Hsuehjou (Shirley) Chen
Union City,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Buyer Planner and Production Planner with experience in procurement, inventory management, and supply chain operations. Proven track record of optimizing purchasing processes, negotiating favorable contracts, and maintaining efficient inventory levels to meet production demands. Adept at analyzing market trends, forecasting demand, and implementing strategies to reduce costs while ensuring on-time delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Planner
InterVenn Biosciences
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Utilized ERP systems (NetSuite) to monitor inventory levels, create and execute work orders, and generate reports for management review.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and procurement teams to gather and analyze data for accurate demand forecasting.
- Coordinated with suppliers to track shipments, resolve issues, and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Implemented and maintained lean manufacturing principles to drive operational excellence.
Buyer Planner
InterVenn Biosciences
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed and executed procurement strategies to meet business objectives while ensuring optimal inventory levels and cost efficiencies.
- Analyzed demand forecasts, inventory levels, and sales trends to anticipate material requirements and prevent stock outs or overstock situations.
- Negotiated pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable agreements and achieved cost savings targets.
- Utilized ERP systems (NetSuite) to track purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, and generate reports for management review.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with production, logistics, and sales teams to align purchasing activities with production schedules and customer demands.
Senior Production Planner
Cytek Biosciences Inc.
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Analyzed customer forecasts and purchase patterns (consumption) to perform optimum inventory planning; managed material requirement planning (MRP) execution.
- Determined bill of materials (BOM) inaccuracies and enacted hold policy on WIP resulting in rapid resolution.
- Monitored the execution of the production plan and resolved any potential issues in a timely fashion.
Production Planner
Cytek Biosciences Inc.
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Analyzed back orders, existing orders, and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule production operations via ERP systems (NetSuite).
- Coordinated with the New Product Information (NPI) team in planning and implementing engineering changes in production lines.
- Reviewed inventory and reordered to maintain supplies for production.
Manufacturing Technician
Cytek Biosciences Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Assembled fluidics and electrical devices within quality standards.
- Coordinated with Engineers to learn the standard operating procedure (SOP) and ensured to produce with the latest revision of bill of materials (BOM).
Operations Manager
TCM Logistics Inc.
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Assist filing customs entries (Form 7501) to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- Coordinated with freight forwarders and shipping companies to expedite international shipments.
Fiber Optic Technician
Molex LLC.
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Operated fiber optic soldering and device cleaning in a cleanroom standard.
- Repaired return merchandise authorization (RMA) products.
Cashier Dept. Assistant Manager
99 Ranch Market
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer related issues.
- Completed all point of sale (POS) opening and closing procedures.
Education
Area of study: Economics -
Chabot College
06.2012
High School Diploma -
Chinese Christian Schools
06.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs/Sheets
- ERP Systems (Oracle NetSuite)
- Multi-Tasking
- Team Player
- Procurement and Sourcing
Timeline
Senior Production Planner
InterVenn Biosciences
11.2022 - 12.2023
Buyer Planner
InterVenn Biosciences
02.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Production Planner
Cytek Biosciences Inc.
07.2021 - 02.2022
Production Planner
Cytek Biosciences Inc.
09.2019 - 06.2021
Manufacturing Technician
Cytek Biosciences Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2019
Operations Manager
TCM Logistics Inc.
02.2018 - 01.2019
Fiber Optic Technician
Molex LLC.
07.2017 - 02.2018
Cashier Dept. Assistant Manager
99 Ranch Market
08.2015 - 07.2017
Area of study: Economics -
Chabot College
High School Diploma -
Chinese Christian Schools
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