
hester yao
@hesteryao
I streamline purchasing, inventory, and order fulfillment across global manufacturing and logistics operations.
What I'm looking for
I've coordinated purchasing, materials, and delivery for global manufacturers including Emerson, Westlake Royal Building Products, Tyco, and Armstrong Flooring.
At Emerson, I supported 20+ concurrent projects, maintained 99% forecast accuracy, and contributed to a 98% on-time project delivery rate. I was recognized with Emerson's Annual Excellent Award for delivering a million-dollar order during global supply chain disruptions.
At Westlake, I generate DRP schedules across eight branches, manage purchase orders for 10+ major vendors, and plan inbound transportation to protect inventory availability and control freight costs.
My work spans procurement, order fulfillment, vendor management, international shipping, inventory planning, and SAP/ERP-supported operations. I'm exploring supply chain, procurement, and operations opportunities where I can improve continuity, delivery performance, and customer outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
• Generated weekly Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) schedules across 8 branches, managing inventory replenishment to avoid material stockouts.
• Managed end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) cycles for 10+ major vendors across 12 distribution branches, maintaining a 100% branch satisfaction rate.
• Reviewed vendor order acknowledgements, proactively escalating lead-time and cost variances to int
• Deliver customer support across phone, email, and in-person inquiries
• Build rapport with customers, fostering a welcoming environment
Senior Commercial Integration Officer (Project Purchase & Material Coordinator)
Jun 2018 - Aug 2023 (5 years 2 months)
• Coordinated procurement and delivery schedules for 20+ concurrent projects, expediting critical materials to minimize project delays.
• Prepared and maintained sales forecast reports, providing regular updates on order status and delivery timelines; contributed to achieving 99% forecast accuracy.
• Coordinated with vendors and customers to maintain inventory availability while balancing lead tim
Senior Customer Service Representative (Material & Order Fulfillment Coordinator
Aug 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 2 months)
• Managed import procurement by translating consumption trends into accurate ERP purchase orders with 100% precision to support supply continuity.
• Optimized replenishment lead times by negotiating with key suppliers, securing up to 10% price reductions on target orders and reducing lead times by 2 weeks.
• Maintained master supplier and product databases in ERP while evaluating vendor performanc
Customer Service Officer (Order Fulfillment Specialist)
Aug 2013 - Aug 2016 (3 years)
• Managed customer orders and ensured timely product availability checks and shipping coordination.
• Maintained a response time of less than 48 hours to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Developed cost estimates and margin calculations, contributing to effective project pricing.
• Led the adoption of Salesforce, improving customer data accuracy and response time by 20%.
Export Customer Service Specialist (Export Order Fulfillment & Logistics Coordin
Dec 2011 - Aug 2013 (1 year 8 months)
• Processed export orders for over 10 international customers, ensuring timely fulfillment.
• Prepared export documents in compliance with trade terms and Letters of Credit.
• Supported sales forecasting and production planning by collecting customer project schedules.
• Initiated drop-shipping from the US to Southeast Asia, reducing shipping costs and time by 30%.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to effectively resolve transportation-related issues.
• Ensured timely delivery of goods by tracking and tracing shipment status, achieving a 99.9% on-time delivery rate.
• Identified optimization opportunities and proposed actionable solutions to ground handling agents.
• Managed customer inquiries, complaints, and cargo claims, enhancing customer satisf
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
RMIT University
Bachelor of Business, Transportation and Logistics Management
CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: The Essentials Professional Certificate
Issued Sep 2025
edX
edX Honor Code Certificate for Supply Chain and Logistics Fundamentals
Issued Sep 2014
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