Summary experiences:1)Exceed 20 years’ working experiences at World Top multinational Electronic Manufacturing Subcontractor (EMS) such as Jabil Circuit and Benchmark and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) General Electric ( GE ) Oil & Gas, Leica-Microsystems Instrument Singapore( Medical Equipments), Ham-Let Singapore Valves & Fittings & Ulvac Singapore.2) > 8 years in tactical purchasing & sourcing, >6 years in planning covered supply Chain planning, order fulfilment, production planning, inventory, logistic and warehouse management.3) International exposure: > 6 years in Malaysia, 2 years China, > 10 years in Singapore.4) High integrity with positive thinking, actively seeking career advancement and a strong believer of “ Nothing Is Impossible.”5) Good knowledge in S&OP process & execution plan.6) Highly motivated with a result-oriented, systematic approach and well organised person.7) Strong ERP knowledge on the application in SAP, Oracle, AS400 (MAPICS) and BAAN (core team).8) Equipped with a digital approach using fast work startup technique to meet customer expectation.9) 7 Years experiences in managing warehouse operation for Semiconductor & Oil & gas industry. 10) BISH supervisor certifies (Apr’15) to equip with better safety knowledge compliance to Singapore MOM regulation & policy.PAST ACCOMPLISHMENT: 1) Implemented JIT & WMI warehousing with suppliers generating 30% cost saving. 2) 30% localisation improved lead time from 20 weeks to 12 weeks. 3) Improved & stabilised MRP efficiency to 95%. 4) PPV - Purchase Price Variance saving of 5% from suppliers annually for EMS business. 5) Inventory improvement by reducing E&O (Excess & obsolete) claim with the customer. 6) Initial and implement > 10 continuously improvement project with annual cost saving > $100K.7) Dominated & awarded as Site EHS advocate winner program (Q2’15) for the warehouse improvement project. 8) Actively working on continuously improvement project > 50% headcount reduction for cost-saving by implementing an automatic warehouse system.
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Supply Chain And Operation ManagerHam-Let Group Jun 2018 - Sep 2020SingaporeAccomplishment with 12 months:1. Lead in a new office setup, renovation & relocation (office space 6000sqft, production space 9000sqft).2. Warehouse Expansion 250m2 to 400m2 (new business expansion). Setup new warehouse with 3rd party for hoses business with a total estimated saving of $100K.3. Lead annual Stock count of $3Million inventory with accuracy result of 99.7% 2018.4. Successfully increased inventory value to $4Mil & achieved Sales of $12Mil in 2019.5. Drive forecast order management to improve service levels to 91.7% (89.5% -2018).Role Summary/Purpose:• Responsible for overseeing and managing the overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations at the country and regional level in order to maximize the process efficiency and productivity.• Manage the full spectrum of logistics activities and supervise 3PL logistics team to ensure the smooth running of operations, including inbound shipments, inventory management, warehousing management and local distribution arrangement in Asia.• Responsible for monitoring the performance of service providers to improve cost and quality in order to fulfil the Company standard.• Vendor relationship management, interactions with freight forwarders & customs agents and make recommendations to improve service.• Teamwork with the HQ planning team and purchasing team to ensure smooth supply from production to product on the shelf.• Analyse and appraise the effectiveness of supply chain processes to maximise customer order fulfilment performance.• Identifies underperforming areas in the supply chain and suggest improvements or resolutions toproblems.• Develop, implement, track, and improve key performance metrics consistent with the business objective
