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ANGELA D. RODRíGUEZ

Cayey,PR

Summary

Dedicated and seasoned professional with 25 years of experience in International Transportation, Procurement, and Contract Management, consistently delivering results and enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven track record of effectively resolving internal and customer issues, demonstrating strong diplomatic skills. Proficient in negotiations and transportation, complemented by a solid educational foundation in both disciplines. Results-oriented leader with a focus on process improvement and problem-solving. Possess a strong sense of urgency and a deep understanding of customer expectations and service excellence. KEY COMPETENCIES: International Transportation and Logistics Procurement and Contract Management Problem Resolution and Customer Satisfaction Enhancement Effective Negotiation and Diplomacy Process Improvement and Results-Oriented Leadership Strong Communication Skills in English and Spanish Supply Chain Management Expertise FDA and ISO Compliance Willingness to Travel Commitment to Professional Growth

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Projects Lead Buyer

Imperial Tobacco Brands, ITGB, Imperial Brands PLC
01.2017 - Current
  • For Freight, Warehouse & Logistics Services ~ IT Hardware/Software, Telecom & Network Services
  • Create and implement Procurement strategies to deliver efficiency and cost reduction
  • Ensure best value for money in sourcing through the appropriate influencing skills in the region’s business operations.

Regional Category Buyer

Congar International Corp
02.2023 - Current

Procurement Country Buyer

Congar International Corp
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Sourcing Strategies - Projects Management
  • Develop product and supplier knowledge to support continuous improvement processes within each business accounts
  • Ensure there are contingency plans for each supplier/key service
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal agency regulations.

Senior Procurement Indirect Buyer

Tabacalera De Garcia, S.A.S
12.2019 - 06.2022
  • Sourcing Strategies - Projects Management
  • Projects Support for Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico facilities
  • Promote Supplier Development Program, to build strong supplier relationship with strategic suppliers.

Regional

Global Procurement
  • Communications Leader, driving utilization of our, Social Community throughout the region
  • Leader of group control matrix for the function, making sure we are following group guidance and adherence to local policies and country laws.

Procurement Buyer

Tabacalera De Garcia, S.A.S
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Sourcing Strategies - Projects Management
  • Support strategic sourcing strategies and maintain supplier relationships
  • Align local procurement processes to corporate standards
  • Procurement – Support Internal Stakeholders in their Projects
  • Lead Negotiations – Source to Contract
  • Contribute to consolidation, reduction, and rationalization of supplier base
  • Audit and Certify Suppliers
  • Participate in Designing Cost Reduction Strategies with Stakeholders
  • Bring Global solutions to ensure savings and standardizations
  • Comply with the ethical and safety standards established by the organization
  • Propose safety improvement towards Corporate Social Responsibility (Business KPI)
  • Participate in Designing Cost Reduction Strategies with Stakeholders
  • Bring Global solutions to ensure savings and standardizations
  • Comply with the ethical and safety standards established by the organization
  • Propose safety improvement towards Corporate Social Responsibility (Business KPI)

Planner Buyer

Becton Dickinson – Formerly CareFusion DR
03.2012 - 01.2017
  • Master Production Schedules / Local and International Purchasing
  • Master Production Schedules / Local and International Purchasing
  • Planner for 6 lines of products and 4 OEMs
  • Procurement – Sourcing
  • International Shipments strategies support
  • KPI Reports (Production – Demand/Inventory metrics - Scorecards)
  • Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action
  • Active S&Op Meetings, manage forecasting demand to production
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each period
  • Scheduling and Capacity Planning of Resources to meet market requirements
  • Order tracking and confirmation of system lead times, delivery dates and costs
  • Gained strong knowledge in manufacturing and quality assurance practices
  • VSM leader of a Family of products, and direct point of contact to US Marketing team
  • Experience on MTO/MTS environments.

MRO Buyer – Planner/Buyer, Shipping Supervisor

LS Starrett of the Dominican Republic
09.2010 - 05.2011
  • Local and International Purchasing – Sourcing –, Local and International Purchasing – Sourcing – Shipping Supervisor
  • Planner for 2 lines of products
  • Supervise Shipping Operations (inbound - outbound)
  • Created follow up report of all material and/or equipment purchased, with updated status so that our internal customers were able to learn directly from a shared/public internal file
  • Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.

Purchasing Coordinator, International Purchaser

POWER ONE, LTD
07.2008 - 04.2010
  • Direct contact with Vendors
  • International Purchaser – Direct contact with Vendors
  • Monitored status of all purchase requisition in Oracle, to ensure timely and accurate processing
  • Monitored all purchase orders and handled adjustments with vendors
  • PO's EDI transmission follow up to guarantee delivery adherence
  • Material Requirement Planning
  • Inventory excess reduction, improvement of inventory turns
  • Follow up supplier's delivery performance.

