Edith Lopez Vidaurri
Leon, Gto
Summary
Highly motivated manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vendor Sourcing and Corporate Service Sr. Mgr.
Metlife Mexico
05.2012 - 10.2013
- 184M USD Year spend responsability
- Thought strategically to support key business decisions.
- Collaborated in team-based environment across different functional groups, local and global.
- Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
- Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to replenish stock.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure best prices for services and supplies.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed purchasing procedures and policies to secure corporate governance and improve overall process traceability/auditable.
Logistics, Industrial Services and Capital Purcha
Danone De Mexico
06.2009 - 03.2012
- CAPEX budget $15 M EUR/Yr. Logistic budget $1400 M MXP/Yr. Industrial Services $50 M MXP/yr.
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
- Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.
- Assisted in development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures to provide roadmap for daily operations.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service.
- Implemented and developed supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency.
- Identified opportunities for inventory reductions.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
Planning, Purchasing and Warehouse Mgr
American Greetings Mexico
07.2007 - 05.2009
- $50 M USD year spend
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
Raw Materials Manager
Colgate Palmolive Mexico
06.2004 - 10.2005
- Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
- Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
- Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Coordinated meticulous order management systems and production lifecycles for comprehensive customer development and satisfaction.
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
- Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
- Managed material flow through plants across global markets in support of lean manufacturing operations and measured cost management.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
Regional Purchasing Manager
Procter & Gamble Mexico
11.1998 - 12.2002
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Used SAP to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Education
BBA - International Business
Itesm
Monterrey12.1997
Skills
- Attention to Details
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Team Management
- Task Prioritization
- Remote Office Availability
- Microsoft Office
- Organization
- Self-Directed
- SAP, Ariba, Procuri
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Global technical team in the development of mexican suppliers for the first time, delivering 6% Budget reduction
- SEDEX platform responsible (300 suppliers registered) (risk management system)
- Develop and implemented a materials consignment inventory strategy $1MM USD/Yr.
- Implementation B2B module regional leader for indirect spend, with $2MM USD/Yr saving.
- By improving demand management and proper contract management, reached $12MM/Yr.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Vendor Sourcing and Corporate Service Sr. Mgr.
Metlife Mexico
05.2012 - 10.2013
Logistics, Industrial Services and Capital Purcha
Danone De Mexico
06.2009 - 03.2012
Planning, Purchasing and Warehouse Mgr
American Greetings Mexico
07.2007 - 05.2009
Raw Materials Manager
Colgate Palmolive Mexico
06.2004 - 10.2005
Regional Purchasing Manager
Procter & Gamble Mexico
11.1998 - 12.2002
BBA - International Business
Itesm
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