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Solomon Chong

Burnaby,Canada

Summary

Accomplished supply chain professional with 12+ years of experience in managing defense and commercial aerospace supplier portfolios in regulated environments. Achieved on-time delivery improvements from 60% to 90% and negotiated contracts exceeding $10 million. Proficient in ERP systems including BAAN, Syteline, and Syspro, overseeing 10,000+ SKUs and $10 million in annual supplier spend to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Agent

Avcorp Industries (Latecoere)
Delta, Canada
03.2023 - Current
  • Strategically managed diverse portfolio of defense and commercial aerospace suppliers across 10+ programs, overseeing full procurement lifecycle.
  • Negotiated and executed high-value purchase orders and long-term agreements up to $10 million for critical materials and services.
  • Drove improvements in supplier on-time delivery from 60% to 90% by monitoring schedules and resolving supply chain disruptions.
  • Ensured strict adherence to industry regulations and internal quality standards across supplier base.
  • Collaborated with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance teams to align procurement strategies with operational goals.
  • Managed supplier relationships through performance reviews, serving as first line of escalation for issues.
  • Leveraged BAAN (Infor) ERP system for purchase order management and data analysis to optimize processes.

Buyer

Alpha Technologies, an EnerSys company
Burnaby, Canada
01.2017 - 12.2022
  • Managed procurement for over 10,000 active SKUs across various product categories, ensuring timely delivery and accurate pricing from over 30 suppliers.
  • Maintained strategic supplier relationships with annual spend exceeding $10 million, conducting weekly calls to expedite orders and meet production deadlines.
  • Collaborated with logistics, quality, and accounting teams to resolve supply chain issues proactively, addressing freight damage and invoice disputes.
  • Utilized Syteline ERP system to monitor purchasing metrics and contributed actively to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Conducted monthly vendor performance reviews, analyzed usage forecasts, and adjusted safety stock to optimize inventory management.

Planner

Alpha Technologies, an EnerSys company
Burnaby, Canada
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Released jobs to production, ensuring material availability and expediting bottlenecks for continuous flow.
  • Coordinated between order management and purchasing teams to enhance customer ship dates.
  • Prioritized orders to maximize revenue targets at month-end and quarter-end.

Production Scheduler

Alpha Technologies, an EnerSys company
Burnaby, Canada
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Scheduled and prioritized daily production jobs, aligning with purchasing for urgent material needs.
  • Optimized work center utilization while minimizing Work-In-Process (WIP).
  • Expedited jobs upon request, ensuring minimal impact on overall production schedule.

EDI/IT Administrator

Prepac Manufacturing Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Managed and set up accounts for customers utilizing EDI, ensuring accurate order entry into the ERP system.

Education

Diploma - Operations Management

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Burnaby, B.C.
01.2006

Skills

  • Supply chain management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Inventory control
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Analytical problem-solving

Certification

APICS CPIM Designation, Basics of Supply Chain Management, Master Planning of Resources, Detailed Scheduling and Planning

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
cantonese
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Procurement Agent

Avcorp Industries (Latecoere)
03.2023 - Current

Buyer

Alpha Technologies, an EnerSys company
01.2017 - 12.2022

Planner

Alpha Technologies, an EnerSys company
01.2015 - 01.2017

Production Scheduler

Alpha Technologies, an EnerSys company
01.2012 - 01.2015

EDI/IT Administrator

Prepac Manufacturing Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2012

Diploma - Operations Management

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

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