Dedicated Supply Chain/Procurement Specialist eager to contribute exceptional quality assurance, project management, and sourcing expertise toward supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Significant strengths in industrial purchasing, marketing purchasing, process re-engineering, quality assurance (QA) management, budget compliance, and total cost analysis.  

         Proficient in sourcing diverse products spanning hard goods, soft goods, apparel, electronics, and injection-molded plastic products.   

         Outstanding experience in supplier relations, inventory control, and contract/pricing negotiations.

         Strong blend of planning, problem solving, organizational, prioritization, and analytical capabilities.

         Reputation for superior initiative, establishing a cooperative climate across multiple departments, and identifying opportunities which will result in long-term benefits for the employer. 

         Computer skills include AS400, Livelink by Opentext, and Microsoft Office Suite including Visio.

         Fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

 

 

HCT Packaging Inc., Bridgewater, NJ, 2007 to Present

Director of Manufacturing Services     

         Critically evaluate and clarify project requirements with sales and project teams, submit specifications to factories, and serve as global liaison with Asian factories on primary cosmetic packaging development projects.

         Effectively partner with engineers in reviewing product designs and ensuring features, functionalities, and changes are understood by factories.

         Drive cost control by identifying alternate suppliers, conducting in-depth cost analyses, facilitating make-buy recommendations, and steering corrective action in response to quality/claim issues.

         Successfully elevated quality control and assurance by standardizing component testing and inspection protocols company-wide.

         Manage, motivate and direct efforts of Procurement Coordinator in processing daily purchase orders, updating P&L, and devising shipping schedules.

 

ISA International Inc., Livingston,  NJ, 2004 to 2007

Chief Consultant

         Reliably provided quality assurance consulting guidance to Marketing Purchasing Department of a Fortune 500 company;

o    Effectively scrutinized procurement process and assembled corresponding QA guide.

o    Formulated premium product QA model to uncover potential procurement risks, and expedite and standardize evaluation procedures.

o    Strategically revamped third-party manufacturer qualification process and automated reporting functions to minimize administrative errors and improve efficiency.

         Applied sharp critical thinking abilities toward performing product sourcing and QA for merchant banking organization specializing in trade financing, product sourcing, trading and logistics services to U.S. importers.

         Assembled and directed private inspection team in China to conduct product inspections.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Philip Morris USA, New York,  NY (relocated to Richmond, VA), 1999 to 2004

Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst 

         Spearheaded daily quality assurance operations for wide range of incentive/promotional products and directed efforts of QA Coordinator.

         Participated in product evaluation and selection, and diligently monitored updates from regulatory and non-regulatory agencies to ensure product compliance.

         Defined qualifying criteria for third-party manufacturers, closely monitored QA spending, reviewed and approved third-party invoices.

         Proactively organized bi-annual trips to Asia to research new product ideas, identified needs, and prepared Statement of Work.

         Exercised impressive initiative to design, implement and administer comprehensive recall process for incentive products, essential to maximizing quality assurance.

         Served as subject matter expert in implementation of a centralized document management system to streamline data management, search and retrieval.

 

Formosa Plastics Corp., USA, Livingston,  NJ, 1990 to 1999

Assistant Purchasing Manager

         Steadily advanced through a series of promotions based on exemplary performance, achievements and results.

         Navigated procurement activities for two plant expansion projects, Polypropylene and Polyethylene, dependably administering $300M budget and supervising two employees in purchasing piping materials, electrical systems, and instrumentation equipment.

         Demonstrated excellent decision-making and prioritization skills in assessing and categorizing PVF (Pipes, Valves & Fittings) usage for all facilities.

         Expertly negotiated and finalized JIT (Just-in-Time) blanket contracts to obtain favorable volume pricing and accelerate overall purchasing processes.

 

Sr. Equipment Buyer

         Facilitated flawless procurement process of Olefin plant expansion project by meticulously tracking cost savings and preparing monthly progress reports.

         Championed purchase of a $50M blast furnace and innovatively charted updates on installation sequence, purchasing progress and delivery status of all furnace modules.

 

Store-Stock Buyer

         Oversaw procurement of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operation) requirements to ensure seamless business continuity at petrochemical plants in Texas and South Carolina.

         Expeditiously processed an average of 800 purchase requisitions per month and earned top performance ratings in two consecutive annual reviews.

         Earlier roles included Marketing Coordinator at Inteplast Corp. (an affiliate of Formosa Plastics) and General Piping Material Buyer.

 

Prior Background includes position as Sales Engineer, ACME Electronic Machinery Co., Ltd. in Taiwan.

 

 

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, NY

 

Dangerous Goods Certified, Multi-Model C 49CFR/IATA/IMDG, Dangerous Goods International, Newark NJ

 

Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Executives,  American Management Assoc., New York, NY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a purchasing capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you solid experience in procurement and supply chain management, outstanding expertise in supplier sourcing and achieving cost savings, and an exemplary blend of talents in vendor relations, quality assurance, budgeting, relationship-building and negotiations. To complement these qualifications, I offer a steadfast commitment to driving continuous improvements.    

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative, unparalleled resourcefulness, and well-honed leadership attributes. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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