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Redwood City, California, United States

Campbell, California, United States

Morgan Hill, California, United States

Fremont, Ca

Served as key interfaces among Suppliers, Sales, R&D, Finance, Operations and Contract ManufacturingDeveloped and aligned product cost roadmap to drive commodity strategic planning, resulting in an averaged 3% quarterly direct materials cost reductionManaged supplier account; negotiated favorable payment terms and lead-time reductionsAccountable for BOM cost, Supply Chain execution and supplier relationshipsManaged Lean inventory, achieving no line down in materials to support productionsDeveloped & maintained weekly/quarterly allocation/demand plans with constant communication with sales, operations and logistics teamsAudited Contract Manufacturing inventory levels to comply with inventory policiesManaged suppliers’ QBR and established a company approved Supplier Rating System

Milpitas, Ca

Supply Chain Manager at FlexPower Division (2008 to 2011)Consolidated inputs from R&D, Sourcing Managers, and site materials management to implement DTC and achieved over $500K cost reduction in less than three monthsMitigated excess and obsolete inventories and achieved a 5% reduction in a yearTracked with R&D and sites Planning Managers re-design in materials to reduce E&O inventory by identifying other programs capable of using the E&O inventoryAssisted risk analyses to maintain buffer stock programsReviewed Materials related data analysisImplemented requirements for vendor and customer forecastsMaterial Program Specialist (2008 -2008)Conducted “What-if” report analysisResponsible for all customer controlled items and buy backPerformed clear to build analysis and communication with the customer and CFT teamResponsible for shortage report communication with customers and CFT teamManaged supplies excess report of high dollar items for PM/CustomerManaged and maintained risk-buy processFollowed up PO with key customersResponsible for communication with customer on material related issuesNPI Staff Supervisor Buyer (2000 - 2008) Responsible for estimating, purchasing and planning activities to support end customersEstablished standard lead-time, and identified long lead time and critical items to reduce risksVerified MRP/MPS demand with planner and program manager to set up MPS and scheduled all inventory and demand replenishmentHandled quick turn prototype build product to fulfill customers’ requirement and on schedule deliveryResolved AP, Receiving discrepancies and MRB on daily basis ensuring no outstanding issuesAdministered supply base and supervised supplier performance standard to ensure competitive cost, quality, on-time delivery and superior serviceMaintained and monitored the movement of materials through production cycle and successful transferring from NPI to MP buildCoordinated buyers’ MRP execution, MRB, and MDR for projects

Fremnt, Ca

Purchased materials and components based upon directions from MRP systemResponsible for build to order projectExpedited and push out orders to ensure material availability and prevent excess inventoryResolved delivery and invoice issuesManaged inventory targets to be consistent with project goals and objectivesWorked closely with PM and customers on product supply updateResolved MRB, Receiving discrepancies and AP issues

Fremont, Ca

Purchased PC componentsResponsible for inter-branch product transfer and placing ordersMonitored cost, negotiated pricing, and acquired favorable PPVTracked product inventory, planned and forecasted product requirement to support sales teamResponsible for vendor RMA arrangementResponsible for product pricing update, specification and comparison