RITA RUIZ

OEM Visual Presentation Surfaces and Office Furniture

Reporting to Owner ,COO | Vp Supply Chain & Eng

• Created strategic sourcing roadmaps for new initiatives.
• Executed comprehensive strategic plans expected to achieve targets for increased revenue dollars - 800k
• Headed solutions supporting rapid expansion and program proliferation from concept to reality by implementing a consignment inventory program to expedite production of AV furniture, developed and continue to construct a division and material assortment raw/finished products design specifically for A&D , Driving OEM Strategic Partnerships to new heights.
• Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
• Met strict deadlines, coordinating moving parts in product team development and orchestrating well-designed flow.
• Identified productivity bottlenecks and devised innovative material solutions while remaining conservative with resources provided solutions to long- standing issues capturing operating efficiencies towards direct labor - 130k
• Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
• Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.

Reported to Vp Supply Chain & Eng.

• Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.
• Delivered impact savings in accordance with Product Development and Supply Chain objectives total of 58k.
• Drove company branding efforts to increase market presence and via banded accessory kits.
• Strategic Sourcing captured a one time cost saving of 16k.Created packaging stock program and through negotiations, reduction of sku captured annual savings of 42k.
• Represented company at NEOCON 2023. Presenter of Architectural Materials and OEM Manufacturing.
• Participated in Design business meetings to collect and relay sourcing assignment details.
• Managed and developed relationships with partners to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.
• Develop, create and prepare reports, spreadsheet and presentation material.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Analyze and evaluate purchasing reports – MRP, PRP, PPV, cycle count, on time and undelivered
• Manage contracts related to vendor management, building maintenance, industrial operational equipment, recycle and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Meet processes and compliance initiatives: ISO 9000/ISO 14001 UL sustainable and social purchasing.
• Liaise between Engineering and Designer through the vendor tender process, interpret drawings and materials for RFQ.
• Resolve material order and invoice discrepancies through NCMR, recommendations and match and approve purchase invoices submitted onward to accounts payable.
• Streamlined portfolio, negotiated payment terms to 45-60 day and promoted spending transparency to support cross-disciplinary goals.

• Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
• Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
• Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
• Sourced, negotiated , qualify and review all vendors in concurrence to checks and compliance while developing a relationship to help foster a partnership and trust.
• Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
• Utilize electronic purchasing systems to issue, track and expedite purchase orders: identify price, lead time, and quality of goods; glass, coil steel, packaging, fasteners, and print
• Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
• Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
• Create and update item codes, vendors, pricing and landed costs.
• Manage US and International logistics CO / NAFTA / International Customs.

Contractor Specialization in Urban Planning and Landscapes municipal and public sector clients in the GTA and surrounding

Reported to Owner | CEO

• Support department teams Operations / Finance /Front-Line
• Prepared and presented quotes
• Prepared and processed payroll; 180 employees union and non-union labour force.
• Completed and reported all ROE and WSIB claims. according to governmental/union policies
• Resolved accounting issues related to purchasing processes
• Created purchase orders related to maintenance requirements and raw material: concrete and ice melt
• Responded to customer, residential and vendor inquiries in a prompt and professional manner

Reported to Purchasing Manager

• Supported various teams such as Operations/Logistics/CS
• Negotiated pricing, contracts, terms and conditions with vendors
• Informed Supervisor/Team Lead of escalated issued and concerns
• Analyzed and evaluated purchasing reports – MRP, PRP, cycle count reports
• Prepared and authorized purchase orders: identifying pricing, lead time, and quality of goods
• Matched, approved; and electronically processed all purchase invoices
• Resolved order and invoice discrepancies through recommendations and alternatives

Manufacture & Leader in North American PVC Building Supplies

Reported to Director of Supply Chain

• Supported operational needs conducted cycle counts.
• Assisted in planning forecast, replenishment and production scheduling.
• Reviewed, analyzed replenished inventory and reconciled US based consignment warehouses.

Reported to President

• Supervised a team of 5 CS Agents and supported all aspects of CS department, problem resolutions, RTM/RMA procedures, and logistics.

Manufacture & Industry Leader in Pet Treat and Kitty Litter

Reported to Owner | COO

• Supported business needs of corporate partners and staff
• Managed executive calendars in ful.