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Logistic & After Sales ManagerLeica Microsystems May 2016 - Oct 2017SingaporeLogistics & After Sales accomplishment:1. Improved 1% OTD, reduced 53% TAT (MD R-parts). 2. Used Goods Sell-off X3 OH5/6. 3. VOC, PSP and LE trained by DBS (Sept). 4. Reduce $636K Spare/service inventory.5. Participant on Logistics’ Shin-Kaizen with 60% productivity on Pack to Ship process improvement.6. Localisation program by qualified new sources > 100 articles support spare supply continuity service.Logistics Role Summary/Purpose:• Lead 17 associate for logistics and warehousing functions to meet on-time delivery targets and yearly process improvement goals.• Managed Distribution Hub globally & 3PL Warehouses.• Improve logistics performance by leading implementation of new projects (i.e. Funnel projects to improve freight cost) and facilitate root cause analysis, corrective action in team’s problem solving and operational activities.After Sales Role Summary/ purpose:• Lead 6 associate in order fulfilment, technical service engineering & technician for Service support.• Responsible to build fundamentals and framework for a Best-In-Class After Sales Service by offering leadership and strategically to drive the performance of spares and repair pool management, Demo management, technical service and used Goods sell off process.• Manage Phase in & Phase Out of spares and ensure supplier readiness to support spares thru service period. • Purchasing of spare component & define Safety stock & replenishment strategic to optimize stock level.• Manage build plan for in house repair & turnkey supplier. -
Traffic/Warehouse LeaderGe Oil & Gas Oct 2014 - Mar 20162 Benoi Road, SingaporeWarehouse & Lean accomplishment:1. Initial and implement >10 Continuously Improvement project (Q1’15) with annual cost saving > $100K.2. Dominated & Awarded as Site EHS advocate winner program (Q2’15). 3. Improve farm-out cycle time for receiving from average 12days to 5days.4. Improve GRR (Global Rejection Report) ageing > 100days by 94%, < 100 days by 61% & overall 78% within Quarter (Jun-Aug).5. MO routing process clocking error improved from >200 to < 80.Warehouse Essential Responsibility:• Oversee the management of inventory $36M (95K sqft) and other materials received, stored and distributed from the warehouse.• Lead a team of 35 headcounts supporting annual revenue of $200M in both warehouse & farm out activities.• Manage loading, workforce allocation and material movement through the plant & suppliers in order to meet customer expectation.• Managing Centre Store consists of all indirect spending by supporting Operation (stationery, tools & fixture, calibration, factory consumable, facility & safety maintenance partsLean Leader Job scope• Lead the Lean Initiative, driving sustainable process improvement to meet and exceed customer CTQs.• Act as Lean Champion, driving Lean Manufacturing culture throughout the entire organisation, training employee in Lean Concepts and driving action Workout (AWO).
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Lean LeaderGe Oil & Gas Jan 2014 - Sep 20142 Benoi Road , Singapore- Lead the Lean Initiative, driving sustainable process improvement to meet and exceed customer CTQs- Act as Lean Champion, driving Lean Manufacturing culture throughout the entire organization, training employees in Lean concepts, and driving Action Work Outs ( AWOs ).- Build, lead, and /or facilitate cross-functional project teams to reduce lead times and reduce inventory.- Coach and mentor Manufacturing leadership team in Lean Manufacturing.- Coordinate all Lean Manufacturing activities aiming for Manufacturing lead time reduction to reach the cell/ plant target.- Promote & driving MRP optimization plan.Accomplishment:Attended NEO( New Employee Orientation ) on Feb 2014.LDC ( Leadership Development Course ) May 2014. Microsoft excel Expert 2010 training May 2014.HOP ( Human & Organization Performance) Leadership training, Aug 2014.Improve farm out cycle time for receiving from average 12days to < 5 days.Improve GRR ( Global Rejection Report ) ageing >100days by 94%, <100days by 61% & overall 78% within quarter ( Jun - Aug )Coordinate MO verification for PI count preparation .MO routing process clocking error improved from >200 to <80.Participate volunteer programs for old folk home and Boy home.
