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,
Glendora, CA
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.
Glendora, CA
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.
Glendora, CA
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