Laura Fontes-Quintero
Dodge City,KS
Summary
Professional with substantial expertise in procurement and supply chain management. Adept at negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing strategies. Strong focus on team collaboration and consistently delivering measurable results. Reliable and adaptable, with keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
Cargill Meat Solutions
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Review and log employees purchase into SAP
- Correct wrong work orders / wrong plant entries
- Correct Inbound Entries
- Entries of payments for Cargill and customers services
- Confirm Data Entries with upper management members for final approval thorough SAP and VIM systems
- Review and scan purchasing over 200 invoices into SAP for documentation purposes daily
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
Harvest Operation Clerical Support
Cargill Meat Solutions
01.2016 - 04.2021
- Provided excellent customer service while answering phone calls, directing inquiries, and taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly while working with confidential documents or discussing private matters with clients or coworkers.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Served as a valuable resource for new hires by providing guidance on office procedures, policies, and software usage.
- Worked with approximately 700 employees and served as a valuable resource for onboarding, Krono's, and employee experience.
Front Line Supervisor
Cargill Meat Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Meeting customers' product requests and demands daily
- Assessed staff performance regularly, implementing performance improvement plans when necessary to bring underperforming employees up to standard expectations.
- Supervised over 30 individuals in a fast paced environment.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Reduced workplace accidents through the implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
Food Safety Quality Representative
Cargill Meat Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Meeting special specifications and quality specks with food safety
- Documentations on food failures and corrective actions
- Pre-op production floor daily
- Release products to customers
- Supported new product development initiatives by reviewing design specifications for manufacturability and quality considerations.
- Coordinated corrective action implementation efforts across departments, ensuring timely completion of tasks aimed at preventing recurrence of issues.
- Led cross-functional teams responsible for investigating discrepancies discovered during routine inspections conducted regularly within various areas situated across organization's entire operational framework, ultimately resulting effective implementation strategies designed specifically around rectifying identified concerns promptly so as not disrupt normal business activities unduly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Administration
Phoenix University of Arizona Online
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS05.2018
High School Diploma -
Dodge City Senior High School
Dodge City, KS05.1982
Skills
- Customer service
- Marketing
- Employee relations
- Human Resources
- Price comparison
- Material requirement planning
- SAP experience
- Procurement software
- Vendor management
- Strategic sourcing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
Cargill Meat Solutions
01.2021 - 01.2025
Harvest Operation Clerical Support
Cargill Meat Solutions
01.2016 - 04.2021
Front Line Supervisor
Cargill Meat Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2016
Food Safety Quality Representative
Cargill Meat Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Administration
Phoenix University of Arizona Online
Associate of Applied Science -
Dodge City Community College
High School Diploma -
Dodge City Senior High School
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