Cynthia D. Carrasco
Chino,USA
Summary
Senior planner with extensive aerospace experience specializing in supply chain management and production scheduling. Demonstrated success in optimizing workflows and improving inventory control while enhancing cross-departmental communication. Proficient in ERP systems and skilled in leading teams to achieve operational excellence and fulfill customer demands.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Planner
Howmet Fastening Systems
City of Industry, Ca
2025.11 - Current
- Coordinated raw material replenishments, monitored and managed capacity requirements to ensure production continuity
- Schedule production to meet customer quality and OTD
- Delivered accurate estimations on booked capacity for quoting and lead time, enhancing customer service experience
- Monitored and adjusted planning parameters for raw materials to optimize inventory flow.
- Interface with other departments (Shipping, Processing,Engineering,and Quality) to resolve issues
- Provided input to management, production, and engineering for rescheduling due to design changes, labor shortages, and material constraints
Senior Planner
Hartwell Corp
Placentia, Ca
2022.05 - 2025.11
- Planned and scheduled workflows for Business Unit to align with monthly goals.
- Aligned monthly line of business metrics, including past dues and rejections, with machine shop operations.
- Ensure components are available from production and purchasing in a timely manner
- Work closely with stockroom to have works orders kitted and onto the shop floor
- Directed ME’s to update BOMs
- Work with Quality on product issues and concessions
- Facilitated daily shortage meetings to prioritize and address cross-departmental needs.
- Executed projects assigned by VP of Operations
Planning Supervisor
SAFRAN
Ontario, Ca
2019.10 - 2021.12
- Implement, execute and maintain world-class strategies for planning, scheduling, inventory and customer satisfaction
- Oversee production planning and manage activities within the business unit
- Led continuous improvement initiatives in planning, scheduling, and inventory areas.
- Scheduled workflows for production departments to optimize resource allocation
- Monitor production status and ensure OTD
- Identified delays and adjusted schedules to ensure adherence to deadlines
- Promoted team concepts and provided coaching, mentoring, and training for team and individual development
Material Planner II
SAFRAN
Cypress, Ca
2018.01 - 2019.08
- Plan and schedule workflows for all workstations according to the manufacturing sequence of operations
- Control the material requirements, as per Bill of Materials, manufacturing sequence, and workflow
- Plan and release inter-company requirements and maintain distribution orders to ensure on time delivery
- Evaluated shortages and implemented timely solutions to maintain workflow continuity
- Reviewed non-conforming reports and managed rework, vendor returns, or scrap replacements to ensure compliance
- Prepared productivity reports and delivery KPIs to identify process and performance improvement opportunities
- Maintained engineering revision control through order management
On Site Support Planner II
SAFRAN
Cypress, Ca
2017.05 - 2018.01
- Maintained optimal inventory levels to achieve on site support goals
- Managed inter-company transfers to align inventory with On Site Support requirements
- Assessed daily safety stock levels to align inventory with demand
- Coordinated with Buyers on POs and past due items to ensure timely fulfillment
- Update On Site Support with ship dates, tracking, and quantities, daily
- Create work orders to manufacture orders not in stock
Planner I
SAFRAN
Cypress, Ca
2016.04 - 2017.05
- Work hand in hand with final line Supervisors to ensure parts are being issued to lavatories
- Expedited parts across departments to ensure timely shipments
- Maintained inventory for upcoming lavatory production to support workflow continuity
- Process NCRs through multiple departments to disposition and continue workflow
- Interfaced with personnel to resolve issues and propose alternative solutions
- Trace work order status and confirming parts are being manufactured at a reasonable time
Operations Administrator
SAFRAN
Cypress, Ca
2015.12 - 2016.04
- Managed end-to-end projects assigned by Executive, conducting research, analysis, and execution to provide actionable recommendations
- Executed complex and confidential executive support functions, conducting research and analysis to identify effective communication methods for diverse audiences.
- Prepared Executive for internal and external meetings through research and documentation to ensure effective communication and outcomes
- Organize programs, events, meetings or conferences by arranging facilities and caterers, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers and controlling events budget.
- Designed and structured presentations, excel documents, and KPIs to enhance clarity and effectiveness.
- Creatively develop presentations, warehouse data, and communicate business projects and updates to continuously support corporate initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix
Diamond Bar05.2012
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Material Planning
- Scheduling
- Production
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- Shipping/Receiving
- Stockroom Operations
- ERP/MRP systems
- LeanDNA
- Bill of Materials
- ECNs
- Engineering Drawings Analysis
- KPIs
- Ad hoc Reporting
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Analytical Skills
- Project Management
- Manufacturing Aerospace
References
- Scott Rees, Hartwell Corp., VP of Operations, (949) 546-5250
- Chris Jackson, Hartwell Corp., Director of Operations, (847) 323-8977
- Suzanna Barragan, Hartwell Corp., Stockroom Supervisor, (424) 370-6352
- Russell Pantleo, Anthony Electric, Inc., Vice President, (323) 353-1156
Timeline
Senior Planner
Howmet Fastening Systems
2025.11 - Current
Senior Planner
Hartwell Corp
2022.05 - 2025.11
Planning Supervisor
SAFRAN
2019.10 - 2021.12
Material Planner II
SAFRAN
2018.01 - 2019.08
On Site Support Planner II
SAFRAN
2017.05 - 2018.01
Planner I
SAFRAN
2016.04 - 2017.05
Operations Administrator
SAFRAN
2015.12 - 2016.04
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix