Maria F Escobar

Experience

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  Maersk Line

  May 2005 - Aug 2007

  I have been checking bank reconciliations, accounting journal entries and auditing the general accounts. Creating the Bill of Lading and checking them, specially the ports, voyage and material in each container.

  • Finance Assistant

    Jan 2007 - Aug 2007

  • Documentation Analyst

    May 2005 - Dec 2006
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  Maersk Line

  Oct 2007 - Aug 2009

  During this time I had to check payments, create vendors, pay on time, check the vendor's information and verify that they are correct. Work with the Production Team, checking Purchase Order's information. FACT (Financial and Accounting for Container Transportation) project assistant, since October 2007 to October 2008, working in a transition project in USA and Dominican Republic, transferring the finance data to the new business system (SAP R/3).

  • Account Payables Supervisor/RADA

    Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Data Analyst

    Oct 2007 - Oct 2008
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  Emerson Network Power

  Oct 2009 - Dec 2016

  • Procurement Analyst

    Jun 2011 - Dec 2016

  • Accounting Analyst

    Sept 2010 - May 2011

  • Accounts Payable Analyst

    Oct 2009 - Aug 2010
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  Vertiv Co

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2018

  Procurement Analyst

  ● Reviewed payment lists to detect gaps and contacted suppliers to work with them on needed corrective actions.● Identified early/late payments to determine the root cause and adjusted proper payment terms as required. Taking care of those early/late payments, I have to reduce them and improve the relationship with our suppliers. ● Responsible for preparing monthly Playbooks for Management savings review. The playbook consisted of tables summarizing data gathered from multiple sources like travel reports, logistics, and Direct/Indirect Material. ● Worked with Key Suppliers to identify reasons for Early or late material Delivery. By gathering feedback from buyers and the Warehouse, I decreased the number of cases and improved other areas, like Warehouse services. ● Defined cost parts based on the Supplier´s list, providing the correct cost for buyers and getting no delays in the order delivery.● Calculated the Excess and Obsolete Reserve based on the parts usage in the last 12 months, helping the Accounting Department get an accurate value. Show less

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  Emerson Automation Solutions

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2021

  Senior Buyer

  • Responsible for requesting a quote when required and placing purchase orders based on the best price and delivery date, according to the need-by date and budget for the requisition. • Worked with suppliers, making follow-up for the orders and requesting the acknowledgment, updating the Purchase Order with the delivery date, and looking for expedite if needed. • Reviewed with suppliers, price list, or negotiated a discount if possible. • Reduced the time for the Inventory PO process requesting the creation of a macro• Improved the relationship between Emerson and its suppliers for projects to guarantee on-time delivery and, in some cases, request better prices.• Met the KPI’s for our department. • Solved problems like payments and prices and requested expedited ship dates when required. Show less

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  3M

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2024

  Senior Procurement Buyer

  • Designed a new automated process to request vendor invoices and improved processing time by 50%. • Collaborated with suppliers to resolve invoicing and EDI issues, ensuring seamless transactions and improving customer satisfaction by 30%.• Managed and maintained comprehensive price lists for vendors, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.• Partnered with category managers and planners to ensure timely deliveries, optimal supplier selection, and cost-effective pricing.• Updated material items with accurate pricing information to support procurement decisions.• Provided exceptional customer service by assisting planners in addressing supplier challenges, including late deliveries, invoicing discrepancies, and payment issues.• Kept supplier information current and accurate to facilitate effective communication and operational efficiency.• Scheduled and managed supplier meetings as needed to address and resolve issues, focusing on identifying and eliminating root causes.• Created an automated system to communicate with 100+ suppliers to request price lists, quotes, and essential information.• Trained colleagues, suppliers, and planners on various systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration. Show less