Karen Sandoval
Inglewood,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Planning Level II
Millennium Space Systems
El Segundo, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Plan when to place orders for materials to align with production schedules, such as hardware, tooling, raw materials, and equipment.
- Generated purchase requisitions and work orders utilizing MRP system.
- Manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock.
- Utilized Jira ticketing system to generate work orders, incorporating specific operations and comprehensive part details such as part number, lot number, and requirements/BOM.
- Effectively managed Excel spreadsheet trackers for all top-level assemblies and sub-assemblies being built in-house, maintaining visibility of any shortages or issues.
- Monitored Purchase Requisition Status to ensure timely placement on a Purchase Order and confirmed that delivery dates align with program schedules.
- Communicate with buyers to request expedite options for urgent items.
- Communicated shortages, due date slips, and issues with stakeholders (engineering, program managers, manufacturing) to find a path forward.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Millennium Space Systems
El Segundo, CA
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed report for open purchase orders to request status and confirm due dates from vendors.
- Updated ERP system with order status notes and delivery dates for company visibility.
- Escalated delivery date slips to relevant stakeholders and engaged in discussions to address schedule impact and seek resolutions.
- Assisted suppliers with questions and concerns regarding orders, dates, and quantities. Offered effective solutions by connecting them with the appropriate individuals for further assistance.
- Assisted Receiving and Receiving Inspection department with paperwork discrepancies and returns to vendors.
- Scheduled and facilitated frequent meetings to address ongoing delays with specific suppliers.
- Manage and update the reports for programs to report the latest update on critical/blocker orders.
- Arranged meetings with relevant program stakeholders, if needed, in order to offer additional support.
- Attended supplier visits for addressing multiple schedule impacts.
Procurement Expeditor Lead
Marvin Engineering Co.
Inglewood, CA
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed report for open purchase orders to request status and confirm due dates from vendors.
- Updated system, ERP system, with order status notes, and delivery dates for company visibility.
- Escalated delivery date slips to planning and program office, and discuss to find a resolution.
- Support suppliers with questions/concerns regarding orders, dates, quantities, and redirect them to the right person to get in contact with, if necessary.
- Assisted Receiving and Receiving Inspection department with PO quantity and paperwork discrepancies.
- Held meetings with commodities to go over constraints, issues, or past due orders that need to be escalated.
- Implemented and streamlined the process for expediting, when assisting with Quality Inspection, with paperwork discrepancies.
- Generated metrics to keep track of open constraints, to keep track of the team's progress, and provide assistance when needed.
- Created and implemented projects such as the Paperless Program and onboarded suppliers.
BCT Coordinator
Marvin Engineering Co.
Inglewood, CA
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Used BCT Inspector program to create ballooned drawings used for inspection and planning.
- Transferred dimensional data from machined drawings onto an Excel spreadsheet report for final inspection.
- Performed inspection for COTS items using tools such as a caliper, pins, and gauges.
- Created step-by-step work instructions for ballooning process for incoming new hires.
Quality/Pre-Screen Coordinator
Marvin Engineering Co.
Inglewood, CA
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Reviewed receiving inspection data packages for COTS and assembly parts in accordance with Purchase Order Contract requirements for Quality Approval.
- Contacted suppliers for corrections and missing paperwork for data packages via email and phone call.
- Worked closely with engineers, planners, buyers, and other stakeholders to verify requirements.
- Assist Engineering and Document Control to locate documentation or request documentation that is needed for End Data Packages.
- Managed documentation rejections and attended meetings with engineering, buyer, and inspection to determine resolution.
- Generated metrics to keep track of paperwork status and manage urgent requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Da Vinci Science High School
01.2016
Cal Poly Pomona
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Certificate -
Glendale Community College
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Professional Development and Training Certificate -
Michigan State University
Skills
- Manage and prioritize incoming and outgoing communication
- Organized and detail oriented
- Supplier/Customer communication
- Knowledge in machining, outside processing and manufacturing of metal parts
- Familiar with ISO, ANSI, ASME specifications and standards
- Blueprint Reading and GD&T
- Problem-Solving
- Demand forecasting
Leadership Experience
Engineering and Robotics Competitions, 09/01/14, 06/01/16, Programmed autonomous robots using VEX program, Responsible for sketching out design ideas for robots, Created an agenda with checkpoints to stay organized, Worked with others to develop and build a functioning robot, Attended robotics competitions against other schools
Timeline
Material Planning Level II
Millennium Space Systems
07.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Coordinator
Millennium Space Systems
04.2022 - 07.2023
Procurement Expeditor Lead
Marvin Engineering Co.
10.2019 - 04.2022
Quality/Pre-Screen Coordinator
Marvin Engineering Co.
11.2018 - 10.2019
BCT Coordinator
Marvin Engineering Co.
05.2017 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Da Vinci Science High School
Cal Poly Pomona
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Certificate -
Glendale Community College
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Professional Development and Training Certificate -
Michigan State University
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