Kathryn Chien

• Ranked as the top performer within 3 months, generating the highest-value client, and demonstrating measurable results in CNI contribution and KPI-driven performance.
• Conducted needs analyses with operational and procurement stakeholders, evaluating budgets, constraints, and ROI to inform supplier evaluation, cost transparency, and value-based sourcing decisions.
• Maintained CRM dashboards and performance documentation to support forecasting, KPI tracking, and cross-functional reporting, aligning with Siemens’ procurement monitoring and monthly performance update requirements.
• Collaborated with operations, product, and leadership teams to optimize workflows and pipeline quality, demonstrating cross-functional coordination and strategic decision support critical for plant-level procurement and supplier management.

Digital Marketing Specialist

01/2023 – 10/2024

• Directed CNI generation and KPI tracking, optimizing campaign spend and increasing EVA contribution, achieving measurable cost efficiency improvements.
• Executed comprehensive cost, margin, and supplier analyses, collaborating cross-functionally to guide purchasing decisions and vendor negotiations, reflecting pooled and non-pooled commodity management strategies.
• Developed automated workflows and reporting dashboards, increasing product visibility by 23%, improving asset management, inventory control, and operational forecasting.
• Coordinated with external partners and vendors, managing deliverables, timelines, and quality compliance to strengthen supplier relationships and contractual alignment.

Inventory & Logistics Coordinator 09/2021 – 01/2023

• Managed inventory tracking and order fulfillment, ensuring 99% on-time deliveries and accurate stock levels to support procurement and operational KPIs.
• Assisted in logistics operations, verifying shipments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining continuity across warehouse and supply chain workflows.
• Enhanced warehouse asset organization and optimized system workflows, streamlining inventory tracking and procurement reporting processes.
• Maintained precise documentation and KPI dashboards, supporting supplier performance monitoring, operational efficiency, and cross-functional reporting.