Erika Garcia-Bruhl

ad3s9t@r.postjobfree.com

San Antonio TX. 78260

502-***-****

Objective:

I’m a bilingual Production Operations Management professional seeking a position in Business Management, Supply Chain or Procurement where my experience will make a significant and positive impact for the success of the company.

Education:

University of Texas at El Paso-UTEP

Bachelor of Business Administration, with a concentration in Supply Chain and Production and Operations Management, class of 2003

Highlights

• Advanced knowledge in Vendor data management, Contract administration and AP/AR support.

• 7+ years of experience in Vendor Management.

• Extensive experience in Database analysis and validation to identify potential suppliers.

• Experienced in Strategy development for cost improvement projects and negotiation.

• Able to negotiate and to promote optimal collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Responsible for the Master production planning on a JIT automotive schedule for 3 years.

• Supported cross functional teams within the Request-to-pay cycle.

• Systems Experience: SAP 6.0. 5.0, SAP Hana, Aravo, Ariba, DCMA, Bessy, Gold, Order Manager.

• Databases and other knowledge: IRS, TIN matching, IBAN, PIEE, FAR guidelines, Nexis. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Boeing, San Antonio TX. (contractor)

Supply Chain Specialist Dec 2022- Nov 2023

• Initiates recommendations for Supply Chain and Sourcing decisions with internal and external customers.

• Responsible for the analysis and coordination of product and service delivery to ensure alignment, goal achievement and risk mitigation.

• Analyze, Validate and coordinate financial and legal compliance, secure systems adherence, Contract Management and timely deliveries.

• Responsible for the application of company policies and guidelines in the creation of databases for Suppliers in the Defense and Aerospace industry (DoD)

• Responsible for the evaluation, analysis and implementation of new supplier accounts in the Master database.

• Supported the Procurement, Finance and Accounting teams on Fraud Prevention guidelines.

• Validated financial and legal compliance for new and ongoing vendors through the use of secure database systems.

ACS Solutions, San Antonio TX.

Fraud Prevention Specialist May 2022- Sept 2022

• Applied company policies and guidelines in the creation of Vendor’s Master files.

• Responsible for the analysis validation and implementation of new supplier accounts to ensure compliance, goal achievement and risk mitigation.

• Provided support to the Procurement, Finance and Accounting teams on financial and legal compliance, Fraud prevention, Contract Management and contractual commitments. Solugenix Inc, San Antonio, Tx.

Vendor Master Specialist July 2021- May 2022

• Responsible for ensuring compliance within the financial industry for the creation and update of the Master Vendor files.

• Provide expertise in resolving complex issues in AP and Vendor Master activities.

• Validated Tax information, finance compliance (IRS, TIN, Nexis) and Contract Administration for US and international accounts.

• Made recommendations to the finance and AP teams on best practices, terms and conditions. Becton Dickinson, San Antonio, Texas (contractor)

Vendor Master Analyst November 2019- July 2021

• Responsible for daily Supplier onboarding activities in accordance with the Medical Device Industry policies and guidelines.

• Monitoring and processing various requests to for new and current vendors.

• Worked in close coordination with other teams to meet delivery expectations for Req-to Pay.

• Facilitated in the transition of Aravo’s Vendor-managed onboarding procedures. British Swim School North San Antonio,

Administrative Manager Dec. 2016-Nov. 2019

• Responsible for annual budgeting and sales forecasts. Acquired goods and services and supported daily operations and brand awareness activities.

• Responsible for the purchases of merchandise and supplies (RFQ, RFP, PO management)

• Responsible for financial data reporting, account reconciliation and e-banking processing. Dow Corning Corporation, Carrolton KY.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist January 2016-May 2016

• Responsible for the creation and structuring of online bidding events for RFQ and RFP. (E-Bid)

• Analyzed Vendor data, historical trends and BOM to create Master files.

• Supported indirect material purchases and capital acquisition projects.

• Supported Material Director during sourcing activities for new projects (RFQ, RFP)

• Responsible for the overview of budget approval, PO and awards for Business.

• Communicated with potential vendors and serve as a liaison for internal stakeholders.

• Provided support to the Accounting, Finance and Engineering teams in Supplier validations. Eagle Ottawa

Buyer/Planner Sept 1997- March 2002

• Responsible for the procurement and purchase of raw material to support manufacturing operations in support of Ford and GM assembly lines.

• Analyzed MRP reports weekly, reviewing of data and delivery commitments for the purpose of issuing POs.

• Worked closely with Accounting, Exports/Imports and to AP/AR to solve complex issues that affected the supply chain.

• Administered optimal and functional Supplier Relations and collaborated with different teams to secure raw material supply.

• Conducted monthly performance reviews to evaluate vendor KPIs.

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