Purchasing and Imports Coordinator - Industrial Enginnering

JEANNETTE CESPEDES

**-** **** *** - ***** *, Ridgewood, NY. 11385

Mobile: 516-***-**** - adkj13@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESIONAL SUMMARY

More than twenty years of diversified experience with recognized strengths in project management, purchasing, logistics administration, imports, inventory management and office administration in Food and non food Processing Industries.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Purchasing & procurement management.

Import specialist.

Deep understanding of cross-cultural differences.

Supplier’s relationship management.

Complex problem solving.

Process improvements.

Data analytics.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Competent in executive level support.

Excellent team player.

Proactive and reliable.

Excellent and solid work ethic.

Ability to work independently.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Reliable with a meticulously detail oriented and organized nature.

Professional working proficiency in English/ Native proficiency in Spanish.

EXPERIENCE

Quesos la Ricura Hicksville, NY 2018 – Present

Purchasing and Imports Coordinator

Responsible in a short-run of all the purchasing needs of the Production and Import Departments.

In charge of buying raw materials, ingredients, chemicals, equipment, packaging and labels for the Production Department.

Responsible for ensuring that inventory turns maintain an optimal merchandise level, reducing excess and obsolescence.

Developer of new products determining buying needs, price negotiations, credit terms and freight rates.

Responsible for finding direct manufacturers of supplies and food products from different origins.

Responsible for managing of daily inbound shipments from overseas by keeping record of ETA estimating in-warehouse date and update of internal system.

All Foods, Inc. –(Marca Doña Lisa) - Edgewood, NY 2014 – 2018

Administrative Coordinator

Responsible for managing and supervising company staff; Liaise between external vendors and other departments.

Managing, routing and receipt of all inbound sea freight; Liaising with headquarter on a daily basis.

Customs clearance arrangements coordination.

Responsible for establishing a good relationships with branch offices, international agents; vendors such as trucking companies, warehouses, carrier terminals and government agencies as well as FDA.

In charge for maintaining administrative workflow by studying methods, implementing cost reductions and developing reporting procedures.

Design and implement budget within the cost limits.

Responsible for scheduling meetings, maintain rapport with customers, managers and employees.

Research and develop new services and methods, set priorities and resolve complex problems

Geoambiental Ltd. Bogotá, Colombia 2013 –2014

Marketing Consultant

Responsible for creating and developing the Environmental Department.

In charge of interviewing and training new staff, imparting professional advice on organic products.

Responsible for designing channels of commercialization and research of sustainable energies.

In charge of leading projects within diverse communities through the balance of economic, environmental and social sustainability.

Quesos la Ricura Hicksville, NY 2009 - 2013

Purchasing Manager

Oversaw procurement of supplies, equipment, services and contracts related to the production process, purchases and procures.

Designed and implemented negotiation prices, terms of payment and promotion programs to build effective channels throughout the supply chain.

Made sure that inventory turns maintained an optimal merchandise level, reducing excess and obsolescence.

Addressed and coordinated leadership, training and development of the purchasing department.

Designed efficient channels of communication between Internal Staff, Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, Accounting and Finance.

Supervised the team responsible for processing purchase requisitions and orders, invoices and requests for quotes. Reviewed billing approval, reconciliation of discrepancies, control of credit notes, and evaluation of returns.

Achieved margin goals and supported the team leader in monitoring inventory.

Maintained accurate purchase journals and process invoices and credits.

Followed and complied with established procedures including weights and measures, health and sanitation and adhered to safe operational practices.

Analyzed and monitored sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate customer buying patterns and determine future sales and inventory needed.

All Foods, Inc. Farmingdale, NY 2002-2009

Account Receivable Administrator - Purchasing Coordinator

Responsible for optimizing cash flow to guarantee liquidity by revamping external collection methods.

Design payment plans for delinquent accounts without compromising company finances.

Responsible for collection calls and process cash receipts, applying customer remittances to outstanding receivable balances.

Tracked A/R to ensure proper allocations and accurate statements.

Oversaw General Ledger reconciliations and charge backs.

GMAC Colombian Finances Bogotá, Colombia 1998-2001

Customer Service Coordinator

Designed guidelines to ensure quality service control for customers and dealers.

Supervised customer service staff evaluating their performance to maximize productivity.

Taught seminars to car dealers on streamlining financial operations in order to increase sales and customer service excellence.

GRACE Colombia S.A. Product (Division of W.R.Grace) Bogotá, Colombia 1992-1998

Customer Service/Logistics/Purchasing Coordinator

Managed importing of raw materials and machinery from foreign suppliers in Holland, Latin America, Korea and U.S.A.

Maintained critical communications with suppliers to ensure accurate delivery.

Provided logistical support throughout the importing process, including budget analysis, inventory control, ordering, tracking and final delivery.

Evaluated product quality and requirements in response to customer complaints by revisiting production plans and running test on suspected faulty products.

EDUCATION

Universidad INCCA de Colombia Bogotá, Colombia

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering

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