Kara Svirsky
Program Manager – Inventory Control at Kyocera International, Inc. - Semiconductor Components Group- Claim this Profile
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Kyocera International, Inc. - Semiconductor Components Group
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager – Inventory Control
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Oct 2016 - Present
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Kyocera Fineceramics Ltd
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Austin, Texas
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Sr. Inside Sales
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Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
- Identified as primary interface between Operations, Sales and Quality for customer special requests, order management to include forecasting, return materials, and transitioning products. - Responsible for meeting monthly goals (MSP) and milestones for Master Plan by validating customer forecast vs actuals, while also considering production capacity growth plans. - Responsible for representing SPE Component customer requests and perspectives to production, quality, and management personnel to plan and execute proper “customer first” support. - Communicated with counterparts in Japan on a regular basis for a price quotation, part delivery, limited level of technical & legal language discussion, and general customer support. - Expedited replenishment and purchase orders and issue resolution in communication with production, planners, sales teams and warehouse personnel. Show less
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Dell Technologies
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Supply Manager
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Oct 2013 - Nov 2015
• Managed and coordinated new product introduction and sustaining manufacturing supply chain requirements across multiple cross-functional teams, suppliers and geographies including the US, China, Malaysia, India, Poland, Brazil & Mexico. • Participated on several lead vehicle platform and program core teams presenting material readiness, continuity of supply and risk management status in support of Dell’s global factory pilot and production build requirements prior to products being released to designated global contract manufacturers. • Negotiated successful diversion of $3M Dell-liable vendor inventory to future acceptance date with increased demand projections • Engaged with supplier account teams and Dell platform stakeholders including engineering, marketing, finance, master scheduling and manufacturing to ensure all material requirements are supported throughout the numerous global product lifecycle requirements. • Identified and managed non-Dell liable ~$5M buffer opportunity with supplier to mitigate long lead-time, sole-sourced component constraints • Drove continuous improvement, established key performance metrics and cross team alignment relating to supply chain forecasting, total available market alignment, procurement, delivery and quality in which to benchmark for current and next generation platform releases. • Reduced frequency of ODM factory gap-outs due to non-compliant PO release by 67%, by instating triangulation protocols in overall supply chain • Developed automated tool to identify end-of-life piece-part candidates, originally purposed for single team roll-out, now projected to be piloted and implemented in 3 others. • Created a GSM new-hire training program, including boot camp knowledge-sharing sessions, Playbook, and new-hire/coach pairing experience to expedite ramp-up process, and shared with existing GSM team to drive process, reporting consistency and standardization through the org. Show less
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PrintShop22
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Printing Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Server
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May 2008 - Sep 2013
•Contributed to restaurant approval rating increase from 58% to 64% by developing a side-work innovation and accountability system to increase restaurant and employee efficiency •Developed excellent interpersonal and time management skills with increasing amount of responsibilities •Worked as part of a team of 20-40 interchangeable staff members to provide effective customer service •Referred to as an expert in business practice and change due to meticulous knowledge and experience in restaurant systems and procedures Show less
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The University of Texas at Austin
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student
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Aug 2007 - Dec 2012
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Oceans Bar, Crowne Plaza Coogee
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Sydney, Australia
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Event Coordinator/Bartender
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Oct 2011 - May 2012
•Organized, managed, and promoted over 25 various special events in reserved sections of venue •Assessed the communication plans, client special requests, and ambiance to ensure function success •Collaborated with cross-company international teams to ensure quality hotel client standards were upheld at all times •Organized, managed, and promoted over 25 various special events in reserved sections of venue •Assessed the communication plans, client special requests, and ambiance to ensure function success •Collaborated with cross-company international teams to ensure quality hotel client standards were upheld at all times
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Ceviche
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Sydney, Australia
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Server/Barista
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Oct 2011 - May 2012
•Applied flexibility and various skills to multi-functional position as server, barista, and cashier •Increased existing customer base for the breakfast shift by 20%, employing an upbeat attitude, enthusiasm, and superior customer service •Developed foreign wine and food expertise to better recommend selections to international customer base •Applied flexibility and various skills to multi-functional position as server, barista, and cashier •Increased existing customer base for the breakfast shift by 20%, employing an upbeat attitude, enthusiasm, and superior customer service •Developed foreign wine and food expertise to better recommend selections to international customer base
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NXP acquires Freescale Semiconductor
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Analyst Student Consultant
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Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
•Worked as an international team to develop a working cost model integrated by Freescale to create and improve procurement efficiency by 10% •Exposed to and tutored in each procurement process and related tools/programs, including contracts, P.O.’s, etc. •Acquired broad data mining and data interpretation skills by manipulating over 5000 units of data •Prepared and presented weekly updates to company executives for reiterative input on working product •Managed and met simultaneous deadlines for Freescale, Brass Ring program, and coursework Show less
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Texenza Coffee
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Barista
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Aug 2008 - May 2010
• Referred to as expert in business practices and regulations of the company • Managed the efficient upkeep of location inventory • Motivated coworkers to improve their performance daily • Applied flexibility through the disenfranchisement of the company • Referred to as expert in business practices and regulations of the company • Managed the efficient upkeep of location inventory • Motivated coworkers to improve their performance daily • Applied flexibility through the disenfranchisement of the company
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Outback Steakhouse
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Hostess
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Mar 2006 - Apr 2008
• Awarded Employee of the Month for February 2006 • Managed the efficient seating of over 50 tables • Extensive knowledge of over 50 menu items • Directed and coordinated up to 6 other hostesses and busboys • Awarded Employee of the Month for February 2006 • Managed the efficient seating of over 50 tables • Extensive knowledge of over 50 menu items • Directed and coordinated up to 6 other hostesses and busboys
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Education
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The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management -
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Organizational Management