Eduardo Mendoza
Reno
Summary
Detail-oriented assistant buyer and supply chain specialist with proven experience in procurement operations, vendor coordination, and purchase order management. Expertise in processing requisitions, creating and revising purchase orders, and tracking order status to ensure timely delivery. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate procurement records and resolve discrepancies. Proficient in ERP systems like NetSuite, managing supplier relationships, and documentation, known for exceptional organizational skills and proactive vendor follow-ups.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Dragonfly Energy
Reno
08.2023 - Current
- Created and managed purchase orders and requisitions for materials, equipment, and services.
- Reviewed vendor quotes to guide purchasing decisions based on cost-effectiveness and supplier reliability.
- Followed up with vendors on order confirmations, production timelines, and delivery schedules.
- Coordinated with receiving departments to ensure proper documentation of delivered items.
- Collaborated with internal departments to approve purchases, confirm specifications, and resolve issues.
- Tracked order progress and communicated timely updates or delays to stakeholders to ensure alignment on expectations.
- Managed revisions of purchase orders and requisition corrections.
- Maintained organized documentation of order acknowledgements, proforma invoices, and purchase records for accurate record-keeping and reference.
Slab and Tile Warehouse Worker [Forklift Driver]
Arizona Tile
Reno
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Unloaded bundles of slabs and tile orders from flatbed trailers.
- Assisted in loading slabs onto flatbed trucks, ensuring safe transport.
- Sorted and organized tile orders for efficient customer pickups.
- Filled out the proper paperwork for tile pickups and slab pickups.
- Trained new employees on separating tile orders for customer efficiency.
- Pulled multiple slabs for viewing customers.
- Used wet tile saw to make samples of tiles for the showroom displays.
- Sorted and prepared tile samples boards for sales representees.
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator/ Quality Control
Chesapeake Spice Company
Reno
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Accurately weighed, labeled, and palletized seasoning batches for production.
- Followed production schedule and completed the formulation of seasoning batches based on the order the batches will be produced.
- Operator follows mixing instructions on batch card to produce seasonings and or spices to meet customer’s specs.
- Verified product quality with QC Lab prior to production run.
- Inspected product during processing to ensure quality standards while maintaining responsibility for room cleanliness, sanitation, and productivity.
- Operator fills out the batch card during the run and completes the card at the end of each run.
- Operator calculates total cartons/bags produce along with total weights and explain any difference between batch weight and total weight.
- Retrieved raw materials and ingredients from warehouse rack locations.
- Transport raw materials to production workstations.
- Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
- Located and moved stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
- Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
- Operated forklift to transport materials throughout facility.
- Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
- Conducted swab washdown inspections to ensure equipment sanitation.
- Properly seal and return all unused materials to the correct warehouse location.
- Trained New Employees on how to pick material and on mixer.
Materiel Handler
Barnes and Nobles Distribution Center
Reno
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Executed tasks under direction across Reno distribution center, facilitating efficient material flow through production and assembly areas.
- Tasks included continuous lifting up to 50lbs, loading and unloading trucks, restocking of shelves and loading on and off from conveyor equipment while demonstrating safe and proper lifting techniques.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers to maintain integrity of merchandise and prevent damage.
- Palletized and de-palletized merchandise, ensuring safe and efficient buildup and breakdown of pallets.
- Provided supplies or products to assigned areas so as to maintain high productivity and minimize downtime.
- Ensured broken down freight and properly stored, staged and protected from the elements at all times.
- Moved between various warehouse sections to support operational efficiency.
- Frequent and safe use of hand tools including box cutters, tape gun, and cleaning gear.
Security Officer
Rail City Casino
Sparks
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Examined doors, windows, gates etc. To ensure they are secure.
- Enforced company policies regarding guest and team member conduct on the premises.
- Assures optimum guest satisfaction through the delivery of excellent customer service.
- Coordinates and supervises crowd control for special events.
- Ensured safety by identifying and reporting irregularities, including fire hazards and property damage.
- During serious emergencies, I was assigned to assist in evacuation of facility.
- Monitored departing personnel to prevent theft of company property.
- Apprehended and detained individuals engaged in criminal activity until law enforcement arrival.
- Testified in court regarding relevant incidents.
- Managed verbal and physical altercations on property, applying de-escalation techniques to resolve situations.
- For physical altercations, employ the minimum amount of force necessary to restrain any and all involved.
- Initiated formal evictions of disorderly persons when directed by supervisor.
- Provided medical assistance and first aid in accordance with company policy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washoe High School
Sparks, NVSkills
Procurement & Purchasing
- Purchase Order (PO) Management
- Vendor Quote Analysis
- Contract & Pricing Review
- Supplier Coordination
- Purchase Requisition Processing
Procurement & Purchasing
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Inventory Management Support
- Order Tracking & Status Monitoring
- Vendor Follow-Ups & Issue Resolution
- Internal Department Coordination
- Customer & Supplier Communication
Process & Analytical Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Multi-Order Tracking
- Deadline Management
General Professional Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Negotiation Support
- Administrative Coordination
- Documentation Accuracy
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
Dragonfly Energy
08.2023 - Current
Slab and Tile Warehouse Worker [Forklift Driver]
Arizona Tile
09.2022 - 08.2023
Machine Operator/Forklift Operator/ Quality Control
Chesapeake Spice Company
01.2020 - 09.2022
Materiel Handler
Barnes and Nobles Distribution Center
11.2018 - 01.2020
Security Officer
Rail City Casino
09.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Washoe High School