Data-analysis, Supply Chain Management, Souring, Process Improvement

Phoebe (Qianhui) Zhu

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SUMMARY

Supply Chain professional with an exceptional background of utilizing data from diverse financial and information

systems to build tools and forecasting models that markedly improve organizational decision making capabilities

resulting in increased profitability. Demonstrated track record providing comprehensive financial forec asting, production

planning, inventory management analysis, and developing repeatable solutions in the fast paced and ever changing

business environment. Possess a keen understanding of strategic sourcing, supply chain management, financial planning,

analytics and process improvement. Skilled communicator, able to build strong working relationships with coworkers

and suppliers. Adept at using Oracle, MS Excel, Access, SQL, Visio, Bloomberg, SAP and Sage MAS MRP system.

EDUCATION

2012 – 2013

Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Master of Science, Supply Chain Management, GPA: 3.59/4.0

President/Founder, AscendNAAMBA&MS - UMCP Chapter

Candidate, APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program

Cohort Track Representative, Supply Chain Management Program

2009 – 2011

University of Sydney, School of Business, Sydney, Australia

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting, Result: Credit (Top 30%)

Member, Financial Management Association of Australia (FMAA).

Candidate of Committee Members’ Election, Accounting & Auditing Society (AAASOC).

2007 – 2009

Harbin Engineering University, College of International Cooperative Education, Harbin, China

Bachelor of Economics, Finance, GPA: 3.55/4.0 (Top 5%).

Vice-President, University Association Union

Reporter for College Magazine, College Literature Club, researched and wrote articles.

EXPERIENCE

Aug, 2014 – Present

Amazon, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania

Buyer, Procurement Department

Responsibilities:

- Inventory and demand planning - Purchase order placement

- Supplier relationship management - MRO inventory projection

Price agreements’ negotiation

- Invoice reconciliation -

Accomplishments:

Simplified ‘corrugate order projection’ form, with the application of Vlookup, Iserror and If formulas. Based on

demand forecasts, initiated the purchase order process to procure non-inventory goods; helped company achieve

over $88,000 of cost savings during 4th quarter of 2014.

Utilized Oracle to process daily procurement requests from various departments, and routinely verified that vendors

meet the terms and conditions of purchase orders and that all corporate spending policies are adhered to.

Reviewed on-hold invoice report on a weekly basis; resolved over 100 accounts payable issues regarding open

invoices, including managing timely receiving and matching proper purchase orders to correct invoice.

Participated in bin dividers recycling project; proactively reached out to the non-local vendor, cooperated with area

managers and duly removed 289 pallets outside the building. Over $6,500 of cost savings was achieved.

Created korrvus’ peak consumption forecast tool; provided ordering guidance and shared appropriate operations

information of lev machines with primary vendor, to ensure sufficient supplies for peak season and avoiding potential

stock-out disruptions.

Proactively sought plastic gaylord suppliers domestically and internationally, and negotiated 30% price lower,

aiming at achieving network savings in excess of $7,000,000 in 5 years.

Oct, 2013 – Aug, 2014

International Rescue Committee, Baltimore, Maryland; New York City, New York

Intern, Immigration Department; Global Supply Chain Unit

Provided high-level customer service; assisted refugee and asylum seekers with immigration procedures for Green

Card and Citizenship applications, created customer profiles on Law Logix and updated clients’ information

routinely to ensure accurate processing.

Strictly followed GSC purchasing instructions and worked closely with suppliers to synergize database in a timely

and accurate manner; analyzed quarterly demand for both international and domestic offices and planned on

procurement, inventory control, logistics and distribution.

Proactively searched and compared purchasing price from various sourcing platforms and used MS Excel to analyze

costing trends for the previous 3 years.

Participated in mobile phone buyback project, aggregated useful data from database and imported into Excel, where

pivot tables and Vlookup formulas were used, to generate relevant and insightful reports and demonstrate an

optimized solution for cellphone buybacks; generating $4,000 in cost savings.

Made suggestions to strengthen and streamline overall supply chain performance and meet organization objectives.

Jun, 2013 – Aug, 2013

Checkers Industrial Safety Products, Broomfield, Colorado

Purchasing Intern, Procurement Department

Generated MRP reports routinely; reconciled purchase orders, packing lists and production e ntries upon receipt of

shipment; adjusted ROP and EOQ as necessary; prepared and followed up purchase orders to ensure operation

continuity.

Conducted market analysis, commodity research and price and cost analysis; performed several complex special

projects, including purchases clearing report reconciliation, purchasing cost forecasting and manufacturing capacity

planning.

Utilizing MS Excel, created and developed supplier evaluation scorecard to quantify and analyze suppliers’

performance; provided practical recommendations on establishing new supplier relationships.

Communicated with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery; negotiated best prices for company products and helped

company achieve over 30% cost savings by switching local suppliers to Chinese ones; updated database information

such as vendor information, prices, inventory and lead time via Sage MAS ERP system.

Aug, 2011 – May, 2012

Grant Thornton International, Beijing, China

Associate, Advisory Department

Participated in Lenovo’s M&A project, monitored client’s vendor contracts for compliance with contractual terms,

and reviewed all applicable laws and regulations for all projects and operations.

Interviewed all levels of personnel to document operations, recorded and reported practices, analyzed and modeled

business processes with Visio flowcharts, leveraged risk assessment standards to conduct and participate in audits

pertaining to internal control efficiency and risk reduction; assisted in the management and assessment of business

risk, and provided suggestions on improving internal controls and developed bottom-line oriented solutions.

Collaborated with team members to prepare and adjust work papers from clients’ trial balance.

Contributed to special investigations and reviews including fraud and bankruptcy, employee and vendor misconduct;

identified and communicated accounting and auditing issues to superiors.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin).

Technology: MS Excel, Oracle, Access, SQL, Visio, Bloomberg, SAP, QlikView, Sage MAS, Data Modeling.

Volunteer: Longmont Humane Society, Colorado, fostered emotional-supporting and love-embracing environment

for shelter dogs by weekly walking and socializing.

Volunteer: Maryland Reads Day, University of Maryland, engaged 1st grade students in enjoyable experiences with

literature, reading, and listening to help them develop a positive attitude about reading and increase motivation to

read.

Volunteer: ‘UBelong’ Organization, Cusco, Peru, assisted elderly people in daily routin es, provided emotional

support and promoted an uplifting environment at the geriatric center.

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