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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
Merinda Tan