Jane Liu
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in global sourcing and import operations at Tabletops Unlimited Inc. Proven track record in enhancing supplier compliance and quality assurance while demonstrating exceptional negotiation skills. Strong ability to build collaborative teams and drive profitable projects for major retailers, including Costco, Sam
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Director
Tabletops Unlimited Inc
01.2006 - Current
- Oversee and execute all the incoming and outgoing product developments
- Control and monitor all import purchasing for soft-line (houseware) and hardline items (mix material)
- Sourcing and purchasing softline/hardline product and approved overseas venders/factories
- Approved and Oversee cost and review profits for all the projects
- Review and in charge of costing negotiation and profit control with venders/factories
- Oversea and supervise production schedule, planning for all incoming shipment
- Oversea and supervise quality, testing and inspection control
- Conduct global social/labor compliance and testing per customer request, such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Sam’s Club, Kroger, Macy…etc
- Manage oversea on-site QA personnel for related assignment
Import Manager / Supervisor
Tabletops Unlimited Inc
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Execute the import orders to oversea factories and follow up the production status
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between related departments to make sure all the procedure is completed
- Execute the product development
- Set up the inspection, testing and quality standard
Executive Assistant for Senior Import Vice President
Tabletops Unlimited Inc
03.2003 - 01.2004
- Coordinate and support all level of departments and execute the VP’s direction
- Reporting to VP: Analyze buying/sales margin report
- Coordinate and assist to import logistic shipping and accounting department
- Daily report to VP for all related ongoing projects
Sales & Merchandise Coordinator/Supervisor
Virco Associates, Inc.
Walnut, USA
01.2000 - 02.2003
- Company Overview: ( Nexgrill, Inc )
- Act as an intermediary among the manufactures, business clients and senior-level management
- Develop new products (Hardline) and overview all the merchandise production from the manufactures
- Supervise and coordinate all pricing, ordering, shipping and marketing related procedures and activities to the current business clients
- Responsible to handle major sales account and report to senior-level management
- Build interpersonal relationship with current business clients such as Costco Wholesale, Home Depot, Target, etc
- ( Nexgrill, Inc )
Assistant to Sales/VP
Virco Associates, Inc.
Walnut, USA
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Company Overview: ( Nexgrill, Inc )
- Administrative support to Senior-Level Management
- Processed decisions, data filing, and respond to phone calls
- Managed staff meeting schedule and coordinated incoming and outgoing office operation
- ( Nexgrill, Inc )
Ticketing Agent/Secretary (Intern/Part-time)
Lai Lai Travel Agent
Monterey Park, USA
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Booking and issue ticket and coordinate with related airline company/ agents
- Data entry and maintain customer information in the system
- Customer services with all customer inquires
- General office duties, faxes, filing, and organize related documents
Education
B.A. - Linguistic
University of California, Riverside
Riverside06.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Effective Negotiation Skills
- Global sourcing, purchasing, and planning
- Import process and operation oversight
- Supplier Compliance Management and Quality Assurance
- Supplier Engagement Strategies
- Collaborative Team Building
- Effective Communication
- Regulatory Compliance
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Mandarin, Fluent
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Import Director
Tabletops Unlimited Inc
01.2006 - Current
Import Manager / Supervisor
Tabletops Unlimited Inc
01.2004 - 01.2005
Executive Assistant for Senior Import Vice President
Tabletops Unlimited Inc
03.2003 - 01.2004
Sales & Merchandise Coordinator/Supervisor
Virco Associates, Inc.
01.2000 - 02.2003
Assistant to Sales/VP
Virco Associates, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2000
Ticketing Agent/Secretary (Intern/Part-time)
Lai Lai Travel Agent
01.1997 - 01.1998
B.A. - Linguistic
University of California, Riverside