Thita Or
San Jose,CA
Summary
Resourceful purchasing professional experienced in high-volume, dynamic purchasing environments. Self-directed and driven with comprehensive accomplishments leading category management, commodity supplier relationships, sourcing, pricing, cost controls, and cross-functional teams to achieve goals. Demonstrated success in developing and executing plans in complex, competitive organizations. Recognized for implementing impactful strategies by analyzing details to understand competitors, emerging trends, and stakeholder needs. Highly organized, creative problem-solver who excels at guiding teams through challenging projects. Dedicated to exceeding expectations and bringing exceptional business results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer II
Jabil Inc.
San Jose, CA
04.2022 - Current
- High customer satisfaction with multiple recognitions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of Engineers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided guidance and training to junior staff members regarding procurement processes and procedures.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor data to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Managed supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Responsible for effectively managing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure that material supply aligns with demand, supporting the optimization of the overall cost of materials.
- Manage Procurement KPIs. Purchase Price Variance, supplier quality, PO and invoice accuracy.
- Manage commodities including electronic components, custom cable assemblies, customer packaging, custom PCB, custom mold materials and metal fabricated materials.
Electronic Components Buyer
Fry's Electronics
San Jose, CA
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed procurement of electronic components.
- Create, reviewed, tracked and approved purchase orders.
- Documented purchasing activities, inventory reports and department records.
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Built and managed relationships with vendors through effective contract management and price negotiations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts and determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability.
- Built competitive bidding environment with broad range of suppliers.
- Managed product video, images, and text content on the e-commerce website.
- Created and presented financial reports and presentations to executives.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
Department District Manager
Fry's Electronics
San Jose, CA
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed quality of operations of 18 locations throughout California-Nevada region.
- Managed 18 Department Managers and supervised all performance metrics within California- Nevada territory.
- Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
- Strategized business operations, merchandising strategies and personnel moves.
- Mentored team members by demonstrating best practices for sales and customer service.
- Devised selling and merchandising programs, enhancing bottom-line profitability.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Analyzed sales trends to maximize sales potential.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
Store Merchandising Manager
Fry's Electronics
Renton, WA
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed 10-member team of departmental managers and monitored performance.
- Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
- Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, and prepared deposits.
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store, including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits, and shrinkage control.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management to provide optimized retail environment.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify opportunity, develop timely solutions and create action plans.
- Maintained retail store presentation by overseeing merchandise replenishment, customer courtesy and inquiry response.
Sales Management
Fry's Electronics
Renton, WA
06.2011 - 07.2017
- Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.
- Implemented ongoing staff development to help employees achieve better growth potential.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Executed targeted merchandising and promotional plans to meet department sales goals.
- Examined merchandise to correctly price and display products.
- Assigned tasks based on operational needs and individual strengths.
- Performed opening and closing duties as part of management team and handled cash management.
- Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
Sales Associate
Fry's Electronics
Renton, WA
07.2009 - 05.2011
- Assisted customers with custom build computers, networking and security solutions, electrical and audio-video accessories and solutions, special project builds including semiconductors, resistors and capacitors, 3D printing, PCB, and much more.
- Demonstrated product features by employing knowledge of technology and gadgets.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Tacoma, WA06.2007
Skills
- Vendor Relations
- Relationship Building
- Sales Techniques
- Quality Assurance
- Manufacturing Support
- Supplier Sourcing
- Purchase Order Management
- Cost Analysis
- Materials Sourcing
- Cost Control, Reduction
- Forecasting, ROI, KPI Metrics
- Driving business growth
- Contract Negotiations
- Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing
- Time Management
- Inventory Management
- Team building, People Management
- Technology, Hardware, Devices
- Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Buyer II
Jabil Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Electronic Components Buyer
Fry's Electronics
02.2019 - 02.2021
Department District Manager
Fry's Electronics
05.2018 - 01.2019
Store Merchandising Manager
Fry's Electronics
08.2017 - 04.2018
Sales Management
Fry's Electronics
06.2011 - 07.2017
Sales Associate
Fry's Electronics
07.2009 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
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