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Stefanie Lugo

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented purchasing professional with a strong manufacturing background. Skilled in cost management through budgeting, negotiations, and meticulous expense tracking. Proactively fosters and maintains positive vendor relationships, efficiently addressing and resolving concerns.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager I

Hitachi Astemo Electric Motors
07.2021 - Current
  • Launched a new Procurement Department initiative.
  • Directed efficient management of MRO resources.
  • Oversaw System 21 deployment across departments.
  • Conduct strategic negotiations to secure favorable contract terms.
  • Conduct detailed assessment of contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks with internal Legal Department.
  • Led strategic negotiation initiatives, achieving optimal results.
  • Perform monthly, detailed reviews of MRO usage and spend. Suggest areas for internal cost savings.
  • Coordinate receipt of goods with accuracy to maintain workflow consistency.
  • Contribute to optimizing procurement and payment cycle efficiencies.

Master Scheduler

Challenge Manufacturing
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Created and analyzed reports to streamline production schedules.
  • Detected and fixed inventory challenges.
  • Maintained inventory control by proactively identifying supply chain gaps.
  • Optimized timelines to effectively cater to fluctuating client needs.

Procurement Supervisor

Denyo Manufacturing
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Executed MRP forecasting to align engine procurement with generator production schedules.
  • Secured and obtained necessary steel.
  • Managed team operations consisting of four purchasers.
  • Guided team in implementing effective purchasing practices.
  • Assessed compliance of purchase orders with company policies.

Senior MRO Buyer

Hitachi Automotive
04.2014 - 10.2018
  • Supervised personnel and streamlined processes for handling inventory consisting of 12,000 stocked products.
  • Reduced monthly expenses by $65,000.
  • Executed scheduled audits to verify inventory consistency.
  • Reviewed die requests to optimize pricing strategies.
  • Guided recruits through organization's purchasing processes.
  • Built sustainable alliances with critical vendors.
  • Reduced stock losses through effective inventory controls.
  • Managed purchase order updates and reconciliations.
  • Drafted comprehensive reports analyzing internal expenditures.

Buyer

KI USA
05.2012 - 03.2014
  • Procured essential materials for operational needs in stamping plant.
  • Conducted monthly inventory count of acquired components.
  • Managed and optimized MRO orders.
  • RFQ's
  • Oversaw accurate tracking and resolution of PO discrepancies.
  • Generated cost savings amounting to $40,000 annually.

Accounting Assistant

KI USA
08.2006 - 05.2012
  • Managed routine financial data entry and reconciliations across AR/AP, collections, and production processes.
  • Completed timely and accurate payroll operations with ADP platform.
  • Performed monthly closings and reconciliations.
  • Optimized collection strategy to achieve a 75-day reduction in outstanding balances.
  • Validated and resolved discrepancies between bank statements and general ledger accounts.

Education

High School -

Osceola High School
Seminole, Florida

Skills

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Order Processing
  • Problem Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Team Leadership
  • Adaptability

Certification

ISM - Contracting in the U.S.: Essential Strategies and Skills Certificate

Timeline

Manager I

Hitachi Astemo Electric Motors
07.2021 - Current

Master Scheduler

Challenge Manufacturing
06.2019 - 07.2021

Procurement Supervisor

Denyo Manufacturing
01.2019 - 06.2019

Senior MRO Buyer

Hitachi Automotive
04.2014 - 10.2018

Buyer

KI USA
05.2012 - 03.2014

Accounting Assistant

KI USA
08.2006 - 05.2012

High School -

Osceola High School

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