Dinora Ayala
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong background in inventory management and cost optimization. Skilled in negotiating supplier contracts and fostering collaborative vendor relationships to improve service quality and drive operational efficiency.
Detail-oriented Procurement Expert with a solid background in vendor management and inventory control. Committed to implementing effective purchasing strategies that enhance compliance and improve product quality, driving organizational success.
Overview
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16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Serta Mattress
Dallas, TX
11.2023 - 08.2026
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and cost savings.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness,
- Managed inventory levels to optimize purchasing processes and reduce excess stock.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory processes to identify areas for improvement and compliance.
Safety/Quality Manager
Serta Mattress
Dallas, TX
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented strategic quality control methodologies, improving compliance with industry regulations.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, enhancing product standards and reducing defects in production processes.
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
- Led safety training programs to enhance compliance and reduce incidents across regional teams.
- Developed and implemented safety policies aligned with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Developed emergency response plans, ensuring timely action during critical incidents.
- Coordinated with third-party vendors regarding equipment maintenance schedules, reducing malfunctions that could lead to unsafe conditions.
- Enhanced employee safety awareness by organizing regular safety meetings and workshops.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
Inventory Control Specialist
Simmons Bedding
Irving, TX
08.2010 - 10.2019
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Coordinated cycle counts and reconciled inventory variances with cross-functional teams.
- Improved stock visibility by maintaining up-to-date records of product locations within the warehouse, enabling quicker retrieval times.
- Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise, and tracked paperwork.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
Education
GED -
North Lake College
Irving, TXSkills
- Purchase order processing
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory management
- Cost analysis
- Problem-solving
- Staff training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Serta Mattress
11.2023 - 08.2026
Safety/Quality Manager
Serta Mattress
11.2019 - 11.2023
Inventory Control Specialist
Simmons Bedding
08.2010 - 10.2019
GED -
North Lake College