Ana Elsa Chacon
Mexicali
Summary
Proven track record at the automotive industry. Excelled in reducing procurement costs, enhancing supplier relationships, and inventory control considering costs, transportation, production risk and cash flow targets monitoring KPIs, internal and external goals. Skilled in materials management and customer service.
Strong background in Supply Chain, Purchasing and Procurement. Managed end-to-end supply chain processes, resulting in streamlined operations and improved vendor relationships. Demonstrated expertise in inventory control and logistics management, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Procurement Specialist
Furukawa Automotive Systems
04.2023 - Current
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements.
- Reduced order lead times with streamlined procurement processes for increased customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
Marketing Coordinator
Nissan Mexicali
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Managed CRM database to maximize customer outreach efforts and strengthen client relationships.
- Improved existing reporting by researching data sources, compiling data and designing output.
Education
Masters in Marketing - Marketing And Internal Administration
Universidad Xochicalco
09-2024
Bachelor of Administration - Administration
Universidad Xochicalco
08-2021
Skills
- Materials management
- Supply chain risk management
- Supplier relationship management
- Sourcing and procurement
- Excel
- Procurement strategy
- Cost reduction strategies
- Logistics planning
- Supply and demand requirements
- International Purchasing
- Multi-plant experience
- Customer service
Timeline
Buyer/Procurement Specialist
Furukawa Automotive Systems
04.2023 - Current
Marketing Coordinator
Nissan Mexicali
05.2021 - 03.2023
Masters in Marketing - Marketing And Internal Administration
Universidad Xochicalco
Bachelor of Administration - Administration
Universidad Xochicalco
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