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Willeen Yue

Richmond,Canada

Summary

Industrious Buyer adept at keeping costs under control while optimizing inventory for usage needs. Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management. Experienced with cost estimation and project analysis. Utilizes analytical skills to deliver precise cost assessments and support project planning. P&L analyst with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of financial statements, budgeting and forecasting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

TMG INDUSTRIAL
06.2024 - Current
  • Define product specifications & scope of work, analyze the quotations, negotiate competitive price & terms and issue POs to the suppliers.
  • Identify and evaluate high-quality local and global brands in contact with over 10 suppliers per week.
  • Generated over 100 new SKUs, totally over $200,000 worth of goods in the product catalog annually.
  • Lead the project to secure the exclusive distributor opportunity for a famous Italian Brand in Canada.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Ensure timely purchase orders for all products and projects.
  • Maintain a database of over 500 SKUs, input the cost and product information for cost analysis.
  • Provide Estimate and Quotation to the sales & customer service team.

Store Manager

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Successfully double the revenue from 1.2 Million to 2.4 Million.
  • Recommend product and provide estimate for the contractors based on the project requirement.
  • Source & procure products from vendors to fulfill customers' needs.
  • Place weekly POs to suppliers and track the deliveries.
  • Manage daily operations including Cycle Count, inventory control, warehouse management.
  • Analyze purchase report and monthly P&L to increase profit margins.
  • Manage and schedule inbound & outbound logistics of the Hub store.

Assistant Training Store Manager

SHERWIN WILLIAMS
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Trained and developed successful Management Trainees.
  • Adjusted Min/Max in EDI system for inventory control.
  • Planned and led sales events/promotions to increase market share.
  • Managed approximately 60 transactions per day from customers.
  • Open over 100 new accounts annually with proven purchase record.

National Account Sales Representative & Estimator

SIGMAPHI
09.2014 - 04.2019
  • Develop new customers & suppliers tripled the revenue from €300k to €1Million.
  • In charge of over €500k project cycle from sales, estimate, contract, manufacture, report, delivery and retrieval of payment.
  • Negotiated new terms & contracts with suppliers to increase margin.
  • Participating international trade shows as a vendor.

Technical Sales Representative

SSB WIND TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
06.2011 - 08.2014

Education

DIPLOMA - Supply Management Training (SMT)

University of Alberta
Edmonton, None
05.2025

CERTIFICATE - Operations Management

BCIT
04.2022

MASTER - Industrial Engineering

Beihang University
07.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Pricing
  • Cost estimation
  • Procurement & Sourcing
  • Inventory Control
  • Profit & Loss Analysis
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Pricing analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Sales experience

Awards

  • Western Canada Store Manager of the Year
  • BC Store Manager of the Year
  • Sales Excellent Award
  • President Club
  • BC Top1 Marketing Dashboard
  • Platinum Club Winner
  • Game Changer in New Store Manager Training

Timeline

Buyer

TMG INDUSTRIAL
06.2024 - Current

Store Manager

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
03.2022 - 06.2024

Assistant Training Store Manager

SHERWIN WILLIAMS
10.2019 - 03.2022

National Account Sales Representative & Estimator

SIGMAPHI
09.2014 - 04.2019

Technical Sales Representative

SSB WIND TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
06.2011 - 08.2014

DIPLOMA - Supply Management Training (SMT)

University of Alberta

CERTIFICATE - Operations Management

BCIT

MASTER - Industrial Engineering

Beihang University

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