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Andrew Romero

Encino,CA

Summary

Dependable Procurement Specialist with a background in tracking products from vendor shipments to the consumer pipeline. Analytical performer with price dispute resolution experience. Considered an enthusiastic employee with great decision making skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Supply Chain Planning Analyst

AT&T Mobility
08.2021 - Current
  • Develops and distributes weekly product and quantity forecasts for AT&Ts wireless Critical Spares Staging Locations nationally. Creates ASCP orders through WWT to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained and/or distributes inventory nationally/globally to effectively meet variable demand needs.
  • Collaborates with internal partners to understand capital targets and get high-level engineering guidance to convert program level details into SKU level forecasts. Couples internal partner feedback and detailed quantitative analysis using historical trends, inventory data, demand and purchase planning models etc. to generate SKU level demand and purchase forecasts for suppliers.
  • Prepares weekly forecasts and interfaces with customers and supply planning liaison contacts to release the forecast and address questions. Collects and analyzes data to produce meaningful reports in support of special projects and requests from AT&T leadership.
  • Performs root cause analysis to identify reason(s) contributing to low Forecast Accuracy. Demonstrates a solid understanding of how the network infrastructure equipment is forecasted and deployed and how it is used by AT&T's customers.
  • Solves highly complex and technical problems for several product categories. Considered as a resource for resolution of unique or complex problems. Acts as forecasting SME.

Manager Logistics

AT&T
06.2017 - 08.2021
  • Supported 98 operations personnel with mobility equipment to maintain 4,985 cell sites. Heavily involved in network implementations to achieve goals and make projects more successful.
  • Hosted weekly conference calls to discuss business practices and areas of improvement to increase efficiencies and reduce delivery cycle times, and expenses without compromising customer service levels.
  • Managed approximately $50 Million in inventory, five internal employees; the work of six external NPW (Non Payroll Workers) in three 30,000 square-foot buildings.
  • Oversaw the success of the largest Cross Dock infrastructure nationally. Planed and supervised shipments from production to deployment, preparations to support the new build, implementation, and maintenance projects for the mobility division.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly routes to maintain appropriate inventory levels for ten pick-up & drop-off locations across the SoCal region. Planed and reconciled audits for various Cell Sites, Third Party warehouses, Switches, and P&D locations.

Lead Inventory Specialist

AT&T
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Managed team of seven to achieve optimal productivity and inventory control.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
  • Reduced costs by $850k by mitigating financial discrepancies and coordinating inventory requirements.
  • Monitored tasks and staff assignments to deliver all projects under-budget and on-time.

Inventory Supervisor

DIRECTV
06.2014 - 06.2016
  • Reviewed and monitored inbound inventory, outbound shipments and book adjustment transactions.
  • Managed Newton inventory control software system to provide inventory level updates and reordering notices.
  • Supervised five inventory control personnel to support correct material management and achievement of performance goals.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Conducted inventory audits with 99.7% accuracy following company procedures.

Inventory Specialist

DIRECTV
03.2011 - 06.2014
  • Surmounted inventory obstacles by directly collaborating with vendor representatives and proactively adjusting strategies.
  • Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and changing designs.
  • Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Reviewed and analyzed forecast data to determine and address inventory needs.
  • Maintained and organized inventory receipts and efficiently processed changes to reduce process lags.

Operations Lead

Weyerhaeuser
03.2001 - 12.2010
  • Coordinated internal assignments, scheduling and communications to extend informational transparency and workforce management.
  • Oversaw problem resolution to address barriers to operational efficiency.
  • Created programs and circulated internal resources to enhance workers' technical and safety standards knowledge, according to regulatory and organizational expectations.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Processed inbound and outbound shipments with high accuracy and efficiency by effectively directing associate teams and managing inventory processes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Supply Chain & Logistics Management
  • Technical Process Management
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer Service Leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Quality Management
  • Wireless/Wireline Technologies
  • Proficient in AT&T's mobility sparing process

Accomplishments

  • Service Excellence Award Achiever: The S.E.A. is AT&T's most prestigious accolade and was honored to me for being in the company of the top 1% percent elite performers.
  • Personal Capability Medal Achiever: This accolade was awarded to me for exemplary interpersonal skills, personal capability, focus on results and leading change.
  • Set A Strategic Direction Medal: This accolade was awarded to me for business judgement, doing it the right way, build talent and deliver results.

Certification

Six Sigma - Greenbelt

Project Management

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Conflict Resolution

Goal Setting

Timeline

Senior Supply Chain Planning Analyst

AT&T Mobility
08.2021 - Current

Manager Logistics

AT&T
06.2017 - 08.2021

Lead Inventory Specialist

AT&T
06.2016 - 06.2017

Inventory Supervisor

DIRECTV
06.2014 - 06.2016

Inventory Specialist

DIRECTV
03.2011 - 06.2014

Operations Lead

Weyerhaeuser
03.2001 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Los Angeles Valley College

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