Debra Firetto
Bluffton,SC
Summary
MRO Procurement and Data Management professional with experience in various MRP system applications. Customer-focused with extreme attention to detail while maintaining composure during multiple job tasks and challenges. Recognized for a willingness to shoulder extra workloads, coordinate daily operations, and assume leadership roles. Superior administrative, analytical, and problem-solving strengths plus a genuine affinity with people, and the necessary drive to enhance service excellence
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst-Finance AR
SDI, Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Streamlined invoice submission process through root cause analysis, resulting in increased accuracy and timeliness.
- Examined various records in the client's ERP system as well as SDI's ERP to detect inconsistencies between PO's, invoices, and receipts associated with client billing
- Organized regular updates on A/R and facility status, leading to increased communication and efficiency
- Gathered and analyzed research information to make valuable process improvement recommendations
- Analyzed supplier invoices, purchase orders and goods receipts to identify and resolve billing discrepancies
- Managed client's GR/IR reports on a weekly basis and provided assistance with collection efforts whenever required
Buyer II - Enterprise Accounts, Central Procurement
RS Integrated Supply
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Responsible for MRO procurement transactions within the Synovos operating system, and/or the client's CMMS system
- Strategic sourcing of all parts requisitioned by the client
- Ensures materials are accurately ordered, received within the site's procurement system, and processed and expedited in a timely and efficient manner
- Exceed contractual guaranteed savings requirements by achieving savings opportunities through pricing as well as by improving profitability for our clients using the Shared Savings, Data Analysis or other savings reports
- Identify and present OEM commercialization and substitution opportunities to customers in order to lower reduce costs
- Find and cost savings through sourcing of new suppliers, manufacturers and distributors; renegotiating terms; and/or negotiating of guarantees of stock items on a regular basis
- Generate purchase orders (PO's) using Synovos operating system or client CMMS purchasing system
- Expedite orders, manage status of purchasing needs via the creation of Non-Stock and Stock PO using the site's 'Open Order Report.' Regularly check Open Order Report and communicate delays or issues to supervisor and client as required
- Adhere to min/max levels as required at specific site, making recommendations as needed
- Manage inventory according to KPI's; calculating turn rates in order to achieve site specific goals
- Work with Client MRO Lead(s) on capital improvement projects and initiatives to further provide efficiencies, process improvements and additional Synovos service offerings.
Logistics Engineer - BMW Manufacturing
ProTrans International
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Identifies and implements continual improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, team and company
- Customer Relationship Management
- Analyses profitability of accounts by service type
- Works with the customer to achieve cost savings through efficiency gains
- Works with sales consultants to make pricing adjustments when necessary
- Analyzes cost data from operations systems to identify opportunities for savings, and the impact of price increases or adjustments from transportation suppliers
- Works in conjunction with BI department to design and implement system improvements.
Data Analyst - Quality Assurance, Master Data Leadership
RS Integrated Supply
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Responsible for the overall accuracy of the Electronic Product Catalog (e-Catalog) content by ensuring all files are reviewed for accuracy, processed efficiently with value-add content where appropriate
- Analyzed reported application discrepancies provided by all users of the e-Catalog system
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive Quality Assurance SOP for the Data Enrichment department
- Researched and managed new item adds for accuracy and proper classification
- Interacted with vendors to validate and acquire updated content in support of enhancing data
- Developed and enhanced value-add content in support of products within the e-Catalog database and managed the activities of any contracted content enrichment providers both within and outside the company
- Communicated all data analysis results to upper management.
Assistant MRO Buyer/Expeditor
RS Integrated Supply
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted central procurement buyers in their daily purchasing functions by creating purchase orders and requests for quotes (RFQ's)
- Monitored all open purchase orders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery
- Monitored inventory levels within the MRP system as well as the interfaced system of the client with attention to critical spare items
- Sourced appropriate vendors and purchased indirect materials
- Established projected time needed for all orders and created a comprehensive action plan
- Resolved any inconsistencies on purchase orders
- Maintained vendor relationships with negotiations to achieve optimal pricing
- Achieved all company set goals to support production schedules.
Senior Logistics Coordinator - Export Division
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB Co.
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Coordinated the process of delivering the right material in the right quantity and quality at the right time to meet the project deadlines
- Prepared and communicated reports on inventories and sales
- Provided the overseas destination with the required documentation to expedite the shipment through local customs
- Liaison between the company and third-party logistics contractors to ensure the timely execution of the fulfillment, and acquisition of raw materials
- Communicated with service providers such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, and global consolidators.
Education
Associates of Science -
The Pennsylvania State University
12-2009
The Pennsylvania State University
Skills
- Analytical
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Data Validation
- Business Needs Analysis
- Data Exports
- Process Improvement
- ERP/MRP Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Data Management
- Logistics
- PeopleSoft
- Dispute Resolution
- Oracle Financials
- Invoice Processing
- SAP Knowledge
- Financial research
- Organizational Skills
- Procurement and Sourcing
Demonstratedeffectiveness
- Surpassed performance standards, frequently processing over 5,000 item lines daily through the quality assurance processes and procedures.
- Spearheaded the Quality Assurance Division of the Master Data Leadership department by developing and implementing the tools and SOP processes. Recognized as a competent troubleshooter and the "go to" person for all data discrepancies and anomalies.
- Produced and maintained technically accurate, and powerful Quality Assurance SOP presentations and documents that were consistently used as training material and by the sales team to secure new client business.
- Consistently met procurement savings goals and key metrics
Timeline
Data Analyst-Finance AR
SDI, Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2024
Buyer II - Enterprise Accounts, Central Procurement
RS Integrated Supply
01.2019 - 02.2022
Logistics Engineer - BMW Manufacturing
ProTrans International
01.2018 - 01.2019
Data Analyst - Quality Assurance, Master Data Leadership
RS Integrated Supply
01.2015 - 01.2018
Assistant MRO Buyer/Expeditor
RS Integrated Supply
01.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Logistics Coordinator - Export Division
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB Co.
01.1996 - 01.2000
Associates of Science -
The Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University