Diana Guevara
Hackettstown,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Thorlabs in purchasing and planning. Proven expertise in supplier negotiation and relationship management, driving efficiency improvements, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Adept at data organization and cross-functional collaboration, consistently enhancing product availability and lead times to meet customer demands.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser Planner/MBU
Thorlabs
Newton, NJ
05.2022 - Current
- Purchasing (Daily purchasing, expediting, date and data management)
- Planning (Daily printing, scheduling/ re-scheduling/ date management)
- Product Availability and Lead Time calculation
- Initiates and participates in purchasing improvement and cost reduction programs
- Generate special and periodic reports as required or directed
- Inventory Control and Inventory Planning (Safety Stock, forecast, build/order size)
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received from vendors.
- Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across locations.
- Kept accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities, costs, delivery dates.
- Collaborated closely with other departments such as Logistics and Shipping in order to coordinate deliveries.
Purchase Planner/AST P&P
Thorlabs
Newton, NJ
09.2017 - 04.2022
- Provided recommendations on how to increase efficiency by streamlining processes or introducing new tools or technology.
- Developed effective working relationships with internal customers and external vendors.
- Transitioned machine-processed materials to next phase of production or to storage or packaged and shipped to destination.
- Monitored production output to meet customer requirements in a timely manner.
- Kept records of vendor and supplier expenditures and organized financial documents into company databases.
- Evaluated new products and services offered by vendors for potential cost savings or other benefits to the company.
Engineering Assistant/D&DC
Thorlabs
Newton, NJ
04.2016 - 04.2022
- Describe your responsibilities and achievements in terms of impact and results. Use examples, but keep it short.
- Researched and analyzed customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data.
- Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
- Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Analyzed existing engineering documents to identify discrepancies or errors.
- Produced and maintained accurate design documentation.
- Conducted research on materials used in engineering projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Farleigh Dickinson University
Hackensack, NJ05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Business Essentials
Harvard University
OnlineSkills
- Supplier Negotiation and Relationship Management
- Supplier sourcing
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Data organization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- ERP Systems
- Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Team Leadership & Training
Websites
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Purchaser Planner/MBU
Thorlabs
05.2022 - Current
Purchase Planner/AST P&P
Thorlabs
09.2017 - 04.2022
Engineering Assistant/D&DC
Thorlabs
04.2016 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business
Farleigh Dickinson University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Essentials
Harvard University
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