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Sonika Bista

Austin

Summary

Experienced with inventory management, procurement processes, and logistics coordination. Utilizes strategic planning to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs. Knowledge of vendor negotiations, contract management, and budget oversight.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Supplier Quality Engineering Tech.

Flex Inc.
05.2025 - Current
  • Summary: Skilled Supplier Quality Engineering Technician with hands-on experience in inspecting incoming materials, managing supplier non-conformances, and supporting audits. Proficient in GD&T, CAPA, and ERP systems (BAAN), with a strong focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Identified non-conformances, captured NCMR's, and tracked supplier corrective actions.
  • Verified parts against drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
  • Supported supplier audits and ensured compliance with ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards.
  • Drove root cause analysis and CAPA for supplier-related defects.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.
  • Monitored supplier metrics and supported continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintained accurate quality records using ERP systems (BAAN).

Quality Control Inspector

Flex Inc.
02.2024 - 04.2025

Summary: Results-driven Quality Control Inspector with extensive experience in performing detailed inspections and assessments to ensure product compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to identify quality issues early in the production process and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.

  • Collaborated with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
  • Conducted FAI and in-process inspections to ensure early defect detection.
  • Inspected PCBA and system assemblies, identifying defects in soldering, placement, and workmanship.
  • Verified product compliance using tools (microscopes, gauges) and IPC-A-610 standards.
  • Interpreted drawings/specifications to ensure adherence to quality requirements.
  • Supported NPI and documented inspection results in digital and manual systems.

Retail Banker

Woodforest National bank
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Summary: Customer-focused Retail Banker with a strong track record of achieving sales goals by proactively promoting bank products and fostering relationships with customers and community members. Experienced in branch servicing operations and committed to enhancing the customer experience through a technology-driven approach while ensuring adherence to security and operational policies.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Achieve individual sales by proactively identifying, marketing, and recommending bank products and services beneficial to the customer.
  • To maintain a Wood forest Culture and possess the ability to create energy around Retail objectives and initiatives.
  • Enhance customer experience and the reputation of the Bank by warmly and sincerely greeting, engaging, and developing relationships with customers, community members, and retail partners.
  • Embrace a technology driven customer experience.
  • Perform branch servicing duties such as paying and receiving, cash and vault balancing, ordering cash, cards, reports, audits, control checks, maintaining and serving automated teller machines.
  • Knowledge about issuing Money orders and Cashiers Checks as per customer requests with maintaining Wood forest requirements.
  • Worked on sending and receiving money with Western Union Transactions.
  • Exhibit operational excellence through diligent adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Practice branch security procedures and protect customer confidentiality and privacy.

Store Manager

Alex Market
07.2016 - 09.2021
  • Summary: Results-oriented store manager with a strong ability to motivate teams, build customer relationships, implement sales strategies, manage inventory, analyze financial performance, and swiftly address operational challenges to drive success
  • Responsibilities:
  • Ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve store objectives and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers, address complaints, and enhance satisfaction.
  • Understanding of sales strategies and techniques to drive revenue and promote products effectively.
  • Skills in tracking stock levels, managing orders, and implementing loss prevention measures.
  • Capability to analyze financial reports, manage budgets, and ensure cost-effective operations.
  • Aptitude for identifying issues quickly and implementing effective solutions to maintain smooth operations.

Education

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting and Finance

Pokhara University
01-2015

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • BAAN ERP
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Retail Banking

Timeline

Supplier Quality Engineering Tech.

Flex Inc.
05.2025 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

Flex Inc.
02.2024 - 04.2025

Retail Banker

Woodforest National bank
05.2022 - 11.2022

Store Manager

Alex Market
07.2016 - 09.2021

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting and Finance

Pokhara University