YI HSU

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PROFILE: BUYER

Analytical supply chain and purchasing professional with 20+ years of progressive growth and experience in the coordination and execution of a wide range of purchasing and material management functions related to the procurement of high-tech and value added products, parts, and services.

Utilize a fact-based and process-oriented approach towards reaching aggressive goals in support of cost, profit, customer service, and organizational objectives.

Analyze strategic procurement solutions to implement change within company cultural parameters regarding process refinement, sourcing opportunities, and delivering lowest total cost objectives.

Research market trends, prices, manufacturing and engineering developments, and supplier capabilities to build

supplier relationships, negotiate supplier prices and terms, and build a qualified supplier network.

Develop and nurture key global supplier relationships to drive overall cost reduction, delivery performance, product quality, and overall profit improvement.

Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, manage the purchasing processes, and evaluate suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Random Packaging Global Supply Chain Project Management Vendor Management RFQ Industrial Manufacturing Negotiations SAP ERP Cost Reduction

Strong purchasing background in project-based procurement within manufacturing, industrial, and petrochemical industries.

Experience in data gathering, analysis and reporting on logistics and purchasing assessment and in the use of

historical data to ensure corporate and customer material planning objectives are achieved.

Expertise in contract development and administration with the skill to identify provider resources, conduct needs assessments, requirements gathering, and negotiate contract specifications.

Resourceful team leader with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills combined with the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities with ease, and make quick, effectivedecisions.

Fluent in multiple Chinese dialects, including Cantonese Hakka, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DEEA Materials Products & Services LLC Houston, Tx

Supply Chain / Purchasing July 2014 to present

Implement a fully functional supply chain management/production control infrastructure.

Maintenance and accuracy of data in SAP ERP system (inventory, labor reporting, RFQ and quoting modules, etc.)

Sets and meets Raw, WIP, and Finished Goods Inventory Control Goals

Forecasting, Production Planning and Scheduling

Production and Purchasing

Distribution, Logistics, Shipping, and Receiving

Understand customer requirements, and maintain excellent customer relationships.

AMACS Process Tower Internals Inc., Houston, TX December 2012 – April 2014

BUYER

Managed global purchasing and vendor management functions for the procurement of materials and components for the manufacture of a range of products for use in oil and gas, refining, food and beverage, and water treatment industries.

Tracked supplier metrics, performance, and forecast requirements for the maximization of material pricing models, vendor quality, delivery schedules, and management of a global vendor network.

Forecasted project-based material demand, managing a diverse inventory mix and a global supplier base to minimize inventory levels to meet customer delivery requirements and control costs for material, freight, fees, and supplies.

Cultivated relationships within the supply chain to negotiate supply agreements that achieve lowest total system costs, reduce expediting and transportation fees, ensure product quality levels, and eliminate restocking fees.

Determined recommended sourcing awards, leading the research, identification, and evaluation of potential suppliers based upon RFQ requests for assigned products and complete bid analysis.

ACS Separation & Mass Transfer Products Inc., Houston, Tx.

BUYER October 2007 – December 2012

Sole on-site buyer responsible for the execution of daily and strategic purchasing functions related to procurement and vendor management, contract negotiation, cost and inventory control, and the implementation of purchasing best practices in a 24x7 operating environment. Maintained procurement system information regarding contracts, pricing, min/max

requirements, and supplier data.

Performed all aspects of strategic demand planning and requirements analysis to determine outsourcing and

material requirements, supply chain strategy, and supplier selection.

Established min/max system, working with industrial engineering teams in defining material requirements and schedules to maximize efficiency in material planning for fast-moving, expendable parts. Reduced material lead times by 24 hours.

Facilitated vendor payment with monthly credit card and invoice reconciliation, contract and purchase order review, month-end closings, and working directly with vendors for invoice resolution and prompt payment.

Improved overall purchasing process with the implementation of standard inventory, purchase order, and material requirements review meetings and communications

Inventec Corporation, Houston, Tx. August 2000 – October 2007

PURCHASING

Supported all purchasing requirements, performing all material planning functions for an assigned product line, researching and identifying qualified suppliers, and managing the global, end-to-end purchasing process for the procurement of large volume, high-cost materials. Coordinated the complex shipment requirements and schedules for global material

distribution and drop-shipment.

Facilitated daily meetings with customers and internal staff to determine material requirements, eliminate

bottlenecks, and ensure commitments to established delivery schedules.

Met forecast demands, customer requirements, quality, costs, and inventory standards by building long-term and

profitable relationships with suppliers and efficient purchase and manufacturing order management.

Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing teams in the planning and execution of daily purchasing

activities, supply chain optimization, increased product competition, and international trend analysis for the use,

procurement, and quality of raw materials and services.

International Industrial Co., LTD, Jacksonville, FL February 1996 – August 2000

SENIOR BUYER

Coordinated and managed all aspects of the procurement process for the purchase of forecasted and spare materials, including the preparation and issue of RFQs for commodities, engineered equipment, and fabrication, material management and expedition, inventory control, supplier recommendation and evaluation, and bid evaluation.

Fostered and maintained key supplier relationships to provide maximum utilization of supplier expertise, material application, cost savings, and supplier support.

Advanced the company’s financial position by reducing inventories, monitoring inventory flow to consolidate common product line materials, and resolving invoice related issues.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration

National Taipei College of Business, Taipei, Taiwan

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