ELSA MUNOZ
Carson City,NV
Summary
Senior Buyer with strong background in supply chain, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Superior Communications
07.2015 - Current
- Enhanced inventory management by implementing demand forecasting techniques and optimizing stock levels.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Coordinated logistics efforts to ensure on-time delivery of goods while minimizing transportation costs.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
Manager of Procurement and Office Administration
CPP Companies
02.2008 - 08.2013
- Managed a team of purchasing agents, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and goals.
- Optimized procurement processes by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Provide administrative support to engineering, production operations and safety compliance teams.
- Reduced operating costs through effective negotiation of contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers.
- Respond to all vendor payment inquiries and resolve billing/payment issues.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Organized company events and team building activities to foster a positive company culture and boost morale.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
HR Generalist/Purchasing Manager
Magparts Corporation
02.1996 - 11.2007
- Performed all aspects of personnel recruitment and administered benefits, compensation, enrollment process and billing statement reconciliation for 150+ employees
- Supported a team of supervisors with new employee orientations, company policies and safety compliance, monitored probationary period and conducted performance reviews
- Provided counseling for department managers with employee issues, disciplinary procedures and employment termination
- Managed workers compensation, prompt claims reporting, accident investigation, return to work and loss prevention programs
- Implemented employee skills enhancement training programs and maintain data entry
Education
BA in Progress - Business Administration And Management
Columbia College
Columbia, MO12.2024
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Citrus Community College
Glendora, CA06.2016
Certificate in Human Resources Management -
California State University
Fullerton, CA12.2006
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Outlook and Google calendar
- Meeting Planning
- Customer Service
- Information Confidentiality
- Travel Coordination
Qualifications Summary
Self-motivated and resourceful administrator, well-versed in multiple office occupations, including Administrative Support to Financial Controller and Production Engineering, Materials Purchasing, Customer Service, Human Resources and Payroll. Highly organized to handle multiple assignments and effectively prioritize workload. Flexible team player who takes initiative to collaborate in a group as well as independently while implementing sound judgment and a high degree of confidentiality.
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Buyer
Superior Communications
07.2015 - Current
Manager of Procurement and Office Administration
CPP Companies
02.2008 - 08.2013
HR Generalist/Purchasing Manager
Magparts Corporation
02.1996 - 11.2007
BA in Progress - Business Administration And Management
Columbia College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Citrus Community College
Certificate in Human Resources Management -
California State University
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