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Cindy Lau

Sr. Production Planner
Flushing,NY

Summary

Highly organized and skilled in coordinating production schedules to optimize manufacturing processes. Experience in ensuring timely procurement of materials, effective inventory management, and expediting orders to meet critical deadlines. Strong problem-solving abilities and adept at improving workflow efficiency. Successfully minimized delays and contributed to consistently meeting production targets through strategic planning and execution. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Sr. Production Planner

Madison 88 Ltd
08.2015 - Current
  • Overseeing multiple accounts of purchasing order ( VF Corporation: The North Face).
  • Handling accounts with over 40 SKU, 3 million plus units and $11 mil in dollar value.
  • Attending daily production meeting to discuss and review current production status and concerns.
  • Actively participate and share findings in cross functional interaction to drive decision making process and remove roadblocks and bring resolutions.
  • Handling order processing and follow through all necessary timelines and key task to achieve on time delivery.
  • Communication with management team on all high-level issues in timely manner.
  • Reviewing vendor manual, packagings, logistics and testing protocols.
  • Providing mentorship and guidance to junior planners, fostering professional growth within the team.
  • Improving on-time delivery rates with precise order tracking and coordination between departments.
  • Establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating clear communication channels for timely. decision making.

Production Coordinator/Account Manager

Lakeview Innovations LLC
07.2012 - 08.2015
  • Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Assisted in the hiring and training of new production staff.
  • Coordinated production schedules to ensure the timely delivery of all purchased orders.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports for the CEO's review.
  • Facilitated the resolution of production-related problems.
  • Managed the production calendar, scheduling tasks and deadlines.
  • Entered order information into system to update status reports.
  • Collaborated with design teams to optimize product quality.
  • Managed movement of materials and product through production.

Production Coordinator

United Legwear
09.2006 - 04.2011
  • Acted as a liaison between Sales, Design Team, Sourcing Manager.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate records of production processes, materials used, and finished products.
  • Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Provided training to new personnel on brand accounts and SAP systems.
  • Managed day-to-day tasks assigned by Production Manager and Director ensuring deadlines are met consistently.
  • Resolved any issues related to production process or equipment malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
  • Coordinated production schedules to ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Created and implemented production schedules to meet on-time deliveries.
  • Collaborated with design teams to optimize product quality.
  • Organized order information to prepare for production of products.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports for senior management review.
  • Facilitated the resolution of production-related problems.
  • Managed the production calendar, scheduling tasks and deadlines.
  • Entered information into system to update status reports.
  • Contacted the factory to verify shipment details.
  • Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
  • Coordinated with freight forwarder on shipments.

Skills

Data analysis

Timeline

Sr. Production Planner

Madison 88 Ltd
08.2015 - Current

Production Coordinator/Account Manager

Lakeview Innovations LLC
07.2012 - 08.2015

Production Coordinator

United Legwear
09.2006 - 04.2011
Cindy LauSr. Production Planner