Crystal Alvarez
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate supply chain specialist with over 5 years of experience in the manufacturing and governmental contracting fields. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse and challenging scenarios.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Wendover Art Group
09.2022 - Current
- Lead a small team of 4 logistics coordinators while overseeing transportation operations, including the selection of carriers and routes.
- Monitored performance of carriers and logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Booked shipments for finished goods and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Reviewed purchase orders and shipping instructions to ensure accuracy.
- Processed freight claims as needed for damaged or lost goods, recuperating over $200K in losses for 2023.
- Routed shipments with several TMS applications for retail and hospitality customers.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding freight cost and tracking of orders.
- Trained new and current team members.
- Implemented and reviewed standard operating procedures for the department.
Purchasing Agent
Wendover Art Group
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed inventory and procurement of raw materials for production.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Maintained consistent communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Ensured that the quality of all purchased products met required standards.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
Purchasing Agent
NASCO Aerospace and Electronics
05.2021 - 04.2019
- Sourced goods and created purchased orders to fulfill governmental contracts, often meeting stringent requirements such as military specifications for packaging.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors.
- Negotiated pricing and payment terms.
Education
Bachelor in Fine Arts -
Escuela De Artes Plásticas De PR
San Juan, PR05.2015
Skills
- Inventory and Transportation Management
- ERP and TMS Software
- Data Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Decision Making
- Logistics Planning
- Results-Driven
- Cost Reduction
- Shipping Procedures and Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Customer Service
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in FL
Timeline
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Wendover Art Group
09.2022 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Wendover Art Group
05.2021 - 09.2022
Purchasing Agent
NASCO Aerospace and Electronics
05.2021 - 04.2019
Bachelor in Fine Arts -
Escuela De Artes Plásticas De PR
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