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Edwardo Lopez

Summary

Adept at compiling data to devise forecasts for production planning by gathering input from production staff and leaders. Experienced in preparing production schedules for various manufacturing activities, and maintaining levels to meet consumer demands. Achieved production goals by personalizing SAP production planning and scheduling dashboards. Proficient in allocating resources and controlling inventory by assessing material stock, monitoring production performance, and managing backlogs. Skilled in scheduling orders to meet production goals, and forming action plans to handle time component constraints. Demonstrated optimal inventory management skills through accurate demand forecasting. Experienced in designing training schedules for new and existing employees.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

RMA Planner

Thales Avionics
Irvine, CA
03.2017 - Current
  • Enhanced Work Order Efficiency: Conducted weekly and monthly analyses of work order efficiency, leading to a 15% improvement in turnaround times by identifying and addressing process bottlenecks.
  • Managed RMA Line Materials: Oversaw material requirements for the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) line, including Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) spares and repair parts, ensuring timely availability and reducing downtime by 20%.
  • Streamlined Procurement Processes: Issued and managed all Standard Purchase Orders (ST.POs) and schedules in alignment with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, supporting optimal turnaround times and inventory levels.
  • Optimized Production Planning: Compiled and analyzed production data to forecast demand accurately, collaborating with production staff and leaders to align schedules with consumer demand, resulting in a 10% increase in on-time deliveries.
  • Customized SAP Dashboards: Personalized SAP production planning and scheduling dashboards, facilitating real-time tracking and achieving production goals consistently.
  • Resource Allocation and Inventory Control: Assessed material stock levels, monitored production performance, and managed backlogs to allocate resources effectively, reducing excess inventory by 15%.
  • Addressed Time Constraints: Scheduled orders strategically to meet production goals and developed action plans to mitigate time-related constraints, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Demand Forecasting: Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management through accurate demand forecasting, leading to improved stock turnover rates.
  • Training Program Development: Designed and implemented training schedules for new and existing employees, improving onboarding efficiency and skill development.
  • Facilitated Engineering Procurement: Collaborated with engineering teams to identify suitable suppliers, generate purchase requisitions, and meticulously track orders for critical components and prototype parts, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines.

RMA Stock Clerk

Thales Avionics
Irvine, CA
03.2013 - 03.2017
  • Processed Returned Merchandise: Received and systematically processed Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) into the investigation line, ensuring accurate documentation and timely handling of returned products.
  • Quality Notification Management: Generated Quality Notifications (QNs) for discrepant materials and assigned them to Manufacturing Engineers (MEs), facilitating prompt resolution of quality issues.
  • Supplier Coordination: Managed Customer-Designated Material Authorization (CDMA) materials by coordinating returns to suppliers, maintaining compliance with company policies and supplier agreements.
  • Issue Investigation: Investigated and resolved discrepancies related to RMAs and improperly processed materials, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Customer Satisfaction Enhancement: Exceeded customer satisfaction targets by devising innovative solutions to address complex return scenarios, improving client relationships and retention.
  • Team Leadership: Assigned tasks and supervised team activities, providing constructive feedback to ensure adherence to processes and achievement of departmental goals.
  • Process Improvement: Developed and implemented new procedures that increased productivity and enhanced customer satisfaction, leading to a 15% improvement in processing efficiency.
  • Inventory Management: Conducted regular stock rotations, ensuring inventory freshness by systematically moving older stock to the front, reducing obsolescence by 10%.

Education

High School Diploma -

Century High School
Santa Ana, CA
06.2001

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Customer service
  • Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
  • SAP Production Planning (PP/MM modules)
  • Inventory & Capacity Management
  • Purchase Requisition & Order Management
  • Production Scheduling
  • Root Cause Analysis & Quality Notifications (QNs)
  • Supplier Coordination
  • Process Improvement
  • Rework & Defect Management
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Excel & Dashboard Reporting

Timeline

RMA Planner

Thales Avionics
03.2017 - Current

RMA Stock Clerk

Thales Avionics
03.2013 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Century High School