purchasing, sourcing

WILLIAM YI

Shreveport, LA *****

601-***-**** ~ ~ ******@*****.***

GLOBAL SOURCING, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, SALES AND MARKETING, AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

● B2B &B2C ● International ● Bilingual

Dynamic, results-oriented, and innovative leader with an MBA and a strong track record of performance in fast paced organizations. Decision-maker and communicator. Drives fixed cost productivity while delivering outstanding savings to the bottom-line using best-in-class sourcing techniques. Intuitive problem solver and planner adept at forging new domestic and international business alliances. Areas of Expertise:

● Profitability & Cost Analysis ● Team Building & Performance Improvement

● Contract Negotiations & Strategic Alliances ● International Trading & Cooperation

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

● Languages: English and Chinese (Mandarin)

● Proficiency in MS Office, ERP, Photoshop

● Proficiency in computer operations

● Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

MBA Finance, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA (2007-2010)

BS Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China

Training: Executive Leadership; Marketing Strategy; Sales Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Sourcing Consultant Feb, 2011 to present

PRS Gateway LLC, Shreveport, LA

Sourcing for a variety of goods (oil field equipment, furniture, granite, hardware, and sporting goods); Discussing and determining pricing and timing; Traveling to China and visiting potential suppliers; Monitoring the production process and quality level, and driving continual improvement; Ensuring timely ship dates.

Reference: Destiny Deas, *******@**********.***

Vice President of Global Sourcing

Hardware Resources Inc., Bossier, LA July, 2010 to Nov, 2010

(Departed when the company was sold)

Global sourcing executive for an independent manufacturer and importer of hardware, furniture and decorative with 5 warehouses and $70 million in annual sales. Led sourcing activities with a team of 12 subordinates in both U.S. and China, spending 6 months of the year in China. Responsible for strategic direction of supplier sourcing, maintaining vendor relationships and ensuring on time delivery. Focused on reducing costs in every area of the manufacturing process through price negotiation from product development to delivery. Co-managed the company’s joint enterprise factory in China.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Set up Quality Assurance system and reduced quality defectives by 61%.

• Improved on time delivery from 90% to 96% by creating Product Management System (PMS) tracking product development from pre-production to warehouse.

• Built up strong relationships with the most senior executive levels within the suppliers’ organization.

• Sourced multiple new suppliers in Southeast Asia and China. Reduced purchasing prices of key products by 7.9%.

• Reduced inventory level by 9% by maintaining supply chain at optimum level.

Recruiting Coordinator (Part time)

Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 2008 to MAY 2010

Recruiting Coordinator for International Admissions Office at Louisiana Tech University. Sought, selected, built up, and maintained relationships with international agencies; Built online networks to find qualified potential candidates; Developed a pool of qualified candidates by distributing recruitment information; Conducted regular feedback to determine the effectiveness of recruitment plans and implementation.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Percentage of Chinese students at Louisiana Tech University increased 150% from 2007 to 2009.

• Agencies cooperating with Louisiana Tech University increased from less than 10 in 2008 to more than 140 in 2010.

CEO & Founder

China Love Net, Inc. –Beijing, China 2001 to 2006

Provided strong operational leadership for an online dating and gift sales firm. Held full profit and loss responsibility. Administered and controlled all capital and expense budgets. Provided leadership to four senior managers and oversaw 50 subordinates. Accountable for all finance, supply chain, business development, marketing, production, human resources, and administrative responsibilities.

Purchasing Director

Global Vision International Medical Device Inc. –Beijing, China 1998 to 2001

Supply Chain executive for an independent importer of medical devices and medicines with 8 branch offices and $25 million in annual sales. Directed the development of a centralized purchasing organization resulting in significant reduction in head count and purchasing costs across all company locations. Selected and built a team, standardized sourcing and purchasing processes supporting regulations, and leveraged the increased purchasing power to reduce costs. Negotiated major contracts and blanket purchase agreements with critical vendors for goods and services, together with the Law Department and business areas. Received the company Leadership Award.

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