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Location:
Burnaby, BC, Canada
Posted:
January 10, 2014

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DENNIS TU

**-**** ****** ****** **** Phone: 604-***-****

Burnaby, BC V5E 1H3 acb2u3@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Extensive background in Material Management including Expediting,

Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance on EPCM domestic and

international projects in Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, and Mining Industries

worldwide:

Successfully provided and maintained project logistics and expediting

services for delivering materials and equipment to jobsite while

providing supervision and direction to the project Freight Forwarder

. A matman expert with strong problem solving skills and an intellectual

curiosity to quickly provide solutions and support

. A proven leader with superb customs relation skills supports the team,

and adept in working in stressful situations.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHT

. Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Management

. 8 Years Experience with EPCM Companies Fluor Canada and Fluor China

. 6 Years Experience with Freight Forwarding Companies DHL and Dachser

. 4 Years Experience with an import & export company

. Site work and remote work experience in the mining, oil, and gas

industries in Canada and China

. Excellent problem-solving skills

. Strong self-motivation and willingness to tackle challenging problems

OBJECTIVE

Logistics, Expediter, Buyer in Procurement/Material Management and Supply

Chain

EXPERIENCE

Fluor Canada Ltd. Vancouver, BC 09/2008-11/2013

Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management Company

Relative Projects:

* Vale Inco, Long Harbor Processing Plant Project ($3Billion),

Newfoundland, Canada. 07/2013-11/2013

Sr. Logistics Specialist & Expeditor

Significant Contribution on Logistics Spend projected at over $210

million

. Carried out all expediting activities for purchase orders

. Coordinated shipments and managed various logistics activities

. Assisted PO closeout

. Monitored vendor's progress including submission of vendor drawings

and manual, production schedule, and shipping schedule

. Participated in project team meetings

. Evaluated and recommended corrective actions to ensure that

material/equipment arrive on-site in accordance with project schedule

requirements

. Coordinated and expedited resolution of over, short, and damaged

materials reports related to purchased materials and equipment

. Resumed Lead Expeditor since October,2013

. Issued project Material Status Report on a regular basis

. Provided vendor performance evaluation

Recommendation: Kathleen Roth (Expeditor Lead on Long Harbor Project)

I've very impressed with Dennis Tu's work ethics. I worked with Dennis

early on the project when he was in logistics and I knew he was good

at his Logistics job but I wanted to let you know that he has only

been on the project a few weeks and I am very impressed with his work.

He gets right on the orders with emails out to suppliers before I can

put the email in my files, in other words he does not mess around and

get the job done. I bombarded his with new Field PO's and he did not

miss a beat. He does his work with no complaints and very efficient. I

am happy to have him on our team.

August 02, 2013, Kathleen managed Dennis directly in expediting

team on Vale Project

Recommendation: Richard Coady (Project Freight Forwarder Manager on Vale

Project)

It's been a real pleasure to work with you. Your expertise and

dedication to the job was a Hugh benefit to the Vale project and to

all of us at Panalpina as well. You will be missed. I wish you great

success in your next project or venture.

November 27, 2013, Richard worked with Dennis indirectly on Vale

Project

* Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold, Morenci 16K Optimization Project ($200

Million), AZ,US.-05/2013-07/2013

Logistics Lead & Expeditor

. Developed logistics execution plan and work process

. Developed shipping, routing and documentation instruction

. Developed export compliance plan and performed entity screening for

bidders list

. Reviewed POs for logistics input

. Participated in kickoff meeting with vendors

. Carried out all expediting activities for assigned purchase orders

. Monitored vendor progress including submission of vendor drawings and

manuals, production schedule and shipping schedule

* Teck, Highland Valley Copper Mill Optimization Project ($500 Million),

Kamloops, BC, Canada. - 04/2012-04/2013

Lead Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Spending projected at over $15 million

. Provided direct instructions for delivering materials and equipment to

the job site while providing supervision, management and direction to

the project Freight Forwarder

. Identified heavy and oversized equipment and coordinated with Freight

Forwarder for pre-planning (reviewing specifications and drawings of

oversize and overweight pieces for compatibility with shipping

instructions)

. Provided logistic support to Engineer and Material Management team

including freight estimates in support of bid analysis

. Maintained and updated shipment traffic status in matman

. Evaluated the rate quotations and RAS date to select the best carrier

for project logistics service including freight haulage, heavy haul,

etc.

