Brenda Rodriguez
Buyer
Manati
Summary
Purchasing and Procurement professional with studies in Business Management and International Commerce and knowledgeable regarding export and imports international requirement and background in Industrial Manufacturing and Projects areas. Detail-oriented and enthusiastic with strengths in market research, trend forecasting and administration. Experience working within strict budget guidelines. Team work oriented, fast learner and able to perform tasks and duties under minimum supervision.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer Specialist
Engineered Parts And Services Inc
Vega Alta
05.2005 - Current
- Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested for over 400 monthly average, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
- Determine best cost-effective logistic routing including export and import formalities worldwide.
- Analyzed and reviewed reorder report recommendations for daily and weekly replenishment, making recommendations on product offerings based on consumer data.
- Prepared periodic purchasing and supply reports, verifying supply and establishing professional connections with vendor representatives.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on management direction and customer demand.
- Analyzed bids, troubleshot discrepancies and performed other necessary purchasing functions, managing balanced budget and supporting customer satisfaction.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of company inventory items.
- Provided clerks with information to print on price tags such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs or style number.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Comptroller
InfoSystems Corp
Guaynabo
06.1999 - 07.2004
- Served as advisor or consultant to management on bank supervisory issues, operational processes and other organizational matters.
- Advised and assisted committees in planning, organizing and implementing projects and procedural changes within affiliated institutions.
- Carried company charge card, exercising discretion in spending on business-related expenses such as travel and meals.
- Analyzed examination findings to identify areas of concern, determine methods of resolution and recommend appropriate courses of action to remedy deficiencies.
- Observed organization standards of ethics, eliminating personal conflicts of interest to serve as uninterested representative of company.
- Attended meetings regarding company portfolio and other financial examination and supervisory matters to offer insight into state of finances of organization.
- Monitored financial institution performance and apprised relevant parties on banking matters.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained 20 employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Supported Sales and Government bids and contracts with special projects and additional job duties.
- Validated existing accounting management and reporting systems to assess quality and conformance, identify problems and implement corrective actions.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Increased new bank relationships within local community through execution of quarterly promotions.
- Performed spending analysis and partnerships to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Generated sales tax reports for each operational jurisdictions, monitored bi-weekly payroll and prepared and paid out sales commissions.
Education
BBA - International Commerce
University of Puerto Rico
Humacao Campus05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras CampusSkills
- Contract preparation
- Purchasing procedures
- Continuous process improvements
- Resourcefulness
- Vendor relations
- Recordkeeping ability
- Purchasing expertise
- Vendor coordination
- Strategic planning
- Pricing negotiations
- Materials sourcing
- Goods procurement
- Vendor negotiation
- Competitor analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Profit and loss understanding
- Reporting knowledge
- Requests for information
- Procurement expertise
- Document preparation
- Process Development
- Data analysis understanding
- Account management
- Financial administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team building
- Written Communication
- Transportation activity management
- Route optimization
- Carrier negotiations
- Shipping and receiving
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Budget planning
- Documentation
- Data analysis
- Domestic and international freight management
- Shipment coordination
- Materials management
- Order picking and processing
- Performance maximization
- Cost reduction
- Cost control and tracking
- Internal loss prevention
- Budget control
Certification
- Continuous education trainings and certificates in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement, Logistics, Business relations and Project Coordination and Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Korean
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Buyer Specialist
Engineered Parts And Services Inc
05.2005 - Current
Comptroller
InfoSystems Corp
06.1999 - 07.2004
BBA - International Commerce
University of Puerto Rico
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Puerto Rico
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