Maria Sandoval Buehler
Distribution Center Operations Analyst
- Role
- Operations Analyst at Kendra Scott
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maria Sandoval Buehler
I specialize in turning complex operational challenges into scalable solutions. With an Industrial Engineering background and experience across Distribution Center operations, I’ve led initiatives that reduced reporting time by 94%, saved thousands annually through automation, and delivered real-time dashboards in Excel, Power Query, and Qlik to drive leadership visibility.I’m passionate about process optimization, data-driven decision-making, and team development. I’ve designed and facilitated training programs that empower specialists, leads and managers, collaborated across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to refine labor planning and forecasts, and championed cross-functional projects that improve the direct-to-consumer experience.Bilingual (English/Spanish) and committed to continuous improvement, I bring a balance of technical expertise, strategic insight, and leadership skills that position me to deliver both immediate impact and long-term value.
Experience
Operations Analyst
Feb 2024 — Present · Остин, TX, US
As the DC Operations Analyst, I deliver data-driven solutions that streamline fulfillment, optimize labor planning, and reduce operational costs across our Austin-based warehouse. Partnering with leadership, I build automated tools and dashboards that provide end-to-end visibility into outbound performance and empower smarter decision-making. Key Achievements & Contributions- Forecasting & Labor Planning: Own the e-commerce forecast, refining inbound/outbound projections in partnership with Finance, Procurement, and Allocation; improved planning accuracy and reduced labor variances- Process Optimization & Automation: Designed and implemented employee productivity tools for Outbound Fulfillment, Inventory Control, Receiving, and Reverse Logistics; reduced reporting time from 5 hours to <30 minutes, boosting visibility and efficiency- Data Visualization & Dashboards: Built Qlik prototypes that served as the blueprint for the final Distribution Center dashboards; provide leadership with real-time KPI insights and full visibility into outbound operations- Cost & Performance Analysis: Automated reporting for split shipments, inventory reconciliation, and shipment accuracy, eliminating manual errors and generating annual savings in the tens of thousands- Leadership & Training: Facilitated a 4-week training program for specialists and leads on new reporting tools, generating $5,600+ in annual savings per specialist and improving team capability- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to streamline processes, optimize inventory management, and enhance the direct-to-consumer experience.
Education
Universidad de El Salvador
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
2008 — 2013
Universidad de El Salvador
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Industrial Engineering
Austin Community College
Certificate, Management and Leadership
2015 — 2015
The University of Texas at Austin
Certification, Managing and Supervising People
2015 — 2015
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