Heong YanRu (Cheryl)
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain & Material Management Specialist with a strong background in the aviation and aerospace industry. Skilled in procurement, subcontract repair management, inventory control, and logistics coordination, ensuring smooth operations and cost efficiency. Proficient in SAP MM and ERP systems, with hands-on experience in managing subcontractor performance, supplier relationships, and material planning to support production timelines. Adept at analyzing key performance metrics, optimizing supply chain processes, and identifying areas for improvement. Strong communicator with the ability to work across multiple teams, including suppliers, project managers, and airline customers, to drive operational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SCM Executive
Thales Solutions Asia Pte. Ltd.
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee and manage subcontract repairs, coordinating directly with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely processing.
- Act as the primary point of contact for supplier and subcontractor queries, handling quotations and resolving issues efficiently.
- Collaborate with the Back Office, Exchange, and Retrofit Operations teams on subcontract-related matters to streamline workflows.
- Liaise with Customer Service Representatives (CSR) and internal customers to address subcontract repair concerns and provide updates.
- Prepare and analyze monthly subcontract repair performance KPIs, identifying underperforming suppliers and conducting root cause analysis to drive improvements.
- Lead weekly audio conferences to review repair status with critical suppliers/subcontractors, ensuring project milestones are met.
- Monitor and manage aging and overdue subcontract repairs, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Oversee the Approved Vendor List (AVL), including supplier onboarding and qualification processes.
- Ensure compliance with Export Control requirements, applying relevant regulations in daily operations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in SAP, tracking progress, status changes, and amendments for subcontract repairs.
- Facilitate internal and external communication through SAP e-flow, ensuring seamless coordination between stakeholders.
- Create and manage SAP Task Lists to streamline subcontracting activities.
- Support additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Team Lead or Manager.
Material Planner & Coordinator
ST Engineering Aerospace Services Company
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed spares provisioning and procurement, ensuring materials were available to support production while optimizing cost efficiency.
- Reduced aircraft downtime by improving the material supply chain for maintenance checks, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations.
- Played a key role in the Airbus A321 P2F conversion program, overseeing procurement to meet project timelines and budget requirements.
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies, improving material tracking and enabling better purchase planning.
- Prepared outstanding material reports, tracking items required for projects and those demanded by production, and regularly met with the Project Manager and airline customers to align on material availability and project needs.
- Prepared detailed monthly reports on spares usage and consumption, providing valuable insights for decision-making and operational improvements.
- Utilized SAP MM and Microsoft Excel to streamline data management, enhance reporting accuracy, and improve overall team productivity.
- Led efforts in tracking and managing aircraft part logistics, optimizing inventory accuracy and reducing unnecessary costs.
Education
Diploma - Information Technology
Sunway College Johor Bahru
Malaysia06-2016
Skills
- Subcontract repair management
- Supplier and subcontractor coordination
- Procurement and sourcing strategies
- Vendor performance analysis
- Approved Vendor List (AVL) management
- Cost optimization and budget control
- Material planning and forecasting
- Inventory control and optimization
- Spare parts provisioning
- Aircraft part logistics tracking
- Aging and overdue repair management
- KPI reporting and analysis
- Root cause analysis for process improvements
- Outstanding material reports for projects
- Monthly spares usage and consumption reporting
- SAP MM for procurement and inventory tracking
- SAP e-flow for communication and workflow management
- SAP Task List creation and management
- Process improvement and workflow optimization
- Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Collaborating with Project Managers and airline customers
- Conducting weekly supplier/subcontractor review meetings
- Cross-functional coordination with internal departments
- Understanding and applying Export Control requirements
- Ensuring subcontract repairs meet compliance standards
Multilingual: Fluent in English, Chinese, Malay
Technology Integration: Computing Principles, Java, C, Python, System Development, Networking, UI Design
Timeline
SCM Executive
Thales Solutions Asia Pte. Ltd.
10.2024 - Current
Material Planner & Coordinator
ST Engineering Aerospace Services Company
01.2019 - 01.2024
Diploma - Information Technology
Sunway College Johor Bahru
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