Commodity Manager Executive Secretary

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Bernadette Zamora

**** ******* **** ● San Diego, CA 92126

808-***-**** ● *************@*****.***

Proven, results driven, commodity manager, combining over fifteen years of logistics management, administrative organizational experience. Integrates leadership skills gathered while in support of multi site operations, information systems, process improvements, and management of large dispersed work groups. A track record of exceptional service and program support directly focused on achieving quality goals and objectives. A team player continually striving to improve processes, strategic initiatives, new product introductions, customer relations, and financial performance. CORE COMPETENCIES

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

Inventory Life Cycle Management

Lean/Kanban/Continuous Improvement

Supplier Sourcing and Performance

Project Management

Price Analysis/Negotiation

REACH/RoHS Compliance & Conflict Minerals

Sales/Forecasting Trend Analysis

Validation

FDA, 510k, ISO13485, CFR 820.5 Purchasing Controls Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA)

Supplier Contracts

Functional/Business Knowledge:

Having wide-ranging experience and uses professional concepts and knowledge of company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways

Possesses knowledge of advanced concepts, techniques, and standard

Viewed as expert in the field within the function Judgement:

Exercised judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Exercised considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment

Determined methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other colleagues

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dexcom Inc.

Commodity Manager Packaging 05/2005 – 11/2018

Managed/Involved in various commodities; Cleanroom Supplies, Chemicals, Marketing Collateral, Office Supply, and 3rd Party Logistics

Managed sourcing Affiliates through Biocom channels Essential duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for promoting early supplier involvement and development of a sustainable supply chain that aligns with the overall category strategies

Coordinated inputs from product teams and develop execution plans that align with program schedule and cost targets

Fostered strong cross-functional relationships – Understood the needs of the business, are supporting the Dexcom team to the absolute best of my ability, and leveraged support of other functions where needed

Ensured maximum value is achieved for every Dexcom dollar spent

Served as point of contact to the engineering and product development team to confirm supplier readiness in terms of production ramp up

Provided product cost analysis to assess potential new technologies

Build/maintained multi-year capacity roadmaps for all key suppliers – always have a plan for what the next stage of Dexcom’s growth looks like

Used a mix of quantitative & qualitative methods to identify & mitigate risks to the business

Negotiate and implemented Supplier Agreements (NDA, MSA, SOW, etc) in conjunction with Category Managers

Established operational objectives and work plans to meet the function’s long-term plans

Monitored parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicated/resolved supplier- related problems as they occur

Developed and prioritized an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.

Develop, drive, track and report on program plans, detailed project schedules, critical path analysis, project and product risks, and program deliverables

Intuit Inc.

Corporate Buyer 02/2002 – 09/2004

Responsible for procurement and supply management for various related goods and services. Primary responsibilities include; managed purchase requisitions, managed purchase orders, and played an integral role in the competitive bid and strategic sourcing process in support of Contract Managers. Participated in contract negotiations, assisted in development of client communication materials, reviewed specifications against the guidelines, and prepared a request-for-quote/proposal with detailed specs to suppliers. Top Art Publishing, LLC 10/1997 - 05/2001

Dual Duty

Account Executive: Handled high point and key accounts, maintained customer relationship, quotations, claims, coordinated and exhibited trade shows in various states, marketing and advertising, in charge of purchasing, dealt with vendors, and processed orders.

Manager, Shipping and Receiving Department: Managed up to 10 employees (Permanent/Seasonal) Created job postings, conducted orientation including; interviewing, screening, hiring, counseling and up to termination of employees, dealt with employment agencies, administered background checks, recruited office and warehouse employees, presented and organized benefit packages.

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Scripps Consulting Group 01/1995 - 09/1997

Administrative Assistant

Scanned, prepared, and revised internal documents into the database, performed light secretarial duties, and answered phone.

Schuss-Clark, an Architectural Corporation 10/1994 - 11/1995 Executive Secretary

Reported directly to President and supported several other associates with duties that significantly affect company operations, and provided complex administrative work. In addition to the administration responsibilities, handled very confidential and sensitive information, and worked on special projects that may be statistical for the executives. Coordinated offsite/onsite conferences and meetings; made travel arrangements, resolved problems from information that is not readily available and that required research and made recommendations. EDUCATION

Miramar College / Technical School

TRAINING & SKILLS

Oracle 11i

Agile

MS Office

Language Proficiency: English, Tagalog

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