Ana Cardenas
Jr. Buyer
Waukegan
Summary
Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines. Expert in maintaining meticulous records to identify aspects needing improvement and develop solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Henry Broch
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinate the creation/management of sales contracts for new SKUs and/or changes to existing business.
- Receive and enter sales orders and/or forecasts as jobs into Deacom.
- Maintain accuracy of planned jobs in Deacom – adjust job quantity, start and due dates as necessary – coordinate and communicate with operations to ensure accurate and timely completion of jobs
- Determine raw material requirements for production utilizing Deacom BOM and Tableau tools.
- Place purchase orders to customers for raw material requirements for customer-provided raw materials and ensure they are received by our due date, ensuring appropriate lead time is given.
- Coordinate with purchasing for purchase orders required for production for Henry Broch (HBF)-sourced raw materials; ensure they are received on time.
- Create inter-company transfers (if applicable) to ensure materials stored outside of production facility are brought to the manufacturing facility in a timely manner.
- Utilize Tableau reporting tools to assist in production planning and material requirements planning processes; ensure weekly production and inventory Tableau reports are sent to customers on a weekly basis.
- Host weekly/bi-weekly production and inventory planning meetings with assigned accounts to ensure HBF and customer are aligned on production and inventory requirements.
- Participate in daily production planning meetings with cross-functional teams and highlight/escalate pertinent information to ensure production schedule is attained.
- Review completed production jobs to ensure the appropriate amount of finished goods were produced and the correct amount of raw materials were consumed – triage any gaps and solve in conjunction with operations.
- Coordinate the disposal of unneeded raw materials by collaborating with HBF Quality team and the customer.
- Execute on a two-week frozen production schedule and actively plan 4+ weeks out with the customer, taking into consideration optimal run strategy including allergen sequencing and operational resource management (labor & machine).
- Escalate raw material constraints to operations teams and Supply Chain Director if production plan deemed at risk.
- Communicate gaps in master data to Quality team in a timely manner to avoid disruptions to raw material receipts and/or production.
- Participate in customer visits as necessary – coordinate schedules and agendas and actively participate in site visits.
- · Support customer-specific physical inventory counts as necessary
Jr. Buyer
Circuit Works Corporation
04.2018 - 11.2021
- Quoting of new and existing assemblies.
- Negotiated pricing to determine best deal.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs.
- Created purchase orders.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Purchased material needed for production and office supplies
- Define quotes with sales managers or program managers, customers, and vendors.
- Main switch board operator.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
Rework Technician Coordinator
Circuit Works Corporation
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Refinishing operation or repair of an electronic printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, involving de-soldering and re-soldering of surface-mounted electronic components (SMD)
Surface Mount Machine Operator
Circuit Works Corporation
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances.
- Trained new employees in assembly skills to improve team production levels.
- Inspected completed products for functionality and quality, alerting supervisors of repeat issues and seeking out root causes.
- SMT machines, circuit boards, and soldering equipment. Programming, troubleshooting, maintaining SMT equipment, and loading and unloading feeders and carriages.
Soldering Specialist
Circuit Works Corporation
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution.
- Employed mechanical presses, hand tools and heat guns to assemble and disassemble parts and products.
- Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
- Operated soldering iron stations to solder small electrical components on to PCB.
Education
High School Diploma -
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
Monterrey N.L MexicoSkills
- Effective Working Relationships
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Customer Needs
- Preparing Spreadsheets
- Supplier Communication
- Customer Inquiries
- Selecting Suppliers
- Vendor Interaction
- Issue and Complaint Resolution
- Telephone Management
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Account Manager
Henry Broch
11.2022 - Current
Jr. Buyer
Circuit Works Corporation
04.2018 - 11.2021
Rework Technician Coordinator
Circuit Works Corporation
07.2016 - 04.2018
Surface Mount Machine Operator
Circuit Works Corporation
07.2014 - 04.2016
Soldering Specialist
Circuit Works Corporation
01.2014 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
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