Lois Saavedra Brewington
Suisun City
Summary
Detail-oriented Supervisor with extensive experience in team management and operational optimization, achieving significant cost savings and efficiency improvements. Expertise in supply chain management, inventory control, and process enhancement, with over 20 years in purchasing and distribution. Successfully managed inventory values ranging from $250,000 to $2.2M while collaborating across departments to reduce costs and maintain exceptional customer service. Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and various inventory management systems, with a strong record in leading cross-functional teams to implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Supply Chain
KAISER PERMANENTE
Vacaville
08.2015 - Current
- Maximized efficiency in daily Operating Room operations through effective facilitation.
Enhanced accountability by managing annual inventory processes with Syftco.
Collaborated with OR management on consignment inventory and supply requisitions.
Acted as liaison among stakeholders to streamline supply procurement processes.
Ensured sufficient inventory levels and reduced waste by supervising Storekeepers.
Regularly adjusted PAR levels to align with demand and avoid surplus stock.
Resolved discrepancies in Accounts Payable using Health Connect solutions.
Co-chaired local product council to integrate POU ordering system successfully.
Senior Peri-Operative Cost Specialist
KAISER PERMANENTE, CREEK
WALNUT
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Functioned as the interim department manager during our department reorganization for an eighteen month period
- Direct daily OR, Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology activities
- Direct Operating Room annual physical inventory with Syftco
- Check OR schedule two weeks out for future cases which require special needs and report out to OR management
- Manage consignment inventory with OR managements
- Serve as liaison for Nurse Specialty Leaders, Surgeons, OR Manager, CSP, Purchasing and Industry Vendors regarding supply needs and requirements
- Manage OR Storekeepers to ensure adequate stock is present
- Review and rebalance of PAR levels in OR to eliminate product waste
- Schedule updates using Health Connect
- Knowledgeable with Accounts payable resolutions regarding match exceptions
- Supervise acute care with material management operations
- Handle with unexpected situational outages in operational needs
- Manage Operating Room inventory of 1M+
- Oversee consignment contracts
- Resolve O.R debriefings with product malfunctions
- Manage Recalls
- Round on in-patient nursing stations
- Co-Chair for OR local product council
- Completed Diablo Star leadership program
- Integrating POU (point of use) ordering system in Supply Chain and OR areas
- Involved/oversee cost saving initiatives
Procurement Storekeeper II
Kaiser Permanente
Walnut Creek
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Processed conversions and material requisitions, ensuring compliance with product manager guidelines.
- Reduced storeroom inventory by $91,000 through effective management strategies.
- Contributed to $77,000 in total inventory cost savings for Interventional Service in 2008.
- Increased storekeeper efficiency by sourcing supplies from vendors for next-day delivery.
- Collaborated with departments to manage product recalls and coordinate returns for credit.
- Tracked all equipment service transactions and requests to maintain accurate records.
- Expedited open order reports, adjusting PAR levels to enhance inventory cost savings.
- Recommended corrective actions to optimize supply costs and resolve purchasing match exceptions.
EVS Housekeeper
Kaiser Permanente
Walnut Creek
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Ensured efficient and effective operations within area of responsibility.
- Resolved housekeeping issues collaboratively to meet daily quotas.
- Answered phone calls and ensured all tasks were completed for next shift.
- Achieved customer specifications consistently through quality control measures.
- Attended Safety Captain Meetings to promote workplace safety initiatives.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Health Management
Capella University
Minneota, MN08-2022
Some College (No Degree) - General education and Pre-requisites
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CASome College (No Degree) - Anatomy and Physiology
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health
Richmond, CAHigh school diploma -
Sem Yeto High
Fairfield, CASkills
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Inventory management systems
- SpaceTrak
- Health Connect System (EPIC)
- OneLink system
Affiliations
- Member, Junior Varsity Softball Team, Armijo High School
- Player, Co-Ed Softball Team (Local and Workplace Leagues)
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor’s Degree, Capella University
Accomplishments
- Leadership Today Program Graduate
Successfully completed all requirements of the Leadership Today Program, recognized by the Board of Directors of the Fairfield-Suisun and Vacaville Chambers of Commerce and the Program Director.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor, Supply Chain
KAISER PERMANENTE
08.2015 - Current
Senior Peri-Operative Cost Specialist
KAISER PERMANENTE, CREEK
01.2010 - 01.2015
Procurement Storekeeper II
Kaiser Permanente
01.2007 - 01.2010
EVS Housekeeper
Kaiser Permanente
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor’s degree - Health Management
Capella University
Some College (No Degree) - General education and Pre-requisites
Solano Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Anatomy and Physiology
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health
High school diploma -
Sem Yeto High
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