Recommendation: Stephen Phelps (Logistics Lead on Teck, Highland

Valley Project)

Dennis will be transitioning off this project and moving onto another

project being executed our of the Vancouver office, Dennis is the

Logistics Lead on the Morenci Project, and I would like to take this

opportunities to personally thank him for all of his support, hard

work and dedication to the team. Dennis you were key in ensuring the

success that the HVC MOP Logistics function has enjoyed to date, I

sincerely appreciate all of your efforts and look forward to hearing

of all of your future success. You will be missed by all of the team,

but I am sure that we will all have the opportunity to work together

again on another project in the future.

April 30, 2013, Stephen managed Dennis directly on Teck Highland

Valley Project.

Recommendation: Matthew Tidy (Expeditor Lead on Teck Highland Valley

Project.)

Dennis, Thank you so much for all of you help on Highland Valley and

as ever it is a pleasure working with you. During our peak shipping

period from January to March I really appreciated your assistance with

the large volume of shipments which you managed so well! I look

forward to working with you again and all the best on Morenci.

April 30, 2013, Matthew worked directly with Dennis on Teck,

Highland Valley Project.

Recommendation: Alessandro Ferrari (Panalpina Project Manager on HVCMO

Project.)

We want to thank you for all the guidance and support you provided as

in these months. This is my first project in Canada and you help to

make the difference. It has been a pleasure working together and

looking forward to have more chances. Good luck for your position.

April 30, 2013, Alessandro worked indirectly with Dennis on

Highland Valley Project.

* Vale Inco, Long Harbor Processing Plant Project ($3Billion),

Newfoundland, Canada. - 04/2010-03/2012

Sr. Logistics Specialist.

Logistics Spending projected at over $210 million

. Provided direct instructions for delivering materials and equipment to

the job site while providing supervision, management and direction to

the project Freight Forwarder

. Coordinated ship,barge, charter and airfreight loading/discharging to

project cargo in accordance with the direction from project material

management team

. Evaluated the rate quotations and RAS date to select the best carrier

for project freight estimates in support of bid analysis

. Maintained and updated shipment traffic status in matman

. Provided Logistics Look Ahead Report from matman

. Coordinated transportation insurance requirements, availability,

and reporting procedures

Recommendation: Olga Novoseltseva (Material Control on Vale Long

Harbor project)

Dennis, please accept my congratulations for your great achievements!

You deserved it big time with your commitment, experience and strong

personality! I wish all the best in your career and your personal

life,

November 05, 2013, Olga worked with Dennis on Vale, Long Harbor

project

* Barrick, Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine Project ($2Billion), Dominican Republic.

09/2008-03/2010

Sr. Logistics Specialist

Logistics Spending projected at over $60 million

. Provided direction instruction for delivering materials and equipment

to the jobsite while providing supervision, management and direction

to the project Freight Forwarder

. Evaluated the rate quotations and RAS date to select the best carrier

for project logistics service including freight haulage, heavy haul,

etc.

. Set up the interface between matman and Freight Forwarder's system and

exported PO to freight forwarder's system

. Provided the updated 50% freight cost estimates to project management

and provided logistics supports to the Engineer and Procurement team

including freight estimates in support of bid analysis

Recommendation: Peter W. Lischau (Project Logistics Manager on PV

project)

Dennis is a great support to the PVC Project and performs all the

assigned duties satisfactory. He is a hard worker and he goes the

extra mile even if this means to stay after hours to get the job done,

His work load has increased for the last three months (Project is

reaching the shipping peak). Dennis is capable of coordinating

detailed work processes and is comfortable working within established

logistics work processes. He likes the documentation part of the

logistics work (Reports/MatMan/Cargo Release).Based upon my

observations and the input of the other two supervisors I concluded

that Dennis is a valuable and reliable asset to the PV Project/ Fluor.