Education

Lead Auditor ~ ISO 9001:20015 / BSI Group Americas, Inc. -

Master degree - Business Management

MBM -

Universidad APEC

Certified in Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) / The Center for Professional Innovation and Education (CfPIE) The Virtual Negotiator -

Leading Projects -

Project Management Foundations: Stakeholders / PMI – LinkedIn Learning Learning Gantt Charts / PMI – LinkedIn Learning Strategic Planning Foundations / PMI – LinkedIn Learning -

2015

Suprema Qualitas Workshop: ISO 9001:2015 Standards Study Course / Suprema Qualitas -

Bachelor - International Relations

UNICARIBE University

APICS Certification Program CPIM ~ APICS/Steam + Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) – certification test delivered -

Master -

Planning of Resources (MPR) – certification test delivered + Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP) – certification test delivered + Execution -

of Operations (ECO) – certification test delivered + Strategic Management of Resources (SRM) – certification test delivered Quality System Management Internal Auditor Course Based in ISO 13485:2003 ~ Dominex Quality Consulting ESOL Certification ~ TKT Teachers Knowledge Test, [BAND 3], Cambridge/APEC Customs Techniques and Tariffs, at Instituto de Capacitacion -

Tributaria

INCAT - International Trade

Española de Compras e

Inventario (ADECOI -

Logistics Management Course (Purchase and Inventory) -

Operaciones y Entrenamiento -

. A. - (OPEN -

Air Traffic Course -

Instituto Superior de Estudios Internacionales (ISEI)

Customs Techniques and Tariff Course -

Instituto Nacional de Formación Técnico Profesional (INNAFOTEP)

High School graduated - Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Nuestra Señora de Fatima Private School

Skills

  • KNOWLEDGE
  • Proficient skills in the following applications:
  • Microsoft Word 2013
  • Microsoft Excel 2013
  • Power Point presentations 2013
  • Internet Explorer / Firefox / Chrome
  • ERP – CSR Software - QAD
  • Purchasing, Finance and Inventory Platform Software: SAP
  • Purchasing and Inventory Platform Software: ORACLE
  • Purchasing and Inventory Platform Software: AS/400
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Policy Implementation
  • Logistics Project Management

Timeline

Regional Category Buyer

Congar International Corp
02.2023 - Current

Procurement Country Buyer

Congar International Corp
07.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Procurement Indirect Buyer

Tabacalera De Garcia, S.A.S
12.2019 - 06.2022

Regional Projects Lead Buyer

Imperial Tobacco Brands, ITGB, Imperial Brands PLC
01.2017 - Current

Procurement Buyer

Tabacalera De Garcia, S.A.S
01.2017 - 12.2019

Planner Buyer

Becton Dickinson – Formerly CareFusion DR
03.2012 - 01.2017

MRO Buyer – Planner/Buyer, Shipping Supervisor

LS Starrett of the Dominican Republic
09.2010 - 05.2011

Purchasing Coordinator, International Purchaser

POWER ONE, LTD
07.2008 - 04.2010

Regional

Global Procurement

Lead Auditor ~ ISO 9001:20015 / BSI Group Americas, Inc. -

Master degree - Business Management

MBM -

Universidad APEC

Certified in Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) / The Center for Professional Innovation and Education (CfPIE) The Virtual Negotiator -

Leading Projects -

Project Management Foundations: Stakeholders / PMI – LinkedIn Learning Learning Gantt Charts / PMI – LinkedIn Learning Strategic Planning Foundations / PMI – LinkedIn Learning -

Suprema Qualitas Workshop: ISO 9001:2015 Standards Study Course / Suprema Qualitas -

Bachelor - International Relations

UNICARIBE University

APICS Certification Program CPIM ~ APICS/Steam + Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) – certification test delivered -

Master -

Planning of Resources (MPR) – certification test delivered + Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP) – certification test delivered + Execution -

of Operations (ECO) – certification test delivered + Strategic Management of Resources (SRM) – certification test delivered Quality System Management Internal Auditor Course Based in ISO 13485:2003 ~ Dominex Quality Consulting ESOL Certification ~ TKT Teachers Knowledge Test, [BAND 3], Cambridge/APEC Customs Techniques and Tariffs, at Instituto de Capacitacion -

Tributaria

INCAT - International Trade

Española de Compras e

Inventario (ADECOI -

Logistics Management Course (Purchase and Inventory) -

Operaciones y Entrenamiento -

. A. - (OPEN -

Air Traffic Course -

Instituto Superior de Estudios Internacionales (ISEI)

Customs Techniques and Tariff Course -

Instituto Nacional de Formación Técnico Profesional (INNAFOTEP)

High School graduated - Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Nuestra Señora de Fatima Private School

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