Maria Lizbeth McGowan
Houston,TX
Summary
Quality-focused and results-driven Supply Chain Professional with demonstrated history in vendor sourcing and vetting, contract negotiation, and budget administration. Strong understanding of financial and operations processes and requirements. Ready to bring 8 years of progressive experience in building and tracking supply chain KPI's, contributing to robust sourcing strategy initiatives, and leveraging organizational leadership skills to evolve into a growth-oriented role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
FormTex Plastics Corporation
Houston, Texas
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Conduct annual audits of suppliers in accordance to company policy and ISO 9001:2015 standards
- Locate, vet, and approve capable vendors of materials, equipment, logistics and other services in conformance with company requirements
- Perform statistical analysis on vendor performance, compliance, and execution
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure product quality, and on-time cost-effective supply of goods and services
- Propose and execute changes to projects and overall supply chain to improve efficiency and lower cost
- Manage annual budgets in excess of $3.3 million covering all Operational procurement needs
- Achieved 12% cost reduction in material expenses by negotiating contracts for raw material
- Collaborate with sales and planning groups to analyze demand and forecasting to create inventory stocking plans resulting in 8% increase of on-time deliveries to customers
- Leverage bi-lingual skills to analyze strategic supply chain acquisition targets in Mexico and assist in operations management for integrating effective supply chain of those acquisitions
- Supervise Inventory Department to ensure accuracy of working capital
- Coordinate with Engineering Department and Quality Control for product development specifications and considerations for substitute materials
- Manage and verify POs, material receipts, invoices, and quality documentation
- Coordinated customer service and logistics responses for high-value customers with complex issues as leading representative of Management team
HR Specialist
FormTex Plastics Corporation
Houston, Texas
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Analyze company policies and revise when necessary
- Interpret HR policies, procedures and pertinent state/federal rules and regulations
- Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals which would add value to team while bringing wealth of experience.
- Conduct new employee orientation, annual insurance enrollment, meetings, and other HR training sessions in English and Spanish
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by effectively training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Maintain and update employee records, organizational charts, and detailed job descriptions along with salary records
Sourcing Specialist/Inventory Coordinator
FormTex Plastics Corporation
Houston, Texas
12.2013 - 01.2017
- Manage all requests for Sourcing information: quotations, proposals, and bids
- Negotiate price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers
- Collaborate with Purchasing Manager and VP on annual sourcing plan development and report progress against plan on monthly basis resulting in 10% cost savings
- Process and issue all purchase orders and agreements
- Liaising with internal project teams and maintain strong supplier relations
- Analyze data to generate reports for Inventory and Procurement and to reconcile discrepancies
- Collaborate in development and execution of performance management programs focusing on quality, responsiveness, and cost
- Implement proper inventory management processes and monitor execution by material handling, shipping/receiving and warehouse personnel resulting in 96% real-time inventory accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Logistics Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TX08.2016
Skills
- Procurement Expertise
- Negotiation
- Bid Coordination
- Profit And Loss Understanding
- Data Analysis
- Time Management
- Team Player
- Management
- Performance monitoring
- Effective communication
- Fluency In Spanish
- Transportation/Logistics
- ERP
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
FormTex Plastics Corporation
01.2017 - 03.2020
HR Specialist
FormTex Plastics Corporation
01.2016 - 03.2020
Sourcing Specialist/Inventory Coordinator
FormTex Plastics Corporation
12.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Logistics Technology
University of Houston