CHU MIN FSENG
Fuel Procurement
Hong Kong
Summary
Twenty-two (22) years of experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM), specialized in Procure to Pay (P2P) since 2003. A self-motivated, organized, and diligent individual with strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills. Excellent work ethic, a "roll up my sleeves" attitude, and a desire to do "whatever it takes." In summary, an experienced Procurement Professional with strong academic credentials, personal dedication, and ambition to succeed in a variety of positions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Fuel infrastructure and Delivery Manager
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
2019.10 - Current
- Responsible for Sustainable Aviation Fuel ("SAF") sourcing as well as iron out regulatory approvals and logistical processes at the airports.
- Accountable for the airline's strategic goals for category portfolio, identify and deliver annual budget savings
- Drive strategic sourcing approach to fuel procurement including Ariba sourcing, implementation of contract & supplier management techniques, volume and budget forecasting
- Airlines representative at Hong Kong Aviation Fuel Management Meeting and North America Fuel Consortiums
- Successfully delivered Green Belt Project - Fuel Optimisation at Hong Kong International Airport in 2021. Achieved cost improvement HKD 20 million.
- Introduced innovative technology solutions that improved tracking accuracy and boosted operational efficiency.
- Drove sustainability initiatives within the supply chain through responsible sourcing practices.
Head, Client Services Procurement & Category Management - Direct
Malaysia Airlines Berhad, Group Procurement
2018.11 - 2019.10
- Fuel & Airlines Operations (Ground and technical handling, Cargo handling, Manpower, Caterer, Lounges and in-flight items)
- Successfully conducted fuel long term strategies for the company to execute overall operations pertinent to fuel efficiency, fuel management and commercial cost
- Worked with key stakeholders to improve underlying category Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model and benefits tracking approach for sourcing event.
- Streamlined materials procurement processes for faster project completion and cost savings.
- Streamlined procurement processes for improved efficiency and reduced lead times.
Fuel Category Lead
Malaysia Airlines Berhad, Group Procurement
2016.01 - 2018.10
- Established strong relationships with jet suppliers, negotiating contracts that guaranteed competitive prices for quality services.
- Led cross-functional teams focused on optimizing supply chain efficiency related to fuel procurement and distribution activities.
- Supported procurement team in selecting fuel suppliers, evaluating bids based on price, quality, and reliability factors.
Procurement Specialist (Manager)
BP Malaysia - AsPac Lubricants Malaysia Sdn Bhd
2015.01 - 2015.12
- Handled Capex of project size worth USD 25 million in a lubricants plant located in Port Klang
- Supply Chain Management - Sourcing of EPC/EPCM for Construction [Execute Stage]
- Worked closely with project team to perform RFI and RFP including Contractor pre-qualification
- Managed risk effectively by establishing contingency plans for potential disruptions in supply chains or market fluctuations affecting pricing structures.
Procurement Manager
Eastern Pretech Sdn Bhd
2014.05 - 2014.12
- Developed strategies for raw materials purchase namely cement, sand, steel bars and chemical admixtures
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and industry regulations by implementing robust procurement controls and monitoring systems.
- Established strategies such as volume leveraging with preferred suppliers, purchases consolidation, partnership alliance with preferred suppliers, sourcing and appointment of alternative suppliers for key raw materials and substitution.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of procurement strategies for major projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Senior Buyer
Linde Malaysia Sdn Bhd
2012.01 - 2014.05
- Responsible for contract review, negotiation and post-contract management
- Involved in "Deep Dive Project" for spare parts consolidation across seven (7) project sites utilising Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tool
- Cost Containment" in Procurement: negotiated with 35 vendors to extend payment terms, early cash discount settlement and yearly volume rebate. Total Savings achieved € 200K for Linde Malaysia in year 2012.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
Senior Strategic Buyer
Nestle Products Sdn Bhd
2008.10 - 2011.12
- Formulated and adopted effective purchasing strategies for Commodity materials
- Ensured all service level agreements with Business Units are updated and renewed on time
- Performed market price analysis and market research as well as established procurement strategies for raw materials with Bloomberg tool
- Presented monthly commodity reports to Finance Director and Business Units for budgeting and market intelligence
- Reacted fast to the market following commodity price trend movement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in supply chain.
- Ensured uninterrupted supply of critical items by maintaining appropriate safety stock levels and reorder points.
Admin and Sourcing Manager
Scientex Packaging Sdn Bhd (Southern Speciality Wire)
2003.02 - 2008.10
- Managed raw material purchase and supervised 4 direct reports.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define business requirements and align sourcing initiatives with organizational goals.
Education
Master In Business Administration (Finance) -
Taylor's University
Subang 2011.06 - 2013.05
Bachelor's Degree of Management (Technology), major in International Business -
University of Technology Malaysia
Johor 1999.06 - 2003.05
Skills
Supplier Relationship Management
Business Analysis
Strategic sourcing
Reporting Tools
Procurement Strategies
Aviation Fuel (Jet and SAF) Storage
Fuel efficiency maximization
SAF Fuel Management Techniques
Accomplishments
SAF corporate programme Involvement in bringing SAF into HKIA.
Timeline
Fuel infrastructure and Delivery Manager
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
2019.10 - Current
Head, Client Services Procurement & Category Management - Direct
Malaysia Airlines Berhad, Group Procurement
2018.11 - 2019.10
Fuel Category Lead
Malaysia Airlines Berhad, Group Procurement
2016.01 - 2018.10
Procurement Specialist (Manager)
BP Malaysia - AsPac Lubricants Malaysia Sdn Bhd
2015.01 - 2015.12
Procurement Manager
Eastern Pretech Sdn Bhd
2014.05 - 2014.12
Senior Buyer
Linde Malaysia Sdn Bhd
2012.01 - 2014.05
Master In Business Administration (Finance) -
Taylor's University
2011.06 - 2013.05
Senior Strategic Buyer
Nestle Products Sdn Bhd
2008.10 - 2011.12
Admin and Sourcing Manager
Scientex Packaging Sdn Bhd (Southern Speciality Wire)
2003.02 - 2008.10
Bachelor's Degree of Management (Technology), major in International Business -
University of Technology Malaysia
1999.06 - 2003.05
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