Karen Angela Ponce
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Credentials
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Operational Excellence Foundations
Project Management InstituteOct, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
International Logistics
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Quality Management Foundation
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Experience
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Questron Technologies Corp.
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Canada
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Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shipping Coordinator
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May 2023 - Present
• Proficiently prepared essential shipping documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and export declarations, ensuring accurate and compliant shipment processing.• Efficiently communicated with freight forwarders, effectively scheduling, and managing timely deliveries to optimize supply chain operations.• Provided exceptional customer service by maintaining open communication with clients, delivering timely updates on their shipments, and addressing inquiries to enhance customer satisfaction.• Cultivated strong and lasting relationships with customers, fostering trust and rapport to promote long-term business partnerships. Show less
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Purchasing Coordinator
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Sep 2022 - Present
• Curated a list of strategic and alternative suppliers to enhance the company's supplier portfolio. • Fostered strong supplier relationships through consistent and effective communication, promoting collaborative partnerships.• Efficiently managed purchase requisitions from various departments, providing timely status updates to streamline procurement processes.• Meticulously inspected incoming items, ensuring a thorough three-way match validation to maintain inventory accuracy.• Demonstrated a proactive approach by promptly identifying and addressing discrepancies with received items, while effectively liaising with vendors for swift resolution. Show less
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Accounting Bookkeeper
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, Inc.
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Philippines
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Warehouse in Charge
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2022
Working in Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines allowed me to work in a B2B warehouse set up where in we engage in wholesale transactions with local businesses. The B2B setup gave me an opening to enhance my knowledge in warehousing, especially in inventory management, product placements, and handling a team. Responsibilities & Achievements • Developed an efficient receiving and dispatching workflow for a startup warehouse with limited manpower, resulting in optimized operational efficiency and cost savings. • Directed and empowered a high-performing warehouse team in managing a sprawling 20,000-square-foot facility, consistently achieving 90% to 95% service level. • Proactively managed stock levels to ensure uninterrupted supply and minimize backorders, contributing to improved customer satisfaction. • Produced precise and punctual reports detailing warehouse operations, enabling informed decision-making by stakeholders. • Spearheaded the implementation of robust safety protocols across all warehouse operations to maintain a secure and compliant work environment. • Orchestrated seamless coordination among the shipping, receiving, storage, order picking, and staging activities in collaboration with clients and third-party logistics (3PLs), delivering real-time order updates. • Flexibly performed ad hoc tasks in support of Operations and Marketing initiatives, showcasing adaptability and a proactive work ethic. Show less
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Philam Life
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Philippines
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Insurance
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300 - 400 Employee
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Portfolio Manager
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
Wokring with Philam Life allowed me to experience direct selling & marketing. I had the opportunity to meet new people with different background & network with them. Responsibilities: Conduct KYC to ensure that the customer will purchase the right product. Explain thoroughly the inclusions of the insurance plan and the specific riders that goes with their plan. Provide after sales service. Wokring with Philam Life allowed me to experience direct selling & marketing. I had the opportunity to meet new people with different background & network with them. Responsibilities: Conduct KYC to ensure that the customer will purchase the right product. Explain thoroughly the inclusions of the insurance plan and the specific riders that goes with their plan. Provide after sales service.
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SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
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Philippines
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Real Estate
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300 - 400 Employee
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Warehouse Supervisor
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2019
Working with SCMC (SM Lanang Premier) was my stepping stone in discovering the Supply Chain Industry. SM allowed me to discover early hand different business units of a company. Working with the different business units helped me develop my analytical skills, communication skills & problem-solving skills.Responsibilities & Achievements• Improving inventory management through conducting weekly cycle counts to maintain a flawless month-on-month record with zero variance.• Achieved a remarkable 70% reduction in freight costs while elevating service levels to 90% by strategically tapping local suppliers and optimizing warehouse and inventory protocols.• Collaborated with a dynamic team to drive a pioneering project transitioning from manual requisitions to electronic requests and approvals, significantly streamlining procurement processes to 3 days for provincial orders and 1 week for nationwide requests.• Demonstrated unwavering commitment to preserving and monitoring fixed assets, ensuring rigorous accountability among various business units, and contributing to prudent asset management.• Proficiently performed critical tasks including Goods Receipt, Goods Issuance, Inventory Monitoring, and Reports Analysis within the SAP ERP system, demonstrating adeptness in navigating complex software solutions. Show less
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Accounting Assistant
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May 2013 - Nov 2015
Working with SCMC (SM City Davao) allowed me to experience the primary function of a corporate accountant. Our department is constantly working together with different business units to achieve a common goal which is to provide the management with accurate monthly financial reports. My experience in the Accounting Departnent established my core values & ethics when it comes to doing my work. Being able to work in a team and being able to contribute significantly gave me a better understanding of how businesses work.Responsibilities:Encode daily sales report.Ensure journal entries are correct.Reconcile general ledgers.Verify correctness of documents submitted for disbursements.Review aging of customer & vendor accounts.Conduct cycle counts. Show less
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Education
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Lambton College
Postgraduate Degree, Supply Chain Management -
Ateneo de Davao University
BS - Management Accounting, Accounting and Business/Management