Lorena Nava
Houston
Summary
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
Lead Purchasing Agent
Tooling Technologies Manufacturing, LLC.
02.2016 - 04.2025
- Oversaw compliance with relevant regulations and certifications such as ISO standards, ensuring the highest quality products were sourced for company use.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures, resulting in reduced lead times and improved supplier relationships.
- Conducted regular supplier evaluations to maintain high standards and identify areas for improvement, driving continuous process enhancements.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy before submission, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and specifications.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the procurement function by conducting regular audits on existing workflows.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers and ensured timely delivery of products.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies before approval, minimizing errors and potential disputes.
- Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability and quality of products.
- Ensured accurate documentation of procurement activities, maintaining a comprehensive and organized filing system that facilitated easy access to vital information when needed.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
Quality Management Representative
JET RUBBER INC
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained positive relationships with all customers and vendors.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
- Collaborated with sales, production, trim, and inspection departments to ensure work flow and efficient organization operations
- Controlled and processed all customer nonconformance reports.
- Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders.
- Created work instructions in English and Spanish languages.
- Trained employees to correctly understand and perform the work instructions.
- Supported the sales department to achieve on time delivery of orders.
- Supervised the production, trim, and inspection departments.
- Helped create and maintain a quality system through the ISOXpress software.
Inside Sales Coordinator
Tooling Technologies Manufacturing, LLC.
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Processed customer orders and resolved questions and concerns regarding products, pricing and availability.
- Followed up with customers by phone and email to resolve issues quickly and answer questions.
- Coordinated with warehouse department to pull products for customers.
- Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate product information.
- Worked with sales managers to verify pricing discounts and customer details.
- Handled complex client issues expertly by liaising between various internal departments such as finance or production teams when necessary.
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Quality Coordinator
CORE INTERNATIONAL
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Controlled all nonconforming products.
- Created Root cause and corrective action reports.
- Assisted the quality manager in all in-house quality audits.
- Created and processed all return authorizations (RMA's)
- Responsible for ensuring the proper completion of all document control reports were generated and filed in the appropriate locations.
- Ensured all certificates of compliance were generated, created, and sent to the customers on time.
- Ensured all Sent compound samples to outside laboratories for physical testing to ensure compliance with the customer's specifications.
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling to ensure product quality.
- Conducted nonconforming / scrap meetings to notify and review all nonconformance products.
Quality Coordinator
CUSTOM RUBBER PRODUCTS
05.2008 - 10.2014
- Created and sent nonconformance reports to customers and / or vendors.
- Created and followed through RMA's
- Created work orders including secondary operation work orders.
- Created purchase orders
- Controlled the maintenance of calibration
- Controlled the Lab department for the testing of all rubber compound materials . Verified all rubber and phenolic compounds complied with the customer's specifications.
- Filed and saved all rubber and phenolic compound certifications
- Communicated with customers for special requests needed from the customer
- Maintained necessary level of communication between the sales, production, and inspection departments to achieve production requirements and on time product delivery.
Quality Control Inspector
CUSTOM RUBBER PRODUCTS
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Physically and dimensionally inspected product to ensure the customer's requirements were met per their specifications.
- Created nonconformance reports for rejected / scrapped products.
- Trained other employees to correctly physically and dimensionally inspect product using the appropriate tools.
- Assisted the inspection department supervisor as needed and required.
Education
Sam Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Dependent Worker
- Organized and detail oriented
- Microsoft Excell
- Microsoft Word
- Fluent in English and Spanish languages
- Able to properly use a variety of precision measuring tools including, calipers, ID / OD micrometers, height gages, durometers, pi tapes, thickness gages and others
- Supplier negotiation
- Purchasing processes
- Order tracking
- Materials planning
- New vendor setup
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Self motivation
- Global Shop
- JobBoss
- Netsuite
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Purchasing Agent
Tooling Technologies Manufacturing, LLC.
02.2016 - 04.2025
Inside Sales Coordinator
Tooling Technologies Manufacturing, LLC.
02.2016 - 04.2016
Quality Management Representative
JET RUBBER INC
02.2016 - 12.2016
Quality Coordinator
CORE INTERNATIONAL
10.2014 - 08.2015
Quality Coordinator
CUSTOM RUBBER PRODUCTS
05.2008 - 10.2014
Quality Control Inspector
CUSTOM RUBBER PRODUCTS
03.2006 - 05.2008
Sam Houston
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