Kate Zulkat

Hardware Product Manager @ Precision Glass Industries

About

Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing International Import Coordination Vendor Negotiation (Domestic & Overseas) Hardware Product Lifecycle Management Inventory & Warehouse Management Netsuite / WMS Implementation & Support Cost Reduction & Process Improvement Order Fulfillment & Logistics Coordination Product Data Management Bilingual: Chinese (Mandarin)

Country

United States

City

Greater Houston

Industry

Glass, Ceramics & Concrete

Skill

Team Management, Research Skills, Strategic Communications, Student Engagement, Event Planning, Organizational Skills, Administrative Staffing, Department Administration, Training, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Cummunication, Support, Supply Chain Optimization, Purchase Orders, Sales, Inventory Analysis, Procurement, Inventory Forcas, Problem Solving

Experience

Hardware Product Manager

Precision Glass Industries

2021-8 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

Houston, TX

Manage procurement and logistics for 1,500+ SKUs of commercial and residential glass hardware, ensuring optimal inventory levels through accurate forecasting and demand planning. Coordinate international import operations and improve supply chain efficiency.

Senior Buyer/Import Coordinator

Arrow Glass Industries

2018-12 - 2021-8 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Houston, Texas, United States

• Oversaw supplier relationships for glass and hardware, ensuring efficient international shipping logistics. • Managed a diverse inventory of over 300 SKUs, optimizing stock levels and reducing excess. • Collaborated with import and operations teams to align procurement strategies with demand forecasts across multiple global markets: the Middle East, Latin America, Canada, Asia, and Europe.

Purchase Specialist

Highsince Express LLC – Portland, OR

2016-7 - 2018-11 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Managed order placements and supplier communications for transport and logistics materials, ensuring seamless operations. • Monitored supplier performance to guarantee timely procurement and accountability, enhancing overall efficiency. • Collaborated with purchasing and warehouse teams to streamline fulfillment processes, contributing to improved inventory management.

Administration Staff

BingTuan National College – Xinjiang, China

2004-9 - 2012-6 · 7 yrs 10 mos

Urumqi, Xinjiang, China

• Administered College governance processes, ensuring efficient operation of committee systems. • Provided comprehensive administrative support, enhancing communication and collaboration across departments. • Implemented a proactive approach to problem-solving, resulting in improved workflow and organizational efficiency.