Patrick Wei

Lead, supported by GPO Category leadership, the development and execution of MHE sourcing strategies for Amazon’s Customer Fulfillment, Transportation Services, Air, and/or Specialty Fulfillment network. Support common (standard work), including the supplier development process, supplier selection process, proposal solicitation, review, and negotiations process, and continued managed expansion of the supplier base. Develop and nurture strong strategic relationships with key suppliers and business partners to deliver, seeking to continually raise the bar, their performance objectives for the business. Support multi-year strategic plans for material handling spend and supplier base development, including implementation of plans to maximize supplier performance: capacity, cost, quality, delivery, and safety. Facilitate suppliers’ understanding of Amazon policies, equipment design standards, budget and cost targets, and service and quality expectations. Develop and utilize improved metrics and data driving decision making capabilities to improve overall organizational capability through systems and processes and drive continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives throughout the organization.

Responsible for building the negotiation fact base and conducting negotiations with suppliers for specified categories as part of the category management process. Responsible for managing ongoing cost base and supplier relationship activities such as cost changes, earned income program alterations, and earned income program expirations. Negotiate net cost and Earned Income programs for assigned categories/suppliers. For category management events, negotiate and make supplier award recommendations to management. Negotiate ongoing cost-based activities such as cost changes, program alterations, Earned Income program expirations, and category renewals/extensions. Communicate results of negotiation activities. Conduct on-going sourcing activities that support the category post award. Manage and validate steady state change requests Develop industry overviews and supplier profiles for each assigned category. Create cost component worksheets for supplier clean-sheet cost buildup. Ensure legal documentation is completed (Hold Harmless, Certificate of Insurance, Supplier Authorization Agreement, Bid Award Purchase Agreement, Terms Change Form) Continually identify new suppliers and initiate process to engage them. Engage suppliers and refine supplier/product fact base throughout the category management process. Coach suppliers throughout the category process to ensure active participation. Performs strategic sourcing function for specified categories including negotiating, finding and onboarding new suppliers, conflict resolution and problem solving. Prepare and make supplier award recommendations to senior sourcing leadership.

Oversees all replenishment activities for assigned category specialization and related RSC staff. Trains staff to drive consistent processes and procedures; manages performance results against established divisional KPI goals; resolves issues, takes corrective actions and makes decisions as needed ensuring a clear line of communication among all stakeholders. Direct and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Replenishment Buyers to achieve PO accuracy, DIOH, service level, and inventory management expectations. Performs replenishment activities in a back-up capacity. Monitor and review KPI performance vs. goals (min weekly); provide buyer direction and take corrective action to ensure performance targets are met, maximizing performance. Serves as a subject matter expert on AWR, PRISM, and ASYS to drive maximum efficiency Trains staff on replenishment processes, procedures and tools including PRISM, AWR, and Replenishment Best Practices Conducts meetings to review issues and determine resolution strategies, resolves issues by taking appropriate actions or escalating as needed. Conducts quarterly reviews with each direct report to discuss performance and developmental needs. Serves as subject matter expert for assigned product categories. Works with Category Management team to maximize growth and profit opportunities tied to Replenishment. Manages and develops personnel (recruitment, interviewing, hiring, terminations, performance reviews, professional development) Monitors market conditions and instructs buyers to take action regarding price and purchase decisions. Contribute to the creation and modification of processes and procedures relating to activities inv. mgmt., out of stocks, cost accuracy, etc. Schedule and conduct calls, meetings or business reviews with the Divisions, in addition; provide support as needed at division sales meetings to roll out new processes or resolve issues

Direct and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Replenishment Expeditors to achieve service level, and inventory management expectations. Acts as a subject matter expert on category buying and expediting to ensure consistent and efficient processes are developed and adhered to. Acts as a subject matter expert for both the buying and expediting functions, and is an integral member of system enhancements across functions within the business unit Assists with the daily/weekly division communication (mailbox, division calls) and effectively communicates with divisions on inventory requests and concerns that affect Sales Leads knowledge sharing forums for category buyers Collaborates with Process team to develop, coordinate, and improve best practices for their functional area Acts as the point of contact for buying related projects i.e. (IRP process, LPM etc.) Analyze and interpret multiple sources of information in order to determine the best course of action to meet division and customer specific requirements. Assess the financial impact/trade-off of replenishment activities in all decision making and implement cost effective solutions Collaborate with Category Management on developing the correct inventory portfolio for specific categories for each location Anticipate potential replenishment issues by proactively utilizing reports and other demand planning tools in a disciplined and timely fashion

Provide detailed analysis and track growth for Produce, focused on the areas of; product assortment, pricing, promotions, new product introductions, pricing changes etc. Maintain regular reports to track performance and identify impact of variables on category performance against established metrics. Identify and report on trends, changes and opportunities and provide suggestions aimed at increasing category performance. Develop RFPs and RFIs, review vendor proposals, draft and review agreements and contracts to support the category's success through the course of vendor negotiation and management. Manage and maintain relationships between vendors leading product review, identify and assess opportunities and negotiating promotions for conferences. Conduct product assortment review and analysis, identifying top-performing SKU's. Identify areas for potential growth and analyze impact of proposed assortment changes. Recommend changes/actions to the Category Manager, aimed at enhancing category effectiveness and performance. Review category pricing reports on a regular basis, identifying potential pricing issues and opportunities. Conduct a detailed analysis on the impact of pricing and assortment changes and provide findings and recommendations to the Category Manager. Support the category by developing category-specific communications, including product launch support materials, training materials and point-of-sale materials, distributing to the field. Maintain close relations with USF Regions and divisions understanding their unique needs and perspectives, and ensuring their needs are addressed/met in the overall category strategy.

Produce buyer, quality control, and inventory control for all produce in US Foods distribution center in Corona, CA. Responsible for fulfillment of customer's orders without shortages along with providing the best and freshest quality produce possible. Created a new produce program that decreased lead time and increased communication between customers, sales representatives, and produce procurement team. Provided the most competitive pricing through vendor collaborations and negotiations without compromising quality.

Oversee the OCTA contract making sure all the requirements are met. Streamlining the evaluation process and increase efficiency. Develop new strategies to increase customer engagement between evaluators and team. Determine profit loss areas and create programs to decrease those losses while increasing efficiency.

Determine efficiency loss and report problems to managers. Work on day-to-day issues that arise from server glitches to connection issues. Led a team that reviewed all the evaluations that was sent to our contractor and making sure all evaluations are accurate and complete.

Learning new ways to promote the local store The Hanger for Working Wardrobes.

Design and develop landing pages and webpages that allow increase in traffic to company's website.

Develop marketing strategies to promote an education platform system.

Talk to patients and keep them company as they cope with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Servicing about 5 tables at a time and remembering specific orders for each table. Dealt with customers on a daily basis and satisfying each customer. Awarded employee of the month during the semi-annual pie sale.

Input of patient's files/profiles in English while patients spoke to me in Mandarin. Increased communication between patient and doctor.