Ariany Leon, Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

***** **** *****, *****, ** 20105

703-***-**** (h) 571-***-**** (m) email: acvuhc@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Purchasing Specialist with over twelve (12) years of experience in procurement and logistics, ranging from raw materials, component parts, indirect services and strategic outsourcing. Proven ability to negotiate contracts, develop long term commodity strategies, utilize e-sourcing tools, manage working capital, and complete cost analysis. Very Organized, self-motivated and goal-oriented; Ability to successfully communicate with the public, other employees, vendors and all levels of management. Team oriented with interpersonal skills. Excellent ability to maintain an active awareness of best practices within the disciplines of procurement and sourcing.

Skill Highlights

Excel, Word, and Outlook

Management of Material Resources

Procurement and Sourcing

Negotiation

Supply Chain Managing

Procure to Pay

Logistics

Proactive

Good judgement and analytical ability

Import/ Export Broker

Work Experience

RESOURCES GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS (RGP).

Consultant/ Data Business Analyst (February 2016- June 2016) McLean- Washington.

Meet or exceed weekly team drumbeat based on client’s target goals.

Locate data in multiple source systems including FDA Website and SharePoint

Work independently on Excel worksheets (Single Template Spreadsheets) as provided by Data Mining Team Lead. Collect and report attribute data associated with a specific sku population of medical devices.

Partner with a co-Data Miner to review/arbitrate discrepancies found via Double Blind Process.

Identify and code issues related to data mining via a systematic, specific process.

Identify and code issues not related to data mining but impacting client, via a systematic, specific process.

Contribute to the upkeep of data mining processes by editing/enhancing current UDI Data Mining Process Binder.

Communicate, in a timely manner, with Team Lead regarding any questions, difficulties, problems impeding the data mining process.

Report labor allocation hours on a weekly basis to UDI Data Mining Dashboard.

Attend GBU team meetings and Data Mining Workshops as necessary.

Keep current with client company news related to UDI as well as FDA reports impacting data mining project.

MOORE OF VENEZUELA S.A. (RR DONNELLEY). manufacturing.

International Purchasing Supervisor (February 2015 to August 2015) Maracay, Venezuela.

Negotiate the purchase of spare parts, supplies, raw materials, machinery and services with various international suppliers.

Develop negotiating strategies that ensure price, quality and service in terms of the freight forwarder, shipping lines and land transportation/ paper suppliers.

Negotiate the purchase of different supplies, local and imported raw material.

Monitor closely the customs and logistics process of the shipped material.

Submit monthly results of my administration to management.

Ensure monthly evaluation of suppliers according to the quality policies and procedures.

Establish with the purchasing personnel the objectives and performance indicators according to the guidelines of the Administration Department.

Ensure and guarantee the implementation of evaluation programs established in the quality management system.

Supervision of staff.

COROVEN S.A. Automotive Air Conditioning.

Purchasing Supervisor (National & International) (April 2007 to May 2014) Maracay, Venezuela.

Responsible for national and international purchases for the plant.

Direct contact with the broker for the nationalization of the material (customs process) and everything related to the logistics.

Responsible for requesting quotes from international suppliers.

Responsible for requesting letter of credits to the bank.

Planning of future purchases for both local and imported materials.

Responsible for the monthly budget.

Supervision of staff

DANA HOLDING

Export Sales Coordinator (March 2005- January 2007) Valencia, Venezuela.

Coordinate information and public relations in accordance with the communication policies.

Design service strategies from customer expectations within the set time.

Locate customers based on trade agreements and customer service plan.

Meet sales goals.

Develop new business.

Constantly in coordination with the support areas (marketing, management, logistics, accounting, etc.).

Execution of business strategies, achievement of goals, follow up on customer commitments, implementation of marketing strategies, management of customers and potential ones.

Quotations for customers.

DANA HOLDING

International Purchasing Analyst (February 2003- February 2005) Valencia, Venezuela.

Responsible for all the international purchases of the plant.

Responsible for performing cyclic inventories of components of the chassis, both in our plant and in the assembly plants of Ford & General Motor.

Direct contact with brokers for the nationalization process of the materials.

Responsible of the Control Exchange Process (CADIVI) and verifying companies.

P & P WAREHOUSING

Operations Supervisor (November 2001- March 2002) Valencia, Venezuela.

Coordinate and supervise the shipment of the material from the ramp to our warehouse where we kept Inbound Merchandise (Black & Decker, Dewalt and Lincoln).

Responsible of reception acts of the material, outlet passes and letters of resignation for customers.

Supervision of Staff.

FEDERAL EXPRESS (FEDEX)

International Customs Agent (April 1999- October 2001) Valencia, Venezuela.

Prepare documentation for clearance of all inbound shipments requiring formal entries and outbound shipments in accordance with Customs and regulations; to liaise directly with customers to resolve clearance and delivery issues with the objective to efficiently expedite customs clearance and maximize customer satisfaction.

Act as a customer interface in advising on customs delay affecting delivery commitment and duties and taxes to be paid on delivery and assisting with the resolution of all clearance and delivery issues with the objective of minimizing deliver delays.

Notify customers on their duties and taxes and arrange their payment.

Perform data entry for tracking and tracing issues, update customer profile and shipment information in the system, and obtain missing or correct documents from respective parties.

Assist in the preparation of documentation relating to shipments requiring formal entry and will assist in the computation of charges. Monitor the status and location of shipments as they arrive in or depart from Venezuela. Coordinate with customers regarding the requirements for customs clearance as well as update them on the delivery process.

Education

Bachelor in Chemistry. “Technological University Institute ISAAC Newton”. 1998. Venezuela.

Diploma

Purchasing and Supplier Management. José Antonio Páez University. 2012. Venezuela.

Foreign Trade. Institute (FUNDACELAC). 2014. Venezuela.

Languages

Spanish Advanced

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