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Crystal Lee Montanez

Millville,NJ

Summary

Results-driven Business Analyst with 16 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, specializing in high-performing, competitive environments. Proven leader with a track record of strong, collaborative team building. Expertise in critical thinking, strategic communication, and problem-solving to drive effective business solutions. Dedicated to leveraging these skills to deliver success in complex and fast-paced business settings.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Analyst

Inspira Medical Centers. Inc.
Vineland, NJ
02.2023 - Current
  • Nine years of Lawson experience and two years of Oracle Cloud experience totaling eleven years of experience in SCM and some AP functions.
  • Reconcile accounts with open statements, and work with AP to ensure payment is made.
  • Research materials for end users new to obtaining the most competitive pricing.
  • Research and compare vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
  • Completes Inspira's Supply Chain Management month-end and yearly month-end process.
  • Analyze customer data to determine trends in purchasing behavior.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects.
  • Identify gaps between the current state and the desired future state operations.
  • Test plans, scenarios, scripts, and cases, to validate system functionality.
  • Review existing policies and procedures against industry standards for compliance purposes.
  • Gather feedback from end users regarding usability issues related to applications or systems.
  • Deliver timely support by tracking issues and communicating resolutions to end users.
  • Generates standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data.

Senior Purchasing Agent

Inspira Medical Centers, Inc.
Vineland, NJ
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Prepared, coordinate and communicate price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors.
  • Prepared purchase orders and send to distributors and suppliers.
  • Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
  • Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database.
  • Researched materials for end users new to obtain most competitive pricing.
  • Reconciled accounts with open statements and work with AP to ensure payment is made.
  • Assist all Purchasing Agents with any issues or needs that arise throughout there work day.
  • Assisted users with placing orders in our new Oracle system and educate them on how to seek ordering information, status and approvals in the system.
  • Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details and times.
  • 8 Years of Lawson experience in SCM and some AP functions.
  • Assisted my coworkers with backorders, sourcing vendors and coverage.
  • Placed capital orders as requested by management.
  • Researching backorder situations and any disparities found as situations arise.
  • Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.

Purchasing Agent

Inspira Medical Center Vineland
Vineland, NJ
11.2013 - 06.2022
  • Connected with storeroom managers and product suppliers to orchestrate efficient inventory movements.
  • Prepared and inputs Inventory and Non-stock orders as requested by each department.
  • Prepared, coordinates, and communicated price quotes, delivery dates, and service obligations to end-users.
  • Managed backorder/Received not Invoiced and Invoiced not received reports for all Inventory and Non-stock purchases for departments under my umbrella.
  • Completed Inspira's monthly and yearly month-end process when Business Analysts were out of the office.
  • Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
  • Negotiated payment terms with vendors and suppliers.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Analyzed competitive prices, and products based on the department's needs.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to resolve performance-related issues.

Lead Inventory Specialist

Inspira Medical Center
Vineland, NJ
04.2012 - 04.2013
  • Delivered high-quality customer service through deep commitment to knowledge and performance.
  • Oversaw inventory by restocking supplies and submitting orders to our purchasing department
  • Answered telephone system and performed tasks requested or delegated to other co-workers.
  • Supported Storeroom functions using Lawson and other software, email, and office machines.
  • Updated and maintained inventory by ensuring all items taken from the Storeroom were properly charged to the departments they were taken to.
  • Preformed Quarterly Cycle counts.
  • Added items to the At Par handheld per the request of the department.
  • Reviewed Par carts associated with each department at the request of the manager of each department.
  • Received orders via phone, mail, fax and internet daily.
  • Reordered stock to replenish inventory without interruption to production
  • Read tickets accurately to pick out important information and correctly complete orders.
  • Investigated and resolved variances with inventory records.

ER Inventory Technician

Inspira Medical Center
Vineland, NJ
01.2011 - 04.2012
  • Moved merchandise from stockroom to C-lockers Daily.
  • Stocked supplies throughout the ED, helped maintain store inventory levels and assisted with orderliness and cleanliness of the supply closets.
  • Ordered Non-stock items as requested by the ED.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Inspira Medical Center
Vineland, NJ
04.2009 - 12.2010
  • Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
  • Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
  • Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
  • Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
  • Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.
  • Maintained work areas and kept organized.
  • Operated pallet jack and hand truck to move materials within warehouse and to and from shipping vehicle.
  • Put merchandise in assigned area, added tags and secured larger pieces as required.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
  • Placed products and rotated stock per established standards.

Warehouse Picker

Inspira Medical Center
Vineland, NJ
08.2008 - 04.2009
  • Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification.
  • Picked products by matching numbers and product descriptions.
  • Delivered outstanding service by answering Department inquiries and delivering materials as requested.
  • Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations and floors to promote operational productivity.

Lead Sales Associate

Michaels Arts and Crafts
Vineland, NJ
01.2007 - 08.2008
  • Checked store shelves and restocked products from inventory in back room.
  • Greeted patrons warmly at store entrance and offered assistance with finding needed items.
  • Scanned and bagged items and operated cash register to check out store patrons.
  • Created eye-catching merchandise displays to entice customers into store.
  • Trained and developed new team members to improve product knowledge and selling abilities.
  • Cross-trained on different positions to best support team during peak periods.
  • Managed inventory shrinkage improvement program to reduce theft and loss.

Receiving Clerk

Michaels Arts and Crafts
Vineland, NJ
02.2004 - 01.2007
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
  • Prepared and processed shipping documents and routed materials and bills of lading.
  • Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
  • Utilized correct and safe operating procedures when using equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to load, unload and move materials.
  • Unloaded and received incoming shipments, inspected packages for damage and routed packages to next destination according to documentation.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
05-2027

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Rowan College of South Jersey
Vineland, NJ
05.2024

High School Diploma -

VIneland High School
Vineland, NJ
06.2003

Skills

  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Team Leadership
  • Positive and Friendly Attitude
  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Reliable and Trustworthy

Timeline

Business Analyst

Inspira Medical Centers. Inc.
02.2023 - Current

Senior Purchasing Agent

Inspira Medical Centers, Inc.
06.2022 - 02.2023

Purchasing Agent

Inspira Medical Center Vineland
11.2013 - 06.2022

Lead Inventory Specialist

Inspira Medical Center
04.2012 - 04.2013

ER Inventory Technician

Inspira Medical Center
01.2011 - 04.2012

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Inspira Medical Center
04.2009 - 12.2010

Warehouse Picker

Inspira Medical Center
08.2008 - 04.2009

Lead Sales Associate

Michaels Arts and Crafts
01.2007 - 08.2008

Receiving Clerk

Michaels Arts and Crafts
02.2004 - 01.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Rowan College of South Jersey

High School Diploma -

VIneland High School

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Wilmington University

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