Heather Zhao Viklund

• Support the selection and nomination of new suppliers until final approval according to the established decision levels. • Support the purchasing activities related to new contracts or modifications of existing ones according to the established decision levels. • Assure the necessary input and support to the local Purchasing organizations in the operational requirements of the affected plants (budget preparation, ERP maintenance, plant objectives, reporting, projects, supplier issues,..). • Support the initiatives related to the improvement of the cost and efficiency of the Materials, Components, Investments and Services used in order to meet the company's yearly and long term objectives. • Generate new initiatives of cost reduction for FläktGroup. • Support the correct execution of the established reporting structure. • Execute the Procedures, Operative Instructions and Reporting Systems. • Support the business in reducing DIO and improving DPO. • Support the factories operational needs for supplier deliveries and quality.

• Led material planning for solar installation projects, optimizing inventory levels and ensuring timely availability of materials. • Successfully negotiated prices with suppliers, resulting in cost savings of 20%. • Implemented Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to improve inventory accuracy and streamline logistics processes. • Conducted comprehensive cost analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. • Compiled monthly stock valuation reports for CFO, providing insights into inventory performance.

• Managed procurement activities based on production and sales demands, ensuring alignment with business objectives. • Collaborated with project managers and R&D departments to fulfill ad hoc purchase requests. • Analyzed supplier performance metrics and implemented strategies to enhance supplier relationships. • Utilized IFS system to maintain accurate records and track procurement activities.

Authored master's thesis on optimization of order multiples management, resulting in at least 14% reduction in handling costs.

• Managed order proposals and coordinated with suppliers to optimize delivery schedules. • Assisted in developing promotion plans and analyzed service levels and inventory turnover.

• Generating order proposals and placing orders with Asian and European suppliers • Monitoring new orders and tracking delivery statuses • Coordinating with forwarders to optimize vessel/container bookings • Collecting and verifying shipping documents and quality control statuses • Preparing reports on delivery discrepancies • Investigating and resolving discrepancies in goods receiving • Assisting the Product team in developing promotion plans • Monthly analysis and reporting of service levels and inventory turnover

• Engaging with business customers to offer electronic components and semiconductors to OEM clients • Negotiating prices with customers and staying updated on market trends • Liaising with the Purchasing team

•Analyzing and reporting KPIs for the reverse logistics process of TomTom navigation devices • Handling escalations • Identifying areas for improvement • Analyzing inbound and outbound costs • Auditing invoices

•Servicing existing accounts, securing orders, and establishing new accounts for intelligent electric valve actuators • Recommending changes in products, services, and policies • Resolving customer complaints