Denny ( Cheng Yu) Yang
San Jose,CA
Summary
Seasoned Supply Chain & Business Operations Specialist with 11+ years of experience supporting end-to-end order management, demand planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional execution in fast-paced, global environments. Proven track record in order fulfillment, PSI/S&OP, forecasting, ERP (SAP), and process improvement, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities that improve on-time delivery, reduce excess and obsolescence, and drive operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Procurement specialist
Samsung Electronics America, Inc
Mountain View, California
08.2014 - Current
- Partnered with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Global Operations, and 10+ overseas factories to align demand, supply, and fulfillment priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Streamlined logistics and fulfillment workflows by redesigning operating procedures, resulting in a 25% reduction in transportation lead time in 2024.
- Drove demand forecasting and material allocation for memory, DSP, RF, and audio ICs, SSDs, and mechanical components, supporting over $100 million in annual spend.
- Owned material planning and order execution for a portfolio of critical components across New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining programs, supporting the full product lifecycle from design through end of life (EOL) for high-volume consumer electronics.
- Collaborated with R&D and suppliers to negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply terms, aligning technical and supply requirements.
- Led weekly PSI (Production, Sales, Inventory) reviews and biweekly demand meetings, achieving 98.9% on-time delivery (OTD) across global programs.
- Proactively identified excess and obsolescence (E&O) risks, working with internal stakeholders to execute inventory mitigation strategies, and successfully reduced aging/excess inventory by $2.5M in 2022.
Assistant buyer contractor
Samsung Electronics America, Inc
Milpitas, California
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Provided operation expertise on the ERP (SAP) system.
- Supported senior management by tracking procurement KPIs, and improving visibility into operational performance.
- Conducted monthly Statement of Account (SOA) reviews, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating timely resolution with suppliers and finance teams.
Industrial Engineer
Bosjob Co., Ltd
Guangzhou, China
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Redesigned production workflows and workstations for welding water cooler lines, driving a 20% productivity improvement, and a 15% manpower reduction.
- Developed and implemented supplier screening and quality standards, collaborating cross-functionally to reduce defect rates by 7.5%.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial And Systems Engineering
Chung Yuan Christian University
Taiwan06-2012
Skills
- Order Management & Fulfillment
- Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Shipment & Backlog Management
- Inventory management
- Cross-Functional & Cross-Regional Collaboration
- Root Cause Analysis & Supply chain optimization
- Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Management
Accomplishments
Award of excellence in 2022 Global SCM
Timeline
Sr. Procurement specialist
Samsung Electronics America, Inc
08.2014 - Current
Assistant buyer contractor
Samsung Electronics America, Inc
03.2014 - 07.2014
Industrial Engineer
Bosjob Co., Ltd
07.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Industrial And Systems Engineering
Chung Yuan Christian University