Sabrina Zhu
Irvine,California
Summary
Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
New Start Plus Agency LTD
03.2023 - Current
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Office Manager
KL Global Inc
02.2018 - 11.2022
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Improved safety procedures to promote employee well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
Development Manager
AuthurNa Apparel
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Monitored resource allocation, budget development and personnel recruitment for multiple apparel projects.
- Led team of 4 developers in analysis and rebuild of software from conception through implementation.
- Monitored product pricing and legal requirements.
- Supervised team duties related to decision support and business intelligence for business users.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
Area Manager
M Butterfly
03.2009 - 12.2014
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
- Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
- Oversaw budget planning, strategy development, community outreach for organization.
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
- Supervised 31 location managers and managed 5 Assistant Area Manager assets, maintaining contractual, compliance and reporting requirements for all areas and assets.
Education
PRE MASTER - MBA
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
LONDON UK07.2002
BBA - CHINA
HEILONGJIANG UNIVERSITY
CHINA07.1998
Skills
- Inventory Oversight
- Cost Control
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Purchasing Expertise
- Policy Development
- Administrative Support
- Business Development and Planning
- Performance Monitoring
- Supply Chain Management
- Order Management
- New Employee Training
- Technical Knowledge
Residency Affidavit
IRVINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 5050 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA, 92604, (949) 936-5000, 20232024, I declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the answers I provided below are true and correct:, MM/DD/YY, MM/DD/YY, False, False, False, False, False, 2, MM/DD/YY, MM/DD/YY, MM/DD/YY, True, True, True, True, True, MM/DD/YY, MM/DD/YY
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Buyer
New Start Plus Agency LTD
03.2023 - Current
Office Manager
KL Global Inc
02.2018 - 11.2022
Development Manager
AuthurNa Apparel
01.2016 - 01.2018
Area Manager
M Butterfly
03.2009 - 12.2014
PRE MASTER - MBA
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
BBA - CHINA
HEILONGJIANG UNIVERSITY
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