Merinda Tan
Baulkham Hills,Australia
Summary
I am an energetic person and strive to do better in my work. I always perform at the highest level of duties and services to bring up the name of the company, responsible to the task given and done it in a proper and timely way. In addition, I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Buyer and Export Coordinator
Scoop Wholefoods Australia Pty Ltd
12.2020 - Current
- Handling large order coming from the customer, allocating and estimating the order size based on container capacity
- Placing order to the respective supplier and obtaining the proforma/ sales order / quotation
- Selecting the supplier that offer the best value for money
- Ensuring supplier invoice match with the agreed pricing
- Review and negotiate pricing with suppliers as well as getting the best stocks available for Food and Beverages Industry
- Liaising with the supplier as well as customer to achieve the best price and quantity as per ordered
- Arranging delivery and ensuring the goods are arrived in the timely manner
- Work closely with freight forwarder to ensure all goods are being delivered on time to the correct destination
- Preparing documentation and paperwork such as Invoices, Packing List, etc
- Handling and investigating any discrepancy in related with the delivered goods and issuing credit note if necessary.
Merchandiser
TipTop Bakery – George Weston Foods Limited
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Develop a collaborative working relationship with your Area Sales Manager to optimise store presence
- Grow trusting work relationships across Tip Top and grocery stores
- Operating safely to merchandise our products to standard, as per business plans and constructing / stocking displays
- Contribute feedback on set plans and identifying any potential merchandising opportunities in your designated channel.
Financial Consultant
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore
11.2012 - 11.2018
- Assesses clients’ financial situation by gathering information regarding investments, asset allocation, savings, retirement planning, and evaluating risk tolerance
- Develops financial strategies by guiding client to establish financial goals, matching goals to situation with appropriate financial plans
- Obtain clients’ commitment by explaining proposed financial plans ad options; explaining advantages and risks; providing explanations; alleviating concerns; answering questions
- After sales service in claim assessment and submission, paperwork, updating product information.
Admin Assistant (Part Time)
Ang Chin Moh Pte Ltd
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Management of office equipment
- Maintaining a clean and enjoyable working environment
- Organizing, arranging and coordinating meetings
- Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing post
- Documentation and filing
- Travel arrangement and arranging company events.
Quality Engineer (Document Controller)
Ultra Clean Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Ensure all the process and system in the company are properly controlled and documented
- Responsible for periodic calibration check for all equipment used
- Conduct yearly internal audit
- Involve and support customer audit
- Provide quality weekly report.
Assistant QA Engineer
GM Nameplate Pte Ltd
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Ensure all incoming, in-process quality and outgoing quality system compliance with customer requirement
- Supervise a team of inspectors to perform IQC, IPQC and OQC functions
- Maintain all the ISO related procedure and documentation
- Conduct internal and supplier audit
- Involve and support in customer audit
- Liaise with customer in solving quality issue including customer feedback and provide an official report
- Handle quality issue related to supplier such as incompliance material during incoming, in process, and outgoing product
- Provide quality monthly report, supplier and customer quality monthly report
- Plan and conduct MSA for new material and new products
- Conduct quality awareness sessions.
Quality Assurance Engineer
FPC Components Pte Ltd
04.2007 - 04.2008
- Participating in developing, implementing, maintaining and auditing quality system and activities to meet customers’ requirements and specifications
- Supervise a team of inspectors to perform IQC, IPQC and OQC functions
- Liaise with customer regarding the quality issue
- Liaise directly with Process department to improve yield and quality
- Maintain ISO 9001:2000 procedures in the company.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering -
Petra Christian University
03.2006
Skills
- Great attention to details
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Willing to show initiative
- Strong organizational skills
- Pricing negotiations
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Teamwork capabilities
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Multi-tasking strength
Languages
English
Bahasa Indonesia
Mandarin (limited)
Residentialstatus
Australia PR
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Purchasing Buyer and Export Coordinator
Scoop Wholefoods Australia Pty Ltd
12.2020 - Current
Merchandiser
TipTop Bakery – George Weston Foods Limited
04.2020 - 10.2023
Admin Assistant (Part Time)
Ang Chin Moh Pte Ltd
03.2017 - 05.2017
Financial Consultant
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore
11.2012 - 11.2018
Quality Engineer (Document Controller)
Ultra Clean Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
08.2011 - 09.2012
Assistant QA Engineer
GM Nameplate Pte Ltd
05.2008 - 08.2011
Quality Assurance Engineer
FPC Components Pte Ltd
04.2007 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering -
Petra Christian University