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Sabrina Luan

Painesville,USA

Summary

Motivated and resourceful Supply Chain Specialist with over 15 years of expertise managing customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics. Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue. Reliable and dedicated leader seeking to leverage strong background into a Supply Chain Manager role with progressive organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Master Planner

STERIS
Mentor, OH
11.2022 - Current
  • Planning for 5 manufacturing plants
  • Responsible for creating, measuring, disseminating and presenting statistical data and variance reporting and analysis
  • Implemented strategies designed to reduce waste from production processes while increasing overall productivity.
  • Provided technical assistance and information to staff regarding planning program areas and ordinances.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Monitored customer service levels by assessing backorders and stockouts against set goals.
  • Diagramed supply chain models to help facilitate discussions with customers.
  • Created reports on current inventory levels, projected sales volumes, seasonal fluctuations in demand. for management review.
  • Supported company's business strategy by developing and managing global supply base contributing to growth.
  • Delivered presentations at managerial and executive meetings to communicate project results, gather support for new objectives and receive budgetary approval for emerging strategies.
  • Led complex business transformation projects, overseeing tasks from planning stages to completion.
  • Developed and monitored demand plans for products to ensure accuracy of sales forecasts.
  • Managed new hire trainings and onboarding to keep Purchasing department employees aware of company policies and procedures.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors providing services related to demand planning activities.
  • Recommended modifications or adjustments based on analysis of actual vs planned results.
  • Provided training for staff on proper use of forecasting models and other relevant software applications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.

Buyer II

STERIS
Mentor, OH
05.2021 - 11.2022
  • Responsible for $15M in domestic and international annual purchases
  • Reviews production plan requirements and communicate raw material delivery dates to suppliers according to established reorder point, lead time, and Kanban inventory levels
  • Participates and leads continuous improvement projects to alleviate supply chain related problems that include receipt discrepancies, UOM issues, BOM issues and late deliveries
  • Created cost analysis models to identify cost saving opportunities.
  • Oversaw purchasing department by supervising staff and training new employees.
  • Provided guidance to junior buyers on complex purchasing processes and procedures.
  • Developed purchasing strategies to meet organizational objectives while minimizing costs.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
  • Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
  • Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.
  • Implemented strategies for streamlining procurement processes resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings.
  • Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues..
  • Determined inventory goals, product stock, and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.
  • Implemented new or improved supply chain processes to enhance efficiency or performance.
  • Increased profits by 15% related to supply chain operations plan and exceeded established goals.
  • Created reports summarizing supply chain operations such as inventory levels and shipping schedules.
  • Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
  • Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
  • Identified and rolled out both short- and long-term supply chain plans while optimizing procedures to decrease annual expenses.
  • Led Kaizen events for process improvements

Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Channel Products, Inc.
Solon, OH
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Communicates with Customer Service, Production, Quality Control, Engineering, and Sales departments daily to resolve potential schedule interruptions
  • Handled negotiations, resulting in 26% savings from vendors for raw materials and supplies.
  • Created reports to track performance metrics such as lead times, order fulfillment rates, and supplier quality ratings.
  • Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders.
  • Oversaw, assessed and responded to shortage processes.
  • Managed supplier relationships and performed quarterly reviews.
  • Reduced process lags while supervising 6 employees to ensure optimal productivity through training staff on best practices and protocol.
  • Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks.
  • Supported company's business strategy by developing and managing global supply base contributing to growth.
  • Determined inventory goals, product stock, and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.
  • Executed on-time and under-budget project management on complex material handling, mail distribution, FIFO stock rotations and inventory control issues for senior leadership to maximize profits.
  • Identified opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials.
  • Managed, analyzed and responded to shortage processes.
  • Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
  • Identified and rolled out both short- and long-term supply chain plans while optimizing procedures to decrease annual expenses.
  • Provided guidance and training to junior staff members on best practices related to supply chain management.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of supply chain activities.
  • Evaluated and selected information or other technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting of materials or product distribution, storage or inventory.
  • Managed the supply chain process from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Created reports tracking key performance indicators such as delivery times, cost savings initiatives.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Supply Chain Specialist

