Sophia Liu
Markham,ON
Summary
Successful at reducing costs, improving delivery times and optimizing production schedules to maximize the effectiveness of the supply chain. Results-driven and hardworking with excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Vaughn Mills Packaging LTD
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements.
- Worked with suppliers to manage schedules, specifications and quality compliance.
- Improved project efficiency by prioritizing equipment tasks and operation while adhering to safety protocols.
- Enforced safety protocols for proper equipment operation.
- Improved quality assurance operations by inspecting materials and verifying delivery compliance.
- Resolved complex issues regarding material handling, mail distribution and inventory control, to increase profits.
- Improved consistency of on-time arrivals through effective logistics management and travel route planning.
- Negotiated prices and terms with shipping companies and supply vendors.
- Gathered and analyzed supplier, inventory and distribution data to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Revised production schedules to meet dynamic conditions such as supply shortages and backlogs.
- Discovered most reliable and cost-effective shipping methods by analyzing previous shipment data.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
Purchaser and Inventory Analyst
Vaughn Mills Packaging LTD
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Computed and created purchase orders in SOS to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Assembly Line Helper
La Rocca
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Setup machinery, gathered required materials and followed recipes to ensure preparation for accurate measurement of ingredients
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members to assemble and ensure the quality of cakes
- Occasionally provides support through recording the number of cakes that are assembled
- Maintain cleanliness of work area through sanitization to eliminate allergens.
Peer Leader
CICS Immigrant Youth Centre
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Guided young learners in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems
- Created, implemented and engaged in activities for young learners to become more familiar with Canada
- Counseled young learners individually, assisted them in overcoming obstacles of their first year in high school, adjusting to life, and making proper choices to stay focused
- Consistently and objectively enforced code of student conduct and policy
- Communicated and developed positive relationships with the youth.
Waitress
Hakka No. 1 Restaurant
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Escorted customers to their table and ensured they were settled comfortably; offered tea and other drinks
- Presented the menu to customers, answered queries about it, and provided suggestions if necessary
- Took orders from customers, wrote down/memorized orders; and entered information into the computer for transmittal to the kitchen
- Prepared and tided up the tables/counters and performed tasks assigned by the supervisor in a timely manner
- Trained and supervised new employees, as well as developing positive relationships.
Education
Skin Care Therapist Certificate -
George Brown College
01.2017
Completed 100 credits towards a Bachelor of Business Administration -
York University
04.2015
Skills
- Demonstrates with ease the ability to work in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
- Showcases problem-solving, adaptive learning, organization and time management skills with care and precision
- Thrives under time-sensitive deadlines and long extended hours
- Implements and oversees multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with massage therapies (Swedish, lymphatic drainage and pressure point) as well as advanced treatments (microdermabrasion, chemical peels, oxygen facials and intense pulsed light [IPL] therapy)
- Exemplary customer service skills and proven leadership skills (small-to-medium group)
- Clear communication skills
- Fluent (read, write, speak): English and Spanish
- Semi-fluent (speak, listen): Mandarin and Cantonese
- Controlling Inventory
- Analyzing Trends
- Contract management
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
Vaughn Mills Packaging LTD
01.2022 - Current
Purchaser and Inventory Analyst
Vaughn Mills Packaging LTD
07.2019 - 01.2022
Assembly Line Helper
La Rocca
07.2016 - 07.2019
Peer Leader
CICS Immigrant Youth Centre
09.2014 - 06.2016
Waitress
Hakka No. 1 Restaurant
07.2013 - 09.2015
Skin Care Therapist Certificate -
George Brown College
Completed 100 credits towards a Bachelor of Business Administration -
York University
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