Kathya Asta
About
•Global and Strategic sourcing •Contract Negotiations •Contracts management and administration •Product development •Import / Export Administration •Demand forecasting •Front-End Reporting •Purchasing & Finance •Asset & Materials Management •Inventory Planning & Control •Project Management •Process Innovation •Conflict Resolution •Safety & Regulatory Adherence •Cross-Functional Communications and interpersonal skills •Process improvement and costs reduction •Bilingual English/French •SAP, Lotus Notes, AS400 experience •Proficient with the use of Computer and Microsoft Suite •Organization leadership •Team building •Risk management •Strategic partnership •Strategic planning and execution •Project planning •Multi-tasking skills •Critical thinking •Staff Development •Vendor Relations •Organizational Leadership •Process Optimization •Supply Chain Management •Inventory Management
Work Experience
Spare parts Buyer Internship
Applied cost-effective solutions, negotiated contracts, cut transportation costs $200K, reduced suppliers 20%, created supplier assessment process
Senior Commodity Buyer
Negotiated cost-effective solutions reducing $300K expenses, sourced plastic/steel parts, reduced sourcing time 50%, saved $1.5M through optimization
Purchasing specialist
Negotiated optimal pricing, managed SAP orders, identified cost reductions, reconciled $300K chargebacks, prevented $1M+ production losses, applied Lean principles
Supply Chain specialist
Manage procurement, lead negotiations, develop supplier sources, manage inventory, present solutions to management, implement corrective action plans
Education
Graduate diploma in Supply Chain Management
Merit Scholarship