Ivonne Haydeé Guerra Villafaña
El Paso,Tx
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
11.2021 - Current
- Overseeing supply chain (procurement, production planning, customer service, inventory control, warehouse and shipping).
- Responsible for KPIs reporting on shipping performance (customers), IRA, premium freight, inventory reduction, fill rate (customer service), past due in quantity regarding raw materials, supplier on time delivery and reporting to corporate the sales (firm orders and forecast) weekly.
- Ramp up/down in support of engineering changes are executed with a goal of minimizing obsolete and slow-moving materials.
- Plan, organize and coordinate new business’s introduction (Oil filters/Valves/cartridge filters/air filters/cabin air) and manufacturing parts in house like covers, springs, tapping plates, retainers, spiral cores, lids, springs).
- Implementation of kanban in the warehouse area (AUDI/Tiguan for OE, Air filter, cabin air, adhesives and painting)
- FIFO implementation with scanner in the warehouse
- Review scorecards with customers OE/OES (wipers) to get feedback
- Negotiate with customers about any delay with FGs to avoid expediting, with suppliers about lead time improvements, and AP to get payments to suppliers and avoid any credit hold
- Meetings with buyers, planning and warehouse to review the production plan and discuss possible shortages that can interrupt the supply chain
- Meetings with customers to provide status on open orders and urgent orders
- Implementation of cycle counts in the warehouse, production and manufacturing areas weekly
- Inventory reduction and E&O activities
- Review work performance of my team within department and makes recommendations regarding future work assignments and merit increases
- Ensuring environmental, health & safety (EH&S) performance is maintained and continuously improved across all responsible sites
- Working with key suppliers and service providers to ensure excellent ergonomic and material handling practices are incorporated
- Work with safety and stop if an unsafe condition within the plant is seen.
- Enhanced inventory management by implementing a demand forecasting system.
- Reduced lead times for critical materials through strategic supplier partnerships.
- Streamlined procurement processes, resulting in cost savings and increased operational efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive supplier performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement in service levels and product quality.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful implementation of new materials management initiatives.
- Implemented a robust vendor evaluation process to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Collaborated with engineering team for the introduction of new products.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
- Established strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to facilitate seamless communication throughout the supply chain process.
- Coordinated with production planning teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials required for scheduled productions runs.
- Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
Procurement Supervisor
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Streamlined procurement processes by implementing strategic sourcing and negotiation techniques.
- Evaluated supplier performance regularly, taking corrective actions when necessary to ensure optimal results for the company.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
Plant Purchasing Lead (MRP & MRO)
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Main communicator between purchasing corporate and Juarez Plant
- Add and update MRP prices into MACPAC
- Add and update suppliers into the system
- Review and release requisitions from services, indirect purchasing and tool crib based in max/min into Prisma
- Negotiate prices with MRO suppliers and get quotes from requestors.
- Create and review annual contracts for suppliers as cafeteria, transport, security, clean staff, etc.
New Projects
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Implementation of new cells (Brazil & Audi customers)
- Create a procedure for the materials team with instructions
- Design routes for the logistic of materials from the warehouse to the production lines
- Monitoring of new raw material used for these programs, see coverage and keep informed the procurement team to place new purchase orders with suppliers on time.
SAP Team (implementation)
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Sales & Distribution process flows design.
- SAP set up for warehouse users Plant 1, Plant 2 & 3PL
- Training to the warehouse and shipping associates.
Planner/Buyer (Materials Analyst)
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
09.2014 - 11.2016
- Coordinate and analyze activities related to procurement of the critic direct materials (raw material as resins, steels, rubber, mounting heads, elements, packaging, etc) in accordance with targeted inventory levels, required timeline, quality and total cost objectives
- Track and expedite purchase orders and materials as needed, keeping all internal and external customers informed of any delays or issues
- Release monthly forecast and issue purchase orders weekly (single or blanket) to the suppliers, monitor demand changes to keep suppliers’ orders and delivery information updated
- Run a daily shortage report to see in advance the shortages that can impact production and improve lead times.
- Run a daily last action report to review demand and place POs accordingly.
- Main suppliers handled were located on the US, Italy, China & Japan
- Monitoring air and overseas shipments with the preferred forwarder.
- Scheduling trucks with the FM preferred carriers and send pulls requests of steel and rubber to suppliers.
- Worked with Kanban on steels and rubber
- Control and monitoring consignation of steel and resins
- Solve with the warehouse/carrier/supplier quantity discrepancies
- Provide support to the team members as materials group to participate in activities when it will be needed related to planning, customer service, warehouse and shipping
- Assist engineering, accounting and any other departments as necessary to solve any issues with suppliers and materials
- Solving AP issues.
Planner/Buyer for Plastics & Stamping Plants
Electrolux Home Products
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Coordinate and analysis on activities related to procurement of direct materials (raw materials, resins, steels, finish goods, fabricated parts, printing and packaging) and services in accordance with targeted inventory levels, required timeline, quality and total cost objectives
- Request quotes and negotiate purchase orders and agreements with suppliers
- Track and expedite purchase orders and materials as needed, keeping all internal and external customers informed of any delays or issues
- Release weekly forecast and purchase orders to the suppliers or demand changes to keep supplier’s orders and delivery information updated
- Keep pricing information, purchase orders and supply base updated in the system and archived for tracking records
- Provide support to the team members
- Consignment inventories control
- Assist engineering, accounting and any other departments as necessary to resolve any issues with suppliers and materials
- One clerk under my responsibility.
