Accounts Payable Supply Chain

Jane L. Rodriguez Sunrise, Florida ***** 305-***-****

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An ambitious individual actively pursuing a challenging opportunity that leverages my current expertise while supporting continued professional development. I bring proven success in the manufacturing industry, with expertise in supply chain management and strong ability to build supplier relationships that drive key business in fast-paced environments. Organized and efficient in Accounts Payable, with demonstrated experience maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with vendors. Highlights of Expertise

• Manufacturing Operations

• Quality Assurance & Management

• Workflow Planning

• Accounts Payable Process & Management

• Data Entry

• Reconciliation of accounts

• Vendor Management

• Problem solving

• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle NetSuite

• Microsoft Office

Career Experience

Charter Schools USA, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2022 - Present Vendor Escalation Analyst

Provided operational support for vendor relations, account management, customer service, and support aspects of the assigned vendors and acted as a liaison between internal resources and external vendors.

Acted as an advocate providing prompt resolution to complex issues and coordinating with internal teams and vendors, driving process improvements to prevent future escalations.

Built trust and provided exceptional problem resolution.

Saved the company more than $500K on Unclaimed monies and successfully eliminated late fee charges of over $60K.

Established and retained strong relationships with existing vendor accounts to support current and future business needs.

Manage projects, track status and ensure smooth execution through clear communication, proactive problem solving.

Established and maintained strong relationships with cross-functional teams (Procurement, IT, Schools, Finance, Facilities, Treasury and Corporate department).

Monthly reconciliation of vendor statements, while closely monitoring invoice due dates.

Monitor, share and analyze reporting.

Worked closely with the management team to provide crucial information and adequate training to further enhance their abilities to work productively.

Worked closely with the Procurement team on the outstanding Purchase Orders and pending receipts. The Legacy Companies, Weston, Florida 2021 - 2022

Accounts Payable Specialist

Handled daily A/P processes; supervised A/P clerks; managed vendor/supplier relations; and oversaw the timely accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.

Resolved months of backlogged work, organized the process/records. Researched and solved billing problems and corrected invoicing errors previously overlooked. Jane L. Rodriguez Page 2

Career Experience cont.

Assisted in month end tasks to finalize AP module, create account for prepayments and positing of all checks, wire payments and ACH Debits.

Managed full-cycle accounts payable, including receiving, processing, and verifying 1,000+ invoices per month averaging $8 million for domestic and international suppliers.

Analyzed workflow processes and maintained all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate AP files.

Processed due invoices for payments by checks, wire payment transfers and ACH.

Reviewed and posted invoices into the company system, answered vendor inquiries, reconciled vendor statements.

Reconciled vendor account information as needed. Construction Resources, Weston, Florida 2019 - 2020 Accounts Payable Specialist/Logistics Scheduler

Responsible for the developing and maintaining the master production plan. Provided the plant with a detailed weekly production plan consistent with the plant capacity, customer orders, backorders, replacement orders and ensured that all payments were paid on time. Collaborated with the General Manager, Operations Managers, Field Managers, Accounting, Purchasing and Sales to meet business goals.

Reviewed and processed invoices into the company system, answered vendor inquiries, reconciled vendor statements.

Instituted formal cross-checking of pack-lists and invoices turning around problem of supplier overpayments.

Maintain organized vendor files and vendor information.

Interact effectively and professionally with Facility Managers, Accounting/Finance Staff, and vendors.

Create a detailed weekly production plan for designated products based on material availability, backorder and replacement order requirements and changing customer priorities.

Develop capacity plans on a bi-monthly basis, for a rolling 18-month period. Communicate the available capacity with Sales and monitor potential recent sales orders.

Monitor actual output versus the Master Production Plan, identify gaps and drive solutions with the Operations group.

Weekly reporting of key metrics.

Flamingo Graphics - Miami, Florida 2004 - 2019

Production Plant Manager

Achieve and improved Production KPI’s and adherence to schedules across multiple production lines by monitoring daily downtime and operational efficiency, assisting with troubleshooting of process and equipment issues, identifying root causes, and implementing efficient, practical solutions. Worked closely with technicians on the development and optimization of maintenance programs, shutdown maintenance schedules, new equipment specifications for capital projects, and existing equipment modifications. Monitor and control overall plant operating expenses by identifying areas of automation and cost reductions. Develop a team that is highly engaged by creating a transparent work environment through timely performance feedback, open communication and coaching to resolve functional and personnel issues. Lead the Production

Directed the overall compliance of the production facility, organizing and implementing audit follow-up activities, deviations, corrective actions, preventative actions (CAPA) related to production. Jane L. Rodriguez Page 3

Career Experience cont.

Promoted and developed a sustainable continuous improvement environment that promotes innovation and reduces complexities within Production Operations by creating an environment conducive to change using Lean tools.

Achieved 110% Employee of the Year by exceeding monthly production through the creation of a production plan worksheet that calculated usages, raw materials, scheduling, and workforce planning.

Maintained a 99% quality assurance rating by establishing a backup system for emergency equipment failure which reduced labor costs and increased profit and customer satisfaction.

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