Pamela Chao

***** ******* ******.

Garden Grove, CA 92843

Email: abhvvi@r.postjobfree.com

T: 714-***-****

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Results driven and proactive, energetic and self-directed professional is

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

> Over 8 years of procurement experience with Pacific Rim manufacturers

in consumer packaged goods of both wholesale and retail industries.

> With sound business acumen and apply hybrid skills to align suppliers,

partners and distributors with on-time deliveries.

> Analyze Supply Chain, formulating strategies to lower costs and

increase targeted goals.

> Apply effective time management skills with result oriented

objectives.

> Goal driven, proactive team-member with strong analytical and problem

solving skills.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Planner $45,600 - $53,200 2003 - 2007, 2009 Current

PetAdorn.com Alhambra, CA Pet fashion designer at retail level

specializes in apparel.

. Evaluate, analysis and interpret trend. Adjust replenishment based on

the analysis result to reflect the accuracy of stock levels.

. Direct the operation team for sample procurement, new product launch,

packaging issues and inventory planning.

. Upkeep BOM, responsible for order management and execution.

Sr. Planner $64,000 February 2008 - April 2009

Mega Brands Inc. Irvine, CA.

Publicly traded children's toy company based in Montreal, Canada. One of

the top 10 toy brands distributes products worldwide.

. Lead team of three Planners on procurement operations. Track, review

purchase orders and adjust based on inventory levels; analyze and

resolve sales forecast discrepancies, establish corrective action plans

based on data collection, and ensure implementation of action plans.

. Manage material flow to insure inventory is maintained to the optimum

level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory

holdings at the appropriate levels.

Inventory Analyst $48,000 - $54,000 March 2007 - November 2007

Royal Household Products, Inc. Cerritos, CA

Major home and household-appliances importer for consumer packaged goods at

wholesale and retail levels. RHP products are sold in mass-tier market

including W-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Big Lots and Dollar Tree.

. Fostered a successful client base through strengthen relationships with

suppliers and vendors. Managed a two-person team responsible for the

company's sourcing, pricing and business terms negotiation. Travel to

manufacturing facilities to evaluate supplier capabilities, and

practices.

. Plan and schedule both components and finished goods inventory based on

sales performance, store counts, variability, supplier capability and

supply chain variables.

. Formulate and evaluate Purchase Plan; create internal and external

reports pertaining to Procurement for company meetings.

Career highlights

V Successfully cut 45 percent logistics costs. Reduced 50k of inventory

holding by implemented a tailored method safety stock level.

V Raised fill rate from 84 to 98 percent by maintain steady flow of

materials and finished goods deliveries.

V Major account sales revenue increased from 6 million to 12 million

due to flexible inventory planning.

Logistics Specialist 1999 - 2001

Unimercado Inc. Vernon, CA

A direct importer and distributor in general merchandise items at wholesale

level.

. Reported to management on the measurable status of progress and

corrective actions as it pertained to the 3rd party logistics

performance. Reviewed excessive inventory items and identify potential

problems.

. Facilitated inbound shipments and supplier invoices and ensured import

shipments were complied within government agency rules and regulations.

Buyer 1998 - 1999

Allegro MFG, Inc. / Conair Corp. Commerce, CA

With ISO9002 facilities in Manila, and China, specializes in cosmetic,

travel bags, and accessories. Products are sold throughout the mass and mid-

tier markets including W-Mart, Target, TJX, JC Penny, CVS, and Nordstrom.

. Responsible for sourcing, negotiating on first time buy.

. Maintain steady flow and timelines of product deliveries.

. Procured materials and components for joint venture mills prior to

production.

. Issue, maintain and report generations pertain to purchase orders,

incoming shipments, and inventory status.

Career highlight:

V Successfully created and implemented raw materials usage and control

log.

V Contributed to a 30 percent of increased import purchase.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

International Business Management - AA

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Training:

o Council of Logistics Management (currently CSCMP) courses

training, 2004 PA.

o Target Partners on Line Vendor Training, Jan 2008 MN.

Computer Skills:

. Proficient in Microsoft Applications

. Advanced level with Excel.

. Proficient with SPSS

. Chrystal reports,

. Great Plains,

. JDE

. SAP

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