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Yuki Kok

400 Jelutong Road, Georgetown, Penang

Summary

Strong leadership abilities and a strategic mindset, driving process improvement and delivering cost reductions. Experience with proven track record of optimizing supply chain operations. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective supply chain management. Skilled in demand planning, negotiation and inventory management.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Team Manager

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
06.2020 - Current
  • Drive team to meet all Materials KPIs & and overseeing CTB to drive operational excellence
  • Focal point of contact and drive for timely resolution of customer / supplier escalations
  • Minimize inventory while maintaining optimum materials level to meet revenue goals and customer commits
  • Manage excess and obsolescence to minimize materials liabilities to company and customer
  • Achieved project deadlines consistently by closely monitoring progress and proactively addressing any potential roadblocks
  • Navigated supply chain disruptions during pandemic by proactively identifying alternative source and implementing robust risk mitigation strategies, ensuring uninterrupted operations and minimizing potential disruptions
  • Implemented a vendor consolidation initiative, reducing the supplier base by 20%
  • Optimized distribution network for semiconductor industry, ensuring timely delivery of critical suppliers while reducing transportation cost by 20%
  • Negotiated with key suppliers, resulting in annual cost saving of $0.5 million and improved supplier performance
  • Successful to negotiate with Top 30 Spending suppliers to extend payment term to improve cash flow management for the organization
  • Participated in NPI projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
  • Successful to cross reference to other brand of cable, wire's list material to existing material used and demonstrate of 30% cost saving on material & freight charge for NPI project
  • Achieve lead time reduction by 16% after NPI pilot production conducted
  • Collaborated with cross-functional departments to source material to support NPI project for other department to meet timeline
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments

Senior Administrator

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
09.2011 - 06.2020
  • Operational Support to Site Materials
  • Expedite and sourcing materials as surge management
  • Collaborating closely with suppliers to ensure timely shipment during peak demand
  • Establishing effective communication channels with internal teams, suppliers to quickly disseminate information and coordinate surge response efforts

Sourcing Executive

Imaxtech Electronics Sdn Bhd
01.2010 - 09.2011
  • Assist in identifying and implementing opportunities for sourcing opportunities
  • Drive cost reduction and work collaboratively with the business stakeholders
  • Established a centralized purchasing system to streamline procurement processes and reduce administrative overheads
  • Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual trust
  • Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities
  • Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management

Buyer/Planner

Celestica Malaysia Sdn Bhd
05.2006 - 12.2009
  • Flawless procurement execution per company SOP
    Maintaining optimum materials level to meet revenue goals and customer commits
  • Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions by developing contingency plans and maintaining a diverse supplier base.
  • Implemented best practices in planning methodologies such as Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) program, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all models.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
  • Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.

Accounts Assistant

Celestica Malaysia Sdn Bhd
04.2000 - 04.2006
  • Efficiently process vendor invoices and maintain up-to-date system
  • Verified details of transactions including fund available and total account balances
  • Supported the finance team in performing monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, ensuring accurate financial records
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month

Education

BBA - Business Administration

ITD (Heriot Watt University)
Penang
04.2009

Associate of Arts - ABE Diploma, The Associate of Business Executive

Institute Training & Development (ITD)
Penang
12.2006

Skills

  • Leadership

  • Effective Negotiation Skill

  • Ability to Work in a Team

  • Agility to Learn Quickly

  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Material Team Manager

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
06.2020 - Current

Senior Administrator

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
09.2011 - 06.2020

Sourcing Executive

Imaxtech Electronics Sdn Bhd
01.2010 - 09.2011

Buyer/Planner

Celestica Malaysia Sdn Bhd
05.2006 - 12.2009

Accounts Assistant

Celestica Malaysia Sdn Bhd
04.2000 - 04.2006

BBA - Business Administration

ITD (Heriot Watt University)

Associate of Arts - ABE Diploma, The Associate of Business Executive

Institute Training & Development (ITD)
Yuki Kok