Channel Products, Inc.
Solon, OH
12.2015 - 08.2020
  • Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
  • Increased on-time transport arrivals by managing logistics, travel route planning, arrival date confirmation and cargo verification.
  • Collected and reviewed information on suppliers, inventory and distribution to look for areas with suboptimal performance.
  • Designed supply chains to support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities or cost reduction strategies.
  • Enhanced supply chain customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues efficiently.
  • Oversaw, assessed and responded to shortage processes.
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify cost reduction opportunities within the supply chain.
  • Identified potential risks associated with supply chain operations and developed mitigation strategies.
  • Monitored market trends in order to anticipate changes in demand or supply issues that could disrupt operations.
  • Defined performance metrics for measurement, comparison or evaluation of supply chain factors.
  • Strengthened quality assurance processes by inspecting materials and assessing for 100% customer delivery compliance.
  • Maintained accurate records of purchases, shipments, inventories, returns.
  • Created reports to track performance metrics such as lead times, order fulfillment rates, and supplier quality ratings.
  • Provided training on proper use of software tools used by the team.
  • Managed the flow of products through the supply chain network including sourcing, procurement, production planning, warehousing, distribution, customer service, returns management and disposal, recycling.

Senior Planner

Channel Products, Inc.
Chesterland, OH
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Managed the development of project schedules, budgets, resources, risks and deliverables.
  • Lead initiative discussions among senior management regarding proposed changes or updates to existing plans.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in planning processes and recommended solutions to senior leadership.
  • Developed key performance indicators used to measure success of planned initiatives.
  • Provided guidance on appropriate selection criteria when evaluating prospective vendors or partners.
  • Assisted in the preparation of presentations outlining strategic plans for upcoming initiatives.
  • Provided guidance to teams on best practices for developing project plans that meet established goals and objectives.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
  • Created comprehensive models for forecasting future demand based on historical data analysis.

Global Sourcing Specialist

Just Funky, LLC
Wooster, OH
04.2012 - 11.2013
  • Established cross-functional team that exceeded benchmarked order management metrics and reduced average purchasing cycle times time year-over-year.
  • Identified lowest costs through submission of RFPs and product category reviews.
  • Identified and capitalized on market opportunities via supplier outreach, due diligence and networking.
  • Created detailed reports summarizing the results of each project for senior management review.
  • Provided support throughout the entire lifecycle of each project from initial request through final delivery confirmation.
  • Formulated and implemented annual purchasing plans and contracts, covering OEM, import, ingredients, materials and equipment.
  • Managed foreign exchange rate fluctuations to minimize risk associated with purchasing overseas materials.
  • Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
  • Attended trade shows and conferences around the world to stay abreast of industry developments.
  • Developed strong communication protocols between domestic and international suppliers for timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Assisted in training new team members on relevant policies and procedures related to global sourcing operations.
  • Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies to conduct interviews, determining product availability and terms of sales.
  • Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.

Social Compliance Specialist

Manchu Times Fashion Inc.
Dalian, China
02.2009 - 09.2011

  • Monitored compliance risk controls to identify deviations and offer recommendations.
  • Liaised between regulatory agencies and internal departments to facilitate regulatory and related matters.
  • Coordinated with various departments within the organization to ensure adherence to established standards.
  • Established working relationships with regulatory agencies.
  • Created processes and systems for ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
  • Facilitated adherence to safety and regulatory objectives and managed client-specific projects, training programs and personnel background checks.
  • Produced reports outlining assessments completed and follow-up recommendations.
  • Identified gaps in current control frameworks which may lead to non-compliance issues.
  • Interpreted legal documents such as contracts, leases, operating agreements.
  • Ensured that all departmental processes comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Collaborated with external parties such as auditors, lawyers, regulators.
  • Adhered to deadlines in optimizing regulatory and operational performance.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for improving overall compliance performance.
  • Verified documentation against compliance standards and communicated deficiencies to resolve issues.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) - Marketing & Business Management

Dongbei University of Finance And Economics (DUFE)

Skills

  • Demand Forecasting
  • Scheduling Expertise
  • Budget Planning
  • Financial Acumen
  • Presentation Skills
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Supplier Relations
  • Project Management
  • Business Development
  • Meeting Planning and Leadership
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Performance Tracking
  • Cost-Reduction Strategies
  • Inventory Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • ERP Systems Knowledge
  • Staff Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Process Development
  • Budget Management

Other Names

Dandan Luan

Timeline

Senior Master Planner

STERIS
11.2022 - Current

Buyer II

STERIS
05.2021 - 11.2022

Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Channel Products, Inc.
08.2019 - 05.2021

Supply Chain Specialist

Channel Products, Inc.
12.2015 - 08.2020

Senior Planner

Channel Products, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016

Global Sourcing Specialist

Just Funky, LLC
04.2012 - 11.2013

Social Compliance Specialist

Manchu Times Fashion Inc.
02.2009 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) - Marketing & Business Management

Dongbei University of Finance And Economics (DUFE)

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