Yi Luan, CPSM

Senior Purchasing Agent @ Black Stallion (Revco Industries, Inc.)

About

Procurement and supply chain professional with 15+ years of experience in global sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost optimization. Currently manage a procurement portfolio of 1,300+ SKUs across 20 international suppliers supporting North America distribution operations. Experienced in supplier relationship management, international trade, tariff analysis, and multi-country sourcing strategies. Proven ability to strengthen supplier partnerships, improve supply chain resilience, and drive cost efficiency. Hold a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University and have earned CPSM certification from the Institute for Supply Management. Interested in connecting with professionals in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain operations, and other areas of professional interest.

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Industry

Wholesale

Skill

Supply Chain Technologies/Systems, Distribution Facilities’ Design, Supply Chain Innovations/Supply Chain Risk Management, Global Logistics/3PL management, Reverse Logistics and Secondary Markets, Negotiation Techniques/Contract Management, Supply Analysis/Reverse Auctions/Contract Development, Terms, Conditions, Should Cost Modeling (Value Analysis)/RAR/Real Options/TCO/Hedge FX/Taxes, Supply Chain Financing/Cash Conversion Cycle/FinTech, Circular Economy, Sustainable Supply Chains, Sustainable Products and Consumption, Social Entrepreneurism, Service Operations Management, Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma, Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility, Project Scheduling, earned value analysis, Agile Project Management

Experience

Senior Purchasing Agent

Black Stallion (Revco Industries, Inc.)

2015-3 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

Cerritos, CA

• Manage $15M+ annual purchasing spend across global supplier network supporting industrial safety and PPE product categories • Lead sourcing and supplier management across China, Vietnam, India, and other APAC manufacturing regions • Oversee procurement planning and inventory management for 1,500+ active SKUs to support operational and customer demand requirements • Manage supplier relationships, pricing negotiations, lead times, and production planning with 16+ international manufacturing partners • Forecast demand, lead purchasing strategy, freight planning, and inventory optimization to improve supply continuity and operational efficiency • Partner with operations, warehouse, sales, and overseas vendors to resolve supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and delivery challenges

Central purchaser

Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd.

2010-10 - 2015-2 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Santa Fe Springs, California

• Managed centralized purchasing operations supporting 19 branch locations, ensuring product availability and consistent inventory support across multiple distribution channels • Coordinated inventory allocation and replenishment strategies to minimize stock shortages, reduce excess inventory, and improve inventory efficiency • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align purchasing plans with promotional activities and seasonal demand trends • Optimized procurement budgets through cost analysis, vendor negotiations, and inventory balancing strategies, contributing to improved operational cost control

Education

W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

2024-5 - 2025-5 · 1 yr 1 mo

SCM 515: Decision Model SCM 587: Project Management SCM 551: Operations Planning/Execution SCM 571: Sust & Social Responsibility SCM 521: Supply Management/Negotiation SCM 532: Supply Chain Cost/Design Issue SCM 545: Cases in Global Logistics