Veronica Barajas
Fontana,CA
Summary
Accomplished at Hallmark Metals, Inc., I leveraged ERP systems proficiency and exceptional communication to enhance procurement processes and vendor relations, achieving significant cost savings. Expert in streamlining operations and fostering cross-functional teamwork, I drove process improvements and maintained meticulous attention to detail, ensuring project success and customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Hallmark Metals, Inc,
06.2012 - Current
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Computed and created purchase orders, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders using SAP/ERP Systems.
- Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of materials and services for project completion.
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient procurement strategies, resulting in cost savings.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Knowledge of Far/Dfars compliance
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
- Coordinated with quality assurance teams to address product defects or non-compliance issues promptly, protecting organizational reputation.
Sales Support
Hallmark Metals, Inc.
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage from RFQ to Receipt of items.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Met with customers to discuss and tailor solutions, work with team to meet their end requirements.
- Built relationships with customers by providing exceptional service to promote long term business growth and returning customers.
- Fielded customer complaints, resolving issues, process RMA’s, working closely with Quality Assurance team.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Hallmark Metals, Inc.
04.2008 - 06.2010
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Collaborated with sales teams to meet deadlines for special orders or expedited shipments, ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt service.
- Improved relations with key customers by providing transparent and timely updates on shipment statuses.
- Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow from receiving to shipping areas, minimizing wasted time in transit between locations.
- Managed forklift required orders, to move items around warehouse, load delivery truck and receive items in.
- Enhanced shipping efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Coordinated logistics efforts, optimizing delivery routes and reducing transportation costs.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading training sessions focused on best practices in shipping and receiving operations.
- Collaborated with suppliers to improve packaging for inbound goods, reducing damage rates and losses.
Education
GED -
Northview Highschool
Covina, CA06.2006
Skills
- Purchasing
- Vendor Management
- Order tracking
- Supplier negotiation
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- ERP systems proficiency
- Documentation requirements
- Order Processing
- Scheduling
- Attention to Detail
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
Hallmark Metals, Inc,
06.2012 - Current
Sales Support
Hallmark Metals, Inc.
01.2010 - 06.2012
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Hallmark Metals, Inc.
04.2008 - 06.2010
GED -
Northview Highschool
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