CPIM Logistics Documentation & Supply Chain Auditor

WU PING LAI, CPIM

West Des Moines, IA 515-***-**** ******.***@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

CPIM-certified logistics and supply chain professional with 8+ years of hands-on experience reviewing, preparing, and auditing core trade and logistics documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, customs entries, and inventory registers, for accuracy, authenticity, and compliance. Skilled at evaluating supply chain workflows against best practices, identifying process gaps, and translating complex logistics concepts into clear, well-structured documentation and training material for cross-functional and non-expert audiences. Experienced managing complex, high-volume SKU portfolios (25,000+) and global supplier networks (100+), with a strong analytical, detail-first approach suited to independent, deadline-driven remote work. RELEVANT SKILLS

• Logistics documentation review & audit: Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, customs entries, inventory registers

• Supply chain workflow evaluation, process improvement, and best-practice documentation

• Global supply chain operations: international/domestic transportation, 3PL warehousing, customs compliance

• Quality assurance & data validation across large, high-mix SKU portfolios (25,000+)

• Clear technical communication — translating complex logistics concepts for varied audiences

• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, sales, and finance

• ERP/MRP systems: Sage X3, VeraCore, Sage 100, Paladin Advanced Excel: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Supply Base Manager Oct 2024 – Jun 2025

The Integration Group (TIG) — Des Moines, IA (3PL & Supply Chain Solutions Provider)

• Directed materials planning, demand, and inventory strategies to meet customer requirements and optimize working capital across a complex product portfolio.

• Supervised a planner overseeing domestic and international transportation, 3PL warehousing coordination, customs documentation, and expedite planning.

• Built KPI dashboards (Sage X3, VeraCore) and led executive supply chain reviews to monitor documentation accuracy and process performance.

• Led NPI and BOM management from contract award through retirement, coordinating with engineering, pricing, and sales.

Supply Management Specialist Jan 2022 – Sep 2024

The Integration Group (TIG) — Des Moines, IA

• Led logistics operations across planning, procurement, pricing, 3PL/transportation, and forecast analysis for 25,000+ SKUs.

• Built and maintained cycle-count models that improved accuracy between physical inventory and system records.

• Reviewed and validated supplier and pricing documentation as part of strategic sourcing, vendor evaluation, and contract management.

• Partnered with customers and sales teams to set inventory levels and purchasing strategies balancing cost, quality, and delivery.

Business Intelligence Analyst Aug 2019 – Sep 2024

The Integration Group (TIG) — Des Moines, IA

• Built forecasting models, dashboards, and process documentation supporting the Supply Chain Manager and cross- functional teams.

• Documented models, tools, and standard operating procedures; trained end-users across teams on adoption and best practices.

• Supervised and mentored cost, purchasing, and inventory analysts, aligning day-to-day work with departmental SOPs. Supply Chain Coordinator Jun 2018 – Dec 2021

The Integration Group (TIG) — Des Moines, IA

• Reviewed and processed import documentation — Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, and Packing Lists — and audited customs entries for compliance and accuracy.

• Managed a global network of 100+ international and domestic suppliers, sustaining 95%+ on-time delivery.

• Monitored supplier scorecards and KPIs, partnering with vendors on documented improvement plans and backorder recovery.

Purchasing Analyst Oct 2017 – May 2018

The Integration Group (TIG) — Des Moines, IA

• Managed drop-ship and annual Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) documentation; tracked ROI/ROG for purchasing accuracy.

• Designed end-to-end procurement process documentation, including vendor evaluation, selection, and purchase-to- pay procedures.

• Monitored plant inventory levels and adjusted cycle counts to minimize excess stock, sustaining 98%+ fulfillment. Supply Chain & Sales Operations Analyst Oct 2017 – Dec 2021 Farm and City Supply — Des Moines, IA

• Supported government transit-agency bids (SEPTA, WMATA, NYMTA, IADOT) with RFP response and operations documentation.

• Led fulfillment and logistics planning for public-agency contracts, ensuring documentation met agency compliance requirements.

• Developed reporting tools for sales and inventory performance tracking. EDUCATION

Drake University — Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Actuarial Science & Information Systems (2014 – 2017) CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) — Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM); Credential ID 168754, expires Sep 2031

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