TOH ZHAO YANG
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Seatrium (SG) Pte Ltd
03.2023 - Current
- Monitors issued Purchase Orders, contacting vendors to ensure that POs are received and that deliveries are shipped on time based on expediting planning requirements
- Liaises with 3rd party representative logistics and shipping companies, maintaining close contact via remote inspection solutions, video conferencing, telephone calls, by email and in person while deliveries are on route to prevent delays in shipments
- Liaises with Procurement team members and Finance department after issuance of PO to make proper arrangements with buyers for Letter of Credit opening, down payment issues and payment after delivery
- Tracks shipment, prepares tracking report for MRF’s, PO’s delivery and follows up with vendors on invoicing and warranty issues, completing delivery of material without any shortage
- Liaises with vendors/subcontracts/internal for punch issues, commissioning mobilization, and any related issues to be sorted for smooth commissioning completion
- Works with vendors to resolve invoicing issues, inconsistencies in Purchase Order information relating to quantity and quality of materials that cause delay in critical shipments
- Generates expediting status report (ESR) regularly for Project Team
- Notifies project management team in timely manner if critical delivery is going to be late to decide on resolution or to source for replacement and alternatives to manage delay in project timeline
- Follow up with vendors and engineering DC/Engineers on overdue/delayed VCD/IFA/IFC/As-built document submissions
- Consolidates Marine Cargo Insurance for shipment and submit Marine Cargo Insurance claims where necessary
- Arrange 3rd party inspection activities prior to shipment at vendor place and communicate inspection outcome to relevant stakeholders
- Liaises with Authorities (MPA, Customs), as applicable, to apply for licenses and permits relating to expediting
- Organise ESR meeting with stakeholders including customers, section representatives, cross function project teams (e.g
- Engineering, Project Management and Production and etc.) to provide inputs on procurement milestones relating to delivery schedules, milestones and status
Senior Buyer
St Logisitics Pte Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Driving sales and operations planning process, ensuring inventory levels will meet demand
- Overseeing procurement of all products and components
- Maintaining and promoting positive relationships with suppliers
- Facilitating new product introduction process
- Escalating inventory shortages, supplier delays, quality issues, expiry date matters and supplier complaints to enable timely resolution
- Management of Printed Materials including working with designers and packaging suppliers
- Negotiating contract renewals
- Work with Finance department to manage transportation costs
Buyer
Eaglestar Shipmanagement Singapore Pte Ltd
09.2013 - 11.2021
- Ensure compliance to Company Procurement Strategy and Policies
- Handle sourcing and procurement of materials to assigned vessels from Requisition to Payment stage
- Perform vendor selection within Company’s approved vendors to issue Request For Quotations to invite shortlisted vendors to quote for materials required
- Develop with Fleet Superintendents plans to ensure continuity of material replenishment to assigned vessels
- Arrange with logistics solutions providers for timely and cost effective mode of delivery of purchased materials to assigned destination
- Record and Update wrongly supplied Materials Report for supply replenishment and Vendor performance evaluation
- Correspond with vendors to resolve internal stakeholder complaints by reducing re-occurrence of service failure
- Maintain accurate records in procurement system for audit verification
- Develop and maintain relations with stakeholders both internal and external to ensure that supply chain process meets requirements and deadline
- Adopt Group’s Vision and Mission into integral part of process and working environment.
Telesales Officer
DBS Asia Hub
09.2011 - 09.2013
- To call and introduce product features and benefits of designated products to existing customers
- Achieve monthly sales production & KPI
- Deliver excellent customer service & assist customer queries while adhering to company policies, rules & regulations
- Attend product training and updates as required by company
- Reasons for leaving: Change of environment
- Salary Last Drawn: $1,600 (with commission)
Customer Service
StarHub Pte Ltd
05.2010 - 03.2011
- Handle Billing Enquires
- Handle Customer Complaints and also feedbacks
- Do follow up calls to customers on time
- Achieve to minimize customers call waiting time
- Reasons for leaving: Change of environment
- Salary Last Drawn: $1,500 (with incentive)
Admin
01.2007 - 01.2007
- Update company with arrival date as well as departure date of incoming vessels
- Responsible for accurate and timely data entry
- Provide daily necessaries for vessels before date of departure
- Reasons for leaving: Due to serving National Service
Education
Dipolma - Maritime Transportation
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore2007
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School
Singapore2005
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School
Singapore2002
Skills
- Project Requirements
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Shipping Options Comparison
- Vendor Negotiations
- Cost Control
- Strategic Planning
- Forecasting
- Negotiate Price
- Logistics Evaluation
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Seatrium (SG) Pte Ltd
03.2023 - Current
Senior Buyer
St Logisitics Pte Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2023
Buyer
Eaglestar Shipmanagement Singapore Pte Ltd
09.2013 - 11.2021
Telesales Officer
DBS Asia Hub
09.2011 - 09.2013
Customer Service
StarHub Pte Ltd
05.2010 - 03.2011
Admin
01.2007 - 01.2007
Dipolma - Maritime Transportation
Singapore Polytechnic
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School
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