SUNNIE SUN

• Lead procurement for flexible packaging materials, corrugated boxes, and logistics services, delivering significant cost savings through supplier consolidation and strategic negotiations.
• Onboarded multiple international and domestic suppliers, optimizing raw material sourcing and improving quality performance.
• Developed and implemented cost-saving initiatives, including freight optimization and double-stacking programs reducing shipping costs by 20-30%.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of purchasing strategies with production, engineering, and finance goals.
• Prepared and presented procurement updates to senior management, including supplier performance, inventory levels, and cost analysis in board meetings
• Supported ERP transition from NAV 2009 to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2018, defining procurement-side requirements and process improvements.
• Conducted market research and competitive sourcing analysis to identify new opportunities and enhance supplier partnerships.

• Collaborated with sales, marketing and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
• Manage Promo pricing and schedule
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify reliable suppliers/vendors both domestic and overseas that meet the organization's requirements for quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Assess potential suppliers/vendors based on factors such as their financial stability, quality control processes, capacity, pricing, and track record. Conduct supplier audits, negotiate contracts, and establish long-term partnerships
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers/vendors, including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service level agreements. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Reviewed sales, customer concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
• Coordinated design and sales meetings and decisions across several internal departments and teams.
• Work with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
• Developed pricing strategies while balancing firm objectives with customer satisfaction maximization.
• Collect and analyze procurement data to identify trends, measure performance, and generate reports for management. Use data insights to drive decision-making and process improvements

• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to budgetary constraints. Track order progress, coordinate delivery schedules, and resolve any discrepancies or issues that may arise.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, such as supply disruptions, quality issues, or changes in market conditions. Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as production, sales, and marketing teams, to understand demand forecasts, determine procurement needs, and plan inventory levels accordingly
• Attend trade shows and buying trips in order to identify new vendors, enhance innovation and product categories that will influence item assortment, new item creation, pricing, and align to the corporate strategy