MRO Buyer & Tool Crib Supervisor for Plastics & Stamping Plants
Electrolux Home Products
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Responsible for creating purchase orders and placing them with approved suppliers
- Responsible for verifying purchasing data and baseline price
- Cost reduction based on new sources and consolidating commodities with other Electrolux plants considering quality and deliveries competitiveness
- Negotiate price, terms and new sources
- Continuous communication with the supplier
- Monitoring purchase orders placed with suppliers to notify requestors of the status on spare parts
- Tool Crib Implementation and inventory management including maintenance spare parts, safety, office and cleaning supplies
- During this period, 6 people (Tool crib technicians) were under my responsibility
- Cyclic count daily to assure having the inventory with the minimum of variation (97% of accuracy)
- Participation and saving in cost projects
- Issue STOP Cards.
- Supporting Accounts Payable analysts on issues related to pricing discrepancies and receiving
- Expedite and tracking of supplies and services from vendors, to ensure delivery on time
- Management of two tool cribs for two different plants
Accounts Payable Analyst
Johnson Controls
02.2009 - 08.2010
- Responsible of accounts payable (USA suppliers)
- Invoice booking & Payment process
- Accounts reconciliation with vendors
- Customer Service communication
- Invoicing process, prepare for payment and follow up with plants/buyer/supplier until process of payment is completed
- Elaborate reissue payments forms
- Elaborate Debit/Credit memos forms
- Provide payment status to suppliers
- Month closing reports.
- Conference calls with suppliers, purchasing and warehouse from plants to address issues that delay the payment process.
Buyer, Account Receivable and Accounts Payable Analyst
G&I Machine Works
01.2004 - 02.2009
- Buyer: Responsible for creating purchase orders
- Responsible for verifying purchasing data and baseline price
- Create blanket orders and notifications controls
- Request quotations for new and inactive parts
- Negotiate prices and terms on spot buys
- Monitoring production schedules to ensure timely shipments and minimize shortages
- Knowledge of MRO parts and look for new suppliers
- Accounts Payable: Responsible of accounts payable (USA suppliers)
- Invoice booking & Payment process
- Accounts reconciliation with vendors
- Customer Service communication
- Invoices processing, prepare for payment and follow up continuity until process of payment is completed
- Provide status of payment to suppliers
- Accounts Receivable: Prepare and send invoices to our customers according to purchase orders once the product was delivered
- Monitoring payments status when it came past due
- Bank deposits.
Outside Sales, Buyer, Accounts Payable
GIGSA (Industrial Parts Supplier for Manufacturing Plants)
03.1998 - 12.2003
- Outside Sales: Search for new customers and attend their needs.
- Excellent service and urgency sense
- Knowledge about the product
- Prepare quotations
- Offer solutions to urgent requests
- Buyer: Responsible for issuing purchase orders
- Responsible for verifying purchasing data and baseline price
- Request quotations
- Negotiates prices and terms on spot buys
- Communication continuous with supplier
- Monitoring production schedules to ensure timely shipments and minimize shortages
- Two people under my responsibility
- Accounts Payable: Responsible of accounts payable (USA suppliers)
- Invoice booking & Payment process.
Education
Accounting Degree -
Instituto Tecnológico De Cd. Juárez
07.1999
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Systems: AS400/SAP/Prisma
- Bilingual- English and Spanish
- Demand Forecasting/Materials Planning/Procurement Expertise
- Performance Metrics
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Production Scheduling/Customer Service
- Team Leadership/Relationship Building
- Inventory Coordination/Cost Reduction Strategies
- Coaching and Mentoring
Accomplishments
· Inventory reduction in raw material, resulting in savings of over $1 million for the company in a period of 6 months of the year 2023 before the transfer of the new business.
· Maintain an average on the OTD of 94.6% from January until September of 2023 year for Wipers & Filters suppliers.
· Premium freight reduction on suppliers, which in 2022 we spent in premium freight $295K USD and in 2023 we had spent from January to September just $78K USD.
· Score card for OE/OES customers (AUDI, VW & GM) was an average of 95% from January to September of 2023.
· Implemented and developed a monthly program for each area to do audits and then avoided annual inventory for 2 years.
· Training and coaching people who joined the team as students and creating a solid team and committed to the company.
References
Upon request.
Timeline
Materials Manager
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
11.2021 - Current
Plant Purchasing Lead (MRP & MRO)
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
09.2017 - 11.2017
New Projects
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
06.2017 - 09.2017
Procurement Supervisor
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
03.2017 - 11.2021
SAP Team (implementation)
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
11.2016 - 06.2017
Planner/Buyer (Materials Analyst)
TRICO Products Corporation (Subensambles Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.)
09.2014 - 11.2016
Planner/Buyer for Plastics & Stamping Plants
Electrolux Home Products
06.2012 - 09.2014
MRO Buyer & Tool Crib Supervisor for Plastics & Stamping Plants
Electrolux Home Products
08.2010 - 06.2012
Accounts Payable Analyst
Johnson Controls
02.2009 - 08.2010
Buyer, Account Receivable and Accounts Payable Analyst
G&I Machine Works
01.2004 - 02.2009
Outside Sales, Buyer, Accounts Payable
GIGSA (Industrial Parts Supplier for Manufacturing Plants)
03.1998 - 12.2003
Accounting Degree -
Instituto Tecnológico De Cd. Juárez
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