Amparo Pimienta
Summary
Purchasing, Planning and Supply Chain Leader with over 25 years of experience in world class manufacturing environment: Medical, Aerospace, Military, Commercial an Automotive.
Goal oriented professional offering extensive experience on end-to-end supply chain; bilingual (English & Spanish), highly skilled in multicultural work environment, Lean manufacturing tools to improve workplace performance and to drive cost reduction projects.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Supervisor for Purchasing & Planning
Roche Tissue Diagnosis - Formerly Ventana Medical
01.2019 - Current
- Lead 6 Buyers and 2 Planners to secure supply of components to achieve manufacturing plans and avoid production disruptions and/or line stoppages.
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Suppliers and Global Planning to ensure supply.
- Collaborate in the creation of the Tier II meeting with Manufacturing and other functional teams allowing daily review/assign of open issues and escalations.
- Obtain GEOS (Global Employee Opinion Survey) scores above average.
- Reduce over $10M NFG Inventory and increased production through tool and strategy development.
- Create Standard Work for Buyers and Planners and review among team members in bi-weekly meetings to share best practices.
- Training and development of personnel under my responsibility, including new job descriptions and development plans based on formal gap assessments.
- Collaborate as an Extended Leadership Team member in the quarterly meeting as a presenter.
- Key monthly metrics achieved or exceeded: NFG Inventory, Factory Adherence & OTIF.
Manager, Supply Chain Management
Curtiss Wright Controls
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Led the Supply Chain organization consisting of 3 Leads and 33 Workers: Logistics, Import/Export, Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse and Cycle-count.
- Accountability and maintenance of over $20M of materials and equipment.
- Analyzed statistical data and reports to ascertain trends in performance, resulting in maximum effective and efficient use of logistical resources.
- Supported the transfer of 5 different manufacturing plants from US, Canada and UK to Mexico.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving overall supply chain performance resulted on $500K year savings.
- Established and designed of a central Purchasing Department with 13 Buyers in Mexico supporting 5 plants in US, UK, Canada & Mexico.
- Manage transportation to and from the manufacturing site with distribution to customers all over the world within the freight budget and on time.
- Obtained NAFTA and C-TPAT Certification making the operation more efficient by reducing the time waiting at the border.
- Acted as Business Unit Manager for 10 months as part of my development plan.
- Achieved and exceeded Key Metrics: OTD, Past-Dues, Inventory Turns, Aging WIP, Sales Plan & Freight Budget Compliance.
Planning & Materials Manager
Curtiss Wright Controls
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Led the materials group consisting of 26 workers: Planning, Production Control, Warehouse, Receiving, MRO Buyer and Tool Crib.
- Implemented S&OP process to align planning across functions and improve performance.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful implementation of new materials management initiatives such as JIT, supermarkets for sub-assemblies and using backflush instead of issuing kits.
- Established and standardized procedures for Purchasing and Planning as the team grew from 2 planners and 3 buyers to 6 planners and 13 buyers.
- Created development plans for my direct reports as part of a succession plan.
- Key monthly metrics achieved or exceeded: OTD, Past Due, Inventory and Aging WIP.
Materials Manager
Weiser Lock
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Led the Materials group consisting on 2 Leads and 18 workers: Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse, Shipping, Receiving MRO Buyer, Tool Crib Customer Service, Customs and Logistics.
- Received Best Practice award by being in compliance with safety procedures (C-TPAT & ISO14001).
- Implemented S&OP and presented monthly to align planning with all functional areas of the organization.
- Identified and disposal or resale of excess and obsolete inventory.
- Active participation in VAVE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering) event to drive cost reduction projects.
- Key metrics achieved or exceeded: OTD, Compliance to Plan, Days Supply Inventory & Past Dues.
Materials Manager
Waterloo Industries Inc
02.2003 - 11.2010
- Led the Materials group consisting on 2 Leads and 17 workers: Planner/Buyers, Warehouse, Shipping, Receiving, MR Buyer, Tool Crib & Cycle count.
- Established S&OP process
- Accountable for physical inventory twice a year achieving 96% accuracy.
- Developed local suppliers and set-up JIT deliveries reducing lead times and warehouse space.
- Reduced lead times for critical materials through strategic supplier partnerships.
- Improved warehouse efficiency with the introduction of an advanced storage and retrieval system.
- Key metrics achieved or exceeded: OTD, Compliance to Plan, Raw & FG Inventory, Inventory turns, Cycle count & 6S.
Materials Manager
ITT Cannon
08.1996 - 05.2001
- Led the Materials group consisting of 2 Leads and 16 workers: Planning, Production Control, Warehouse and Shipping.
- Analyzed booking forecast VS actual and provided monthly shipping dollars forecast.
- Communication with customer service in California to follow-up on shortages.
- Transferred the Planning and Purchasing positions from the US to Mexico.
- Training and development of new Planners and Buyers.
- Reduced past dues from $680K to $20K.
- Key metrics achieved or exceeded: OTD, Past Dues, Adherence to Schedule.
Master Scheduler Supervisor
General Instruments
08.1983 - 07.1996
- Optimized production schedules by analyzing demand forecasts and capacity constraints.
- Reduced lead times for critical projects by prioritizing tasks and adjusting resources accordingly.
- Improved on-time delivery rates with diligent schedule management and proactive communication to stakeholders.
- Maintained accurate project timelines, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies when necessary.
- Other positions: Customs Clerk, MRP Buyer, Production Control Specialist, Warehouse Supervisor & Master Scheduler.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Goal-Oriented
- Effective Communication
- Lean Principles (6's, JIT/Kanban, Kaizen, VMS)
- Process Improvement
- Planning
- Purchasing
- Logistics
- ERP/MRP: SAP, AS400, Oracle
- ISO9001 & ISO14001
- Problem Solving
- Compliance Understanding
- Employee Development
- Change Management
- Google & MS Office
Timeline
Sr. Supervisor for Purchasing & Planning
Roche Tissue Diagnosis - Formerly Ventana Medical
01.2019 - Current
Manager, Supply Chain Management
Curtiss Wright Controls
01.2015 - 07.2018
Planning & Materials Manager
Curtiss Wright Controls
01.2013 - 12.2015
Materials Manager
Weiser Lock
12.2010 - 12.2012
Materials Manager
Waterloo Industries Inc
02.2003 - 11.2010
Materials Manager
ITT Cannon
08.1996 - 05.2001
Master Scheduler Supervisor
General Instruments
08.1983 - 07.1996
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
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