Sandy (Ling) Liu

Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in demand planning and procurement processes through the adoption of best practices, technology, and data-driven decision-making. Demand Forecast and Inventory Control: Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to create accurate forecasts and establish inventory strategies. Purchasing and Expediting Flow: Oversee procurement and shipment expediting operations, focusing on supplier relationship management, cost optimization, and timely delivery of goods and services.

Purchasing Planning: Developed purchasing plans and strategies to optimize costs, manage risk, ensure continuous supply, and reduce overstock. Supplier Relationship Management: Sourced and managed relationships with over 100 core suppliers to align with organizational goals and objectives. Activities included establishing communication channels, resolving disputes, and collaborating for continuous improvement and innovation in products and services. Procurement Lifecycle Management: Oversaw the procurement lifecycle across multiple product categories, including Seasonal and Everyday items. Ensured efficient cycle times and identified opportunities for process streamlining and improvement. Leadership and Team Management: Provided valuable mentorship, coaching, and task delegation to the procurement and compliance team, fostering their professional growth and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Team Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams, i.e. merchandising, sales, finance, logistics teams to drive operational efficiency and align procurement strategies with company goals.

Order Management: Managed purchasing orders for four top volume-driving, high-growth product categories, overseeing five launches and handling over 1,200 SKUs, with an annual budget of up to $10 million.

Developed and maintained accurate demand forecasts for assigned 3 product categories, taking into account factors such as seasonality, promotions, and market dynamics. Worked closely with production and procurement teams to ensure that inventory levels align with forecasted demand and target service levels.