Itzamary Alvarado, MBA, CPP
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager at Puerto Rico Coffee Roasters, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Accredited HACCP Course
International HACCP AllianceDec, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Foods Safety Preventive Controls Alliance Course - Foreing Supplier Verification Program
IFPTI (International Food Protection Training Institute)Dec, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Procurement Professional
Puerto Rico Manufacturers AssociationAug, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Puerto Rico Coffee Roasters, LLC
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Puerto Rico
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
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Jul 2023 - Present
In charge of managing the Purchasing Department, and supervising the Purchasing Clerk position, making sure that all those goods that the company needs are purchased either for resale or for their use and of buying those goods at the best price without affecting quality.Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.Shares the responsibility for the company to become increasingly competitive, as well as for the supply chain to be fluid, agile and efficient, maintaining constant and transparent communication between departments.Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules, and maintaining records.Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.Implemented new or improved supply chain processes to enhance efficiency or performance.Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards.Analyzed information about supplier performance or procurement program success.Defined performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors. Show less
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Supply Chain Specialist
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Nov 2020 - Jul 2023
Coordinate transportation logistics and distribution of the goods from the dock to the warehouse.Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.Bills and claims handling.In charge of the development, support, and execution of the functions of MRP, purchasing of Raw Material, Packaging Materials, Non-Produced SKU's, Repair and Operational Supplies “MRO's” and purchased Finished Goods.In charge of constantly developing and improving processes in supply chain taking into consideration demand planning, purchasing, traffic and transportation of finished goods.Participate in the revision of inventory levels and warehouse capacity.Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.Initiate and communicate within department the necessary product movements to ensure balanced inventory levels to reduce out of stock.In charge of writing the department's internal procedures, as well as supervising them so that they are executed properly.ISO Xpress Supplier Portal management.Conduct Supplier Evaluations.Conduct internal audits to ensure the use of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Occupational Safety. Show less
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Destileria Serralles,Inc.
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Food and Beverage Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Purchasing Officer
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Oct 2012 - Nov 2020
Prepared purchase orders and sent them to the suppliers. Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments. Researched potential products, vendors, and services to compare price and quality. Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs. Researched materials offerings from new suppliers to obtain the most competitive pricing. Considered optimum order quantities and stocking levels when ordering inventory. Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database. Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates. Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors. Analyzed vendor performance, reviewed compliance, and communicated corrective action requirements to vendors. Coordinate transportation logistics and distribution of the goods from the dock to the warehouse. Bills and claims handling. Responsible for maintaining inventory levels according to the standards required. Responsible for properly managing the budget established for each department. Show less
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StoneMor Partners
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Manager
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Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
Person in charge of the Administrative Personnel. Responsible for the proper functioning of the burials processes, pre arrangements, payment and customer service. Person in charge of conducting employee payroll, handling holidays and sick hours Person in charge of the Administrative Personnel. Responsible for the proper functioning of the burials processes, pre arrangements, payment and customer service. Person in charge of conducting employee payroll, handling holidays and sick hours
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Positronic Industries Caribe, Inc,
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United States
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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Purchasing & Inventory Supervisor
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Sep 2006 - Jan 2012
Managed and maintained adequate quantities of inventory to support manufacturing and sales demands. Worked closely with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory. Reviewed inventory control reports ensuring accuracy and completeness. Reported on inventory operations, stock levels and adjustments. Analyzed daily inventory reporting to identify and correct errors, plan workflows, and meet ordering requirements. Collaborated with upper management to review and forecast stock levels. Performed root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and implemented impactful solutions. Monitored and verified quality and specifications of incoming raw materials against packing list and bills of lading. Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2023
Universidad Ana G. Méndez
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management and Strategic Leadership -
2000 - 2005
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Work
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