Supply Chain Management

JIMMY ZHANG

**** **** **** ***** ***** Fayetteville, AR 72703

479-***-**** ************@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Dynamic supply chain management professional in inventory management, logistics and global

sourcing/procurement operations with comprehensive experience implementing projects and streamlining

operations for manufacturing, engineering and information technology solutions. Keen ability to establish

cost saving strategies and programs that boost productivity and reduce expenses. Background includes 10+

years of experience in supply chain management with Walmart, as well as small and medium-sized Walmart

vendor community, plus previous years of extensive international business experience in China, France and

Los Angeles, USA. Strong problem solving skills, leadership and team building skills, excellent

communication skills, and performance improvement skills are the keys to stand out from the competitors.

Expertise in following areas:

Forecast & Demand Planning Import & Export Operations Inventory Management

Business Development Transportation Management Global Sourcing/Procurement

Supplier Management PC Skills (MS Office) Bilingual (English/Chinese)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAM’S CLUB – WALMART STORES INC Bentonville, Arkansas May 2012- March 2013

Sr. Inventory Manager

Leading a replenishment team to manage the multi-billion inventory flows to support sales

for over 600 clubs nationwide.

Working with merchandise and planning teams to achieve the four metrics financial goals.

SAM M. WALTON COLLEGE of BUSINESS at UA Fayetteville, AR August 2011-December 2012

Adjunct Instructor at Supply Chain Management Department

Teaching Business Logistics and Inventory Management courses.

J.K. INTERNATIONAL COMPANY Fayetteville, Arkansas January 2008 – May 2012

Sr. Consultant, Partner

Led procurement and supply chain management operations for commercial enterprises and internal

applications for US and Chinese corporations with $150-200 million annual spend budget.

Monitored and tracked project deliverables and service levels ensuring supplier compliance with federal

regulations (import/export) and U.S. Customs.

Performed market trend analysis and research for price forecast. Provided consultative advice and

recommendation for future opportunities to senior leadership.

Boosted profit margin on programs through punitive and service level contract negotiation efforts.

Developed analysis supporting supply chain solution across vendors promoting transparent

communication and team work.

Coordinated the operations among transportation, warehousing and related 3PL services .

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

MARATHON GLOBAL LOGISITICS, Bentonville, Arkansas March 2007 – December 2007

Director of Operations

Led supply chain management and procurement efforts for $50-100 million asset investment budget for

big-box companies. (Procurement, Transportation, Inventory Management, Forecast and Replenishment

programs)

Served as key point of contact within procurement for solution design reviews. Oversaw freight budget

including vendor selection and financial analysis for billing and improvement solutions.

Collaborated with Marketing, suppliers and business stakeholders in vendor due diligence initiatives for

supply and design sources reducing asset investment costs.

Designed logistics operations including standardized quotation and global sourcing programs.

Participated in training and development modules for cross cultural diversity.

Collaborated with Wal-Mart and international supplier securing financial business partnership and supply

chain operations generating 200 containers monthly. Increased revenue and profit margin for partner and

company.

BRENTS-RIORDAN COMPANY Fayetteville, Arkansas Sept 2003 – Feb 2007

Director of Logistics & Global Procurement/ VP of Operations

Led global sourcing strategy operations and import operations for Fayetteville-based Wal-Mart Vendor

Company in textile, apparel and outdoor sports. Provided in depth cost benefit analysis and consultative

advice to leadership on risk mitigation along with company impact.

Reduced supplier expenses 30% by developing key relationship and optimizing contracts through

punitive service level agreements and deadlines.

Implemented payment terms enhancement program that increased cash flow across day-to-day

operations.

Negotiated cargo freight rates realizing a 30% - 50% savings based on FCL shipments.

Leveraged demand pull philosophy and Just in Time (JIT) lean manufacturing principle reducing

procurement lead time for customer requirements.

Leveraged IT knowledge and Supply Chain IT technology to support vendors and manufacturers for

product development and delivery operations.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS Fayetteville, Arkansas Graduated 2003

• Masters of Transportation and Logistics Management (MBA, Supply Chain Management )

JIANGNAN UNIVERSITY Wuxi, Jiangsu, China

• Bachelor of Foods Science and Engineering, Economics

CIVIC LEADERSHIP

Led training and development effort for Wal-Mart employees’ relocating to China. Served as China

Country Specialist supporting Northwest Arkansas

SCMCP, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Member

APICS, American Production and Inventory Control Society, Member

Grace Chinese Christian Church, Leader

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