Supply Chain Manager

XIAOLI "ALICE"HU

**** * ****** ***, *******, IL *0625

Phone: 773-***-****

E-mail:ab2mqa@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Detail oriented professional with advanced analytical skills, quantitative,

strategic sourcing, communication, and knowledge of quality assurance

procedures. Proven track record of applying sound business and analytical

methods, save more than $100,000 each quarter in strategic sourcing for

every position I held, the results of which have been substantial and

measurable in cost reduction. Energetic, reliable and self motivated.

Fluent in English and Mandarin. Extensively travel through Europe, North

America and China's factories, worked in ISO environment.

Professional Experience

Procurement Specialist Feb 2012 - Present

Resources Global - Special procurement team for BP North America, help

implement SAP, establish and create a cross functional path between vendor

and end user, analyze and track supply chain metrics in cost mgmt, chemical

material forecasting and production planning for refinery. Strong

collaboration with internal and business partners, manage and conduct

strategic sourcing, vendor evaluation and selection, contract negotiation.

Steiner Industries, Inc Apr 2010 - Feb 2012

Sourcing Manager

. Implemented and developed sourcing strategy with overseas vendor,

subassembly raw material supply. Set up the logistic method for

importing from Asian, saved more than one hundred thousand dollars in

a quarter from Asia. Maximize gross profit through reduction of

freight and overhead.

. Managed, evaluated, and communicated supplier performance in the

areas of cost, quality, and delivery. Planning and implementing

programs to continuously improve supplier performance and value

delivered, especially with Asia supplier.

. Facilitating and executing procurement transactions including purchase

orders, blanket purchase order agreement and release, responsible for

supplier relationship management, and monitoring and improving global

supplier performance, interfaced supply and demand by analyzing the

cost drivers to ensure the best procurement value along with risks to

define the new supplier.

SHB Intl, Inc - Automotive parts. Feb 2008 - Feb 2010

Purchasing Manager

. Leaded purchasing team, established communication channel with

production, provide coaching and direction to enable the team to

meet the performance targets.

. Monitored, measured and tracked the performance of major supplier's

effectiveness and efficiency, reduced overhead and freight cost by

over 17% in fiscal year.

. Managed the logistic and procurement process by building strong

relationships with suppliers.

. Continuously upgraded procurement related processes by working closely

with vendors for improvement to reduce cost and on time delivery.

Visited the factory frequently to continuous improve quality and

performance.

Midwest Air Technologies, Jan, 2006 - Jan, 2008

Buyer/Planner- Merchandise Group

. Coordinated with multiple factories in China to insure on time

delivery, while maintaining customer specifications. Verified that

prototype from the manufacturer matched initial design by checking

all specifications; including materials selected and design of the

package. Engaged in monitoring quality and performance within the

supply chain from overseas vendors. Communicated on a daily basis

with manufacturers to make sure quality specifications were

followed and all products met ISO 9000 standards.

. Used SAP to analyze the data for better inventory control, sales

analysis and inventory from multi regions in order to recommend

appropriate inventory adjustments.

. Negotiated pricing with suppliers, and initiated contractual

arrangements with large consortium of factories in China.

. Forecast reports tools for the sales, marketing and finance

departments which senior management used for budgetary purpose.

Advance Electronic & Computer, Inc, Jan 2001 - Dec 2005

Account Manager

. Performed total cost analysis for Chicago public schools systems

computer labs. Analyzed the cost factor for schools to improve their

lab performance.

. Identified opportunities for cost reduction by working thru a team of

engineers from both the US and China. Sourced computer related

electric product from China, memory card, cpu board

. Formalized continuous improvement methodologies in the supply chain,

sourced all electronic components from China which resulted in cost

reduction of 12%. Generated cost summary reports and ensured all

orders from overseas had the most competitive price possible. In

charge of manage vendors and contract negotiation from initial

contact.

. Engaged in continuous improvement meetings and met with teams to

obtain desired goals. .

. Ensured customer special needs were communicated to vendor management

team.

Sancon Catering Equipment Co. Ltd., Beijing China, Jul 1994 - Oct 1998

Business Development Manager

. Instrumental in the building of a Shanghai based food factory

responsible for manufacturing and catering food products for KFC, and

McDonald Shanghai restaurant. Worked with United States based planners

and engineers to interface with Chinese manufacturing, developed

standards and manufacturing practices. Involved in purchasing of all

the supplies from different factories for the build up and

implementation of the supply chain system. This involved from the raw

material to the delivery of the finished food to the restaurant.

. Developed customer profiles, established and maintained a business

development database using MS Access. Analyzed demographic data,

facilities layout, customer turnover ratios, and other key customer

characteristics. Traveled extensive through Europe to visit different

manufactures for equipment supply and electronic supply material for

building.

. Worked with customers from initial requirements gathering data through

close of sale. Identified sources of supply from different factories,

focusing on quality, capabilities, and economics. Managed operating

budget, financial projects, and developed a five year business plan.

Education

MBA, North Park University, Chicago IL, Dec, 2001

Certificate in Marketing of Services, Chicago, May, 2001

Certificate in APICS

BS International Business, Huanghe University China, Jun, 1993

Skills

SAP, MS Office, Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher

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