventory. Developed and implemented cycle count process to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.

2. Designed an approval and tracking process for purchase/lease requests for major capital expenditures.

3. Calculated ROI and analyzed variances between actual/budgeted expenditures and present results with solutions to management.

4. Prepared weekly reports for management, which reviewed and assessed scrap costs, trends and inventory dispositions

Account Receivables Specialist (2001-2005)

Managed collections of more than 380 National Accounts. Awarded for managing the best credit portfolio in the West.

1. Increased cash flow by $8 million by consolidating credit analysis function, reducing outstanding receivables from 48 to 15 days, and minimizing risk from marginal customers.

E D U C A T I O N

MBA in Finance at California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, California

BA in Business Administration, Universidad de Occidente, Mazatlan, Mexico

S Y S T E M S K I L L S

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, JD Edwards, Great Plains, HFM (Hyperion), QAD, Oracle, AS400, BPCS, Business Objects, Ciberquery, Outlook, Lotus Notes.

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