Juehuan Tao

Sourcing and Project Lead: Senior Buyer experienced in driving procurement strategies while managing cross-functional projects across international offices.

Regulatory Compliance: Proven background managing complex parts pipelines and technical documentation for strict FAA certification requirements.

Data and Risk Management: Skilled at using SAP and advanced Excel tracking models to resolve supplier bottlenecks, prevent inventory shortages, and ensure smooth distribution.

Senior Buyer - Leonardo (Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing) - Philadelphia, PA

(2023-04)

Senior Buyer – Project Management Focus

• Global Team Coordination: Served as the primary operational link between our Philly facility, the Italian headquarters, and the UK offices to keep engineering, compliance, and purchasing teams aligned across different time zones.
• FAA Certification Tracking: Managed a high-impact aircraft parts pipeline and organized the heavy documentation required to push complex AW609 components through strict FAA certification timelines.
• Managing Qualification Timelines: Coordinated with internal engineering and global suppliers through the QTP testing phase, tracking failures, monitoring redesign timelines, and pushing the final QTR documentation forward for FAA submission.
• Adapting to Engineering Changes: Partnered closely with the Demand Planning team to quickly adjust ordering schedules whenever engineering specifications or aircraft parts availability shifted across the portfolio.
• Resolving Supplier Bottlenecks: Utilized SAP to manage purchase orders, monitor component inventory, and check vendor lead times, stepping in to resolve supplier constraints before they could delay assembly schedules.

International Supply Chain Specialist (Chemical Distribution) - Van Horn, Metz & Company, Inc.

(2021-09 - 2022-10)

Supply Chain Specialist

• Demand Forecasting: Analyzed historical sales data from the ERP system alongside chemical material usage and vendor lead times to build realistic inventory plans and ensure steady product availability.
• Distribution Alignment: Worked directly with warehouse and distribution operations to translate demand forecasts into practical inventory plans.
• Vendor & Price Negotiation: Handled daily operations and performance reviews with both overseas and domestic raw material suppliers to protect margins.
• Inventory Control: Kept inventory balanced across multiple chemical product lines by monitoring turnover ratios and safety stock thresholds.
• Logistics Optimization: Partnered with third-party logistics (3PL) providers to consolidate freight shipments and resolve critical material delays.

International Supply Chain Buyer/Planner (Automotive Aftermarket) - Turbo Solutions - New Jersey, United States

(2020-07 - 2021-05)

Supply Chain Specialist

• Data-Driven Sourcing: Analyzed ERP sales data and factory material usage to build accurate purchasing and production plans in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Vendor & Inventory Management: Managed daily domestic and overseas vendor relationships, negotiating pricing and tracking key metrics like inventory turnover and on-time delivery rates.
• Logistics & Support: Partnered with third-party logistics (3PL) companies to consolidate freight shipments and teamed up with customer service to resolve product delays.

Buyer/Planner - Williams Trading Co Inc - New Jersey, United States

(2019-08 - 2020-06)

Buyer Agent - Self-employed - Philadelphia, PA

(2017-12 - 2019-08)

Senior Buyer - Pop! Promos - Philadelphia, PA

(2014-07 - 2017-11)

Key Account Management Specialist - Evergreen Enterprises - Richmond, VA

(2010-12 - 2014-07)

International Sales Specialist - Shanghai Flow Valve & Fitting - Shanghai, China

(2005-10 - 2010-01)

International Sales Specialist - China Chemical Construction Co., Ltd - China

(2002-05 - 2005-10)

Bachelor's degree - International supply chain management - Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (1998 - 2002)