Jessica Gonzalez

Experience

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  Astec Solutions SA de CV

  Nov 2013 - Jul 2015

  Sales

  Administrative roles among the company and sales in the sector of security and cameras for business and individuals.

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  Kukaponga

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2018

  Event Coordinator

  Coordinator of the activities that are carried out in each camp, from the planning to the execution; activities developed to support problems in the school, for example bullying.• Identification of the client requirements and expectations at the end of the event.• Responsible of the logistics of the activities, organizing doing it on time.• Planning of the schedule for the games according to the school, group of age and goal of the customer.• Maintain the event budget for the complete camp and make it the best experience for the kids. Show less

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  Global IEX

  Mar 2017 - May 2017

  Researcher intern

  Support in investigations aiming to achieve foreign trade for customers. Review of the requirements for export and government certificates according to the industry. Consultancy helping customers to meet national requirements and paperwork for functioning effectively.• Analysis of the INCOTERMS for customers and suppliers depending on the business agreement.• Knowingness of the requirements to become an Authorized Economic Operator in Mexico.• Knowledge of paperwork required for exporting material to USA.• Awareness of requirements to become a customs broker in Mexico.• Knowingness of the process for importing goods from other parts of the world to Mexico. Show less

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  GE Transportation, a Wabtec company

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2021

  As a member of the Fulfilment team, I take pride in delivering a comprehensive global service in the critical areas of Bearings, Greases, and Harnesses. Our commitment to excellence ensures that our products are delivered worldwide.• Through global networking and communication with high-ranking officials, I provided strategic insights that impacted our decision-making and allowed us to deliver the best possible service to our customers.• As the responsible for high-revenue product delivery, I'm proud to have achieved impressive deliveries worth 2.5 million dollars per quarter in 2021. • Our inventory efficiency in USA warehouses is exceptional thanks to careful planning and the implementation of advanced MRP and ERP strategies with Oracle. This maximizes efficiency and ensures our products are always available.• By prioritizing on-time delivery to our warehouses, I achieved an 85% efficiency rating. • I consistently deliver exceptional results by carefully planning and executing multiple worldwide projects. I meet or exceed customer expectations while ensuring maximum team efficiency.• As a specialized coach in a team of 10 members, I optimized the use of internal software to increase productivity for both our team and suppliers. My guidance was bilingual, ensuring that all members could benefit from my expertise. Show less

  • Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Sourcing intern

    Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
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  Grupo Islas

  Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

  Buyer and expeditor

  Supply and expediting of equipment and materials for national water treatment projects.o Project budget management and allocation.o Evaluation of quotes according to technical details and negotiation with suppliers in terms of sale andpayment terms, achieving 5-20% discounts for the greater benefit of the company.o Requisition, order and monitoring of purchase orders for national projects.o Coordination of deliveries according to the company's quality standards.o Problem resolution in different scenarios such as quality issues, payment terms, among others.o Mediator and communication bridge between suppliers with the company's engineering team,engineering with purchasing area, Project Manager with order status and situations. Show less

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  First Brands Group, LLC

  Oct 2023 - now

  Strategic Commodity Manager

  • Development of business opportunities according to the company needs in the chemicals category in North America.o Savings strategies for changing suppliers or improvements in existing products reaching 280k USD in savings annually in a product.o Negotiations to increase payment terms, achieving up to 180 days for cash flow benefits. o Efficient resolution of material scarcity issues and prompt requests from suppliers preventing OEMs like Ford and Nissan from shutting down and avert financial losses of 30 million dollars. Collaborating directly with Nissan management to propose solutions and cutting down on timelines from 6 weeks to 1 week in order to minimize impact.o Development and management of projects in different business units for savings of the company such as insource projects. Show less