lilian pena
@lilianpena
I lead procurement and international logistics operations that improve supply flow, accuracy, and cost performance.
What I'm looking for
I've led procurement and international logistics at Sewn Products Inc. / Neff Jostens since 2019, coordinating supplier performance, inventory requirements, material flow, and import/export documentation across multinational operations.
I review Bills of Lading, Packing Lists, Commercial Invoices, Air Waybills, Certificates of Origin, and shipment records; validate purchasing and inventory data; resolve discrepancies; and negotiate supplier terms to improve cost, quality, lead times, and delivery performance.
Across 18 years in manufacturing and supply chain operations, I've built procurement strategies, planned materials, prevented production downtime, mentored junior buyers, and supported ERP workflows, KPI reporting, and process improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Purchasing & Logistics Manager
Sewn Products Inc. / Neff Jostens
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 7 months)
Lead procurement and international logistics operations, coordinating purchasing, supplier performance, inventory requirements, and material flow across multinational operations. Review and coordinate international shipping and import/export documentation, including Bills of Lading, Packing Lists, Commercial Invoices, Air Waybills, Certificates of Origin, and supporting shipment records.
Senior Buyer Coordinator
Sewn Products Inc. / Neff Jostens
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 11 months)
Coordinated purchasing and logistics activities, supplier communication, purchase orders, inventory requirements, and timely material delivery. Reviewed purchasing and shipment-related information, followed delivery status, and worked cross-functionally to resolve shortages, discrepancies, and supply risks.
Bilingual Junior Buyer
Sewn Products Inc. / Neff Jostens
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 11 months)
Managed procurement activities for multiple product categories in a multinational environment. Maintained accurate purchasing records, supplier communication, delivery follow-up, and documentation while supporting cost-control and process-improvement initiatives.
Material Planner & Buyer
D Clase Manufacturing – Textile
Jan 2006 - Dec 2010 (4 years 11 months)
Coordinated material planning and procurement to meet production schedules and inventory requirements. Resolved shortages, expedited supplier deliveries, and coordinated priorities to prevent production downtime.
Software Maintenance & Fixed Asset Administrator
D Clase Manufacturing – Textile
Established procedures for asset management and tracking and supported implementation of maintenance software and data-control processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sigmatec
Certificate, Supply Chain Management and International Logistics
2020 - 2020
Completed Supply Chain Management and International Logistics training in 2020.
Steam Dominicana
APICS CSCP, Supply Chain Management
2018 - 2018
Completed APICS CSCP certification in Supply Chain Professional in 2018.
Capex
Certificate, Lean Manufacturing
2015 - 2015
Completed Lean Manufacturing Training in 2015.
Steam Dominicana
APICS CPIM, Production and Inventory Management
2008 - 2008
Completed APICS CPIM certification in Production and Inventory Management in 2008.
Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago (UTESA)
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
1999 - 2004
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from UTESA, Santiago, completed from 1999 to 2004.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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