Trina Castaneda
Medline Industries (Microtek Medical Division)
Brownsboro,TX
15
years of professional experience
Strategic and highly adaptable Supply Planner with over 20 years of experience in supply chain, production scheduling, and procurement within the medical manufacturing industry. Proven track record of maintaining operational continuity through major corporate acquisitions. Background in SAP and Excel, with a focus on optimizing inventory, reducing downtime, and leading cross-functional teams to meet 99% schedule adherence goals.
Work History
Supply Planner
1 Year 5 Months- Production Optimization: Strategically combined production orders to minimize machine changeovers and downtime, consistently achieving a 99% schedule adherence rate.
- Logistics & Cost Reduction: Managed high-volume Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) for key suppliers; independently sourced and analyzed freight quotes to secure the most cost-effective shipping options for full truckloads, reducing overall logistics spending.
- Inventory & Procurement: Managed end-to-end procurement of direct and indirect raw materials essential for continuous production cycles.
- Quality & Compliance: Managed material non-conformances by initiating supplier investigations, requiring formal corrective actions, and securing credits for affected materials.
- Strategic Leadership: Contributed as an active member of the Leadership Team, providing operational insights during the integration following Medline’s acquisition of Ecolab’s Microtek Medical division.
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and adjust supply plans accordingly.
- Analyzed historical data to identify trends, enhancing accuracy in inventory planning processes.
- Managed supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials and compliance with quality standards.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives for supply chain processes, reducing lead times and costs.
- Utilized advanced ERP systems to monitor stock levels and streamline order processing workflows.
- Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to align supply strategies with business objectives and market changes.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing efficient supply planning strategies.
- Improved order accuracy by meticulously tracking and monitoring purchase orders, delivery schedules, and invoices.
- Addressed any discrepancies between received items and purchase orders promptly, minimizing potential disruptions to production schedules.
- Enhanced supplier relationships, fostering collaboration to ensure timely deliveries and resolve disputes.
- Reduced shipping costs for the company by negotiating better contracts with suppliers and carriers.
- Conducted regular reviews of safety stock levels, adjusting as needed based on sales trends and seasonality factors.
- Maintained detailed records of product specifications, pricing agreements, and vendor information for reference during the purchasing process or conflict resolution situations.
- Led initiatives to reduce lead times from suppliers by establishing more effective communication channels and streamlined processes.
- Evaluated alternative suppliers regularly to identify potential cost savings opportunities while maintaining high-quality standards in products received.
- Established inventory targets, stock levels, and risk mitigation targets and managed a flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries, and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Managed supply availability from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and inventory moving consistently.
Buyer/Planner
8 Years 2 Months- Scheduling Excellence: Optimized weekly production schedules for direct customer and intercompany orders; increased floor efficiency by combining orders to reduce machine downtime.
- Warehouse & Freight Management: Overcame warehouse space constraints by coordinating full truckload deliveries; obtained and compared freight quotes to ensure the most competitive pricing.
- Supplier Accountability: Issued quality non-conformance reports to suppliers; spearheaded investigations into material defects and tracked corrective actions and financial credits.
- Analytical Reporting: Utilized SAP to run open sales and intercompany reports, performing data analysis in Excel to drive decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with business objectives.
- Developed vendor relationships to enhance supply chain efficiency and reliability.
- Managed procurement processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Streamlined ordering processes, reducing lead times and improving overall supply chain effectiveness.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications were met, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with quality control teams to address and rectify product issues, maintaining high quality standards.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, and other specification requirements.
- Collaborated with the sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Engaged in both long- and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs, and seasonal changes into account.
Production Specialist
10 Months- Efficiency Gains: Streamlined production processes, leading to noticeable efficiency gains and significantly reduced downtime across the manufacturing floor.
- Problem Resolution: Facilitated cross-departmental communication to address production challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Team Leadership: Promoted a positive work environment and coordinated with various teams to ensure manufacturing goals were consistently met.
- Streamlined production processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering a culture of compliance.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with supply chain for timely material availability.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and recommend adjustments for optimal workflow.
- Kept production schedules on track by consistently meeting deadlines and prioritizing urgent orders when necessary.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations concerning environmental impact, workplace safety standards, and product quality requirements.
- Optimized inventory management by accurately recording raw material usage and finished goods output, minimizing stock discrepancies.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
Buyer/Planner
11 Months- Inventory Control: Managed raw material procurement and production scheduling to meet customer and intercompany order demands.
- Production Planning: Scheduled weekly production for direct customer and intercompany orders, ensuring alignment between supply and demand.
- Non-Conformance Management: Coordinated with the Quality department to address material issues with vendors, ensuring all defective inventory was credited and resolved through corrective action plans.
- Reporting: Managed sales and inventory data through SAP and Excel to maintain supply chain accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with business objectives.
- Managed procurement processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Streamlined ordering processes, reducing lead times and improving overall supply chain effectiveness.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications were met, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with quality control teams to address and rectify any product issues, maintaining high standards of quality.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on strategic objectives and deliverables.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
Administrative Assistant
4 Years 1 Month- Inventory Optimization: Analyzed office supply trends to implement ordering systems that minimize overhead costs while ensuring essential material availability.
- Workflow Enhancement: Designed and implemented new scheduling protocols that improved daily task completion times.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for cross-functional teams.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to enhance document retrieval efficiency.
- Collaborated with vendors to streamline supply chain processes and procurement tasks.
- Assisted in creating reports and presentations for senior management review.
- Implemented process improvements that increased office productivity and reduced turnaround time.
- Trained new administrative staff on company policies and procedures for operational consistency.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring timely replenishment of office supplies and equipment.
- Led initiatives to digitize records, improving access to information across departments.
- Answered a multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization through thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as needed for efficient retrieval.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Maintained office supply inventory and placed orders.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages, and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks daily.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed the filing system, entered data, and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
High School Diploma - Introductory Accounting Coursework
GED Certification
Skills
Software: SAP
Microsoft Excel
Outlook
Word.
Supply Chain: Supply Planning
Production Scheduling
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Inventory Management
Procurement.
Logistics: Freight Quoting
Vendor Negotiations
MOQ Management
Non-Conformance Resolution.
Leadership: Supplier Relations
Cross-functional Communication
Change Management
Conflict Resolution.
Timeline
Supply Planner
Medline Industries (Microtek Medical Division)
08.2024 - 01.2026Read More
Buyer/Planner
Ecolab (Microtek Medical Division)
06.2016 - 08.2024Read More
Production Specialist
Ecolab (Microtek Medical Division)
08.2015 - 06.2016Read More
Buyer/Planner
Ecolab (Microtek Medical Division)
09.2014 - 08.2015Read More
Administrative Assistant
Ecolab (Microtek Medical Division)
08.2010 - 09.2014Read More
Tyler Junior College
High School Diploma from Introductory Accounting Coursework
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Tyler Junior College
GED Certification
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