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Manager, PlanningBenchmark Electronics, Inc. Jan 2007 - Jun 2013Woodlands SingaporeAccomplishment:1. Excess & obsolete (E&O) reduction from $9Mil to $2Mil – claim, ECO error, write-off, big hit sales.2. Improved material kitting cycle time by X3 times.3. Improved inventory accuracy to 99.5% by implementing ABC concept.4. Manage to reduce logistic cost by 10%.5. Baan ERP & Rapid Response Super UserWork Description: Lead a group of staff & drive planning, warehouse & logistics operation to optimum the revenue & performance to meet customer’s demand equal supply in capital equipment market.WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS - Manage warehouse space utility, inventory accuracy, data entry integrity, material kitting performance & cycle count base on site and corporate guideline. Manage SKUs > 10,000 part counts from small items to frame that > 5 tons. Lead a team of 10 headcounts supporting warehouse operation from receiving, put away, material kitting and shipment packing. Ensure freight cost of inbound & outbound meet budgetary target. Develop & update warehouse operation procedure. Super user for Baan ERP system & provide training tools to buyer/planners and warehouse.INVENTORY CONTROL – Ensure meeting monthly & quarterly inventory turn base on corporate guideline, inventory aging control, safety stock and buffer inventory control, excess & obsolete disposition analysis and customer exposure claim management. Coordinate internal management team meet 100% customer’s on time delivery requirement. PURCHASING & PLANNING –Manage work order & purchase order aging, improve manufacturing cycle day, manufacturing usage attrition and optimum productivity to meet revenue target, supplier selection & PO management. Coordinate the outsourcing material movement with material planning team ensure meeting production schedule plan. -
Supervisor, MaterialsJabil Jun 2005 - Dec 2006Wuxi, ChinaAccomplishment:1. Setup & trains a pioneer team of buyers & planner.2. Improved & stabilised MRP efficiency to 95%.3. Ice breaking & cultural changes for local staff adopting Jabilization culture.Work Description: Lead and administrate the Purchasing Staff within the Workcell, support the development and implementation of Supply Chain strategies and systems, ensure that materials supply equal demand, and optimize overall cost of materials.• Lead the Workcells purchasing activities and assignments, such as quoting and price administration, material sizing, and interaction with customers and suppliers.• Monitor and ensure material supply meet MRP requirements to support production. Identify and support resolve disconnects such as shortages, non-conformance, high stock, excess / obsolete materials are continuously monitored and resolve.• Lead the price administration process to ensure (1) data integrity, (2) accurate standard cost, and (3) Quoted costs to the customer that are competitive and maximize the amount of favourable Materials Price Variance (MPV).• Ensure that Workcell is focused to drive down the overall cost of materials including component pricing, freight expenses, materials liability, and cost of managing materials. -
Senior Npi BuyerJabil 2003 - 2005Penang, MalaysiaAccomplishment:1. Localisation project for Mechanical parts & second source for PCBA components.2. Improved & stabilised MRP efficiency to 95%.3. Engaging supplier on EDI/ SIS & Consignment project.Work Description: Lead NPI (New Product Introduction) team on project transfer from overseas and components localization project.• Lead NPI project from material gating list. Setup/ coordinate all the purchasing activities for NPI.• Monitor inventory movement, and overall inventory projection.• Assist Buyer in overall coordination of report/ ad-hoc request from BIZ/GBUMM.• Data management, implementation of consignment/EDI/SIS/localization/second source program, escalation of supplier issue (weekly supplier verification on PCBA).• Supplier Management & development, PO administration, assist in overall coordination of report/ ad-hoc request from Function Manager (weekly report).• Make sure the smooth of line (involve in Quality issue-MRB disposition), MRP execution, supplier performance, inventory management (Clear RTV and MRB weekly).• RFQ submission, execution Jabil strategic components pricing terms. Localization program coordinator.• Coordination/completion on QBR scorecard for PCB suppliers quarterly.
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Section Head, PurchasingNec/Sanshin(M)Sdn Bhd 1999 - 2003Kedah, MalaysiaProduction scheduling & material control function.Purchase Electronics component & mechanical parts (sheet metal / plastics precision / appearance parts) from Malaysia / Hong Kong / China & Indonesian.Price negotiation with suppliers for the cost &Incoterm. Inventories control & warehousing management. Implemented JIT& VMI warehousing which generating 30% cost saving.
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Thomas Tan (Ks) Education Details
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Lithan Academy SingaporeFull Stack Developer -
Business Administration And Management, General -
Associate Of Business Executive (Abe)Business/Managerial Economics
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