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Yifan Ying

Summary

I have work permit and SSN.

Over the course of my career, I have successfully led and optimized supply chain processes for diverse companies, ensuring seamless product flows and enhancing overall efficiency.

A results-driven professional with expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and procurement, delivering strategic solutions for diverse projects. Adept at handling customs documentation, after-sales service, and driving operational efficiency in international supply chain management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior International Supply Chain Manager

Freelancer
09.2022 - 01.2024

These jobs were online jobs.

Recognized as a Top Rated freelancer on Upwork, achieving a 100% Job Success rate.

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Long-term jobs:

1. Logistics Manager for LUÜNA Naturals

LUÜNA Naturals location: Hongkong

Responsible for Luuna's logistics, including finished products to Hongkong and Shanghai warehouses,and B2B, B2C customer orders' fulfillment. Also responsible for some source work, such as company logo theme tote bags, day pads and tampon dispensers inserts, etc. According to the company's requirements to arrange supplier sampling, production, and responsible for product logistics.

2. Import Specialist for SEG

SEG location: Switzerland

SEG already has a very mature supply chain. My main responsibility is to keep the supply chain in Asia working well.

Logistics direction: China and Japan to SEG's warehouse in Switzerland.

Work with cross-functional teams(suppliers,forwarders,SEG CEO,SEG financial Team)to drive product supply and productivity improvements.

including confirming supplier's completion date, shipment schedule, checking customs documents, dealing with emergencies during the delivery process, and maintaining good communication between SEG and suppliers and logistics companies. Combine container shipping from different suppliers. Organize meetings between SEG CEO and suppliers.

Short-term work:

1.Source. Help a UK customer to complete the factory interview, and complete the interview report.

2.Logistic solution support. Saudi YBIYBI e-commerce platform, which wanted to attract Chinese merchants and provide logistics support for Chinese merchants. I provided the platform with logistics solutions from China to the Middle East, mainly in three aspects: international cross-border express parcel, sea freight and air freight.

But because of various problems, the platform is not online.

3. Some other customers temporary tasks including source and logistic, such as looking for barbells, fabrics, toys, pet supplies, etc. in China.

Senior Purchasing Manager and Assistant of General

Interstuhl Furniture(Shanghai) Co.Ltd.
12.2017 - 05.2019

Job Descriptions

1. Responsible for the full progress of purchasing

2. Request quotations from suppliers.

3. Optimize the original purchasing work.

4. Supplier Managements.

5. Logistics management: arrange import logistics, assist overseas customers to coordinate logistics, and select suitable logistics for domestic customers according to their needs.

6. Sourcing. Find samples on the Internet and buy samples then ship them to Germany HQ.

7. Be responsible for company's payment plans. Weekly report payment plans to German HQ and GM.

8. Work with the company's finance partner.

9. Contract management,

10. Tax issues and currency exchange.

11. Push domestic and foreign payments.

12. Provide support to sales.

13. Administration and personnel.

Purchasing Specialist

Interstuhl Furniture(Shanghai) Co.Ltd.
03.2017 - 12.2017

Job Descriptions:

1. Request quotations from suppliers and make reports.

2. Fully responsible for orders progress.

3. Responsible for purchasing products from suppliers.

4. Responsible for tracking goods logistics.

5. Goods incoming and outgoing, check inventory with warehouse.

6. Keep eyes on deliver date.

7. Make customs declaration documents in time and provide them to customers. And later for the finance staff to use for tax refund.

8. Responsible for after-sales service. Handle customer complaints, etc.

9. Sourcing. Find samples on the Internet and buy samples then ship them to Germany HQ. This part was led by my general manager, I was responsible for initial supplier search, sampling, and documentation. General manager was in charge of following work.

10. Responsible for sending and receiving international and domestic expresses.

11. Other matters assigned by the General Manager.

Planner

Shanghai Chengtian Smart Card Co. LTD.
04.2016 - 03.2017

Job Descriptions

1. Confirmation of orders with customers and production department 2. Place production orders and follow up production.

2. Goods release and logistics.

3. Arrange sampling and follow up production.

4. Keep eyes on delivery date.

5. Accept customer complaint and make solutions.

6. Keep in touch with customers to enhance communication.

7. Handling different forms.

9. Assist the finance department to collect the receivables of the company in time.

Education

No Degree - English

Jefferson Adult Education
Louisville, KY

Bachelor of Marketing - Marketing

Jiangsu University of Technology
Changzhou, China
06.2014

Skills

  • International Purchasing
  • Supply chain management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Negotiating
  • Expense Control
  • Logistics Management
  • Logistics Planning
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Senior International Supply Chain Manager

Freelancer
09.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Purchasing Manager and Assistant of General

Interstuhl Furniture(Shanghai) Co.Ltd.
12.2017 - 05.2019

Purchasing Specialist

Interstuhl Furniture(Shanghai) Co.Ltd.
03.2017 - 12.2017

Planner

Shanghai Chengtian Smart Card Co. LTD.
04.2016 - 03.2017

No Degree - English

Jefferson Adult Education

Bachelor of Marketing - Marketing

Jiangsu University of Technology
Yifan Ying