Sonic Duran

Jeffersony Noel Duran Apt.62, #49, Street 566, Khan Toul Kork Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 12152 M - | E-https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonicduran/ Career Objective To succeed in an organization of growth and work in a challenging environment that provides generous opportunities for continuous career development. Education 2017 – 2021 (In-Progress) Master in Business Administration Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines Thesis In-Process 2015 – 2021 MicroMasters Credential in Supply Chain Management (In-Progress, Pending Comprehensive Exam) MITx - Massachusets Institute of Technology thru edX.org 2016 – 2017 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Major in Financial Management Supply Chain Analytics, Fundamentals, Design, Dynamics and Technology & Systems. Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines Thesis: “Comparing Cash Flow Projection Between Outsourcing and Insourcing Logistics for Project Investment Decision: A Case Study of a Third Party Logistics Service Provider” 2000 – 2009 (172/220 credits earned) Work Experience Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines May 2021 – Present Trading Director GGear Group Co., Ltd. • Oversee all commercial activities of the group to ensure that opportunities are maximized for profit generation. This include conducting regular gap and performance analysis of dealer partners on their sales and financial aspects, and as well as monitoring the market and competitors. • Formulate and implement strategies to minimize existing and future risks while driving business growth. This include careful demand planning during pandemic, ensuring inventory levels are at optimal levels. • Support Supply Chain team and act as in-house consultant on logistics, warehousing, and distribution strategies. Dec 2020 – May 2021 CEO Assistant GGear Group Co., Ltd. • Appointed as Senior Supply Chain & Manufacturing Specialist to lead and oversee the group’s manufacturing and supply chain activities. This includes establishing and implementing SOPs from MRP, Sourcing and Procurement; Production & Capacity Planning; Quality Control; S&OP Process; Warehouse Management and Inventory Control; Logistics and Distribution; and Vendor/Supplier Management. • Appointed as acting/interim Operations Manager for GGear Pronith in charge of the overall operations of uPVC Window/Door from production to site installation. This include the responsibility to ensure that factory is running effectively in the areas of safety, quality, efficiency/productivity, cost minimization. Dec 2019 – Sep 2020 General Manager CHLL Global Logistic Co., Ltd. • Responsible for managing, supervising, and providing leadership to the logistic, warehousing and distribution operations of the company • Create and implement best practices of logistic principles, policies, and process across the organization to improve operational and financial performance, and implement strategic plan that drives revenue growth • Develop business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems, and producing new solutions. • Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing need. • Develop and implement cost saving initiatives though productivity increase, procurement negotiations and asset management. Jul – Nov 2019 Commercial Manager CHLL Global Logistic Co., Ltd. • Assist GM to develop and implement best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational and financial performance, • Develop and execute a strategic plan/platform that drives revenue growth by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems, and producing new solutions. • Reviews impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report result to others, • Accesses and makes recommendations for logistics processes in potential new facilities or plants and advise of cost implication and efficiency, • Ensures compliance with import and export regulations, customs regulations, and legal requirement. • Develop project with network and oversea agent, generate in new areas and build up Customer Service Relation system to support company brand. Jan 2018 – Jun 2019 Agency Head / Station Manager – CEVA Cambodia Operations Worldbridge International (Cambodia) Ltd. Summary of Responsibilities: • Appointed as Supply Chain Operations Manager during set up of CEVA Freight Cambodia Ltd. (April – June 2019) • NVOCC Compliance Subject Matter Expert Lead, direct and manage all station functions to ensure that all departments and station staff execute service agreements at or above customer standards. • Lead and drive continuous improvements in operational excellence and business processes to maximize profitability and deliver optimal results for quality, productivity, costs and labor relations. • Provide daily guidance, leadership and overall support on any issues relating to operations, communication, human resources, revenue enhancement, standardizing procedures, systems applications, and executing processes to meet customer needs. Nov 2016 - Dec 2017 Primark & CEVA Key Account Manager Worldbridge International (Cambodia) Ltd. Basic Responsibilities: • Responsible for the KPI and operational efficiency of Account’s shipments and its handlers. • Work closely with and report all main issues to CEVA team and HK Control Tower. • Manage and coordinate with Account’s operations and warehouse team for operational improvements. • Monitor and co-manage CFS operators and Nominated Carrier performance. On-going projects: • End-to-End Process Improvement for CFS Warehouse Operations • Data Management, Operations Process and Automation Sep 2014 - Nov 2016 Sales and Marketing Manager Kerry Worldbridge Logistics Ltd. Basic Responsibilities: • In-Charge for the Sales & Marketing Activities. • Formulate Supply Chain Solutions to Customers with Proposal and Costing • Conduct Market Research and Financial Feasibility • Establishing Business Plan and Budget Planning • Represent the company in attending various Business Networking Events Notable Tasks: • Business Model and Marketing Plan for the Kerry Worldbridge Free-Trade Zone (Bonded Warehouse) • Feasibility and Project Planning for Local Cold Chain Distribution • Review of Service Agreements of the Acquired Domestic Courier Company and Conduct Post-Acquisition Activities for both Old and New Customer Accounts. Jan 2012 – Sep 2014 Management Controller Worldbridge Group, Phnom Penh, Cambodia • Monitor and evaluate each department/companies’ activities • Gathers reports from each Department/Company Heads • Compares and analyzes the targets to the achievements of each Department/Company • Makes sure all company’s resources are being utilized and maximized • Recommends controls by identifying problems and improving procedures. • Assists responsible personnel in identifying the causes of Variances • Performs research and validates correspondence received from new business contacts and from activity/networking invitations Major Tasks for Worldbridge International (Logistics) • Agency Coordinator for CEVA Logistics & Yamato Global Logistics Japan, • Membership Coordinator to IAM-International Association of Movers & FIATA-International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations. • Project Coordinator; Feasibility Study& Business Research for various projects - Cattle Imports Project (DRW, Australia to PAS, Cambodia) - First Cambodia Free Trade Zone Project (Kerry Logistics) Extra Position for TN Cambodia 2009 Ltd. (Worldbridge) • June 2012 – July 2013 Business Development Manager Sourcing products & suppliers, identifying markets, analyzing sales report & inventory control. Mar 2010 - Jan 2012 Human Resource Manager PPCTV Co., Ltd. , Phnom Penh, Cambodia • • • • Recruitment and Training Attendance and Performance Monitoring Recognition and Appraisal System Recommendations Employee Relations, Coaching, Consultation, Leadership and Mentoring • Company Policy Recommendations and Organizational Development Measures • Improvement of Organizational Structure and Design of Work Position Jan 2007- Jan 2010 Customer Service Associate Advanced Contact Solutions Inc., Makati, Philippines Bank of New York Mellon Shareowner Services (Acquired by Computershare in 2012) • Assists Shareholders on Account Maintenance, Performs Verification Procedures, Processes Address Change Requests, Online Access and Account Balance based on Closing Stock Price • Sends request for Account Statements, Tax Forms, Cost Basis, Stock Quotes, Proxy Materials, Transmittal Letters, Transfer of Stock Ownership Materials and Account Disputes • Processes Point-of-Contact Request such as Stock Transfer and Stock Certificate Issuance • Provides Information, Instructions and Requirements for Stock Sale; Stock Transfer in Different Scenarios & States; and Stock Exchange on Acquisition & Mergers Most Recent Trainings / Seminars / Congresses Attended May 8-11, 2018 Pyramid Lines NVOCC Compliance Training Pyramid Lines Limited, Frankfurt, Germany Dec. 2016 Supply Chain Management X-Series Program Certificate MITx - Massachusets Institute of Technology thru edX.org May 7-8, 2016 Training Course on Import and Export Procedures Cambodia Freight Forwarders Association, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Other Skills and Interests • Computer Literate (Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and Visual Basic Programming; Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator). • Warehouse & Storage Planning; Process, Resources & Cost Planning; Transportation and Distribution Planning; Data Management and Automation; and Vendor Management. • Analytical Methods such us Optimization, Regression, Simulation, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, and Six Sigma Process Improvement Methodology • Interested in further education and specialization on Supply Chain Finance, Outsourcing vs. Insourcing, Big Data, Blockchain, Lean and Six Sigma, and Entrepreneurship. • Fluent in English & Filipino Personal Information and Character References: Available Upon Request I hereby certify that the above statements are true and correct. Jeffersony Noel Duran