Candra Romero
TK Sales
Navasota,US
19
years of professional experience
Shipping specialist with 18+ years optimizing inventory accuracy, international documentation, and end-to-end logistics across purchasing, shipping, and receiving. Proficient in vendor management, letters of credit, customs compliance, and MS Office, with a track record of reducing costs, improving routing times, and elevating order accuracy through data-driven process improvements. Seeks to contribute operational reliability and cost efficiency.
Professional in logistics management, prepared to drive operations efficiency and streamline supply chain processes. Skilled in inventory management, transportation coordination, and warehouse operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, resourceful, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Work History
Purchasing Manager
6 Months- Led procurement strategy to optimize supplier selection and negotiate favorable contract terms.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure consistent supply chain performance.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and mitigate risks associated with supply fluctuations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced inventory management and reduced lead times.
- Utilized ERP systems to track inventory levels, forecast demand, and manage purchase orders efficiently.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
Logistics Specialist
4 Years 5 Months- Managed import and export documentation to facilitate smooth customs clearance.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, resulting in reduced stock discrepancies and improved order accuracy.
- Coordinated with suppliers to enhance procurement strategies, strengthening relationships and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Maintained detailed records of logistics operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving operational transparency.
- Maintained detailed records of logistics operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing operational transparency.
- Oversees all import and export documents to ensure timely delivery through customs.
- Negotiated broker contracts to ensure reduction in cost as well as minimum damage to products through shipping transportation.
- Oversees all Letter of Credits through international payment requirements.
- Negotiated broker contracts to reduce costs and minimize product damage during shipping.
Purchasing Assistant
4 Years 2 Months- Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates.
- Resolved performance-related issues by coordinating effectively with suppliers.
- Analyzed customer needs and accordingly developed procurement requirements.
- Authorized payments for purchases and kept information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
- Obtained purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitored expedited orders.
- Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands.
- Sourced unique items and built relationships with vendors able to reliably deliver high-quality goods.
- Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed orders based on available funds.
- Worked with both new and existing suppliers on all types of RFX's.
- Negotiated preferred terms and conditions for company to achieve significant savings.
- Negotiated optimal product and service rates and terms to align with corporate budget.
- Reduced cost of sourcing projects by 10% average through market mitigation, demand management and negotiations.
- Decreased sourcing costs through negotiation and demand management.
- Collaborated with newly acquired and existing suppliers on various types of RFX's.
- Developed strong work ethic through consistent attendance and dedication.
- Collaborated with team members and customers to identify and implement workable solutions that enhanced operational efficiency.
- Managed assigned tasks effectively, including overseeing inventory and coordinating with external service vendors.
- Utilized excel and MS to compile data gathered from various sources.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
- Streamlined procurement processes to improve order accuracy and reduce delays in supply chain operations.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve supply chain issues, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
3 Years 10 Months- Promoted inventory accuracy and proper records management by comparing shipment contents with paperwork.
- Rejected damaged or short deliveries and communicated with shippers to resolve issues promptly.
- Organized storage areas to streamline material movements and reduce labor time.
- Prepared and processed shipping documents, including work and shipping orders, route materials and bills of lading.
- Directed materials routing by preparing accurate shipping orders and bills of lading.
- Optimized shipping and receiving strategies with cost-effective methods, carriers and routes.
- Collaborated with vendor representatives to address and resolve discrepancies in damaged and short shipments.
- Collaborated with carrier representatives to determine receipt methods and make special delivery arrangements.
- Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
- Operated forklift, skid steer and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas with 15 years' experience.
- Coordinated with carrier representatives to arrange and issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
- Determined best shipping method for materials, considering shipping procedures, routes and rates.
- Prepared shipments for postage through careful packing, sealing and labeling of materials.
- Reported delays in shipments to facilitate prompt resolution and communication with stakeholders., accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations.
Welding Machine Operator
4 Years 9 Months- Operated and maintained welding, soldering and brazing equipment to minimize downtime by optimizing equipment performance.
- Inspected finished and in-process products to verify quality, assign grades and remove defective products.
- Reviewed blueprints and diagrams to determine job specifications, plan production activities and organize proper supplies.
- Reviewed blueprints and diagrams to establish job specifications, plan production activities, and ensure availability of necessary supplies.
- Operated and maintained welding, soldering, and brazing equipment, enhancing performance to reduce equipment downtime.
- Adhered to inventory management practices and documented transfers when retrieving components and materials for each task.
- Reported any non-conforming materials to management and worked with supervisors to correct production issues.
- Collaborated with team members and customers to identify and implement effective operational solutions.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Set up machine and program, performed minor maintenance for machine upkeep.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Skills
Inventory measurement
Delivery reconciliation
Status tracking
Logistics coordination
Supplier negotiation
Warehouse operations
Documentation requirements
Status monitoring
Delivery reconciliation
MS Office
Inventory measurement
Operating forklifts
Customer service
Languages
English
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
TK Sales
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Logistics Specialist
Arbin Instruments
06.2021 - 11.2025Read More
Purchasing Assistant
Ellwood Group Incorporated
03.2016 - 05.2020Read More
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Ellwood Group Incorporated
05.2012 - 03.2016Read More
Welding Machine Operator
NOV Grant Pride Co.
07.2007 - 04.2012Read More
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Supply Chain Management
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