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Certification
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Nhu Thao Do

San Jose,CA

Summary

Seeking a Senior Buyer/Planner, Sourcing Manager position where my skills, knowledge and experience can be effectively utilized with a proven track record in managing all aspects of the procurement process and suppliers management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Buyer

Cepheid
11.2020 - Current
  • Strategic Sourcing: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for key raw materials, components, and services, considering factors like price, quality, delivery time, and supplier capabilities
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to leverage market competition and secure the best value for Cepheid
  • Conduct supplier negotiations and contract management to ensure favorable pricing and terms
  • Cost Management: Analyze spend data to identify cost reduction opportunities and implement cost-saving initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory levels and minimize carrying costs
  • Monitor market trends and proactively manage price fluctuations
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering open communication and collaboration
  • Regularly assess supplier performance against agreed-upon KPIs and address any quality or delivery issues promptly
  • Implement supplier development programs to enhance quality and capabilities
  • Procurement Operations: Manage the purchasing process from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely and accurate procurement of materials and services
  • Oversee the purchase order process, including contract compliance and adherence to internal controls
  • Collaborate with production planning teams to align purchasing activities with manufacturing schedules
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure all procured materials and services meet Cepheid's quality standards and regulatory requirements
  • Work closely with quality control teams to identify and resolve quality issues related to supplier products

Buyer/Planner

Becton, Dickinson and Company
06.2012 - 11.2020
  • Develop, manage and establish long term relationship with suppliers
  • Lead buyer to process RMA, RDN and MRB issues
  • Process high volume of purchase orders with high degree of accuracy
  • Arrange expedite schedule on a weekly basic to prevent manufacture line down
  • Work closely with suppliers and accounting personnel to resolve missed/delay deliveries and price discrepancy to avoid payment delay
  • Support production planners to ensure customer order on time delivery is met
  • Strongly experience with different commodities such as cables and mechanical/electrical
  • Manage inventory needs to prevent shortage/excess
  • Assist EPL team with last time buy and component replacement
  • Work with engineers on release of ZD and communicate information effectively to suppliers

Buyer/ Materials Manager

Accu Machine, Inc.
08.2008 - 06.2012
  • Reviewing material shortages twice a week
  • Evaluate suppliers regularly based on quality and performance
  • Issuing PO for raw materials and subcontract services
  • Maintaining data integrity of MOQ, lead time, pricing, NCNR materials
  • Facilitating cycle count and adjusting inventory accordingly
  • Managing Rev Control, End of life, and last time buy products
  • Communicating EOL products to all parties to securing forecasted demand
  • Being flexible in NPI schedule and/ or priority changes
  • Communicating with global customers regarding order status and shipping schedule
  • Participating in Material Review Board (MRB) meeting to determine disposition on defective material, and obsolete materials

Teller Supervisor

Bank of America
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Manage the teller services function to ensure prompt and efficient transaction processing and the generation of sales through quality referrals
  • Train and coach a successful service and referral team
  • Responsible for scheduling breaks and lunches for tellers
  • Respond to inquiries/problems and handle more complex services
  • Ensure compliance with audit and operational regulations and guidelines
  • Consistently ranked #1 in Sales every quarter as Teller and Lead Teller

University Relations
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Computer Assistant: Processing pledges made from alumni donors, maintaining up-to-date database of alumni records and research alumni's information
  • Recruiter: Responsible for recruiting new callers for the call center
  • Call University of California of Berkeley alumni and raise funds for the school

Education

University of California
01.2006

High School Diploma - undefined

Fremont High School
Oakland, California
01.2001

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Self-starter
  • Versatile/Flexible
  • Fast learner/Team player
  • Ability to work well under stress
  • Cost control
  • Excellent communication skills/Negotiation skills
  • Well-versed with MRP/SAP system, ECR/ECO,
  • Familiar with NPI process
  • Understands the importance of a job well done
  • Product procurement
  • Competitive sourcing
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Vendor negotiations
  • Value engineering
  • Category management

Accomplishments

  • Earned numerous awards for being a star and make it happen by keeping production lines from going line down and contribute substantially to yearly PPV goal.

Certification

In the process of being APICS/CPIM certified

Timeline

Senior Buyer

Cepheid
11.2020 - Current

Buyer/Planner

Becton, Dickinson and Company
06.2012 - 11.2020

Buyer/ Materials Manager

Accu Machine, Inc.
08.2008 - 06.2012

Teller Supervisor

Bank of America
01.2007 - 01.2008

University Relations
01.2002 - 01.2008

High School Diploma - undefined

Fremont High School

University of California

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