Irina Stoykova

• Led supplier and internal engineering teams on savings initiatives across multiple areas, including resin supplier change, packaging, and engineering design changes, driving a total annual savings of $1 million
• Managed a resource transition initiative to mitigate supplier risk, conducting data analysis, risk assessment and bank build activities, resulting in an annual cost savings of $51,000
• Coordinated supplier readiness for program launches, ensuring alignment with key deliverables, confirming tooling and production capacity to meet customer maximum volume demands, and proactively addressing potential risks
• Partnered with the commodity buyer and engineering team during RFQ quoting process, facilitating technical discussions with engineering and key suppliers to drive cost-effective solutions while maintaining a strong focus on quality and performance
• Managed upcoming programs by collaborating with the purchasing team to develop sourcing strategies and conduct make vs buy analysis
• Monitored sourcing performance relative to sales APR targets for all externally sourced Lear-controlled parts

Sourcing rotation:

• Managed $50 million in accessory spend, driving productivity improvements through cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Quality, and Master Data teams, while cultivating strong supplier relationships to enhance performance.
• Developed a Supplier Capability Matrix to streamline and optimize the sourcing process during new product launches, enhancing supplier selection efficiency and decision-making.

Logistics Rotation:

• Reduced detention time by 50% by optimizing the Global Distribution Center loading schedule, enabling timely carrier dispatches, and strengthening key logistics partnerships.
• Delivered strategic recommendations to the leadership team following a comprehensive supply chain analysis, resulting in improved monthly sales, aligned with company objectives.
• Enhanced and managed the Hangover Dock Report to display real-time data, enabling logistics teams to make informed decisions, and driving a 12% increase in appointment adherence.

Supply Planning Rotation:

• Monitored replenishment PO placement for domestic and international suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of goods, supporting production schedules aligned with the sales forecast.
• Developed a global capacity utilization tracker by commodity, identifying constraints and proposing strategic solutions—such as onboarding new suppliers or optimizing the existing supplier mix—to achieve a targeted 70% utilization rate.

• Conducted research and provided analysis to Corporate Giving leadership, influencing initiatives that promoted awareness of the company's diversity and inclusion strategies among external organizations, and driving impactful social outcomes.
• Mentored 2 high school students from under-resourced communities, guiding them in developing and executing career plans.