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Nicole Puente

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Strong, efficient and highly-organized Material Expeditor that blends superior customer service and strong operational acumen to achieve challenging objectives. Proficient in use of wide range of tools and equipment, including forklifts, stock selectors and Government Data Systems.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Expediter

Corpus Christi Army Depot
Corpus Christi , TX
2024.01 - Current

Currently a material expeditor at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) , I function as a production coordinator, assigned to Avionics Electrical assembly line for the weapons system,UH-60 Blackhawk, Victor Model Aircrafts.

I currently perform shop floor support duties including:

  • Some of the T-codes that I use are: MB1A, MB51, LT06, LT12, IQ01, IQ02, MD04, CO03, MBST, LT15, ME53N, ME51N, CO02, LT24, LT23 and MIGO.
  • Receive materials, parts, components, and assemblies ordered or to be re-worked. Examine items received to check for discrepancies such as wrong, untagged, or damaged items
  • Operate equipment for material movement such as scooter/forklift/roll-lift
  • I scrap parts that are damaged and turn them in as red tags
  • I return parts that are unserviceable to be reworked as green tags
  • I return WH01 parts that are non-functional that are received from the manufacturer under the QDR program
  • Perform control exchanges between aircrafts when WH01 stock is not available
  • Ordering repair parts
  • Moving parts in conjunction with the expediting function from one work area to another
  • Maintaining inventory information on End Item Work In process (WIP) and repair parts
  • I have knowledge of cleaning up ZWPC's (PO's) for aircraft
  • I coordinate with repair parts management personnel to resolve parts shortages, identifying and recommending acceptable substitutes, local purchase and manufacture or expediting of outstanding requisitions.
  • I input information into computer databases such as, System Applications and Products (SAP) and Logistics Modernization Program (LMP).
  • I check for discrepancies or damaged items and determine identity of questionable or missing items by using technical manuals and specifications
  • I locate missing or needed items by backtracking routing and finding stock elsewhere that can be borrowed or request replacements
  • I prepare items for routing, assuring proper tagging/documentation and handling.
  • I continually use both oral and written communication/correspondence with our customers to provide them with the highest degree of customer support.
  • I am compliant with the use of personal protective equipment in accordance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration and rules and regulations.

Material Expediter

Derivative, LLC
Corpus Christi , TX
2022.10 - 2024.01

Worked as a material expeditor at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) , I function as a production coordinator, assigned to Avionics Electrical assembly line for the weapons system,UH-60 Blackhawk, Victor Model Aircrafts.

I performed shop floor support duties including:

  • Some of the T-codes that I use are: MB1A, MB51, LT06, LT12, IQ01, IQ02, MD04, CO03, MBST, LT15, ME53N, ME51N, CO02, LT24, LT23 and MIGO.
  • I scrap parts that are damaged and turn them in as red tags
  • I return parts that are unserviceable to be reworked as green tags
  • I return WH01 parts that are non-functional that are received from the manufacturer under the QDR program
  • Perform control exchanges between aircrafts when WH01 stock is not available
  • Ordering repair parts
  • Moving parts in conjunction with the expediting function from one work area to another
  • Maintaining inventory information on End Item Work In process (WIP) and repair parts
  • I have knowledge of cleaning up ZWPC's (PO's) for aircraft
  • I coordinate with repair parts management personnel to resolve parts shortages, identifying and recommending acceptable substitutes, local purchase and manufacture or expediting of outstanding requisitions.
  • I input information into computer databases such as, System Applications and Products (SAP) and Logistics Modernization Program (LMP).
  • I check for discrepancies or damaged items and determine identity of questionable or missing items by using technical manuals and specifications
  • I locate missing or needed items by backtracking routing and finding stock elsewhere that can be borrowed or request replacements
  • I prepare items for routing, assuring proper tagging/documentation and handling.
  • I continually use both oral and written communication/correspondence with our customers to provide them with the highest degree of customer support.
  • I am compliant with the use of personal protective equipment in accordance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration and rules and regulations.

