Sophia Santana
@sophiasantana
Expeditor / Buyer at PTS Advance supporting Marathon Petroleum and prevented over $500,000 in unnecessary material costs.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At PTS Advance, I work as an Expeditor / Buyer supporting Marathon Petroleum. I analyze and prioritize the Exception Handling Report, communicating findings to buyers and preventing over $500,000 in unnecessary material costs to date.
I also expedite routine inventory orders, provide material status support at planning and scheduling meetings, and share Supply Chain metrics at material barrier meetings. After earning dual degrees in Supply Chain Management and International Business from Southeastern Louisiana University, I’m seeking a full-time position that will let me continue learning.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Expeditor / Buyer
PTS Advance
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Expediting orders for routine inventory and providing material status support in maintenance planning meetings. Analyzed exception handling reports, preventing over $500,000 in unnecessary material costs.
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Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor's Degree, Supply Chain Management & International Business
Grade: 3.86
Graduated with dual degrees in Supply Chain Management and International Business, achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.86.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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