Faatasina Liufau
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Experience
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Intergalactic
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Buyer
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Ball Aerospace
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Material Planner/ Buyer
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Aug 2020 - Mar 2022
• Perform planning and production tasks, anticipate program needs, and expedite material for production. • Plan sequential manufacturing and assembly operations. • Identify long lead procurement and fabrication needs to eliminate project schedule impacts. • Produce material and manufacturing status reports. • Review engineering drawings for identification of parts, materials, and tooling needs. • Create and utilize purchase requisitions and purchase orders. • Negotiate cost effective pricing and discounts with multiple vendors. • Maintain strict adherence to business process and government compliance. Show less
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bisco industries
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Supply Chain Product Manager
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Feb 2018 - Aug 2020
• Responsible for placing purchase requisitions and supplying vendors with additional instruction when necessary.• Actively researched cost savings for purchase requisitions and stocking orders, negotiating for cost savings.• Maintained vendor relations and product development.• Confirmed and expedited purchasing requisitions; pulled in or scheduled out as necessary.• Prepared forecast reports and placed blanket orders.• Analyzed and controlled inventory on specific commodities.• Issued, approved and filed return authorizations (RGA’s)• Requested and filed material certification requirements (MFG CofC, DFARs, RoHS, Material Test Reports, etc.).• Maintained an efficient and accurate monitoring system for all purchase requisitions and supporting documents.• Adhered to AS9100 Certification requirements.• Knowledge in determining ROI (return on investment) for product.• Provided work leadership and trained lower level buyers and assistants. Show less
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Supply Chain L1
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Apr 2017 - Jan 2018
• Processed purchasing requisitions and supplied vendors with additional instruction when necessary• Actively researched cost savings for purchase requisitions and orders• Maintained vendor relations and product development• Confirmed and expedited purchasing requisitions; pulled in or scheduled out as necessary• Resolved delivery issues, coordinating between vendors and our warehouses.• Ensured quality checks on vendors and products supplied.• Prepared forecast reports and placed blanket orders• Analyzed and controled inventory • Issued, approved and filed return authorizations (RGA’s)• Requested and filed material certification requirements (MFG CofC, DFARs, RoHS, Material Test Reports, etc.)• Maintained an efficient and accurate monitoring system for all purchase requisitions and supporting documents• Adhered to AS9100 Certification requirements Show less
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Rocksat-X Space Grant
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Denver, Colorado
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Mechanical Team Lead
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Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
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Bassani Manufacturing
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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Production Specialist/Buyer
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Jul 2014 - Jan 2017
• Processed purchasing requisitions for materials and outside vendor processes• Processed incoming sales orders and heavy data entry• Controlled and maintained a tracking system for material purchases through the production process to final shipments• Expedited sales and purchase orders • Controlled and managed the warranty department• Prepared inventory and forecast reports for bimonthly production meetings• Prepared invoices and shipping documentation• Assisted in preparing financial reports for monthly management meetings• Maintained vendor relations and product development• Created and maintained part number clean up through Sage Business Works Show less
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Production Assistant/Buyer
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Oct 2012 - Jun 2014
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Front Desk Staff
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Jul 2012 - Sep 2012
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A-Town Tattoo
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Garden Grove, CA
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Financial Assistant
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Feb 2010 - Jul 2016
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Disneyland Resort
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Food Prep
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May 2012 - Jul 2014
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Knott's Berry Farm
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Cashier
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Aug 2011 - May 2012
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Education
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Arapahoe Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management -
Arapahoe Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Mechanical Engineering -
Fullerton College
N/A, Accounting and Business/Management