Operations/Procurement Specialist - Aerospace & Manufacturing

C: 714-***-**** E: **********@*****.***

Operations/Procurement Specialist

Experience in aerospace manufacturing, production, and industrial facilities that include but are not limited to commercial, residential and retail environments. Possess working knowledge of MPS/MRP/ERP planning and mechanical hardware applications. Effectively created highly profitable relationships with distributorships, manufacturers, vendors, and sourced suppliers.

Bilingual languages: English and Spanish.

Qualifications:

LTA Requirements P-Card Processes A/P Reconciliations Contract Negotiations GL Coding BU Structures MS Suite 10 / QuickBooks Electronic Components Crescendo II / JD Edwards Maximo 4.0 / AS400 Expediting / RGM’s Expediting Requirements VMI / CMI Status Reports Procurement Analysis FIFO / JIT

PM / CM Agreements Parts Hardware OSP / VAS Processes Inventory Control / Cycle Counts MRO / BOM Requirements Raw Materials / Hardware

Logistics LTL – UPS - FedEx Documentation Control Arena PLM / NetSuite

InFor XA workbench Office / IT peripherals Electrical components

Experience:

Procurement Agent Aero Products Company- Los Angeles, CA 2022 - 2025

Reviewed BOM and drawing folder with the Mechanical Engineer and Compliance Manager.

Confirmed and reviewed reports for accuracy. Provided drawings and specifications for bids.

Negotiated favorable terms to ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and OSP services.

Processed purchase orders efficiently, maintaining accurate records, ensuring timely deliveries, and handling change orders as required.

Managed Vendor compliance AS9100, AS9102, and ISO 9001, chemical logging and database upkeep.

Managed OSP / VAS / MRO processes for manufacturing.

Reviewed packing slips and matched required certifications for audit requirements.

Managed the open orders and expedited as required.

Evaluated vendor performance to enhance supplier relationships and improve service quality.

Assisted the Controller with reconciliations, A/P, and payment processing accordingly.

Managed and arranged freight delivery and pickup when required.

Customer Service Associate / Cashier Descanso Gardens 2022 – Seasonal

Greet guests and members and engage with gift shop articles, plants, and garden decorations for sale.

Guide guests and members through the interactive exhibits in the art gallery and Boddy House Museum.

Procurement Assistant - Contract GracoRoberts – Carson, CA 90746 2020- 2022

Analyzed Min/Max, work orders, and purchase requirements weekly.

Purchased MRO supplies for standard and non-standard items, negotiated for vendors’ services per established purchasing practice and procedure.

Prepared purchase orders for parts, chemical items, and logistic services at a minimum cost, consistent with required specifications, workmanship, volume, and delivery schedules.

Utilized the reporting tools to place purchase orders to support customer sales demand.

Monitored and actioned open order reports to ensure that PO due dates are accurate and up to date.

Communicated and resolved non-conformance issues for the assigned product line, share findings with the Purchasing Manager, and updated the Crescendo program system accordingly.

Accurately input data, and processed work order requests, supported all departments, and the other 5 operational facilities.

Competencies - Organizational Skills; Communication, Proficiency, Customer/Client Focus; Time Management; and Collaboration Skills. Quantity - Meets and strives to increase productivity; works quickly with the ability to multitask; with attention to detail.

Buyer – Contract Senior Aerospace SSP – Burbank, CA 6/2018 – 12/2018

Analyzed purchase requests and supporting documents applicable responsibilities.

Clarified specifications through the engineering database and requisitioned departments for items to be purchased.

Bought MRO standard and non-standard items, and negotiated for vendors’ services under established purchasing practice and procedure

Advised supervisor of impending vendor failure to fulfill contractual agreements, other problems that delay production, after exhausting all means within the degree of delegated authority to solve such problems.

Prepared purchase orders, status reports, and followed-up on reports consistent with company or departmental procedures.

Adjusted and reconciled invoice discrepancies.

Performed follow-up operations within the company or with vendors and shops to accomplish the delivery of purchased items per schedule and solve procurement problems.

Accomplishments:

Updated InFor XA system with correct item costing reducing reconciliation errors by 30%.

Documentation Control - Contract Ecosense Lighting – Los Angeles, CA 2018

Compiled proper engineering documentation, implemented review process in Arena PLM system, and tracked progress of change orders.

Build BOMs for various products and import into Arena program.

Archived for all engineering and manufacturing change orders; ensuring changes adhere to company policy and product expectations per the MRD/PRD and BOM..

Facilitated change order reviews with Change Control Board (CCB) and drove the process through completion.

Daily communication with the CSR team to review new RMA requests.

Received in units for Engineering investigation, created and managed Jira ticket, drive engineering investigation to closure, ensure corrective actions are implemented.

RMA receipts in warehouse are reviewed and shipped to appropriate parties for investigation.

Managed CM RMA, drive CM investigation to closure, ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Created and implemented automated notification systems in NetSuite to communicate RMA activity.

Purchasing Assistant Hotchkis Performance – Santa Fe Springs, CA 2015-2016

Processed daily receivers, matched quantities, part number description.

Updated product data base for retail sales: price, taxed or non-taxable items and lead time.

Processed and purchased customer order request on-site auto installation shop, MRO, sales and manufacture direct orders.

Maintained inventory status reports, accounted for daily financial receipts for specific vendor product.

Confirmed sent electronic purchase orders, then saved on shared file drive.

Expedited back orders.

Review and submitted open vendor order reports and provided updated information.

VOLUNTEER

Office Manager / Buyer / Sales Next Level Sportz – Santa Fe Springs, CA 2001–2013

Key holder and supervised five associates.

Assisted with vendor promotional tournament merchandise sales.

Invoiced, processed A/R payment notes, cash and CC orders.

Adjusted and processed accounting reconciliations.

Sold accessories and products for various teams and sporting events.

Processed e-commerce orders, created packing slips.

Maintained inventory status reports submitted for monthly review.

Managed daily shipments USPS, UPS and FedEx.

EDUCATION:

Business Management Long Beach Community College – Course Study Long Beach, CA

Industrial Design Los Angeles City College – Course Study Los Angeles, CA

CERTIFICATIONS:

Credential Advanced Customer Service/Sales NRF #LL011960906100 - 2018

Credential Customer Service and Sales NRF #LL006803906100 - 2017

Certificate in QuickBooks Glendale Community College Course - 2016

Certificate Medical Device Management No. Orange County Community College, SCE - 2007

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