Yihang Pu

• Achieved 99% on-time delivery in FY23 • Reduced lead time from 3 weeks to 2.5 weeks in FY23 • Reduced inventory value by 55% ($400K) in FY23 • Reduced scrap value by 40% ($135K) in FY23 • Managed up to 500 Make-to-Stock finished goods • Analyzed and presented backorder metrics in the monthly meeting • Tracked, analyzed, and presented production metrics in monthly S&OP meeting

• Processed 100 custom feasibility inquiries across 1,500+ SKUs per week • Created 50+ production orders per week and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery • Achieved 100% (previously 95%) on-time delivery rate in the first 3 months • Reduced average lead time from 4 weeks to 2 weeks in the first 4 months • Reduced inventory value by 30% ($140k) in the first year

• Supported 10 process technology projects across 3 manufacturing sites • Managed project schedules for video eTraining pilot programs at two EMI plants, with potential impact of 27% trainer time reduction and 5% quality notification reduction • Explored solutions and led automated tape sealer project by increasing packaging line efficiency • Explored solutions and led warehouse motion detector project to avoid blind corner collision • Collected reliable data for scoping to increase consensus with business units • Assisted with project documentation development, including business cases and project charters • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop a reasonable project schedule • Used Microsoft Project to streamline process of tracking, reporting, and communicating • Coordinated, tracked, and maintained all project documentation in the project group • Supported active projects by filling roles necessary for project completion such as building Tulip app, vendor setup in SAP, quality validation, Veritor production line setup, etc.

•Supported the Supply Chain Director by coordinating meetings for global footprint strategy development across multiple functions •Collected required data from each business unit for financial modeling •Helped materials planning team to reduce bin sizing report preparation time by 67% •Maintain administrative ownership of QlikView Supply Chain & Ops maturity assessment dashboard

• Supported shipment of high volumes of finished goods, semi-finished lighting products, and components both domestically and internationally • Followed up on open purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery and communicated with internal customers • Managed external shipments and receipt of goods and resolved discrepancies in ERP • Analyzed usage and buying patterns to reduce inventory levels by 10% to maintain optimum levels as recommended by analysis • Reviewed inventory for excess, deficiencies, and expired items, then made necessary adjustments • Sourced, evaluated, and recommended potential suppliers leading to 5% cost reduction • Managed offshore team of 2 quality inspectors to support inspection at vendor sites • Communicated with vendors regarding ongoing orders and served as liaison to maintain positive business relationships

• Learned the basic working conditions and knowledge of purchasing, logistics and industrial engineering. • Gathered, examined, and interpreted information from different sources to generate effective solutions to problems and made sound business decisions; generated alternate approaches to solving problems when needed.

Participated in multiple levels of boiler design, including using AutoCAD, MS Word and Excel

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