Patricia Stead

Cell: 206-***-**** / Email: adym5v@r.postjobfree.com

Online Profile and Resume: https://molinerostead.wixsite.com/patriciastead LinkedIn Profile: https:www.linkedin.com/in/patriciastead Professional Summary

10+ years of experience in Accounting, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project Management for prominent American and international companies. Self-starter who works independently, personable, and proactive with attention to detail. Honesty, professionalism, strong work ethic and stability demonstrated in past work history. Exceptional organizational skills ability to multitask and prioritize workload. Advanced computer skills include all Microsoft products, Oracle and accounting programs. Skills and Abilities

Management, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.

Understand terms, methodologies and techniques

used in forecasting.

Professional interpersonal communication skills and strong relationships with suppliers.

Knowledge of Warehouse Logistics and Operations.

Solid understanding of materials flow and inventory signals utilizing MRP, ERP, Kanban systems.

Bilingual: English and Spanish.

Notable Achievements

• Implemented a Fourth Shift System to organize and control warehouse raw materials and finished goods.

• Introduced and developed the Kanban System, reducing inventories and providing raw materials Just-in-time.

• Elected two consecutive years by colleagues to manage the Employee Savings Fund.

• Recognized for innovative thinking for my suggestion to create a searchable database for process resources, subject expert resources, and process documents to supplement company and department training.

• Committed to meeting business goals year after year Employment History

Senior Specialist - Tech Vendor / AT&T MOBILITY - Telecommunication Services / Nov 2011-Mar 2023

• Worked with Vendors, Project Managers and Finance team to close-out projects for numerous programs.

• Monitored aging inventory at vendor warehouses to ensure assets can be reassigned to active projects to satisfy market demand.

• Worked with Market Planning Managers and Forecast Planning to understand future equipment needs and coordinate with vendors if additional inventory is needed.

• Responsible for creating Purchase Plans and adhering to established corporate policy metrics.

• Managed the supply and demand activities for products across business units.

• Maintained a national view of supply availability to satisfy Network Operational demand for equipment.

• Collaborated with Market Planners, Equipment Engineers, Forecast Planning and OEM Vendors on allocation, inventory and purchase order cancellations.

• Monitored demand reductions with Market Planners and forecast planning to coordinate if purchase order cancellations were required.

• Calculated and managed stocking levels and rules based on available data.

• Responsible for Vendor Management, Order processing, Delivery Performance and Lead Times compliance. Logistics Analyst - Buyer / AT&T MOBILITY - Telecommunication Services / Jul 2007-Oct 2011

• Utilized the Supply Chain Planning System to generate Purchase Orders based on inventory policies and supply constraints.

• Negotiated and generated order changes and expedite orders.

• Maintained system planning parameters (lead time and safety stock levels).

• Investigated and solved problems resulting from material issues and shortages.

• Sourced and explored new materials, options, and vendors to achieve high quality, reliability, and delivery.

• Implemented a cost savings plan to facilitate $1.5 million in inventory reductions.

• Negotiated cost reductions, delivery, expediting with suppliers and generated changes on existing orders.

• Managed 500-800 SKU's.

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Financial Coordinator / AT&T MOBILITY - Telecommunication Services / Feb 2005-Jun 2007

• Reviewed quotes from vendors to submit requisitions and place purchase orders.

• Validated Legal services invoice codes and approvals to provide accurate reports to the Finance team to process payments.

• Prepared requisitions, purchase orders and invoices report for tracking issues.

• Reconciled Legal services aging reports versus Oracle Accounts Payable module.

• Managed Match Hold, URR (Ultimately Recoverable Resources) and price discrepancies. Cost Accountant / TALKING RAIN - Beverage Manufacturer / Dec 2003-Dec 2004

• Managed inventory transactions to insure on-hand inventory balances of raw materials, finished goods and product costs.

• Analyzed and evaluated all system generated variances to determine proper disposition, including the auditing of Bill of Material for accuracy.

• Managed monthly and annual physical inventory process to verify valuation and reconciliation adjustment validity.

• Ensured all inventory invoices were processed in a timely manner.

• Audited inventory transactions and related production processes to determine accuracy and proper accounting costs.

• Prepared monthly reports to appropriate Government and insurance agencies.

• Collaborated in the preparation of the month end close. Buyer-Export Administrator / HATCH & KIRK - Heavy Duty Engine Specialists / Jan 2000-Feb 2003

• Negotiated prices, vendor terms and delivery schedules for on-time delivery and quality assurance.

• Sourced and managed vendors to manufacture specialized new products.

• Processed customer inquiries and purchase orders.

• Supported engineering changes and communicated to suppliers.

• Maintained files, quotes, and order log.

• Resolved order issues, certifying agent commission payments. Controller Assistant - Special Project Manager - Buyer / CARRIER - HVAC, Refrigeration, Fire & Security / Feb 1991-Feb 1999

• Audited company’s materials located at supplier’s warehouse.

• Monitored on-site entrance and exit of raw materials and finished goods to manage inventory properly.

• Controlled and organized fixed assets.

• Generated in-stock reports to maintain accurate inventory.

• Maintained optimum inventory levels ensuring on-time deliveries.

• Implemented and managed the consignment raw materials warehouse.

• Prepared financial statements and fixed asset reports.

• Collaborated in the preparation of the annual corporate budget.

• Managed long-term projects with positive business financial impact. Education

University of Mexico / Mexico City / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Certified Public Accountant (Mexico) Page 2

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