Lisa Perez
Winton,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Procurement, Planning, Logistics
Valley Milk, LLC
Turlock, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Production Planner for Milk Powder Products
- Ensure the product is ready for shipment per contract
- Work efficiently with multiple departments, notifying issues and coordinating solutions
- Allocate the product per each customer’s product specifications
- Notify customers of product allocations
- Maintain inventory information for extra products or off-spec products on hand
- Analyze raw material inventory levels and submit replenishment orders
- Resolve any supplier issues quickly and efficiently
- Responsible for all modes of transportation necessary TL, LTL, Ocean shipments, small parcel packages
- Ensures all orders have the necessary documents per each country’s requirements
- Coordinate with Freight Forwarders on all overseas shipments and work through any issues or delays
- Work with third-party warehouse and maintain inventory levels sheets.
Procurement Manager
Duraflame
Stockton, CA
07.2016 - 09.2021
- Primary person responsible for planning, purchasing, and maintaining appropriate stock levels for OEM products such as charcoal, lighters, matches, & fire-starting cubes
- Effectively prepare, forward, and manage POs to corresponding parties with a focus on matching inventory levels with the needs of the customer
- Expedite purchase orders to ensure vendor receipt, quality, and delivery times are obtained
- Track all orders and supply various departments' ETAs for Ocean Freight, truckload, or container deliveries to various locations
- Conduct quality checks and testing to ensure all products achieve the company’s standards and coordinate with the suppliers with any corrective actions needed
- Run various reports daily, weekly, and monthly to ensure the accuracy of the inventory counts and inform the appropriate departments of any issues
- Develop, negotiate, and implement various contracts for suppliers to maintain low cost, and high quality, and ensure the Company’s specifications and expectations are achieved
- Coordinate with the Distribution department to ensure the lowest cost of transportation
- Analyze material usage and cost
- Implement procurement strategies to maximize efficiency and cost optimization
- Gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions
- Develop and manage procurement schedule for co-packer facilities
- Work with the Production Planner on the intercompany planning of offsite facilities
- Work closely with the Marketing department to coordinate any artwork changes for various products and coordinate with the corresponding supplier or vendor
- Create multiple spreadsheets to maintain accurate inventory counts for various warehouse locations.
Human Resources / Shipping Logistics
Hill View Packing Co.
Gustine, CA
03.2008 - 07.2016
- Head of Shipping and Receiving both internationally and in the United States including creating Phytosanitary Certificates for export shipping
- Performed various Human Resources duties, including application screenings, background checks, orientations in English and Spanish, timekeeping, leave of absence, and insurance issues
- Conducted employee interviews
- Conducted employee onboarding and ensured all pre-employment forms were completed and sent to the corporate office
- Helped with translating all English notifications and paperwork to Spanish
- Certified by the state of California to follow procedures with E-Verify upon hiring new employees
- Assists the Quality Control Department with IFS and DFA audits
- Maintain all MSDS/SDS binders up to date
- Maintain and update all plant permits
- Schedule CPR and Fit testing classes for all plant employees
- Manage and process all Accounts Receivable
- Assist accounts payable with payments, extensions, and any issues with invoices
- Maintained personnel records
- Maintain discretion with all office documents and employee issues.
On-Site Manager
Staffing Network
Modesto, CA
05.2005 - 02.2008
- On-site manager at Bell-Carter Packaging /Wonder Treats for over 180+ workers
- Implemented effective HR policies to ensure all practices were following employment and labor regulations
- Conducted employee onboarding and ensured all pre-employment forms were completed and sent to the corporate office
- Worked with team members 1 to 1 and in small groups to improve employee performance and employee satisfaction
- Held employee production meetings in both English and Spanish
- Led recruitment processes
- Evaluated job performance
- Managed all Workman’s Compensation procedures, paperwork, and updates
- Employee Safety Coordinator
- Held safety meetings in both English and Spanish
- Implemented training and employee development program
- Maintain employee timekeeping for payroll
- Maintained personnel records
- Served as a link between 2 on-site companies and our staffing agency.
Education
Master of Management -
02.2025
Bachelor of Science in Management -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07-2023
Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Business Fundamentals -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2017
Skills
- Operations Procurement
- Planning
- Logistics
- Production Planning
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Management
- Transportation Management
- Quality Control
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Optimization
- Data Analysis
- Procurement Schedule Management
- Artwork Coordination
- Shipping and Receiving
- Human Resources
- Phytosanitary Certificates
- Employee Onboarding
- Cost Analysis
- Budget Planning
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Price Negotiation
- Supplier management
- Performance Improvement
- Market Analysis
- Quality Specifications Adherence
- Sales Records Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Trend Monitoring
- Product Development Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- New Merchandise Presentation
- Supplier Communication
- Invoice Payment Authorization
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Discount Terms Negotiations
- Attention to Detail
- Transportation Arrangements
- Vendor Collaboration
- Merchandise Return Authorization
- Customer Service
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Price Negotiations
- Market Trend Analysis
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self Motivation
- Product procurement
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Interpersonal Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Pricing negotiation
- Vendor Contract Negotiations
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Proficient in Oracle, Sage X3, People soft
- Goal Setting
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Procurement, Planning, Logistics
Valley Milk, LLC
10.2021 - Current
Procurement Manager
Duraflame
07.2016 - 09.2021
Human Resources / Shipping Logistics
Hill View Packing Co.
03.2008 - 07.2016
On-Site Manager
Staffing Network
05.2005 - 02.2008
Master of Management -
Bachelor of Science in Management -
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Business Fundamentals -
University of Phoenix
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