Michael Ku Email & Phone Number

Cypress Ca

DEVELOP OCEAN LCL BUSINESS

•Managed the material supply chain operations for both Forward and Reverse Logistics•Improved supplier and service provider relationships by finding solutions (Packaging Redesign, Parts Kitting)•Created and executed the MRP process, located new suppliers and provided final approval on purchase orders•Maximized profit from sales orders through constantly finding areas of improvement through cost avoidance opportunities.•Lead-Time Reduction - 80% (25 days to 5 days) by Sourcing… Show more •Managed the material supply chain operations for both Forward and Reverse Logistics•Improved supplier and service provider relationships by finding solutions (Packaging Redesign, Parts Kitting)•Created and executed the MRP process, located new suppliers and provided final approval on purchase orders•Maximized profit from sales orders through constantly finding areas of improvement through cost avoidance opportunities.•Lead-Time Reduction - 80% (25 days to 5 days) by Sourcing Packaging Locally and Repairing Key Parts in the US•Increased material recovery by 60% through the collaboration with US Repair Centers in conjunction with Taipei R&D to find cost effective 1 to 1 replacements.•Inventory Reduction by disposing obsolete items, then researching the root cause for any excessive material•Located US vendors that supplied materials locally while utilizing the competitive bidding process•Managed 5000+ SKU. $3,000,000 of Material In Stock.•Established and monitored KPI (Key Performance Indicators); and leading cross-functional team personnel on cost saving projectVisited & Coordinated with World Wide Teamso Suzhou, China – Amtran Factory for staff training and team buildingo Juarez, Mexico – Surveyed Tatung SKD Factory for their Repair Capabilitieso Ontario, Canada – Audited Service Provider and Parts Distributor o Atlanta, Georgia – Audited Parts Distributoro Chicago, Illinois – Audited East Coast Repair Facility – Inventory and Control Process Show less

-Managed 48,000 square feet operation through Goods Receiving, Goods Shipping, Cycle Count.-Managed the Material Planning team to coordinate production. -Supported supply chain operations for the reverse logistics department.-Assisted in the management of both Finished Goods and Spare Parts departments.

-Implemented a “Pull” concept for the material ordering processes to cut down on excessive material.-Developed a 3 month Production/Repair Plan based on Sales Forecasts and TV return data.-Generated purchase orders on a daily to weekly basis as needed.-Tracked and managed all shipments and open orders with supplier base.-Followed up on back ordered items with critical lists which were reviewed daily.-Investigated Root Cause for all back orders to prevent… Show more -Implemented a “Pull” concept for the material ordering processes to cut down on excessive material.-Developed a 3 month Production/Repair Plan based on Sales Forecasts and TV return data.-Generated purchase orders on a daily to weekly basis as needed.-Tracked and managed all shipments and open orders with supplier base.-Followed up on back ordered items with critical lists which were reviewed daily.-Investigated Root Cause for all back orders to prevent future occurrences. Show less

-Oversaw incoming goods for all supplier shipments.-Worked closely with custom brokers, trucking companies and freight forwarders to assure on time deliveries.-Understood the freight industry and found areas of improvement that were applicable to the business.

-Provided excellent customer support.-Meet daily sales goals.-Perform inventory count on a quarterly basis.-Restock the floor as needed.