Valeria (Val) Carrasquillo
Sr.Buyer
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sr. Buyer
KDC-One
Chatsworth, United States
04.2019 - Current
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Removed poor performing items from future buys.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Sr. Material Logistics Planner
Aware Products
Chatsworth, CA
12.2010 - 04.2019
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Liaised between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs.
- Maintained damaged goods records, backorder logs and applicable regulatory reporting.
- Developed and implemented technical project management tools such as plans, schedules and responsibility and compliance matrices.
- Produced weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems.
Operations Planner
Thibiant International
Chatsworth, CA
05.2007 - 10.2010
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Communicated with customers, placed orders
Project Manager
Proctor & Gamble
Woodland Hills, CA
10.1993 - 12.2005
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Held positions in Procurement, Sales, Event Planning, Customer Service
Education
Associate of Arts -
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA 09.1992 - 09.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Westwood College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 09.1996 - 09.1998
Skills
Data analysis
Records management
Product procurement
Strategic planning
Continuous process improvements
Remote Office Availability
MRP/ERP
Conflict Resolution
Multitasking Abilities
Fluent in Spanish
Business Development
Operations Management
Timeline
Sr. Buyer
KDC-One
04.2019 - Current
Sr. Material Logistics Planner
Aware Products
12.2010 - 04.2019
Operations Planner
Thibiant International
05.2007 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Westwood College - Los Angeles
09.1996 - 09.1998
Project Manager
Proctor & Gamble
10.1993 - 12.2005
Associate of Arts -
Moorpark College
09.1992 - 09.1994