CRISTINA VALDEZ
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills, experienced in procurement and logistics. At Cardone Industries, I successfully negotiated wholesale prices and enhanced supply chain efficiency, ensuring consistent product quality. Recognized for teamwork and collaboration, I thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining organization and efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Allegro Ballet
08.2019 - 06.2025
- Assisted in planning, coordination and execute events.
- Provided logistics support with vendors and suppliers.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Planner/Buyer's Specialist
Ampad
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Planned production according to the customer's requirements and needs.
- Followed up with production the schedule and confirm the operation o machines to fullfill the customers' orders
- Run ERP system to confirm the material is available for use
- Placed Purchase orders for needed raw material
- Followed up Placed Purchase orders until they arrive to the facilities
- Informed Customer the ETA or they orders.
MRO Buyer
Cardone Industries
01.2009 - 09.2013
- Negotiate wholesale prices for non-productive goods.
- Verified product quality standards were met consistently throughout our network of vendors.
- Supported risk mitigation efforts by identifying potential supply chain disruptions early on and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Leveraged strategic partnerships with suppliers to create opportunities for joint cost-saving initiatives, further enhancing the value of our MRO spend.
- Keep Kanban's updated and supplied
MRO Buyer
Collado Industries
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Supplied the warehouse with the needed material according to production needs.
- Monitoring the increase or decrease of goods to avoid disruption of production.
- Looked through a catalog of suppliers and choose the best option for the company's comparing quality, ETA's and price.
- Placed Purchase orders and give proper following until they arrive the facilities
Education
MBA - Quality And Productivity
Tecmilenio
Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico12-2014
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Universidad La Salle
Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico12-2007
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
Certification
-Green Belt Certified by SigmaPRO
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Allegro Ballet
08.2019 - 06.2025
Planner/Buyer's Specialist
Ampad
09.2013 - 08.2015
MRO Buyer
Cardone Industries
01.2009 - 09.2013
MRO Buyer
Collado Industries
08.2008 - 12.2009
MBA - Quality And Productivity
Tecmilenio
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Universidad La Salle
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