Global Sourcing, World Wide Operations Localization & Cost Reduction Supplier Management & Development Contract & Issue Negotiation Raw Material Project & Disposition of Liabilities

Demand Supply Manager, Global Supply Chain Planning (GSCP)  Governance of Product Transition Issue/Exception Management Performance Review Excess Early Warning MRP NormalizationProcurement Manager, World Wide Procurement (WWP)  Supply Recovery Shortage Projection & Mitigation Material Readiness Improvement and Escalation

 Sourcing: Renewed the supplier base by implementing localization strategy. Developed new suppliers with Engineering and QC to meet the technical and quality standards. Cost Reduction & Price Negotiation: Factored and tracked the costs of materials/fixtures for production, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). Negotiated the best prices and payment terms to achieve quarterly cost objectives. Re-engineering: Led the change management to implement the to-be purchasing process.… Show more  Sourcing: Renewed the supplier base by implementing localization strategy. Developed new suppliers with Engineering and QC to meet the technical and quality standards. Cost Reduction & Price Negotiation: Factored and tracked the costs of materials/fixtures for production, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). Negotiated the best prices and payment terms to achieve quarterly cost objectives. Re-engineering: Led the change management to implement the to-be purchasing process. Designed metrics to review the supplier’s capacity, material readiness, on-time deliveries, cost savings, and disposition of defective parts. Materials Planning: Made forecasts by extending and complementing current requirements of materials, including components and suppliers’ raw materials such as plastic resins for injection molding. Optimized inbound scheduling with Production Materials Control (PMC). Supplier Quality Assurance & Project Management: Ensured suppliers to follow requirements of QC and RD. Minimized impacts of quality issues on continuity of supply (COS). Show less

 Supply Management: Continuously reviewed the supplier’s capacity and improved service level for mass production. Ensured readiness of material, tooling, and multiple sources for NPI projects. Provided Headquarters Sourcing with input to material quotation and allocation. Inventory Control: Collaborated with PMC to tackle demand fluctuation, increase inventory turnover, and reduce Excess & Obsolescence. Staff Development: Organized and conducted staff training with internal and… Show more  Supply Management: Continuously reviewed the supplier’s capacity and improved service level for mass production. Ensured readiness of material, tooling, and multiple sources for NPI projects. Provided Headquarters Sourcing with input to material quotation and allocation. Inventory Control: Collaborated with PMC to tackle demand fluctuation, increase inventory turnover, and reduce Excess & Obsolescence. Staff Development: Organized and conducted staff training with internal and external resources. Show less

 Logistics Management: Piloted new projects for Dell via the bonded logistic areas in China (Suzhou, Xiamen, WaiGaoQiao, Yangshan) and Poland (Lodz). Supervised operations and charges of hubs (VMI warehouses) and forwarders. Settled compensation for damage and loss with 3rd party logistics service providers (3PL). Handled the disposition or importation of oversea Return Material Authorization (RMA). Client Management: Obligated Dell regions to buy out aged or end-of-life (EOL) parts from… Show more  Logistics Management: Piloted new projects for Dell via the bonded logistic areas in China (Suzhou, Xiamen, WaiGaoQiao, Yangshan) and Poland (Lodz). Supervised operations and charges of hubs (VMI warehouses) and forwarders. Settled compensation for damage and loss with 3rd party logistics service providers (3PL). Handled the disposition or importation of oversea Return Material Authorization (RMA). Client Management: Obligated Dell regions to buy out aged or end-of-life (EOL) parts from hubs. Had Dell clear $4.3M in April 2006, making Compal the then Dell ODM with zero EOL balance, worldwide. Contract Negotiation: Prepared RFQs and negotiated terms/rates with 3PL, recyclers, and consultancies in China, Malaysia, USA, Brazil, UK, Ireland, and Poland on behalf of Compal Sales, Logistics, QA, Customer Service, and Accounting. Process Improvement: Streamlined reverse logistics with Dell and 3PL. Pushed 3PL to optimize operations and achieve cost savings. Drove Compal Logistics to improve receiving and payment processes. Order Fulfillment: Translated customer forecasts, run rates, hub stock levels, and lead times into demand planning. Conferred with PMC and optional part suppliers to finalize production & shipping plans. Tracked deliveries and communicated replenishments with Dell regions while maintaining hub DSI and continuity of supply. Show less

 Questionnaire Development & Statistical Modeling: Designed surveys for major grocery retailers and suppliers to stress the potential cost-effectiveness of web-based EDI to existing transaction systems.

 Software Development: Developed a project tracking system for troubleshooting. Initiated system analysis/design and project management for the new version of a document imaging/archiving suite. Data Modeling & Conversion: Led a team of four to redesign data schema and complete data conversion of the Internal Revenue Service database on schedule using Access, Visual Basic, and Crystal Reports.

 Internal Audit: Audited physical inventory and operations of depots throughout the hierarchy. Coached divisional logistics staff in SOP and facilitated improvement in Material Requirements Planning. Warehouse Management: Conducted handling, stocktaking, and reporting at top-level depots.