Alex S. Zhou
**** ***** ***. #* ( Los Angeles, CA 90025 ( US: 310-***-**** CN: 01186-
1-861-***-**** ( ************@*****.***
Purchasing Manager
Dedicated and technically skilled purchasing professional with more than 5
years of Chinese mainland business skill set developed through experience
as an office manager, quality control specialist, and logistics
coordination in China.
Excel in resolving employer challenges with innovative solutions, systems
and process improvements proven to increase efficiency, supplier
relationship and the bottom line.
Key Skills
Fluent in Mandarin Report & Document Inventory Management
Chinese Presentation Expense Reduction
Office Management Spreadsheet & Database Supplier/Customer
Teambuilding & Creation Relationship
Supervision Records Management Strong Negotiation
Staff Development & Logistics Coordination Tactics
Training
Experience
Far East American Inc., Los Angeles, CA July 2007 to May 2011
Purchasing Manager, 2007 to 2011
Quick learner and a smart manager who build a reputation as results
oriented person with FEA Inc., culminating in current responsibility for
coordinating all office functions and supervising all purchases and
logistics with China operations. As a US importer, I had to use various
problem solving skills to negotiate the diversity between US and Chinese
way of business. Results:
Developed and implemented a quality control system where product quality
claims decreased from $740,000 before to $4,000 in first year, $3,560 by
second year.
Decreased marine claims by 50% by designing and implementing new container
packing standard which is now the industry standard.
Spearheaded the green initiative by implementing CARB standard for all
suppliers.
Headed the Anti-terror CTPAT and Lacey Act for shipment with US and China
customs authority to ensure safe shipping lanes.
Implemented in house CTPAT and Lacey Act shipment tracking documentation
which save $240,000 in documentation and filling expenditure each year.
Hollywood Athletic Club, Hollywood, CA Jan, 2002 to June
2005
Floor Manager, 2002 to 2005
In charge of bring in events on a weekly basis that are capable of
producing 3,000+ guests. Results:
Negotiated and obtained sole events hosting contract with Paramount, Fox,
MGM Studios for all their premiere party events such as Kill Bill,
Underworld, and countless private parties.
Created automated inventory and cashier system to keep fast paced records
of inventory and statistic analysis and monitor of alcohol sales.
Education
University of California, Irvine, CA 2007
Bachelors Degree in International Business & Economics