Tania Lopez
@tanialopez
I lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for manufacturing components, balancing cost, quality, delivery, and continuity.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
At Pentair, I lead sourcing strategies and supplier management for filtration components and media, guiding RFQs, negotiations, source selection, price reviews, and supplier performance.
I drive cost-reduction initiatives while preparing spend, EPPV, savings, forecast, pricing, and supplier-performance reporting to support category and business decisions.
I've partnered with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Accounts Payable, and global suppliers to resolve commercial, pricing, and supply-continuity issues across manufacturing environments.
Over 10+ years, I've built experience across purchasing, materials planning, production analysis, logistics, and customer service, supporting automotive programs for Daimler, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead sourcing strategies and supplier management for filtration components and media, including RFQs, negotiations, and cost analysis. Drive cost-reduction initiatives and prepare monthly spend, EPPV, savings, and supplier-performance reporting.
Production Analyst
Cone Denim / Elevate Textiles
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)
Analyzed quality, efficiency, budget, and production performance across spinning, dyeing, slashing, weaving, and finishing operations. Prepared weekly and monthly performance reporting and supported costing for new products.
Managed MRP, customer demand, supplier coordination, and inventory targets for domestic and international materials. Supported Ford, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan requirements through planning and issue resolution.
Material Planner / Customer Service
FACIL N.A.
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)
Managed MRP, inventory, and customer-facing supply chain activities for Daimler and Mercedes-Benz programs. Coordinated demand changes, changeovers, logistics constraints, and supply-chain issue resolution.
Purchasing Coordinator
Ontario Die International
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
Purchased MRO, raw materials, molding tooling, and CNC requirements; supported supplier negotiations and logistics. Coordinated overseas, local, and air-expedite activity and supported annual physical inventory execution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Autonoma del Noreste
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management
2008 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Universidad Autonoma del Noreste, completed in 2012.
Consultek MX
Strategies for Effective Purchasing and Negotiations, Purchasing and Negotiations
Completed professional development in Strategies for Effective Purchasing and Negotiations.
CANACINTRA
Advanced Excel, Excel
Completed professional development in Advanced Excel.
CANACINTRA
Warehouse Management and Inventory Control, Warehouse Management and Inventory Control
Completed professional development in Warehouse Management and Inventory Control.
Saint Louis Learning Education Centres
English as a Second Language and TOEFL Preparation, English as a Second Language
Completed English as a Second Language and TOEFL Preparation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
MexicoAuthorized to work in
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