PRAKRAKSA CHEAH
Bayan Lepas,Malaysia
Summary
I am a committed and detail-oriented professional focused on team success and continuous personal growth. I bring experience in BOM scrubbing for PCBA and System Integration (SI), along with exposure to procurement processes and cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Quote Specialist
Benchmark Electronic (M) Sdn Bhd
Bayan Lepas
01.2025 - Current
- Review customer Bill of Materials (BOM) and technical drawings to reformat data into internal templates and determine make/buy logic.
- Assign appropriate commodities and prepare RFQ packages for the sourcing engineer team.
- Estimate cost breakdown including material, labor, overhead, tooling, and external services.
- Prepare formal costed BOMs for customer submission, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
- Maintain detailed and organized records of quote history for easy tracking and audit.
- Monitor and follow up on RFQ progress to ensure on-time closure and response.
- Perform cost analysis based on the costed BOM to support decision-making and margin review.
Data Analyst
Lexi Solution Sdn Bhd
Bayan Lepas, Malaysia
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Executing tasks assigned by the project manager involving tasks related to BOM management and component analysis.
- Conducted in-depth technical analysis of BOMs, identifying and verifying errors in the component database (Lexi internal software), and identify & assign commodity codes by classifying components based on attribute.
- Source and gather online prices for electronic components using Octopart, analyze and compare the data with the Market Price Indicator (MPI) to identify the most competitive and cost-effective options.
- Transformed customer data into impactful Power BI visualizations, enhancing insights into product performance.
- A software company, offering cloud-based solution for customer and provide full visualisation of their supplier chain. Leader in BOM management.
Administrator 1 (Material Costing/Procurement)
Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
, Malaysia
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated the end-to-end procurement process with existing and new suppliers while identifying and onboarding new suppliers to drive value.
- Negotiated pricing and contract terms to reduce costs and improve service levels.
- Managed communications with buyers and suppliers for tactical issues.
- Collaborated with project teams to address procurement needs, ensuring timely delivery and quality of materials for aerospace and defense projects, including Collins Aerospace.
- Managed communications with buyers and suppliers to address pricing adjustments and resolve tactical issues promptly.
- Perform supplier profile screening to find a preferred supplier who is in line with the company direction and SOP.
- Plexus Corp is a Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing.
Assistant Officer
Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
, Malaysia
02.2010 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Plexus Corp is a Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing.
- Structured and entered customer Bill of Materials (BOM) into the cost estimating system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
- Reviewed customer data for completeness and resolved discrepancies.
- Engaged with the Quoting Project Manager to analyse BOM details and address ambiguities or inconsistencies in customer documentation.
- Prioritized multiple tasks effectively, consistently meeting deadlines while communicating potential challenges to management.
- Able to read and understand engineering drawing (FAB drawing, Assembly drawing & Gerber), document & BOM.
- Managed key industrial sector customer, including Micron, Lam Research, Harmonic, Advanced Energy, and Microchip.
- Plexus Corp is a Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Management
University Science Malaysia
Penang09.2022
Diploma - Accounting
Politeknik Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu, Kelantan07.2009
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -
Sekolah Men. Teknik Jalan Stadium
Alor Setar, Kedah01.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Power BI
- Bill of Material (BOM) Management
- Price Sourcing
- Engineering drawings
- Oracle Agile
- Quotewin
Personal Information
- Age : 37
- Nationality: Malaysia
- Marital Status : Single
- Gender : Female
- Religion: Buddhist
Accomplishments
Career Advancement at Plexus: Promoted three times at Plexus Mfg Sdn Bhd due to my significant contributions and professional growth.
Languages
- English
- Malay
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Chinese (Hokkien)
- Thai
Availability
One month’s notice
Timeline
Material Quote Specialist
Benchmark Electronic (M) Sdn Bhd
01.2025 - Current
Data Analyst
Lexi Solution Sdn Bhd
05.2024 - 12.2024
Administrator 1 (Material Costing/Procurement)
Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
05.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Officer
Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
02.2010 - 05.2023
Bachelor's degree - Management
University Science Malaysia
Diploma - Accounting
Politeknik Kota Bharu
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -
Sekolah Men. Teknik Jalan Stadium