Results-driven Supply Chain Planner and Buyer with extensive experience in procurement, materials planning, and supplier coordination within fast-paced manufacturing environments. Proven ability to ensure product availability, balance competing priorities, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet production and commercial commitments. Recognized for ownership, urgency, and strong communication. Continuously expanding scope in finished goods planning, market awareness, and end-to-end supply chain execution.
Work History
Supply Chain Planner / Buyer
6 Years 7 Months
Gowan | 03.2020 - Current
Lead procurement and supply planning for packaging materials and selected finished goods across multiple manufacturing and distribution sites.
Own purchase order execution, supplier communication, confirmations, and on-time delivery follow-up.
Ensure material readiness to support production schedules and customer demand.
Serve as key liaison between suppliers, operations, customer service, marketing, regulatory, and logistics teams.
Evaluate priorities, expedite critical items, and proactively mitigate supply risks.
Increase inbound visibility through tracking, reporting, and documentation validation.
Reconcile receiving discrepancies and drive alignment between suppliers and warehouse records.
Recognized for reliability, accountability, and collaborative performance in high-urgency situations.
Reviewed demand and supply plans to prevent back orders and production interruptions.
Maintained close communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Managed scrap reporting and replacement materials.
Prepared labor and performance reports for plant leadership.
Updated and maintained standard operating procedures.
Production Supervisor
7 Months
Fluid Edge | 09.2016 - 04.2017
Executed daily production plans and monitored work orders.
Led material handling, training, audits, and 5S initiatives.
Developed performance and quality improvement actions.
Product Development Engineer II
8 Months
Haemonetics | 12.2015 - 08.2016
Member of global UDI compliance initiative.
Updated manufacturing documentation, drawings, labels, and specifications.
Coordinated sterilization tests, ECOs, and PFMEA activities.
Team Leader I
5 Months
UTC Aerospace | 06.2015 - 11.2015
Supported product transfer and workforce qualification.
Managed training matrices and certification tracking.
Participated in project reviews with leadership.
Production Supervisor
3 Years 8 Months
Honeywell | 09.2011 - 05.2015
Supervised machining and welding teams.
Led Kaizen activities and productivity improvements.
Managed safety, quality, and output metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De Baja California | Mexicali, BC | 01-2008
Accomplishments
Six Sigma Green Belt
Shining Star Award – Haemonetics (2016)
Kaizen representative – Honeywell global event
Champion of Change recognition
Multiple continuous improvement awards
Achievements & Certifications
Six Sigma Green Belt
Shining Star Award – Haemonetics (2016)
Kaizen representative – Honeywell global event
Champion of Change recognition
Multiple continuous improvement awards