Alexis Wasson Email Address

Global Procurement Operations Leader Enterprise Procurement COE

A global materials science company focused on discovery, product innovation based on fluoropolymer technology and manufacturing, and rewarding careers for our associates.

• Bilingual (Spanish) and Bicultural Mexican-American. I’ve lived in Mexico a total of 17 years plus 4 years on the US/Mexican border. • My international work experience includes working in Mexico City for 8 years (4 years at a mattress manufacturing company, 4 years at a writing instruments factory) and 4 years at a “Maquila” operation in Cd. Juarez, Mexico. • On-hand experience with S&OP implementation and deliverables (NR) • Accountable for KPIs and other SL info i.e. Supplier Delivery Performance, SL Fill Rates, Score Cards, Back Orders, RCA/CAs, product availability dates, etc. • Strong Experience in Commodity Management (Components/FGs) • I worked as a core team member of Federal-Mogul's Emerging Markets Sourcing Team (Low Cost Sourcing) leading the Sourcing activities in Latin America working with my other global counterparts in order to improve our sourcing efficiencies from both Asia and Eastern Europe. • As a member of the Process Improvement team I was a business analyst leading the review and development of E-Procurement tools, VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory Systems), Spend Analysis Databases, Supplier Score Cards, etc. • I've worked on new product introductions extensively from cost estimation to final product launch. • I have been a key member of Corporate Sourcing Teams and I am very proficient with Sourcing Methodologies proven to deliver results to the bottom line. • I have worked in manufacturing operations for a total of 16 years with a total of 8 years in the automotive industry. • I've developed/implemented numerous sourcing tools and purchasing procedures. I've also written and implemented QS/ISO9000 procedures for the Purchasing department at a plant operation. • I’ve participated in supplier audits extensively and am very experienced with new supplier qualification and approval process. • Excellent IT Systems and analytical skills • Excellent performer in a cross-functional matrix organization Specialties: •Computer: Experience with MS Office Suite, Microstrategies OLAP, Cognos OLAP, Lotus Notes, MS Project, Outlook, Fourthshift ERP system, Demand Solutions (DSFMDSRP), Oracle 7.0 ERP system, MAPICS, Apprise, NoetixViews, Hyperion Financial, Visioflow, PO Express, Paradox, SQL, Foxpro, Basic, COBOL, Pascal, C++, Javascript, HTML, ASP, XML, Reflection Terminal Emulation Software, Trading Partner PC (EDI). •Languages: Able to speak fluently and write in Spanish. Able to communicate in French.