Vanessa Aviles

• Member of the Global Sourcing Team , responsible for managing procurement categories across regional and local levels.
• In-depth knowledge of the company's global sourcing policies, guidelines, and procedures, with expertise in local and international legal frameworks.
• Analyzed category spend and developed annual sourcing strategies to achieve a 90/10 contract negotiation outcome.
• Conducted market intelligence to gain a solid understanding of commodity markets within a global supply chain context, identifying optimal suppliers aligned with company needs.
• Supported buyers and requestors in developing effective Scopes of Work to ensure a seamless RFx process.
• Managed and documented the RFx process in compliance with company guidelines, policies, and local regulations, leading to successful contract negotiations.
• Contract management, performing CLM activities and identifying cost-saving opportunities and developing exit strategies for products and services.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors to secure better pricing and quality of services through effective communication.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to establish competitive pricing and meet specific product category requirements.
• Assisted management in budget development and supported the audit and performance monitoring of key suppliers.
• Reduced inventory expenses by negotiating effectively with vendors and optimizing the product mix.
• Fostered a positive work environment through collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentored and trained junior team members in category management best practices, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

• Supported the management Initiative to close the Product Line Dynamic Sensors, overseeing the decommissioning of six production lines to make room for new programs planned for 2020-2022.
• Collaborated with plant management to develop strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones.
• Supported administrative and daily program operations, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders to secure support for program initiatives.
• Streamlined service parts inventory and identified end-of-life obligations for products.
• Worked with the sales team to implement profitable price adjustments for Dynamic Sensors.
• Assessed E&O (Excess and Obsolete) materials to determine the true project cost.
• Coordinated with Finance, PE, and ME teams to initiate change requests for obsolete raw materials and finished goods.
• Sourced suppliers for manufacturing service parts in response to the closure of medium-term production lines.

• Managed the Customer Order Management and Scheduling area at the Juarez plant, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information and customer releases on a weekly basis.
• Met specific customer requirements for each product and coordinated with cross-functional teams to address any changes.
• Oversaw the sales forecast for the Juarez Plant.
• Analyzed weekly customer fluctuations and variations to prevent capacity issues.
• Handled customer complaints related to delivery issues, ensuring corrective actions were implemented and understood to prevent recurrence.
• Improved and maintained customer scorecards across various clients.
• Conducted past-due analysis to determine corrective actions and developed delivery plans for affected customers.
• Supported the warehouse manager to prevent obsolete inventory of finished goods.
• Managed on-time delivery metrics to minimize the need for premium freight.
• Assisted procurement and purchasing to avoid expedited material purchases during crises.
• Collaborated with sales teams on new products, product changes, and product discontinuations.
• Enhanced interdepartmental communication with regular updates on scheduling changes and adjustments.
• Implemented proactive measures to address scheduling challenges due to vacations, sick days, or unexpected absences.
• Evaluated employee performance related to scheduling adherence, providing feedback to support continuous improvement.

• Received and responded to customer RFQs for prototype parts, either directly or through Account Managers, for all product lines from the Powertrain Division, at Delphi Mexico Technical.
• Negotiated pricing, terms, lead times, and delivery for prototype orders, creating cost breakdowns to support quotations.
• Processed customer purchase orders, verifying pricing, specific requirements, and terms and conditions, and resolved any issues prior to order acknowledgment.
• Managed customer systems for Ford and GM (Covisint) and FCA (eSupplierConnect) for both prototype and regular production orders as applicable.
• Obtained, analyzed, and distributed customer-specific requirements, ensuring adherence throughout the prototype process, from quality checks to final shipment.
• Communicated and negotiated delivery dates with customers.
• Coordinated with various functional areas, including procurement, engineering, and laboratories, to ensure timely delivery of prototype parts and exceed customer expectations from the Mexico Technical Center.
• Organized, planned, and tracked prototype orders according to product line requirements, ensuring accurate builds, testing, and validation.
• Managed the Prototype Master Schedule to plan builds and customer shipments, led weekly scheduling meetings, and resolved issues to meet delivery deadlines.
• Followed up and expedited prototype builds as needed.
• Oversaw SAP procedures for prototype orders, ensuring accurate packing slips, invoices, and documentation upon shipment.
• Ensured customers completed proper receipt documentation for prototypes.
• Supported Delphi Accounts Receivable in achieving zero past-due invoices for prototype sales, addressing and resolving payment issues with customers.
• Collaborated with Finance and Staff Engineers to create and meet monthly and annual prototype sales forecasts.
• Maintained records on delivery performance, quality control, and customer satisfaction to identify improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Participated annually in at least one Six Sigma DMAIC project as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervised invoicing for Delphi NA Model shops performed at the Mexico Technical Center.
• Developed and controlled local procedures and work instructions for the Prototype Customer Contact department, ensuring alignment with global company policies and guidelines.

• Managed the procurement of prototype components for assigned product lines from the Powertrain Division.
• Identified potential suppliers to manufacture prototype components based on engineering team specifications.
• Issued RFQs for prototype components, analyzed and negotiated quotations from suppliers to support prototype builds.
• Supported Staff Engineers in organizing prototype component purchases to align with monthly and annual forecasts.
• Created and managed material requisitions, ensuring timely issuance of purchase orders (POs).
• Determined the most effective procurement methods for various components.
• Oversaw receiving operations and ensured proper storage of incoming materials.
• Facilitated clear communication between departments regarding material needs and availability.
• Ensured timely delivery of prototype components to the build area, adhering to incoming material guidelines.
• Resolved issues related to supplier material receipt and payments.
• Ensured material receipts complied with internal control guidelines and local regulations.