Karina Moore
Los Fresnos
Summary
Experienced Senior Buyer dedicated to enhancing operational efficiencies and maximizing resource utilization. Seeking a responsible position in the supply chain and materials management department where my expertise can contribute to company growth. Committed to providing exceptional, timely service to both internal and external customers and suppliers, consistently achieving a 100% performance rating.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
The Genie Company, Overhead Door
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Negotiate terms with suppliers to secure the best prices, delivery schedules, and quality specifications
- Maintain KPI reporting and establish plans to exceed KPI targets
- Develop and implement strategies that align with the company’s business goals and operational needs
- Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and supply chain optimization
- Manage the supplier selection process, conduct due diligence, evaluate bids, and make recommendations
- Oversee the purchase order process from creation to closure, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
- Run MRP, place orders, lower inventory, etc
- Review manufacturing schedules to keep inventory levels according to Safety Stocks or Kanban
- Implement strategies to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions and maintain safety stock levels
- Lead efforts to source eco-friendly materials and evaluate suppliers' environmental impacts
- Work with cross-functional teams such as production, quality assurance, and finance to ensure product specifications are met and resolve supply issues
Buyer (Plant Closed)
MasterBrand Cabinets
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Spearhead the development and execution of EDI, VMI, Consignment, and Kanban systems with suppliers and customers
- Efficiently run MRP, place orders, and strategically reduce inventory levels to optimize supply chain operations
- Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, contracts, raw materials, MRO, and logistics (both domestic and international) to achieve year-over-year cost savings
- Create and refine materials procedures, policies, and flow diagrams to streamline operations
- Introduce and maintain relationships with new customers to expand business opportunities
- Maintain comprehensive KPI reporting and implement strategies to exceed performance targets consistently
Buyer
Worldwise Inc
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Spearhead the development and execution of EDI, VMI, consignment, and Kanban systems with suppliers and customers to optimize inventory management and streamline operations
- Execute MRP processes, place orders, and strategically reduce inventory levels to ensure efficient supply chain operations
- Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, raw materials, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), and logistics for both domestic and international suppliers to achieve year-over-year savings
- Design and implement materials procedures, policies, and flow diagrams to ensure streamlined and efficient operations
- Identify and onboard new customers while maintaining strong relationships with existing ones
- Maintain comprehensive KPI reporting and establish strategic plans to exceed KPI targets, driving continuous improvement in performance
Supply Chain Manager
SIE
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Implement and manage Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), consignment inventory, and Kanban systems with suppliers and customers
- Conduct negotiations with suppliers on pricing, contracts, raw materials, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), and logistics, ensuring cost savings year-over-year for both domestic and international operations
- Design and enforce materials procedures, policies, and flow diagrams to enhance operational efficiency
- Identify, acquire, and maintain relationships with new and existing customers
- Maintain detailed KPI reporting and develop strategic plans to exceed performance targets, driving continuous improvement
Regional Purchasing Manager | Supply Chain Analyst | Senior Buyer
CTS Corporation
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Create and implement global plans for all commodities, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), consignment, and Kanban systems, to maintain low inventory levels across plants
- Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, contracts, raw materials, MRO, and logistics for both domestic and international operations, ensuring optimal terms
- Design and enforce comprehensive procedures, policies, and flow diagrams for materials management
- Achieved PPV improvement goals by 300% in 2015 and 250% in 2016 and 2017 by initiating and implementing cost-saving projects based on corporate metrics
- Improved freight efficiency by 18% in North America through targeted logistics projects
- Spearheaded the development and introduction of new products
- Led a team of 10 employees, overseeing hiring, evaluations, task assignments, planning, and performance reviews
- Facilitated the transfer of operations from Canada and Elkhart, IN to Matamoros and Juarez, Mexico, ensuring smooth transitions
- Identified and planned cost-saving projects and managed inventory control, including annual physical inventories
- Restructured purchasing department operations and developed performance indicators
- Maintained KPI reporting and established plans to exceed performance targets
- Developed and implemented EDI and Kanban systems to streamline operations
- Designed and enforced materials procedures and flow diagrams to enhance operational efficiency
Education
Bachelor Degree - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnoloogico de Metamoros
Matamoros, Tamaulipas Mexico Skills
- MS Office
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Access
- Data Analysis
- Minitab
- ERP Systems
- AS-400 (MAPICS)
- ORACLE
- PLEX
- M2K
- M2M
- SAP
- Shipping Software
- ORASHIP
- Data Management
- DATA LOAD
- Legacy Software
- LOTUS
- Supply Chain
- Quality Audits
- Kanban
- Six Sigma
- EDI
- 5S
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Process Improvement
- Lean
- Lean Manufacturing
- ISO 9001
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Quality Assurance
- Integrity & Ethics
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Training Recognition
- Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Management
- Project Leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Buyer
The Genie Company, Overhead Door
10.2021 - 01.2025
Buyer (Plant Closed)
MasterBrand Cabinets
03.2021 - 10.2021
Buyer
Worldwise Inc
07.2019 - 02.2021
Supply Chain Manager
SIE
09.2017 - 07.2019
Regional Purchasing Manager | Supply Chain Analyst | Senior Buyer
CTS Corporation
08.2011 - 05.2017
Bachelor Degree - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnoloogico de Metamoros
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