Yamiletsy Mercado
LaGrange,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Survitec Group excelling in strategic sourcing and enhancing supplier relationships. Leveraged bilingual communication skills and ERP expertise to boost efficiency and maintain healthy inventory to avoid production delays. Proven leader in fostering team growth and driving innovative purchasing strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Survitec Group
Sharon Center, OH
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Computed and 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.
Production Supervisor
Survitec Group
Sharon Center, OH
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team, production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Collaborated with management and engineering teams to develop and implement innovative strategies for maximizing production efficiency without compromising quality standards.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
- Streamlined communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment for efficient problemsolving.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
Quality Team Leader
Nn Inc
Wellington, OH
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Assisted with documenting key processes and procedures and security protocols.
- Controlled, calibrated and maintained test equipment use for quality control.
- Tackled employee conflicts immediately so that issues did not fester but were instead resolved and to make sure work schedules remained unaffected.
- Inspected incoming materials, completed manufacturing pieces and assembled systems for conformance with standards.
- Handled scheduling, data tracking and other administrative functions for quality team.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing robust testing procedures and quality control measures.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by addressing and resolving product issues promptly.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively while maintaining high standards in quality, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum results.
- Helped conduct internal and vendor quality audits to satisfy SOP requirements.
- Processed accepted materials and components into ERP system with timely data entry and logging of lots and serial numbers of tracked items.
- Spearheaded training programs to upskill team members, enhancing their expertise in quality management systems.
- Completed thorough physical inspections to check parts against design drawings and related specifications.
- Coached team members on best practices in quality assurance, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Promoted open communication channels among team members, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration on complex projects.
- Reduced production defects by streamlining processes and refining team communication strategies.
- Conducted thorough audits of manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
Quality Control Inspector
Nn Inc
Wellington, OH
04.2010 - 07.2016
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Education
Lorenzo De Vizcarrondo
Carolina, PR05.2002
Accounting Clerk - Accounting
Community Vocational School Carlos F. Daniels
Carolina, PR05.2002
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship Building
- Materials sourcing
- Inventory Monitoring
- Demand forecasting
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal ability
- Purchasing expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Purchasing strategies
- Strategic Sourcing
- Strategic Planning
- Recordkeeping skills
- Vendor Relations
- Resourcefulness
- Quality Assurance
- Database Maintenance
- Business understanding
- Enterprise Resource Planning ERP
- Critical Thinking
- Supplier Communication
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Buyer
Survitec Group
08.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Survitec Group
06.2021 - 08.2023
Quality Team Leader
Nn Inc
07.2016 - 06.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Nn Inc
04.2010 - 07.2016
Lorenzo De Vizcarrondo
Accounting Clerk - Accounting
Community Vocational School Carlos F. Daniels