Jenny Magpantay
San Ramon
Summary
Results-driven buyer/planner with expertise in project management, risk mitigation, and process optimization. Known for enhancing communication across cross-functional teams, contributing to successful project completions and improved operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Planner II
Baxter International Inc
Hayward, CA
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Continuation of role of Planner I with progressive additional responsibilities .
- Supported integration of new custom ERP software for company. Successfully transitioned to new software application.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and streamline planning processes.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost and efficiency.
- Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on Device manufacturing timelines.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Prioritized schedules to meet timeline goals and overall customer need.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of manufacturing by maximizing productivity from available resources.
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and escalated issues for timely resolution.
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to align project objectives and foster collaboration among departments.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments for upcoming projects to mitigate potential issues with proactive solutions.
Planner I
Baxter International Inc
Hayward, CA
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Facilitated yearly customer supply demand for Device procurement of raw materials and manufacturing schedule.
- Worked directly with Device raw materials buyer and manufacturing department staff.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline process improvements and enhance collaboration.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate project delays and optimize outcomes.
- Participated in stakeholder meetings to gather insights and drive consensus on key initiatives.
- Monitored project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgetary constraints.
- Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
- Streamlined project timelines, coordinating with multiple departments to ensure on-time delivery of planning initiatives.
Buyer
Baxter International Inc
Hayward, CA
10.2010 - 06.2014
- Responsible for independently making, managing and executing buying decisions based on analysis of MRP messages to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials.
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency and ensure timely product availability.
- Streamlined inventory management procedures, reducing excess stock while maintaining essential supplies.
- Conducted regular assessments of supplier performance, driving continuous improvement in quality and service delivery.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and expectations.
- Achieved cost savings, negotiating bulk purchase agreements with key suppliers.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
- Resolved procurement challenges, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of supply market.
Manufacturing Associate II
Baxter International Inc
Hayward, CA
07.2007 - 10.2010
- Continue in Biologics manufacturing while taking on increasing number of tasks and responsibilities.
- Led two novel Client projects collaborating with the Client, Project Management, Quality, Document Control, and Purification Staff. Developed MPs, SOPs, and managed all new equipment, raw materials and supplies.
- Departmental SME for C3ME; responsible for creating, issuing, routing and closing work orders within month end. Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and transfer information.
- Develop detailed schedule to strategically plan all Purification activities improving departmental flexibility with changing priority.
- Consistently planned for start of campaigns by formulating schedule, forecasting buffers to be made, securing released materials and updating the team.
- Implemented Purification non-product contact supplies Kanban which includes purchasing all items and restocking weekly.
- Team member in numerous Kaizens solidifying my role in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing.
- Develop/maintain BOMs for Client and in-house cell lines through Change Request system.
- Supervisor delegate for review of completed MPs and guide co-workers in resolving discrepancies.
- Reduced waste and saved resources through diligent monitoring of raw materials inventory and adjusting production schedules accordingly.
- Implemented 5S methodology to maintain organized and efficient production area.
- Interviewed potential job candidates and participated in job fair recruitment.
Manufacturing Associate I
Baxter International Inc
Hayward, CA
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Role within Purification Department of Manufacturing where I worked as a team member in daily set up and breakdown as well as operation of large scale column chromatography, tangential flow filtration systems and membrane filtration.
- Operated in a clean room environment under cGMP compliance. Routinely prepared for Regulatory audits and Client oversight.
- Trained new hires and successfully performed lead responsibilities to meet daily campaign expectations.
- Effectively coordinated with other departments for events such as trainings, validation, maintenance, microbiology activities and quality assurance of manufacturing area.
- Met tight deadlines through effective time management skills prioritizing tasks based on their importance related to overall successful operation.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and enhanced productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Ohlone College
Fremont, CABachelor of Science - Biology
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA06-2004
Google Project Management - Project Management
Coursera
09-2026
Skills
- C3Me and JD Edwards Enterprise One
- Arriba Buy-Right
- Microsoft Excel, Word
- Project management
- Cost control
- Risk mitigation
- Logistics management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Planner II
Baxter International Inc
06.2016 - 07.2018
Planner I
Baxter International Inc
06.2014 - 06.2016
Buyer
Baxter International Inc
10.2010 - 06.2014
Manufacturing Associate II
Baxter International Inc
07.2007 - 10.2010
Manufacturing Associate I
Baxter International Inc
08.2005 - 07.2007
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Ohlone College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University, East Bay
Google Project Management - Project Management
Coursera