AS400, MS Excel/word, MRP/ERP, Great Plains Operation Systems,Vendor

SUSANA OCAMPO

Phone: 773-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

PURCHASING AND COMMODITY MANAGER

Purchasing professional with more than a decade of experience in procurement planning, buying and logistics. Skilled in the management of a supply base and the acquisition of raw materials. Well-versed in working with Kanban and Lean-Manufacturing principles. Sources, plans, directs and executes purchases in conformance with organizational standards. Highly skilled in implementing cost control plans, resulting in reduced cost and increased revenue.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Purchasing and Procurement

Vendor Negotiations

Resource Planning

Inventory Management

Supplier development

Continuous Improvements

Cost Control

Material Sourcing

Product Packaging

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TELULAR CORPORATION, CHICAGO, IL

MATERIAL PLANNER & BUYER, OCT 2013- DEC 2016

Procured specialized commodities including PC Boards, electronic components, fasteners, packing and other material.

Responsible for $20M+ in annual purchases for two divisions Telguard and SkyBitz.

Perform product cost analysis and prepare reports and cost benefit analysis for management.

Responsible for planning requirements and following through with placing purchase orders and maintaining appropriate inventory levels for stock items.

Create build schedules via excel using multiple worksheets.

Evaluate request for quotes for critical and costly components.

Resolve part shortages via "clear to build" with contract manufacturers.

Identify and ensure process improvement in supplier performance and administration process to improve accuracy, lead-times and/or improved efficiency of operations if necessary.

Manage and resolve PO purchase price variance, invoice issues and material discrepancies.

Work with the Contract Manufacturers in the US, China and Mexico as our outsource partners.

Support Engineering development programs and NPI.

Work with Engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.

Relay project status and/or operational performance level information to management.

Support pilot builds at Contract Manufacturers and in house.

Participate in interdepartmental cross functional teams. TAMPICO BEVERAGES, INC., CHICAGO, IL

PLANNING, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS MANAGER, 2010-2013

Managed sourcing, procurement and contract negotiations for all raw ingredients.

Ordered packing materials (corrugated boxes, fibre drums, aseptic bulk bags, pallets) & MRO orders.

Worked with suppliers to create a consignment program.

Led a number of cost savings projects resulting in a total cost savings of more than $700 thousand.

Negotiated and re-negotiated contracts to ensure best price and proper inventory levels.

Oversaw transitions to new suppliers with cross-functional teams tied to strategic sourcing activities.

Monitored the market and historical data to inform and support buying decisions.

Placed purchase orders in response to customer needs and tracked orders to ensure on-time delivery.

Provided solutions for issues related to price, quality, service and delivery.

Developed and maintained a master production schedule of all the product lines.

Created Min-Max scheduling for the finished product lined.

Supervised the day-to-day operations for the shipping and receiving staff.

Worked with Accounts Payable to reconcile discrepancies.

Evaluated staff performance, mentored staff and provided development opportunities. SUSANA OCAMPO – PAGE 2

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CONTINUED

TAMPICO BEVERAGES, INC., CHICAGO, IL

PROCUREMENT MANAGER, 2008-2010

Managed the flow of materials through the supply chain and the internal material flow of raw ingredients.

Analyzed purchase requirements and other variables to place orders that met departmental needs.

Led strategic sourcing efforts focused on building a preferred supplier base. HOUSTON HARVEST, INC., FRANKLIN PARK, IL

BUYER, 2005-2008

Achieved a combined cost savings of $197 thousand within the first year of employment.

Liaised with domestic suppliers to negotiate prices and lead-times as well as to discuss the status of open orders and new product lines.

Negotiated the lowest total cost and maintained specific term agreements with suppliers.

Traveled to Hong Kong and China to meet with suppliers in order to establish production schedules and time lines for target ship dates.

Minimized shortages and controlled inventory levels by monitoring changes in MRP demand.

Supported production requirements by managing MRP, data requirements and open order information.

Communicated with shippers to resolve delivery issues.

Monitored, analyzed and reported on Purchase Price variances for assigned parts.

Mentored and provided guidance to colleagues in the purchasing department. MERKLE-KORFF INDUSTRIES, DES PLAINES, IL

COMMODITY MANAGER, 2000-2005

Procured specialized commodities including PC Boards, electronics, fasteners, packaging and others.

Negotiated standard and blanket orders for low-risk, highly standardized material.

Maximized service levels while minimizing inventory levels, by expediting material processing.

Provided a continuous flow of material to the production floor by facilitating on-time delivery.

Evaluated current and anticipated requirements, analyzed price/cost between potential sources and awarded purchase contracts to the most suitable bidder.

Implemented solutions for correcting invoicing and shipping errors and coordinated replacements for materials that did not meet company specifications or quality standards.

Saved the company $500 thousand on orders of fasteners, passive components, corrugated packaging and pallets.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDIES, OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DES PLAINES, IL TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

Microsoft Office

MRP

AS/400

Great Plains Operation Systems

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