Lauren Aimeé Cantu Gallegos
Reynosa
Summary
Experienced Sr Purchasing and Operations Analyst skilled in budget review, reporting and research. Top-notch administrator with financially-savvy and organized approach. Familiar with helping business leaders understand all facets of operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Purchasing and Operations Analyst
Bettcher Manufacturing
09.2023 - Current
- Support the Manager of Cost and Operations Analysis in the development of the strategic business plan and annual budget
- Coordinate all spending activities related to tooling including recording of all customer provide Purchase Orders and Purchase Orders issued to suppliers
- Capital Spending Reporting including Budgets, Forecasts, and Actual Spending
- Work Order report review and analysis of running and closed work orders
- Supervise the activities and purchases related to the MRO and Packaging items
- Contractual reviews and control of agreements, control each to eliminate expiring or automatic renewals
- Quoting process for Sales Dept
- For New Products: Components and Outside processes, attend kick-off meetings
- Support the Import/Export and the McAllen Warehouse departments in providing the required documentation to import material and components.
Sr Purchasing, Compliance and Cost Analyst
Bettcher Manufacturing
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Preparing cost statement reports to evaluate potential savings of office supplies, MRO, and outside services
- Working with accounts payable, receiving and vendors in handling pricing, terms or receiving discrepancies
- ISO Procedures update (Purchasing process, templates) – Communicate any changes to the personnel
- Communicate to suppliers about any information related to the company policies and requirements (Heat treated pallet, Hours of Operation, etc.) Responsible of adding New Suppliers for the Company
- QAD system update approved supplier list and other activities
- (Quarterly review) Oversee and administer the legal outsource requirements for suppliers.
Jr Purchasing and Cost Analyst
Bettcher Manufacturing
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Production Daily Performance Report for the cost of Operations Manager
- MTL Reconciliation Complete the QAD set-up of Item master and Bills of Materials
- Review and complete Inventory Adjustments and Labels
- Run Work Order Report in order to review and close Work Orders
- Report shared with General Manager and Cost and Operations Manager
- Format weekly P.O
- Spending report, verified Accounting Manager
- Entering Purchase Orders in the System (MXP/USD)
- Packaging and MRO Requirements, Monitor Inventory
- Responsible for the day to day relationship with suppliers and driving continuous improvement, delivery and cost processes
- Support the Manager of Costs and Operations with tasks as required
- Cost reduction and savings.
Human Resources Analyst
Bettcher Manufacturing
01.2018 - 10.2019
Administrative Assistant
Baker Tilly
11.2016 - 01.2018
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores
Reynosa, TmpsBachelor of Business Administration -
Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores
Reynosa, TmpsSkills
- Reporting abilities
- Trend modeling
- Forecasting skills
- Process updates
Accomplishments
- 10/01/21 - 01/01/22, Lead the transition of the MRO Onsite supplier.
- 2022 - 2023, Achieved $534K savings between 2022 and 2023 through vendor negotiations, new suppliers and improved inventory management.
- Implementation of the New Outsourcing Law (Specialized Indirect Services). Strong communication skills at all levels. Team player. Strong leadership. Truly committed and responsible. High attention to detail.
Training
- Project Management – UTRGV
- ISO Internal Auditor – PCS
- Third party registry for specialized services or works
- How to identify training needs - ISO 9001:2015 (UCEVERSITY)
- Recruitment and Selection (Salinas Flores & Asociados)
- Kaizen (IIES University)
- Training Needs (Salinas Flores & Asociados)
- Purchasing, Vital Element - Rubio Vazquez
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Sr Purchasing and Operations Analyst
Bettcher Manufacturing
09.2023 - Current
Sr Purchasing, Compliance and Cost Analyst
Bettcher Manufacturing
06.2021 - 09.2023
Jr Purchasing and Cost Analyst
Bettcher Manufacturing
10.2019 - 06.2021
Human Resources Analyst
Bettcher Manufacturing
01.2018 - 10.2019
Administrative Assistant
Baker Tilly
11.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Business Administration -
Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores
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