Lawrence Perez
La Puente,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Buyer
Snap-on
03.2020 - Current
- Review planned purchase order report to replenish stock
- Review ordering control to determine if the minimum order quantity, order increment are set up correctly
- Follow up with supplies that are past due or to bring in orders based on changing demand sooner than agreed upon original ship date
- Review planned distribution order report to bring in product from other warehouses
- Issue cost purchase orders for tooling or services based on approved cost purchase order requisition
- Support internal customers based on their requested needs.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring inventory levels and forecasting demand accurately.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Conducted thorough spend analysis to identify areas for potential cost savings and efficiencies.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing optimal terms and pricing structures.
Senior Purchasing Agent
Multi Sales Inc
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Review suggested order report to Fulfill stock level's and satisfy customer orders daily
- Review and resolve receiving discrepancies as they arise
- Address backorders to improve delivery
- Maintain buy lines though auditing to assure products are set up and maintained correctly
- Set up new items, delete and supersede items as necessary
- Manage the departments defective items
- Work as a team to drive the department to meet the company goals
- Plan fabrication jobs based on customer due dates
- Took lead buyer role and delegated projects to other team members
- Managed department workload and assisted and trained buyers to company policy and procedures.
Delivery Assurance Specialist
Supplier Management Solutions
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Planned work orders based on the demands driven by Po dates entered in the company's MRP system
- Verified Material and requested status on past due material from the purchasing team to help set the machine schedules
- Physically touched part and worked with multiple departments to move parts though the shop
- Determined which work orders would benefit being outsourced based on their Due date to the customer
- Verified and monitored all shop moves to maintain clean accurate date in the MRP system
- Was able to manage multiple programs while being able to provide status in Meeting and per request from program managers.
Purchasing Agent/Buyer
US Air Conditioning Distributors
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintained in demand parts in stock for 46 locations
- Issuing purchase orders up to $75,000.00
- Coordinated inbound transfer within the company based on company delivery schedule
- Follow company policies in order to fulfill stock/demand company wide
- Worked with vendor to resolve any discrepancies with orders, and to improve cost and delivery
- Keep organized logs of my purchase order detailing cost and to the vendors being issued to
- Follow up with vendors on purchase orders based on aging reports generated through the company MRP system
- Maintained department metrics based of fulfillment reports for management to review.
Buyer / Outsourcing Manager
MillComm Inc
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Purchase services for outside processing and other services that are out of our current capabilities
- Purchased Raw material for shop based on demand and production schedule
- Scheduled jobs through the shop once raw materials have been received in
- Searched for other sources for competitive pricing and better lead times
- Developed the company's Purchasing department, along with standard operating procedures to maintain consistency in the purchasing department
- Trained other buyers to company policy
- Managed department goals based on the Presidents monthly requirements.
Purchasing Agent II
Kapco Global
07.2011 - 09.2014
- Purchased raw materials such as Aluminum, rubber and plastics
- Purchased finish products for aircraft such as hoses, seals and electronic components to maintain stock levels based on our MRP system
- Run open order reports to follow up on orders that were due to be delivered and that were past due
- Run stock on hand reports to determine what materials to order, and costing reports to show what orders were upside down on cost
- Looked for new sources for machining and OEM parts and developed new vendors
- Maintained supplier score cards for QA department.
Buyer/Planner
Stratoflight Corp
07.2010 - 02.2011
- Purchased raw materials, Machined aluminum products for aircraft
- Maintained our work in process charts
- Scheduled jobs though the shop and at our outside vendors and processing companies
- Followed up with suppliers to maintain accurate data and due dates in our MRP system
- Released work orders based on backlog and customer due dates and shop lead times.
Scheduler / Large weld inspector
National Oilwell Varco
10.2007 - 04.2010
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs
- Issued po's for outside weld, and paint services
- Followed up with suppliers to maintain a 95% on time delivery
- Maintained department Metrics though variance reports
- Followed up with department personnel to verify time allocated for specific operation.
Lay up Operator
Ducommun Aero Structures
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Assisted in the development of new layup techniques, leading to improved manufacturing processes and higher-quality products. Maintained Moulds in storage along with Kitted material in the freezers.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to enhance efficiency and reduce errors in the layup process.
- Handled complex geometries effectively through meticulous attention to detail during the layup process.
- Played a key role in achieving company objectives by meeting challenging production targets and contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Reduced material waste by implementing precise cutting techniques and proper storage methods for composite materials.
Education
High school diploma -
Bassett High School
La Puente, CA01.2002
Skills
- Purchasing
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory
- Logistics
- Production Planning
- Inventory Control
- Project Management
- ISO 9001
- Lean Manufacturing
- MRP
- OEM
- ERP Systems
- Supply Chain
- 5S
- Lean Manufacturing
- Sourcing
- Supplier Management
- Supplier Negotiations
- Vendor Negotiations
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- ERP System Knowledge
- Cost controls
- Competitive sourcing
Additional Information
Blue print reading, 5s, Lean Manufacturing, Kan Ban. SAP, GUI/Trend, Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook. AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA, EASA. Leadership, team building, and problem solving.
Personal Information
Title: Senior Purchasing Agent
Timeline
Sr. Buyer
Snap-on
03.2020 - Current
Senior Purchasing Agent
Multi Sales Inc
11.2018 - 03.2020
Delivery Assurance Specialist
Supplier Management Solutions
02.2018 - 10.2018
Purchasing Agent/Buyer
US Air Conditioning Distributors
04.2016 - 02.2018
Buyer / Outsourcing Manager
MillComm Inc
10.2014 - 02.2016
Purchasing Agent II
Kapco Global
07.2011 - 09.2014
Buyer/Planner
Stratoflight Corp
07.2010 - 02.2011
Scheduler / Large weld inspector
National Oilwell Varco
10.2007 - 04.2010
Lay up Operator
Ducommun Aero Structures
08.2003 - 08.2007
High school diploma -
Bassett High School
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