Lydia L. Cortez

805-***-**** / acze81@r.postjobfree.com Santa Paula, Ca

Objective: To obtain a permanent position within Manufacturing Industry / Supply Chain /

Procurement fields. I bring with me fourteen years experience as Inventory Planner & Senior

level Buyer in the electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, printing, and injection molding

manufacturing industries. I possess a dedicated, driven, and loyal approach to inventory 5, with a

no excuses mentality.

Education:

Associates of Science; Business Administration Oxnard College 2001

Skills:

MRP systems; Oracle / Access / MSS / Excel / 10key by touch

66 wpm +

Sr. Buyer Parker Hannifin Stratoflex

June 2014 Nov 2016 Camarillo, Ca

Responsible for all phases of inventory management for aerospace manufacturer for various

components; as well as MRO items purchasing,

Issued RFQs; as well as purchase orders as needed. Performed data integrity maintenance; along

with expediting of delivery dates as needed. Verified accuracy of supplier information with regards

to pricing; delivery; terms and conditions per Parker requirements. Regularly reviewed long term

agreements to ensure correct year pricing was being followed; ie. PACE.

Submitted required maintenance metrics regarding expedites / push outs / cancellations as required

to maintain optimum inventory levels. p

Managed in6999pventory of castings; forgings; seals, housings, retainers, poppets; sleeves,

supports, guides, springs and components, as well as spot buy items when directed by commodity

teams.

Performed as back up for outside processing orders; heat treat, passivations, anodizing

procedures. Issued purchase orders for these functions; as well as provided expediting support as

needed.

Effectively communicated requirements and inventory control concerns / issues with

qz1q+q+qinternal and external customers; Engineering, QA / QC, Auditing teams. Etc. Sought

support where needed from internal teams when information was missing, or my action items were

not quite clear.

Participated in inventory control / review process meetings; non conforming product dispositions;

Make Vs. Buy team meetings; as well as membership in Value Stream High Performance Team.

Processed RTV items; per internal DMR issuance; as well as provided recovery information as

needed. Worked with SQE / QA teams when SCARs were issued to ensure quality standards being

met by suppliers. Also worked with suppliers in events of over / short shipments; or improper

materials received. Provided support to production team regarding damaged or missing MRO items

as needed.

Effectively pursued new vendor / supplier base to ensure ontime delivery of quality products per

specifications / drawings etc. Assisted with outsourcing for spot buys or to provide recovery help

to suppliers not meeting requirements. Worked with commodity managers to identify suppliers

falling short of expectations in order to present recovery plans.

Performed regular supplier performance evaluations; monitored delivery, quality and paperwork

metrics; reporting to management for overall analysis as required. Conducted regular and un

announced supplier visits as needed to ensure conformance to all Parker standards of quality and

delivery.

Managed tooling loans to supplier as needed; coordinated with tool crib to ensure recalls for

calibration as needed.

Provided all supporting documentation to suppliers / vendors when sourcing; inspection reports,

drawings, internal feedback regarding tribal knowledge as needed. Set up meetings with suppliers to

reinforce Parkers expectations and requirements.

Provided support to Parkers AP team in regards to invoice / reconciliation errors or omissions;

worked with receiving team to confirm receiptuufacturer, I was specifically hired and relocated in

order to train Jr. Buyers in purchasing functions, procedures and principles.

I managed over $30 million dollars in purchases of raw materials ; resins. PVC, regrind, poly

propylenes, virgin materials, colorants, etc for injection molding. I managed approximately 94

vendors both domestic and international.

Major component account management of hardware, packaging, corrugate, and finished goods

inventory as needed.

I also had authority / responsibility to negotiate internal contracts for MRO suppliers, company

uniforms, and janitorial services.

Key player in new commodity line acquisition when company acquired KBI / water flow systems. I

integrated their product line and was responsible for maintaining and growing existing customer

base, while satisfying customer requirements.

Issued purchase orders, expedites, reviewed forecasts, consignment inventory bins etc.

Effectively and aggressively negotiated pricing cuts / advantages for both components and raw

material suppliers; was personally responsible for approximately $300,000+ in PPV savings each

year.

Responsible for timely reconciliation of any accounts payable issues to vendors; to ensure payment /

net terms were established properly and paid accordingly.

Sr. Buyer Zebra Technologies

June 2006 December 2008 Camarillo, Ca.

Responsible for all phases of procurement for globally recognized printer manufacturer.

Managed inventory of hardwares, components such as cutters, platens, rollers, battery packs etc

from both domestic and international suppliers.

Maintained constant efforts to obtain pricing breaks, blanket orders, spot buys etc to ensure most

cost efficient levels.

Assisted in return to vendor processes as needed / securing RMAs, NCMR reports etc.

Buyer Parker Hannifin Stratoflex

June 2005 June 2006

Responsible for all phases of commodity management for aerospace manufacturer.

Issued requisitions, purchase orders, expedited orders as needed.

Managed purchases of raw materials; steels, titaniums, aluminums, 155 / 174 materials as needed

based on drawing specifications.

Processed outside processing orders; heat treat, passivations, anodizing; dry lube and or chem film

processes as needed.

Effectively communicated requirements and inventory control concerns / issues with internal and

external customers; Engineering, QA / QC, Auditing teams. Etc.

Inventory Planner II Diodes, Inc.

June 1998 December 2004 Westlake Village, Ca

Responsible for all phases of procurement for semiconductor manufacturer. Dealt directly with

Asian factories in Taiwan / R.O.C as well as numerous domestic distributors and OEMs.

Commodity management of semiconductors, wafers, trans voltage suppresors, zeners, melfs / mini

melfs, bridges etc.

Reviewed and analyzed logistics information to determine most cost effective method of shipment /

sea vs air shipments.

Sat on material review board as representative for non compliant material disposition.

Key Achievements:

Played leading role in recovery of supplier who had closed its doors in April 2015, reopened in

June 2015 and in last six months has been able to provide delivery and quality improvements to the

97+ % . This was done with continued onsite visits; daily calls, close monitoring of processes,

materials, scheduling etc, as well as suggestions and feedback from my internal team to maximize

progress.

2013: Was lead role player for Purchasing Department in acquisition of KBI line of products for

previous employer; worked with internal departments to sustain customer base as well as with

internal Sales team to expand market; while fully integrating new product line in less than 120 days

time frame established for all teams within NDS. Was able to complete this acquisition process

smoothly, without losing one member of existing customer base.

Was successful from 2011 through 2013 in obtaining $260,000 to $440,000 on a yearly basis of

PPV savings on raw materials / resin purchases with aggressive negotiation tactics, blanket orders,

spot buys, multisourcing etc to present core savings to employer. Average PPV yearly savings were

approximately $80 120,000 prior to my involvement, when I assumed this position my attention to

detail and tenacious approach produced results that tripled NDS savings over three years.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability for follow through with all customers /

departments as needed

Team player / loyal, dependable, and hard working.

Always ready to accept the next challenge, or diverse

assignments.

Exceptional ability to multi-task, while maintaining integrity of

my work.

Well versed in external vendor / supplier relations; travel / onsite

facility visits, etc.

References Upon Request

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