Roci Espino

Results-driven Planner Buyer with 20+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, strategic purchasing, vendor management, and inventory control. Proven ability to align procurement strategies with supply chain objectives to ensure product availability while minimizing costs. Skilled at identifying savings opportunities, optimizing stock levels, and executing purchasing plans that support business goals — all with a detail-oriented, collaborative approach that adds consistent value to cross-functional teams.

PLANNER BUYER at VANCE & HINES-PERFORMANCE MACHINE (2022-01 – Present)

• Execute MRP and purchase order management in ERP for +1050 direct material SKUs, analyzing demand and supplier lead times to sustain 98%+ on-time material availability with zero production line stops.
• Negotiate pricing with +20 strategic suppliers, deliver 20% annual cost savings and securing payment terms that improved cash flow.
• Expedite critical shortages and manage supplier performance through daily vendor communication, root cause analysis, and scorecards, avoiding air freight costs.
• Optimize inventory levels by tuning MRP safety stock parameters and implementing VMI programs, cutting excess/obsolete stock and surplus 15% while meeting production goals.
• Lead NPI material readiness in collaboration with Engineering and Production, managing ECNs and supplier samples to launch new products on time and within budget.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Finance auditing 10% POs/month against receipts and contracts, ensuring 100% on time supplier payments.

PLANNER BUYER at BRADY DE MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. (2016-10 – 2022-01)

• Planned and procured raw materials and finished goods for Medical Devices under ISO 13485 compliance, managing +1500 SKUs via MRP in [SAP/Oracle] to achieve 98%+ material availability for 5 years with zero FDA audit findings.
• Sourced materials globally – domestic, East Coast, and overseas – negotiating with +25 suppliers to reduce lead times 25% and mitigate supply chain risk during COVID disruptions.
• Led safety stock optimization project for pull and custom items, analyzing consumption trends and supplier reliability to reduce excess inventory by 20% while eliminating production line bottlenecks.
• Managed supplier performance and quality through scorecards and quarterly business reviews, resolving 95%+ of quality issues within 48 hours to maintain ISO 13485 standards.
• Supported Finance with PO/Invoice reconciliation ensuring 100% compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

MATERIALS SUPERVISOR & SENIOR BUYER at AERODESIGN DE MEXICO SA DE CV (2002-12 – 2016-08)

• Led direct materials planning and procurement in Royal IV ERP for aerospace manufacturing under AS9100, managing +450 SKUs and $5M annual spend via MRP to achieve 98% on-time delivery with zero production linedowns.
• Issued 150+ POs/month for direct materials and 300+ POs/month for MRO with +30 domestic and international suppliers in Royal IV through competitive sourcing.
• Optimized freight and import/export operations by negotiating rates with carriers and managing customs entries in Royal IV, cutting logistics costs 20% and ensuring complete on-time clearance under CTPAT compliance.
• Supervised and trained team of 5 buyers and material handlers on Royal IV, MRP, and safety stock, reducing material handling errors.
• Helped Kanban and 5S inventory systems based on sales forecasts and demand in Royal IV, reducing stockouts and improving warehouse space utilization 30%.
• Expedited critical material shortages by coordinating with suppliers and Production, preventing potential line-down and extra costs per quarter on AOG and spares production lines.
• Ensured AS9100 and ISO compliance across receiving, storage, and purchasing activities, maintaining zero audit findings during all customer and regulatory audits.

BA in Public Accountant – CUT Universidad de Tijuana (2014)

Diploma in Senior Buyer – Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana (2008)

Diploma in Planner Buyer – Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana (2007)