Karo Goh

Experience

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  Robert Bosch Tool Corporation NA

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

  Purchasing Trainee

  •Assist multiple buyers to execute their daily tasks•Access SAP system to place PR, PMO, PO, and other purchasing tasks on behalf of multiple buyers.•Assist my direct supervisor to execute tasks of Asset Management.

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  Plexus Corp.

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  Purchasing Officer

  • Procure material per Plexus’s SOP and customer’s contract to support customer’s requests.• Take care of high dollar value mechanical parts and capacitors & resistor• Expedite material to fulfill production requirements, customer upsides, NPIs and materials transitions• Optimize Day of Inventory and managing excess & obsolete materials• Manage problematic lot and educate suppliers on fulfilling Plexus’s requirements• Work as the leader of the Fun Committee to initial events for the team to enhance the team relationship Show less

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  Jabil

  Jun 2018 - May 2019

  Buyer

  • Procure materials per Jabil’s SOP and customer’s contract to support the demand of the customer.• Take care of miscellaneous commodity material, such as capacitor and resistor, chassis, heatsink, IC, programming part etc.• Expedite materials to make sure materials arrive on time to fulfill the production schedule.• Execute rescheduling and shipment control activity to optimize the DOI target.• Take care of multiple indicators such as PR, Past due, Push out, cancellation, RTC, RTV, QN, Hold Item, MRB and etc.• Work as team leader to drive the team to work on the QN closure• Support material transfer activities from other EMS to Jabil. Show less

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  Advanced Energy

  May 2019 - now

  • Analyzing market trends, prices, and supply chains to make informed purchasing decisions• Identifying, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure quality and cost effectiveness• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes• Monitoring commodity prices and forecasting costs to help manage budgets effectively• Working closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, finance, purchasing, inventory and logistics) to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.• Assessing risks associated with supply disruptions or price fluctuations and developing mitigation strategies.• Drafting and negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions• Tracking supplier performance and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations• Responsible for representing the GCM team to handle site RBA, ISO and customer audits to ensure compliance with industry standards Show less • Forge close relationships with supplier’s management.• Responsible to source, evaluate new suppliers enabling quality/ reliable products to be produced cost effectively.• Create and propose strategies to mitigate foreseen risks that align with company’s direction and goals.• Manage supply chain related issues of supplier like capacity utilization, escalation path, PPV claim, CTB meeting, OTD performance, push out & pull in activities.• Manage commercial related issues of supplier like MSA, NDA, LT, payment term, Quotation, E&O claim, material storage charge, supplier inventory level.• Conduct quarterly business review with supplier that cover the aspect of Quality, Delivery, cost, and service.• Manage project transfer across EMS with details planning Show less • A core pioneer member of AEMY• Take care of 2 EMS (Plexus and Flex)• Procure material per AE’s SOP and customer’s contract to support the fluctuating demand and make sure no revenue risk• Execute rescheduling and shipment control activity to optimize the DOI target.• Expedite materials to make sure materials arrive on time to fulfill the production schedule.• Take care of multiple indicators such as PO management, supplier OTD, supplier PLT, DMR, ECO and inventory level• Key member of Plexus VMI project and Flex dual invoice project Show less

  • Commodity Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • Assistant Supplier Manager

    Jul 2020 - May 2024

  • PCBA Buyer

    May 2019 - Jun 2020