Justin Becerra
New Hope,AL
Summary
Dynamic Procurement Specialist with a proven track record at Northrop Grumman, excelling in supply chain forecasting and cost-saving analysis. Adept at fostering supplier relationships and enhancing procurement operations, I leverage strong communication skills to drive efficiency and optimize profitability, consistently achieving project milestones and improving workflows.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Planning Specialist
Northrop Grumman
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in production risk assessment and mitigation activities.
- Obtained output information such as number of finished products and percentage of defectives to prepare status and performance reports.
- Developed long-range plans to identify critical support areas, resource availability and priorities.
- Determined equipment, materials, and manpower required to complete production.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
Procurement Specialist
Northrop Grumman
05.2019 - 06.2024
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Performed complex data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and forecast future demands.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Monitored pricing trends and negotiated pricing to optimize profitability.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
Assembler
Technology Service Corportion
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL05-2020
Skills
- Supply chain planning
- Product tracking
- Spending oversight
- Price dispute resolution
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Supply chain forecasting
- Writing and verbal communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Principal Planning Specialist
Northrop Grumman
07.2024 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Northrop Grumman
05.2019 - 06.2024
Assembler
Technology Service Corportion
11.2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
Wallace State Community College