Emma Esparza
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Lear Corporation and Strattec Security Corporation, excelling in production planning and analytical problem-solving. Proven track record in optimizing inventory levels and enhancing delivery performance. Strong communicator skilled in EDI systems and organizational efficiency, driving results and fostering collaboration across departments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Account Specialist III
Strattec Security Corporation
El Paso, Tx
03.2010 - 02.2025
- Maintain contact with current and potential customers.
- Manage customer product orders from EDI order to consumption at the customer’s plant.
- Review customer demand (862, 830, 850, 866 releases) for errors or volumes beyond capacity, and take corrective action as needed.
- Develop and coordinate shipping plan and shipping plan changes.
- Comply with customer systems/applications requirements eg, e-SupplierConnect.
- Negotiate, initiate, and execute inventory obsolescence claims to customers.
- Analyze, find cause and correct shipping discrepancies between Strattec and the customer.
Master Planner
Eagle Ottawa
Cd. Juarez, Chih
10.2006 - 09.2008
- Develop and implement the master production schedule to meet customer demands and company objectives.
- Coordinate and collaborate with different departments like sales, production, and purchasing to forecast and plan production.
- Analyze and monitor the demand and supply trends and make necessary adjustments to the plan.
- Monitor the progress of production, identify bottlenecks and take corrective action where necessary.
- Optimize resource allocation to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum downtime.
- Plan and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate stock and reduce excess.
- Prepare and present regular reports on the performance of the master plan.
- Continually review and improve the planning process for better efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure that all operations comply with legal regulations and company.
Traffic and Distribution Analyst
Lear Corporation
El Paso, Tx
02.2000 - 06.2006
- Coordinate all activities with respect to assigned accounts, including order processing through fulfillment.
- Analyze MRP, DDL, and KANBAN requirements.
- Ensure accounts were managed in a manner that all contractual obligations were met.
- Responsible for inventory levels, request changes to production plans based on customer needs.
- Coordinate launching of new accounts with various departments within the company to meet customer demand while maintaining minimum inventory levels and zero premium freight.
- Develop individual account instructions to assist and train new staff.
- Responsible for analyzing, reporting and improving OEM delivery ratings.
Traffic Analyst
Lear Corporation
El Paso, Tx
02.2000 - 06.2006
- Coordinate all ocean, air, and ground shipments in the US, Honduras, and Mexico, imports and exports.
- Expedite critical deliveries.
- Prepare, issue, and submit documentation to ensure proper importation/exportation of cargo.
- Review and approve freight invoices, file claim with carriers for shortages, damage and un-remitted CODs.
- Complete bid analysis from prospective carriers, report preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Production Operations Management concentration
UTEP University of Texas At El Paso
01.2000
Skills
- Supply chain planning
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Computer literate
- EDI, AS400, MFG-Pro, E-Supplier connect, DDL
- Organizational skills
- Automotive Industry expertise
Certification
APICS Basics of Supply Chain Mgmt, El Paso / Juarez Chapter, 2011
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Customer Account Specialist III
Strattec Security Corporation
03.2010 - 02.2025
Master Planner
Eagle Ottawa
10.2006 - 09.2008
Traffic and Distribution Analyst
Lear Corporation
02.2000 - 06.2006
Traffic Analyst
Lear Corporation
02.2000 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Business Administration - Production Operations Management concentration
UTEP University of Texas At El Paso
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