Global Supply Chain Specialist - EQI Ltd - Spring Lake, MI
(2021-09)
- Develop strategic sourcing/outsourcing strategies and objectives, including best cost country sourcing, cost reduction/profit improvement initiatives by conducting spending data analysis, tariff mitigation, trade compliance, value stream mapping, cost model and total landed cost analysis.
- Maintain HTS code, duty and tariffs data, work with company lawyer and Maersk on customs filing on new 301, 203 and 232 tariffs requirements. Mentor supplier and PCL team to prepare import/export customs documents.
- Work with Maersk, Eastern and Columbia for best container rate and timely delivery.
- Monitor global metal market trend, create quarterly price change matrix with LME, China & India local metal indices.
- Analyze RFQs for best price and sources for new products/projects.
- Analyze Demand forecast, POs, shipping schedule, and inventory level to optimize operation efficiency and meet cost saving targets. Mentor planners with PO release and allocation. Achieved $1.5m saving by direct price negotiation in 2024 with the help of cost model.
- Supervise & mentor of India, Vietnam and China PCL teams to improve on-time delivery performance. OTIF increased from 83% in 2022 to 90% in 2023 and 93% 2024.
- Contribute to new product project and new supplier development, Collaborate with SQE on APQP/PPAP, track project milestones and related tooling/sample POs. In 2023 lead global sourcing team developed 3 new suppliers to meet increasing demand for one major customer.
- Create BI tools to monitor demand, PO and inventory changes, and create critical part report for planning and purchasing team to reduce delay or line down risks. Build global supply chain dashboard by combining data from different ERP systems in different regions. Train BI tool users and continuously improve BI tools.
- Evaluate supplier performance by analyzing quality records, delivery, and other indicators, generate and publish scorecards, communicate performance to supplier and work together to proactively resolve issues. Create GFME model to visualize supplier performance.
- Collaborate with Financial team on supplier AP budgeting.
Commodity Buyer - Leggett & Platt Work Furniture - Grand Rapids, MI
(2019-07 - 2021-08)
- Manage purchase orders from requisition to delivery. Track and expedite critical orders.
- Manage purchasing prices for assigned metal and plastic parts.
- Monitor and review demand forecast and maintain appropriate inventory level. Reduce inventory of the selected SKU by $45,000 in 2020 by improving ordering process.
- Initiate cost saving for assigned commodities. Achieve $34,000 saving by eliminating outsourcing processes in 2021.
- Build & maintain effective supplier relationships. Work with suppliers to identify root cause and implement corrective action for supply chain related issues.
- Participate in new product launch and obsolete product exit.
- Challenge the status quo to drive business and process improvements. Suggested new documentation process streamlines information flow and improves operation efficiency.
- Communicate and escalate procurement issues related to quality, delivery, and cost with solutions.
Purchasing Manager - Tekton, Inc - Grand Rapids, MI
(2007-04 - 2017-03)
- Manage strategic purchasing strategies and objectives.
- Manage RFQs and purchase orders, determine order quantity and time of delivery.
- Monitor forecast demand, review & revise demand forecasting models periodically.
- Manage cost and inventory of components and products (4,000+ SKUs) for in-house, Amazon, Meijer and NAPA stores. Lead initiatives to reduce Total Cost and lead time.
- Approve bills for order, freight, duty and tariffs, manage obsolete inventory.
- Participate in new product development, coordinate with engineering, sales and suppliers for product launch and exit.
- Build & maintain effective supplier relationships. Participate in new supplier selection and audit. Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers. Evaluate supplier performance. Work with suppliers for continuous improvements.
- Research and maintain HTS code, duty and tariffs data for import compliance, prepare import/export customs documents.
- Manage & track domestic and international transportation to ensure secure and on time delivery.
Operation Manager - Drapho Precision Tooling & Molding Ltd - Shanghai, China
(2004-01 - 2005-12)
- Manage daily operation of company, expand product line to include high speed high precision stamping dies and plastic injection molds.
- Develop and execute business strategy to improve competitive edge and total customer service, leverage core competencies and technology.
- Drive continuous improvements, implement JIT and Kanban programs.
Sourcing Specialist - Zhongnan Industrial Group - Shanghai, China
(2001-01 - 2004-12)
- Search and develop potential new products and suppliers.
- Responsible for precision machined metal components, rubber seals and plastic parts.
Account Representative - China National Chemical Supply & Sales Corp. - Beijing, China
(1996-01 - 2001-12)
- Forecast demand, manage PO, inventory and distribution of NBR latex, PVC resins, special steel tubes and alloys.
- Lead the team to recover precious metal catalysts from ammonia synthesis system.
- Contribute to capital equipment & technology purchase for subsidiary manufacturing facility, from market research, contract negotiation, PO execution, equipment installation and training.
- Build and maintain customer relationships.
