Carlos Martinez
Ceres,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven operations management professional with a proven track record in food safety, purchasing, and logistics. Seeking a challenging role as a buyer, where I can leverage my expertise in procurement, materials management, and vendor relations to drive efficiency, compliance, and cost reduction initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing and Logistics Department Specialist
Meras Water Solutions
03.2022 - Current
- Continue to manage all purchasing activities for a mid-sized company, with purchase order authority up to $50,000, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services
- Led efforts to integrate new suppliers and transition new/modified goods/services, ensuring seamless onboarding and minimal disruption to operations
- Conducted research and data analysis using Excel to identify trends in agricultural water treatment chemicals
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve purchasing controls, streamline maintenance planning processes, and enhance material planning efficiency.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations, ensuring safe transportation of goods while avoiding costly fines or penalties due to non-compliance issues.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Lead imports/exports documentation process ensuring timely and accurate completion of all shipping documents.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Prepared timely rate estimates.
- Reduced transportation costs through strategic route planning and carrier negotiations.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of chemical orders.
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Meras Water Solutions
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Issued purchase orders, order confirmation, and invoice resolution support
- Collaborated with Quality Assurance to assess material and supplier risk, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements
- Optimized inventory levels through data analysis and forecasting methods, preventing stockouts or excess inventory.
- Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Negotiated terms for materials and services purchases, driving cost reduction initiatives and optimizing transportation logistics
- Reviewed and validated purchase orders written by others, ensuring adherence to quality, food safety, safety, and supplier policies.
Food Safety Specialist
Meras Water Solutions
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented food safety plans for customers growing fresh market leafy greens, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Assisted in the development of company-wide food safety policies, leading to a consistent approach across all locations.
- Collaborated with Quality Assurance to conduct assessments and compliance obligations related to food safety
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety processes and systems, working closely with IT to implement integrated solutions.
- Oversaw and directed Food Safety personnel to the collection of over 500 Microbial analysis samples throughout California and Arizona.
Administrative Assistant, Peer Mentor
California State University Stanislaus
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies.
- Assisted students in identifying their strengths and weaknesses, helping them develop personalized learning plans.
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Promoted academic success by providing guidance on effective study habits and time management strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
Stanislaus State University
Turlock, CA05.2021
Skills
- Proficient in SAP material management, Excel, BW, Ariba, and other databases
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct research, analyze data, and identify opportunities for improvement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledgeable about food safety regulations (BRC, FSMA) and procurement best practices
- Inventory Oversight
- Software mastery
- Materials purchasing
- Logistics Scheduling
- Freight logistics
- Strong multitasking
Certification
FSMA Produce Safety Rule Certified
References
Available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Meras Water Solutions
09.2022 - 03.2024
Purchasing and Logistics Department Specialist
Meras Water Solutions
03.2022 - Current
Food Safety Specialist
Meras Water Solutions
06.2020 - 09.2022
Administrative Assistant, Peer Mentor
California State University Stanislaus
08.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
Stanislaus State University
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