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CHENGFENG (ELLA) ZHANG
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with 10+ years of Supply Chain Management experience seeking to provide my strong Supply Chain knowledge and expertise. Excellent bilingual communication skills with expert level knowledge in International and Chinese market, in the areas of Sourcing and Procurement, Cross-border E-Commerce Business Development and Operation, International Business (Export & Import), Global Logistics and Transportation, Warehouse and Inventory Management.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX Dec. 2017
M.S., Supply Chain Management GPA 3.8/4.0
University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China Jul. 2015
Certificate, International Business Management
Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China Jul. 2010
B.S., English
HIGHLIGHTS
Strong Customer and Detail Orientation
Bilingual (English/ Mandarin)
Purchasing, Strategic Global Sourcing
Database Analysis, SQL
Advanced MS Excel, Project, Visio
SAP, QuickBooks, Fishbowl, Solid Commerce
International, Reverse Logistics Management
Lean Six Sigma, RFI, RFQ, RFP
Inventory Management
Retail Operation, Omni-Channel Marketing
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
AYC Group, Garland, TX, US June. 2017 - Dec. 2017
Buyer
Supported the fulfillment of B2C orders across marketplaces (Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Newegg)
Made forecasting, planning, cost analysis relative to commodities consist of the materials, supplies and components
Coordinated purchasing activities with 7 critical manufactures, managed suppliers to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner
Processed purchase salon furnishings requisitions, purchase change orders and requested for quotes to suppliers
Inputted procurement data, maintained bills of material and part numbers in supply chain management system
Worked with Engineers to define standard and influence technical design decisions to meet technical capabilities
Developed new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.
Ensured support throughout the service phase of the product lifecycle, arranged the repair and replacement supply chain
China Postal Service, E-Commerce Bureau, Beijing, China
Cross border Ecommerce Business Manager Sept. 2012 - Jul. 2016
Managed global supply chain of a Cross-border E-commerce platform, achieved $3 million online sales revenue annually
Developed business cooperation with 10+International, 5+Provincial Postal service to successfully launch 5 different overseas online shopping malls
Researched product lines, led creation and implementation of RFX processes for supplier selection and qualification
Designed payment channel, transportation strategy to maximize international delivery efficiency while minimize cost
Worked with cross-functional teams on website functions design to improve the quality and service for suppliers
Ran Omni-channel campaigns, achieved 50% sales increase, analyzed promotional data, kept continuous improvement
Managed supplier relationships including supplier performance, sales revenue, cost and quality improvements
Responsible for executive monthly business reviews to implement end- to- end supply chain process improvement
Summit International Leisure Club Co., Ltd, Beijing, China May. 2011 - Aug. 2012
Supply Chain Operation Supervisor
Managed 8 luxury apparel vendors, monitored the cost, supply chain process to negotiate highest quality at best value
Researched and analyzed freight costs, customs classifications and delivery methods to minimize costs by 20%
Managed outsourced international 3PL service providers to ensure optimal service across cost, productivity, and quality
Coordinated orders on packing, loading and global transportation according to the international customs requirement
Worked with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.
Achieved $200,000 cost reduction by sourcing new suppliers, price analyzing, and renegotiation
Kontron (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd, Beijing, China Mar. 2009 - Apr. 2011
Buyer
Performed import order entry in system, followed up on logistics and payment issues to ensure on-time delivery of Embedded Computing Technology products
Executed manufacturing and procurement planning, created purchase orders for materials and components
Decided inventory and purchasing quantity based on forecast and market trend.
Handled 1K+ of spare parts for RMA (Return Material Authorization) and DOA (Dead on Arrival) procedure across all regions and channels
Managed the reverse logistics and drive continuous improvements for the repair and/or replacement supply chain
School Source International Co., Ltd, Beijing, China Feb. 2006 - Feb. 2009
Buyer
Planned and executed procurements from 10+ vendors of educational supplies
Communicated with manufactures to confirm contracts, production/shipping schedules, monitored open orders to ensure on-time delivery
Conducted RFQ, cost saving initiatives, vendor negotiations and vetting
Confirmed samples, arranged order production, inspected goods before delivery, tracked export procedures