Joshua Lo
Auburn,WA
Summary
Achieved significant operational enhancements at Thermo Fisher Scientific by spearheading continuous improvement initiatives and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Expert in supply management and customer service demonstrated through innovative inventory solutions and enhanced client relationships. Skilled in strong organization and dependable candidate successfully managing multiple priorities, ensuring project success and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Site Logistics Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Seattle
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the overall production, capacity and material planning, forecasting, purchasing, warehousing, inventory control, and scheduling activities to maximize schedule adherence, customer service, and delivery.
- Identifying opportunities for improvement, and aligning the supply chain with overall business objectives.
- Utilize and maintain expertise in inventory management systems, including MRP/ERP software, to oversee stock levels and order processing.
- Exhibit a customer-focused approach, demonstrating dedication to understanding and fulfilling client needs and expectations.
- Demonstrate resourcefulness and ingenuity in overcoming challenges and progressing with limited resources.
- Prepare and process various documents such as purchase orders, shipping documents, and invoices.
- Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.
- Maintained open lines of communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle, addressing concerns promptly to foster customer satisfaction.
- Send orders electronically to integrated suppliers or email a Purchase Order to non-integrated suppliers using a Purchase Order, Blanket Purchase Order, or valid forms of payment.
- Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
Supply Chain Specialist
Regions Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
07.2019 - 09.2023
- Established effective communication channels between departments for seamless supply chain operations.
- Manage inventory operations, including receiving, storage, cycle counting, and replenishment activities, to maintain accurate inventory levels and support operational needs.
- Conduct regular audits, inventory reconciliations, and cycle counts to identify discrepancies, root causes, and corrective actions to maintain inventory accuracy and compliance.
- Utilize inventory tracking systems, barcode scanning technologies, and inventory management software to ensure real-time inventory data visibility, accuracy, and integrity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory-related issues, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with inventory control policies and procedures.
- Participate in training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and continuous learning initiatives to stay updated with industry best practices and improve inventory management skills.
- Coordinate interdepartmental activity with warehouse, quality inspection, non-conformance review board, purchasing, and logistics.
- Monitors and acts upon open PO reports for both purchases and credits in an accurate and timely manner.
Patient Transporter
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
Saint Paul, MN
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms, and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and medical protocol adherence.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and conditions to safeguard health information.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities during shifts while maintaining a high level of performance under pressure.
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN12-2023
Skills
- MS Office
- Analytical Skills
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Supply Management
- Customer Service
- Strong Organization
- Time Management
- Driving Results
Certification
- Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT)-Lion Technology Inc, 2023
- Hazmat Air Shipper Certification (IATA)-Lion Technology Inc, 2023
Timeline
Sr. Site Logistics Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Specialist
Regions Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2023
Patient Transporter
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
11.2015 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Century College