January 27, 2010, Peter managed Dennis directly on PV project

Fluor China Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. Shanghai, BC

12/2005-07/2008

Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management Company

Relative Projects:

* - LDK Solar Polysilicon Plant Project ($1Billion), Xinyu, China. 03/2008-

07/2008

Project Expeditor for the world's largest producer of solar wafers in

terms of capacity

and a leading manufacturer in highly purified polysilicon and solar

modules

. Carried out all expediting activities for assigned purchase orders

. Prepared and developed the expediting plans including shop

expeditor man-hours plan

. Participated in meeting with vendors

. Coordinated shipments and monitor delivery schedule and shipment

process

. Updated shipment traffic status in matman system

* Ivanhoe (Rio Tinto), Oyu Tolgoi Copper & Gold Mine Project ($2Billion),

Mongolia Republic.-06/2006-02/2008

Lead Logistics Coordinator

Significant Contribution on Logistics Spend projected at over $90 million

. Provided direction instruction for delivering materials and equipment

to the job site while providing supervision, management and direction

to the project Freight Forwarder

. Reviewed shipping documents in compliance with operating procedure

. Provided logistics supports to the Engineer and Procurement team

including freight estimates in support of bid analysis

. Verified and audited freight forwarder's invoice for payment

Recommendation: Frank Guo (Procurement & Contract Department Manager,

Fluor China)

Dennis Tu worked in Fluor China during the period 2005-2008 as

logistics specialist and he was top performer. He worked in three

projects, i.e.IIP, Ivanhoe and LDK where I also worked in the same

projects, In Ivanhoe project he reported to me directly and I observed

that he is hard worker, knowledgeable, competent and dependable; I am

more than happy to recommend him to be the candidate.

October 09, 2013, Frank managed Dennis directly on Ivanhoe

Project

* BASF/Huntsman, IIP (Integrated Isocyannates) Project ($1Billion)

Shanghai, China. - 12/2005-05/2006

Logistics Coordinator

Significant Contribution on Logistics Spend projected at over $30 million

. Coordinated with Freight Forwarder for project cargo traffic and

transportation

. Provided and updated project cargo traffic status on Site Material

Status Report Meeting

. Maintained and updated shipment traffic status in matman

. Issued Logistics Look Ahead Report form matman

Dachser Far East Co.Ltd. Shanghai, China

03/2003-11/2005

Import Specialist

. Provided various Freight Forwarder service

DHL (EXEL) Freight Forwarder Ltd. Shanghai, China 06/1999-02/2003

Key Account Customer Service Officer

. Provided Freight Forwarder service including customs clearance to

various clients such as Intel, Kodak, Nokia, etc.

Recommendation: Jason Ru (General Manager, Suzhou DHL Global Forwarding)

I would like to recommend Dennis as a candidate for a position in

Canada in priority. In his position as a staff in Operation

department, Dennis was employed in our Shanghai Office from 1999-2002,

and did an excellent job in this position and was an asset to our

organization during his tenure with the office. He has excellent

written and verbal communication skills, is extremely organized, can

work independently and is able to follow through to ensure that the

job gets done.

I have known Dennis for 3 years that he was always willing to offer

his assistance and had an excellent rapport with the many constituents

served by our office including clients, employers, and other

professional organizations. I would happily re-employ Dennis as I

consider him to be a valuable member of the team, who consistently

achieved good results and delivers all expectations.

February 13, 2008, Jason managed Dennis directly on DHL Global

Forwarding

Zhangjiagang Import & Export Co.Ltd. Zhangjiagang, China 07/1995-

05/1999

Export Specialist

. Prepared shipping documents such as commercial invoices and packing

list Certificate of Origin

. Prepared RFQ and bid summary for final recommendation

. Coordinated with Freight Forwarder for customs and shipping

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BS, Industrial Management Suzhou University

Jiangsu, China 1991 - 1995

Logistics Training Fluor

Shanghai, China 2005

Expediting Training Fluor

Shanghai, China 2008

Terms & Condition of Purchase Fluor

Vancouver, Canada 2010

Material Management Boot Camp Fluor

Vancouver, Canada 2012

Entity Screening for Export Compliance Fluor

Vancouver, Canada 2012

REFERRAL

Gonzalo Valdes, MSc FLUOR Canada Ltd. Director Logistics - Mining &

Metals Vancouver, BC acb2u3@r.postjobfree.com D +1-604-***-**** C

+1-604-***-**** IODC 41 2265



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