Material Expeditor

Amentum
Corpus Christi , TX
2021.04 - 2022.09

As a material expeditor at the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) , I functioned as a production coordinator, assigned to Avionics Electrical assembly line for the weapons system,UH-60 Blackhawk, Victor Model Aircrafts. One of my primary functions as a production coordinator is to proficiently use applications and products (SAP). The SAP software is known to CCAD and other depots as the Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) and (CAMS), Complex Assembly Manufacturing Solution. Using SAP, I perform the following duties:

Creating transfer orders and purchase orders

Goods receipting and goods issuing

Creating purchase requisitions for consumables and common hardware

Monitor shelf life material for production

Plan inventory management technique to avoid any shortages and excesses.

Forecasting the need of piece parts and hardware according to the command schedule; also use various federal logistic databases to determine the most cost efficient source of supply.

Controlling production costs using LMP transaction MIGO while maintaining the quality standards.

Analyze customer orders and establish production schedules for timely delivery while communicating to upper management of potential risks to adjust the production schedule.

Investigate production control problems, analyze root causes, and derive solutions.

Determine equipment, material and manpower requirements for each job order.

Negotiate job orders with customers based on equipment capacity and material availability.

Work with materials, manufacturing and purchasing departments in identifying and resolving production planning problems.

Track and move WIP within CAMS.

Develop process improvements for inventory, manufacturing and production control systems to meet business objectives.

Other duties/responsibilities performed as a production coordinator:

Reviewing tech manuals to ensure that the proper material/parts are purchased and issued

Maintaining hardware stock for multiple work centers

Coordinate with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) vendors for statuses on contracted parts

Develop positive relationships with staffs and customers to meet productivity goals.

Expediting aircraft parts from work center to work center, using low-lifts, fork-lifts, scooters.

Prepare material for routing and shipping; assuring material documents are accurate

Adhering to safe work environment policies and procedure; lift material up to 35 pounds without assistance

Maintaining a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators License

Stock Clerk

Alliance Technical Services Inc.
Corpus Christi , TX
2019.12 - 2021.04
  • HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) trained.
  • Work with hazardous chemicals and waste to ensure their proper waste and storage areas.
  • Wear required PPE (safety goggles, gloves, steel toe shoes, earplugs)
  • Use required PPE to decant chemicals when needed.
  • Issue and return chemicals from artisans through HMIDS.
  • Replenished inventory by ordering additional chemicals through HMIDS.
  • Received chemicals from Chemico and stored in proper areas through HMIDS.
  • Used effective interpersonal and solution-oriented skills to maintain excellent artisan service.
  • Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
  • Shelf bin new chemicals through HMIDS onto proper carts/kits to be most up to date.
  • Ensure all chemicals are full and replaced from carts/kits.
  • Use the FIFO (First-in, First-Out) method to ensure the first chemicals received that expire soonest are used first.
  • Utilize shelf-life management to identify expiration dates and maintain unexpired chemicals.
  • Cyber awareness trained
  • Fill out WGCP daily checklist to ensure proper signage is displayed for waste drums, location of emergency equipment, secondary containment for liquid waste, drum container status, general housekeeping in waste cage.

Warehouse Specialist

Technica LLC
Corpus Christi , TX
2019.04 - 2019.12

Monday-Friday 1500-2330

40 hrs/week

  • Verifying materials against rewarehouse and mission stow tickets, noting and reporting obvious damages and discrepancies
  • Picked, stowed, and rewarehoused material in DSS following Standard Operating Procedures adhering to audit readiness demands
  • Tracked inventory, performed location surveys, verifying inventory accuracy, condition code, method of pack, unit of issue of the NSN is correct
  • Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations
  • Operated stock selectors to consolidate, pick, stow and rewarehouse material to create space in storage areas and fulfill customer requisitions
  • Manually lifted up to 70 pounds of material onto stock selector to be moved to other storage locations
  • Used DSS to verify counts and storage locations, reporting any errors following standard operating procedures
  • Secured material using tie down straps to ensure safe transport between locations
  • Work both indoors and outdoors with use of gloves, goggles, and safety shoes

