Supply Chain Management

Jim Liu

Diamond Bar, CA *****

Cell: 909-***-****

E-Mail: ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Buyer Position

SKILLS

Purchasing

Negotiation/International Experience

Sourcing vendors and suppliers

Research & analysis

Importing/distribution

Accounting/Auditing

SAP, Oracle JD Edward A9.2 and AS400

MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

Bilingual – Mandarin Chinese

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tatung Company of America (Kimco Staffing)

4/11 – Present

Commercial Buyer (Contract Position)

OEM Manufacturer of Consumer Housewares, LCD and PC Monitors

Provide and manage purchasing processes for home appliances and LCD monitors, including parts, components and chip sets. Place orders, schedule purchases and deliveries, and perform MRP analysis (materials planning to shipment arrivals). Develop cost reduction and cost avoidance programs. Assist R&D department by sourcing miscellaneous electronic components. Support logistics and suppliers in China to ensure implementation of Just-In-Time delivery. Negotiate pricing, quality and terms with suppliers.

LA Works Employment Resource Center

8/10 – Present

Career Development – Supply Chain Specialist Buyer (Client)

Update skills in contract negotiation, supply and purchasing management. Develop interpersonal communication and soft skills. Interact and network with other clients.

Titan Management, Inc

11/09 – 7/10

Buyer/Assistant to the President

Conduct research and comparisons on products, services and vendors. Evaluate and determine vendors from which purchases would be made and issue purchase orders. Facilitate bidding process. Manage supplier performance. Negotiate with vendors. Visit suppliers' distribution centers to examine in order to learn about products, services and prices. Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes. Prepare RFQ and RFB.

US Treasury Dept, Title 31 Compliance Program

11/01 – 3/09

Accountant/Field Auditor

Monitor changes affecting supply and demand of products, including tracking market conditions, price trends, and futures markets. Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, including costs, deliveries, product performances and inventories. Resolve confrontational situations from customers through diplomacy and patience. Conduct legal research and problem solving tasks, including negotiating and settling issues, and determining findings. Prepare case status reports and meet stringent deadlines.

Vegetarian Delight Enterprises

1/96 – 11/01

Sourcing and Purchasing Specialist

Manage procurement process. Conduct, administer and close procurements. Evaluate and select suppliers. Monitor contract performances and manage supplier relationships. Conduct procurement audits and tour suppliers’ places of business. Communicate with global suppliers. Select, develop and outsource products and materials. Negotiate pricing, quality and terms with suppliers.

EDUCATION/MEMBERSHIPS

CA State Univ., Los Angeles, CA, Bachelor’s of Science, Accounting/Finance

Paralegal Training Center, Pasadena, CA, Certificate - Paralegal

Prove It, Certificate – Purchasing, Financial Analysis, and Inventory Management

Institute for Supply Management (ISM) – Member

COMPUTER SKILLS

SAP/JD Edward Oracle A9.2 and AS400 Application

Microsoft Office 2007 Training Certificate: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Word

Operating Systems – Microsoft Windows XP and Vista, Typing 60+ wpm

IBM Lotus Note 8.5 Application

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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