purchase, Import & export, international logistics

Xiaofeng (Jim) Xu

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Toronto, ON M2J 4E2 *****.******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Over five years experience in purchasing and inventory control in manufacturing industry for materials and processing equipment

Master’s degree of material management, CSCMP and APICS CPIM

Solid experience of establishing specifications, negotiating with vendors, planning materials, processing orders, scheduling delivery and following up order status

Proven ability to solve problems related to quality, delivery, expediting and order changes

In-depth computer skills of MS office and SAP

Demonstrated professional confidence when challenged with ability to relate well to a variety of individuals in English and Mandarin

Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to possess a sense of urgency and be able to handle a high pressure environment

WORK EXPERIENCE

Buyer 2015

Holcim (Canada) Inc., Toronto, Canada (Construction Materials Manufacturing Company)

Reviewed purchase requisitions, create RFQs and follow up on vendor quotations

Created and maintained purchase orders, contracts and agreements in the SAP system

Ran daily SAP report and follow up on purchase order confirmations

Validated order acknowledgements from vendors and expedited purchase orders

Maintained material information records, source lists and vendor information data

Followed up with Accounts Payable on overdue payments and park SAP invoices

Called vendors for clarification, confirmation of orders and updated purchase orders

Purchasing & Inventory Manager 2010 – 2014

Tri Star Inc., Shanghai, China (Mechanical Products Manufacturing Company)

Sourced and evaluated potential suppliers to support business needs

Assessed purchase requirements and analyzed purchase costs

Created SOW (Statement of Work), schedules, and instructions for RFQ, RFP, and RFI

Negotiated high value, long term agreements with suppliers

Coordinated with sales team to gain understanding of forecast and production needs

Reviewed and analyzed inventory levels to determine when and what to order

Issued purchase orders and monitored order status on a daily basis to adjust delivery times and quantities to meet customer requirements

Expedited open purchase orders for past due items and ensured On-Time Delivery (OTD)

Conducted circle counting to ensure inventory accuracy

Maintained records to verify invoice discrepancies and approval for bill payments

Built and supported regular and seasonal programs, along with other projects

Resolved supplier shortages, missed deliveries, quality defects and other issues

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Purchasing Engineer 2006 – 2010

Shanghai Sowin Invest Group, Shanghai, China (Electric Tools Manufacturing Company)

Managed the tactical procurement activities including quotation and order processing

Conducted supplier evaluation, selection and approval activities

Collected and analyzed quotations, discussed with technical team and negotiated with vendor

Controlled the process from FA (First Article) to small batch till batch supplying

Placed purchase orders to support sales targets

Ensured the products are of good quality, correct quantity and delivered on time

International Logistics Manager 2000 – 2006

China Shipping Container Line (Shanghai) Ltd., Shanghai, China

Set up SOP (Standard Operational Procedure) for processing of documents

Negotiated stocking rates with depots and handling charge with terminal

Evaluated 3PL and negotiated inland delivery rate

Handled importing & exporting EDI information with depot, terminal and customs

Processed transportation documents from forwarders and overseas agency

Compiled shipping manifests and issued Bill of Lading

Assisted with forwarders to resolve issues with documents and cargo delivery

COMPUTER SKILLS

Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio/Outlook/Lotus Notes/SAP

TRAINING

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Toronto, Canada

Certified SCMP Designation Program

Supply Chain Management Association Ontario (SCMAO), Toronto, Canada

English Language Program

University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Logistics & Supply Chain Management in Canada

Humber College, Toronto, Canada

Enhanced Language Training of Sales &Marketing

Toronto District School Board, Toronto, Canada

Certified Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

SCMP, Shanghai, China

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree of Material Management

Shanghai University, Shanghai, China

Bachelor’s Degree of Mechanical Engineering

Changchun University of Science & Technology, Changchun, China

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