Aida Moncada

• Ensures linkage between Purchasing and the manufacturing facilities. Responsible for continuity of supply by serving as a communications conduit between suppliers and manufacturing.
• Facilitates the supplier capacity assurance process, including providing capacity guidance to suppliers, analyzing and proposing potential solutions for capacity constraints, and facilitating allocation discussions if required.
• Provides delivery/expediting support to the plant/site during major supplier issues, participating in operations and customer meetings if required.
• Builds strong relationships with key suppliers.
  Fosters communication among key purchasing stakeholders across business units and functions.
• Work jointly with cross functional leads to make sure all plants have materials on time and mitigate any class 3-5 supply issues.
• Leads, manages and coaches teams; provides active feedback and delivers recommendations for training and development opportunities among staff members
• Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
• Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
• Collaborated with cross-functional departments to drive cohesive efforts towards common goals and objectives. VPI , Sourcing, and SQIE teams.
• Achieved project deadlines consistently by closely monitoring progress and proactively addressing any potential roadblocks.
• Created knowledge-sharing platform, facilitating easier access to information and best practices among team members.

Ensures linkage between Purchasing and the manufacturing facilities. Responsible for continuity of supply by serving as a communications conduit between suppliers and manufacturing.

I have worked at SLP Recon Plant, Mexico, and RMP ( ReCon Memphis plant) US , RHP (Recon Houston Plant) US and at MDC (Memphis Distribution Center).

• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
• Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

• Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
• Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
• Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
• Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.
• Achieved significant improvements in supplier lead times through collaborative planning and forecasting.

• Aligned demand plans with capacity constraintsand identified opportunities for cost savings through effective resource allocation.
• Streamlined inventory management processes for reduced stockouts and improved product availability.
• Reviewed, resolved and cleared forecasting system exception messages.
• Continuously evaluatedthe effectiveness of demand planning processes and tools, implementing best practices tostay ahead of industry trends.
• Assessed supply chain risks proactively and developed contingency plans to minimize potential disruptions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop accurate sales forecasts and optimize supply chain operations.
• Trained junior team members in demand planning best practices, boosting overall department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
• Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.