NILOOFAR (LILY) RUHABADI
Summary
An Engineering Change Management Specialist with a strong background in SAP, supply chain and production optimization. Proven track record of streamlining processes, optimizing costs, and aligning design specifications with manufacturing efficiency. Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in driving operational excellence and enhancing cost-efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Change Management Specialist
Hydmech Canada Corp
06.2023 - Current
- Managed complex process of transitioning from Engineering Bills of Materials (E-BOMs) to Manufacturing Bills of Materials (M-BOMs), aligning design specifications with manufacturing efficiency
- Maintained precise data alignment between E-BOMs and M-BOMs by meticulously standardizing design components and addressing manufacturing requirements, tolerances, and component availability
- Ensured that right balance is maintained between quantities of goods or materials on hand and changes being introduced into SAP
- Optimized cut-in process by factoring in cost, inventory management, and manufacturing efficiency
- Designed and configured two complex products within SAP system through creating modular bill of materials (BOM) and corresponding routings.
Production Planner/Scheduler
Hydmech Canada Corp
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams (production, procurement, logistics) to develop and execute production schedules, resulting in streamlined operations
- Analyzed sales demand originated from both Canada and US plants and generated production orders for assembly and machining operations, to ensure accurate order processing, timely fulfillment
- Supported data collection and production order confirmation processes, proactively preventing future inventory discrepancies
- Addressed inventory discrepancies by conducting comprehensive root cause analysis
- Resolved part shortage issues by leveraging inventory and production data analysis and effectively escalating where necessary, reducing lead time by 2 weeks.
Buyer
Hydmech Canada Corp
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed relationship with more than 40 vendors by negotiating pricing, terms/conditions, and delivery, while effectively communicating and coordinating corrective actions for quality issues
- Monitored material flow and expedited deliveries when necessary, providing recommendations to prevent manufacturing issues caused by overdue receipts
- Prepared and issued purchase orders and change notices, ensuring accurate and timely procurement transactions
- Reviewed purchase order for conformance to company policy and resolved any discrepancies
- Prepared and reviewed contracts, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and adherence to specifications
- Oversaw activities related to procurement of commodities, from request-for-quote to purchasing to delivery
- Coordinated return of non-conforming material/components to vendors, negotiating reimbursement and/or replacement as required
- Worked closely with scheduling, production, and sales teams to ensure efficient flow of materials/components and timely order fulfillment.
Purchasing Agent (Remote)
Datissco Sanitary-ware Manufacturing
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Planned procurement of raw materials and components for bathtub and hot tubs production lines such as water pumps, water heater, and other accessories
- Carried out sourcing and interacted with 12 main vendors (domestic and international)
- Forecasted raw material needs and analyzed market through reading trends and patterns which resulted in 3% reduction in inventory cost
- Revised raw material quality control process which reduced product returns by roughly 10%
- Negotiated pricing and payment terms which led to reduction of down payment from 30% to only 18%.
Purchasing Assistant
Datissco Sanitary-ware Manufacturing
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Assisted senior buyer with vendor selection and prepared list of potential suppliers through processing RFQs
- Followed up on scheduled shipments to ensure orders are fulfilled promptly
- Assisted purchasing manager on special projects focused on cost reduction initiatives and process improvement.
Education
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Graduate Certificate) -
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario01.2021
Project Management (Graduate Certificate) -
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario01.2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA)- Strategy -
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Iran01.2018
Civil-Surveying Engineering -
University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran01.2014
Skills
- SAP MM
- SAP PP
- SAP ECM
- Data Driven Decision Making
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Global Institute, 2023-01-01
Timeline
Engineering Change Management Specialist
Hydmech Canada Corp
06.2023 - Current
Production Planner/Scheduler
Hydmech Canada Corp
07.2022 - 06.2023
Buyer
Hydmech Canada Corp
02.2022 - 07.2022
Purchasing Agent (Remote)
Datissco Sanitary-ware Manufacturing
01.2018 - 01.2021
Purchasing Assistant
Datissco Sanitary-ware Manufacturing
01.2014 - 01.2018
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Graduate Certificate) -
Fanshawe College
Project Management (Graduate Certificate) -
Fanshawe College
Master of Business Administration (MBA)- Strategy -
Shahid Beheshti University
Civil-Surveying Engineering -
University of Tehran