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Terry Bristow-Cruz

Supply Chain Purchasing Analyst
Pflugerville,Texas

Summary

Deadline-driven supply chain professional who is highly effective at meeting goals and implementing new processes for logistical operations. An expert in coaching and motivating employees. Very knowledgeable and with over ten years of experience in inventory control, management, demanding planning, customer service, budgeting and supply expense analysis. Hardworking Supply Chain Purchasing Analyst with over 10 years of expertise controlling costs and optimizing schedules to meet timelines and budget demands. Excellent data entry, recordkeeping and inventory management skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Purchasing Analyst

Westlake Medical Center
West Lake Hills, TX
08.2022 - Current
  • Used analytical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain key performance metrics.
  • Studied movement of goods to identify gaps in efficiency and other areas needing improvement.
  • Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Analyzed weekly and monthly patterns to forecast business needs, reducing inventory costs 5-8%.
  • Suggested improvements to cut costs and improve supply chain process, incorporating asset utilization, performance measurement and outsourcing approaches.
  • Optimized execution of supply chain by forecasting, scheduling orders and balancing inventory levels for over 10 accounts.
  • Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.

Supply Chain Operations Coordinator

Ascension Seton Medical Center
Austin, TX
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Directed product flow throughout company.
  • Maintained domestic and international supplies by coordinating with international contacts to source materials and manage distribution.
  • Kept stock areas clean, tidy and organized according to facility requirements.
  • Completed frequent inventory counts and resolved discrepancies.
  • Scheduled production plans according to customer needs and supply availability.
  • Ordered more than $16,000 in supplies each week.
  • Balanced demand and supply while aligning volume and mix to achieve production objectives.

Supply Chain Inventory Coordinator

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, Texas
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Schedule, monitor and coordinate shipping, receiving, distributing and maintaining inventories of materials, parts and products and other related activities
  • Engages with nurses, nurse managers and other end users to discuss inventory concerns
  • Plan, organize and oversee logistics operations establish work schedules and prepare documentation like Purchase orders, bills of lading, invoices and other reports to coordinate with supply-chain activities
  • Worked collaboratively with nurses and techs to ensure products are ordered and delivered to proper areas.
  • Experience with ERP (PeopleSoft) systems.
  • Ensure system compliance for Joint Commission Accreditation and other regulatory bodies for storage and delivery of supplies as well as recalled or suspended inventory products.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Panda Express
Round Rock, TX
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Develop schedules for more than 20 team members
  • Enhanced store’s sales by providing excellent product quality and service 100%
  • Through strong leadership and communication make sound decisions as circumstances arise
  • Analyzing and monitoring accuracy of departmental supply budgets, regulatory compliance, supply and service contracts, and vendor relations
  • Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state and local hygiene and food safety regulations
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance
  • Recruited and hired employees offering talent, charisma and experience to restaurant team
  • Enhanced business productivity by training 20 team members and on best practices and protocols

Restaurant General Manager

Pizza Hut
Austin, TX
06.2012 - 01.2018
  • Take charge of profit and loss results, which include labor, food cost, and semi-variables
  • Effectively encourage team through positive coaching and informing them on development opportunities
  • Evaluate sales, labor, inventory, and controllable expenses on continual basis
  • Propose corrective actions to attain margins and sales growth targets
  • Facilitate performance appraisals and motivate underperforming team members
  • Guarantee adherence of facility and equipment to company standards using approved vendors and checkbook budget.
  • Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank
  • Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational
  • Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies
  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately
  • Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

ITT Technical Institute
12.2003 - 12.2007

Skills

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Certification

IBM Excel Basics for Data Analysis

Timeline

Purchasing Analyst

Westlake Medical Center
08.2022 - Current

IBM Excel Basics for Data Analysis

03-2022

Supply Chain Operations Coordinator

Ascension Seton Medical Center
03.2020 - 08.2022

Supply Chain Inventory Coordinator

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
07.2019 - 03.2020

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Panda Express
01.2018 - 07.2019

Restaurant General Manager

Pizza Hut
06.2012 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

ITT Technical Institute
12.2003 - 12.2007
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