Purchasing/ Buyer/ General Management

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Campbell, CA *****

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John Kim Tran

Objective A position to further exemplify m y financial experience, purchasing and

management skills

Qualifications Versatile and resourceful finance professional with extensive and

progressive experience supporting both Executive level management

and individual contributors. Proven ability to multitask in fast -paced

environment. Contributes high energy and enthusiasm to teams.

Capable of leading and supporting critical projects and continuously

strives to be educated with new methodologies and practices. W orks

effectively with all levels and with both internal and external customers.

Valued for ability to resolve difficult issues effectively and efficiently.

Expert user of Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Outlook

Super User: SAP, ERP, Oracle and SAGE Procurement

systems

Extensive knowledge source of the web with excellent research,

analysis, communication and prioritization skills

Languages: English, Teo Chew and Cantonese

2008-2011 Swoopo, Inc. Mountain View, CA

Sr. Buyer, Procurement and Planning

Procure all product and materials from suppliers at the lowest

cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source

and urgency of need

SAP Specialist/Super User point person for system training, PO

related issues, system issues, troubleshooting and PO closures,

including coordinating special SAP projects as required

Strategic vendor sourcing materials and logistics supply chain

management

Vendor performance: supplier scorecard to include delivery &

repair cycle time cost & competitiveness productivity quality and

technology

Improve processes within Product Team to be more efficient

Lean and cost productivity savings, this includes working closely

with the entire Corporate Procurement team to identify savings

opportunities within the budget spend

Support internal business partners in establishing and managing

indirect purchasing agreements, contracts, RFPs and critical

purchasing projects

Inventory availability: maintain global on-hand inventory turns

defective returns cycle time supporting supply chain fulfill rates

requirements

Maximize quality of repairs of all support vendors & services

providers

Supplier interaction and escalation to meet PO priorities

requirements

Timely resolution of PO A/P Shipping and Receiving

discrepancies within 24 hours

Manage and execute EOL parts procurement through

Engineering Tech Support Logistics and manufacturing teams

Strong supplier relationship building skills required. Responsible

for driving services customer satisfaction programs services and

contract negotiations

2006-2008 Higgins Purchasing, LLC. Oakland, CA

Procurement Project Manager

Provide leadership and management of the activities and

workflow of the procurement staff with responsibility for results

in terms of costs, methods, and compliance with company and

client policies and procedures

Responsible for overall unit cost management and on going cost

reduction activity with tactics to negotiate cost reductions with

suppliers through aggressive negotiations

Actively contributing to the development and execution of

company’s operating Divisions’ short and long term strategies

and business goals

Apply unconventional or innovative approaches to problem

solving to come up with innovative business solutions and

building strong partnerships with the clientele.

Actively participating as necessary in acquisition due diligence

support, major proposal reviews, bid-no bid reviews, etc.

Act as the primary interface for purchasing and buyer

communication for specific account(s) including expediting all

PO’s and RMA’s

Perform material procurement for all commodities based on

client’s planned order requirements.

Responsible to place and reschedule Purchase Orders based

on order actions: New Orders, Pull-Ins, Push-outs and

Cancellations, etc.

Provide authoritative interpretation of procurement policies and

provisions

Act as an intermediary, as necessary, between Purchasing,

Contracts, Finance, and other support functions for issues

relating to implementing and/or modifying procurement systems

and procedures

Implement strategic and tactical policies when selecting

methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining

results. Establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules,

work plans and performance requirements

Approve all procurement actions up to stated limits.

2005 - 2006 Castlewood Country Club Pleasanton, CA

Facility and Operations Manager

Manage the overall responsibility for the operation of the country club

Management of personnel, accounting, office administration, marketing

and sales, purchasing, security, shipping/ receiving, maintenance,

facilities, vendor coordination, safe and health regulations

Provide work crews with safety leadership, direction, and guidance to

carry out planned Preventive (PM) and Predictive (PdM) Maintenance of

facility and Grounds

Provide monthly recommendations to the Board of Director’s Facilities

Committee regarding construction, alterations, maintenance, supplies,

equipment, and services required to maintain office upkeep as

appropriate

Oversee efficient shift operation of the Club’s maintenance services

including providing direction and monitoring staffing levels and

deployment to ensure maximum efficiency in maintaining club cleanliness

Administrative: manage accurate creation of weekly employee

scheduling, new hires, hands on training, disciplinary actions

2003 - 2005 Extended Stay America Union City, CA

General Manager

Manage the overall responsibility for the operation of the hotel

Management of Front desk customer services, including training that

guests are treated courteously, complaints or problems are resolved, and

requests for special services are fully carried out

Management of personnel, accounting, office administration, marketing

and sales, purchasing, security, maintenance, pool, facilities

Recruitment and selection of qualified team members, orient newly hired

and/or promotion of guest managers, motivate direct reports and their

teams to meet or exceed brand standards

Management of hotel to exceed financial targets and measures.

Extensive acknowledgment of how much business currently held in the

market vs. holding the highest share of business in the market;

Acknowledgment of rate in the market vs. not to under sale product;

Management of RevPar (current year market vs. prior year)

Handle all organization of the set of room rates, allocates funds to

departments, approves expenditures, P&L budget management and

establish expected standards for guest service, decor, housekeeping, and

all event operations, manage hotel to meet or exceed financial targets

and measures

Develop alliances with suitable business partners to include in a long-

term strategy and the day- to- day strategy

Awarded 2004’s Most Improved Property for Extended Stay Hotels

2000–2003 The Rose Hotel Pleasanton, CA

Audit Manager

Managed details to general ledger, cost control and security measures

Provided support to sales & customer service departments to build

revenue by initiating and attending sales calls

Determined compliance with established policies and Sarbanes Oxley

legislation and conduct business-process reviews

Prepared reports based upon audit results, audit documentation

Effectively communicated audit findings via update meetings and closing

conferences with management personnel.

Lead changes to Internal Audit process, encompassing: policies,

programs and procedures that will build capabilities in financial &

operational auditing and add to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of

the hotel

Lead complex audit engagements requiring detailed planning that

incorporates comprehensive analysis to identify business risks and

determine audit objectives.

Education 1998 De Anza College Cupertino, CA

Completion of Business Management and Financial courses

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