Josefina Gonzalez
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Purchasing professional with strong expertise in vendor negotiations, supply chain management, and cost reduction strategies. Proven track record of driving efficiency and delivering results through effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs. Skilled in inventory control, contract management, and market analysis. Reliable team player with strategic mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Serta Simmons Bedding
04.2022 - Current
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problemsolving.
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Established strong rapport with vendors resulting in improved payment terms without compromising quality or service levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within budget constraints.
- Played crucial role in product launches by ensuring timely availability of materials.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
Manufacturing Production Lead
Serta Simmons Bedding
02.2015 - 03.2022
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Participated in safety training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of best practices, ensuring full compliance within the team.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Increased overall product quality by closely monitoring production processes and providing constructive feedback.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential bottlenecks and addressing them promptly.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
- Updated production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
Data Entry Clerk
Remex Specialty Staffing
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
- Prioritized tasks effectively to ensure timely completion of all assigned projects without sacrificing attention to detail.
Medical Biller and Coder
Valley Medical Group
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Reduced claim denials through meticulous verification of patient eligibility and coverage benefits prior to claim submission.
- Worked closely with physicians to accurately assign ICD-10 diagnostic codes for optimal reimbursement rates from insurance companies.
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Contributed to team efficiency by maintaining organized records of patient accounts, billing statements, and payment statuses.
- Expedited payment processing by promptly addressing any discrepancies or issues raised by insurance carriers.
Education
Westtech College
Moreno ValleySkills
- Order tracking
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Serta Simmons Bedding
04.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Production Lead
Serta Simmons Bedding
02.2015 - 03.2022
Data Entry Clerk
Remex Specialty Staffing
09.2013 - 02.2015
Medical Biller and Coder
Valley Medical Group
08.2011 - 02.2013
Westtech College
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