Manny Sanchez

Supply Chain Management professional with experience in procurement and meeting customer relationship management. Proven track record of optimizing supply chain operations through a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and their direct impact on business goals.

Production Control Analyst/Procurement - Aluminum Precision Products - 3333 W. Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

(2023-10)

• Broad understanding of aluminum and titanium forging manufacturing.
• Generate weekly equipment capacity and manpower reports for management to level load workforce.
• Assist with the planning and scheduling of jobs in the ERP system.
• Lead production readiness assessments with top aerospace customers.
• Negotiate pricing for outside processing (Surface finish top coat).
• Occasionally participate in an expeditor role.
• Contract management for facility services.
• Annual assessment on top suppliers for On Time Delivery and Quality of goods and services.
• Manage inventory of finished goods and coordinate shipments with 3PL.

Purchasing Manager - We Pack It All, LLC - 2745 Huntington Drive, Duarte CA 91010

(2020-10 - 2023-09)

• Directly responsible for management of MRP for two manufacturing plants.
• Generated PO's based on production and scheduling demands.
• Generated price variance reports to identify increases in material costs.
• Examined KPI's for raw materials sourced and manufacturing process improvement.
• Analyze inventory by generating aging reports, monitoring scrap and verifying quality of materials received.
• Assisted and managed MRO buyer with capital expenditure project coordination and tool crib management.
• Maintained strong vendor relationships while negotiating long term contracts and blanket purchase orders.
• Participated in daily production and sales meetings.
• Worked with sales team to ensure accuracy for all BOMs in the ERP.
• Collaborated with HR and Quality to address findings post internal/external audits.
• Worked jointly with engineering to ensure smooth commissioning of new equipment.

MRO Buyer - Weber Metals Inc. Aerospace Company - 16706 Garfield Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723

(2015-08 - 2020-10)

• Supported all procurement activities during the installation of a 60k ton forging press under the direction of the Engineering Project Managers and Directors. Total project budget was $220 million. Installed the second largest forging press in the world. Largest forging press in America.
• Selected to be a key user during the transition to a new ERP system. Prime member of the implementation of SAP.
• System executioner of service and supplies purchase orders.
• Established relationships with suppliers and became the point of contact for emergencies.
• In 2019 saved $200,000 by justifying the purchase of rental equipment we had on site.
• Supported the project engineering team with generating inventory reports, purchasing data reports and managing blanket purchase orders for services.
• Supervised the delivery of materials to the maintenance, quality assurance and shipping departments.
• Negotiated long-term agreements to maintain and service equipment. Preventive maintenance program.
• Coordinated with accounts payable to quickly resolve invoice discrepancies and monitor cash flow.
• Drove continuous improvement methodology
• Permanently hired after completion of internship program.

Sales and Service Expert - 24 Hour Fitness - 4821 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90721

(2020-12 - 2023-10)

• Execute sales for walk in customers. Provide tours of the facility.
• Collaborated with personal trainers and monitored their training schedules.
• Documented incidents in the portal for accountability.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the gym facilities.

Inside Sales - Airtech International - 5700 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

(2015-05 - 2015-08)

• Communicate with customers and resolve their issues in a timely manner.
• Processing and invoicing orders. Following the company's criteria and making sure we have the necessary stock before finalizing a purchase order.
• Submitting and reviewing work orders in ERP system.
• Creating inventory reports to align our weekly sales to our distribution inventory.
• Managed private accounts to provide greater customer service. Reaching out to routine customers while maintaining the company's quality assurance policies.

High School Diploma - Norwalk High School (2006-09 - 2010-06)

Associate Degree - Business Administration - Rio Hondo College (2010-09 - 2014-06)

Coursework - Business Ergonomics - University of California, Los Angeles (2014-08 - 2016-12)