Signing Specialist/ Presentation

Target
Corpus Christi , TX
2012.03 - 2019.04

Monday-Friday 0600-1430

40 hrs/week

  • Effectively use hand tools to build displays to be set in store
  • Hang all signing using the work assistance vehicle equipment (WAVE) with hooks and multiple size wires onto store ceiling
  • Ability to use Crown motorized forklift to place or move fixture/merchandise pallets onto high backroom locations
  • Accurately use the RF application to pull and backstock from backroom locations to properly fill the sales floor
  • Unload trailers and bring merchandise pallets onto the sales floor using a pallet jack
  • Go through process of making cardboard bales when baler is full
  • Send and receive fixture pallets to third party location
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area in the signing room, fixtures put in their place for effective setting of transitions on the floor
  • Break down and sort all supply/signing pallets
  • Order missing fixtures and supplies needed through SAP application
  • Relay any complications with setting of transitions through MySupport to effectively set planograms
  • Set planograms throughout the store for new merchandise and removal of old merchandise
  • Stock out transition pallets for new planograms set in the store
  • Greeted customers and retrieved products that they requested
  • Directed strategic and brand-appropriate marketing initiatives to improve presentation and maximize sales
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings
  • Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store
  • Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand

Server

Omni Hotels & Resorts
Corpus Christi , TX
2009.02 - 2012.01
  • Worked effectively with fellow team members in fast-paced environment.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings, enabling decisions on appetizers, entrees and desserts.
  • Reviewed inventory levels during shifts and placed orders to replenish supplies.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Stocked and maintained silverware, linens and condiments.

Drive Thru Cashier

Whataburger
Corpus Christi , TX
2006.08 - 2009.01
  • Processed approximately 300 drive-thru orders daily. 
  • Assisted the food preparation staff in preparing, packing and checking food items.
  • Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
  • Communicated merchandise needs and issues to appropriate supervisors in a timely fashion.
  • Stocked and rotated inventory regularly.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and giving appropriate feedback.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mary Carroll High School
Corpus Christi, TX
2007

Skills

  • Trained in System Applications and Products (SAP) and Logistics Modernization Program (LMP)
  • Support aircrafts (UH-60V) Victor helicopters and (UH-60L) Lima helicopters
  • Hazmat Specialist
  • HMIDS trained
  • Computer proficient
  • Operate material handling equipment (MHE)
  • Experienced Forklift Operator
  • Product ordering
  • Time management skills
  • Quick learner
  • Supply replenishment
  • Materials transport
  • Inventory management
  • Effectively use power tools

References

  • Brandon Johnson - CCAD Supervisor

Office: 361-961-0493

Cell: 361-739-7051

  • Betty Vaden - CCAD

Cell: 361-229-3415

  • Rene Vasquez - CCAD Supervisor

Office: 361-961-3219

  • Andy Connor - CCAD Supervisor

Office: 361-961-4686

Cell: 361-563-9460

  • Gilbert Cantu - Derivative Supervisor

Office: 361-961-9082

  • Eddie Longoria - Supervisor

Alliance Technical Services

361-742-5637

  • Armando De Loa - Technica Supervisor

361-742-3212

adeloa@technicanow.com

  • Jade Maguiga - Technica Supervisor

757-513-2727

jade.maguigad.ctr@dla.mil

  • Pete Almendarez

Amentum 1st shift Supervisor 361-961-9081, 361-813-4897

Timeline

Material Expediter

Corpus Christi Army Depot
2024.01 - Current

Material Expediter

Derivative, LLC
2022.10 - 2024.01

Material Expeditor

Amentum
2021.04 - 2022.09

Stock Clerk

Alliance Technical Services Inc.
2019.12 - 2021.04

Warehouse Specialist

Technica LLC
2019.04 - 2019.12

Signing Specialist/ Presentation

Target
2012.03 - 2019.04

Server

Omni Hotels & Resorts
2009.02 - 2012.01

Drive Thru Cashier

Whataburger
2006.08 - 2009.01

High School Diploma -

Mary Carroll High School
Nicole Puente