sc.Samantha Chen

Purchasing · Logistics · Supply chain

Global thinking.
A human touch.

I’m Samantha Chen. I connect suppliers, shipments and people, bringing care and clarity to the details that keep business moving.

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Based in Sydney, Australia

Samantha’s smiling 3D baseball character, reimagined in textured black-and-white ink with glasses, an S cap and a heart on her uniform.
A little personality. A lot of care.
A little more about me
10+

Years in purchasing
and logistics

3

Languages for clearer
connections

6

Roles across purchasing,
imports and supply chain

01 / What I bring

From order placed
to promise kept.

Behind a smooth supply chain are hundreds of small decisions. I bring the practical experience, attention and communication to keep them connected.

A view of the whole journey.

From sourcing and purchase orders to customs documents and delivery, I understand how each step affects the next.

International purchasing & import coordination

Clarity in the details.

Accurate stock records, useful reports and realistic ETAs give teams the information they need to make their next decision.

Inventory visibility & data analysis

People on the same page.

I work across suppliers, freight partners, warehouses and sales teams, with fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Supplier relationships & cross-team coordination

02 / My experience

Built on
follow-through.

Hands-on experience across Australia and China, from international trade to everyday delivery promises.

Six roles. One consistent thread:
keeping things moving.

Mar 2025 — PresentPurchasing & Logistics OfficerA hospitality equipment company · Sydney

Coordinating international purchasing, inbound shipments and inventory information for commercial equipment.

  • Source products, obtain pricing and lead times, process purchase orders and resolve supplier discrepancies.
  • Book and monitor overseas containers; prepare invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and certificates of origin.
  • Maintain shipment and inventory data in SAP Business One, with Excel analysis to support stock planning.
PurchasingImportsSAP Business One
Oct 2024 — Mar 2025Production CoordinatorAn apparel company · Sydney

Keeping overseas orders, shipment schedules and internal purchasing needs aligned.

  • Process purchase orders and follow up pricing, availability, lead times and deliveries with suppliers.
  • Maintain purchasing records, pricing and shipment ETAs in SAP Business One.
  • Coordinate shipping documents and keep internal teams informed of arrival dates and delivery issues.
Overseas ordersShipment visibilityTeam coordination
Feb 2015 — Sep 2024Sales Support AdministratorA tyre company · Sydney

Supporting the order journey between suppliers, retail stores, warehouses and customers for more than nine years.

  • Place purchase orders and provide product availability and estimated delivery information.
  • Resolve delivery delays, coordinate returns and manage stock receipting with warehouse teams.
  • Maintain accurate customer, supplier and purchasing records using Pronto Xi.
Order managementCustomer supportPronto Xi
Mar 2014 — Feb 2015Logistics / Purchasing AdministratorA food equipment company · Sydney

Coordinating imported equipment and maintaining the records that connect shipping, inventory and finance.

  • Place supplier orders and work with freight forwarders to coordinate compliant imports.
  • Prepare customs documentation, confirm container schedules and provide shipment updates.
  • Process inventory adjustments and invoices, with shipment visibility through Cyberfreight.
Customs documentsInventory recordsCyberfreight
Dec 2011 — Feb 2014Import ClerkAn apparel company · Melbourne

Building a practical foundation in apparel imports, shipment tracking and accurate documentation.

  • Prepare customs documents, monitor shipments and help resolve import delays.
  • Confirm container departures and arrivals with suppliers and freight forwarders.
  • Maintain product data and check accounts payable invoices and credit notes.
Apparel importsFreight coordinationAccounts payable
Aug 2006 — Sep 2008Purchasing AdministratorA trading company · Guangzhou, China

Sourcing stainless steel supplies for international clients and coordinating purchasing and export requirements.

  • Research suppliers, compare pricing and procure supplies for overseas customers.
  • Build supplier relationships and follow up quality, availability and lead times.
  • Prepare customs clearance documents and track shipments with freight partners.
Supplier sourcingExport coordinationInternational trade

03 / The person behind the process

Care in the details.
Warmth in the way.

I’m at my best where clear communication meets careful coordination. Working across purchasing and logistics in Australia and China has taught me to see both the commercial picture and the people behind it.

A shipment represents a commitment to a customer, a plan for a team and a relationship with a supplier. I bring that perspective to the work, from checking a purchase order to working through an unexpected delay.

Samantha

Three languages. More connection.

EnglishMandarinCantonese

Fluent communication across cultures, suppliers and teams.

Comfortable with the numbers.

Master of Accounting & CommerceMelbourne, Australia

Bachelor of International TradeGuangzhou, China

Tools I work with.

SAP Business OnePronto XiCyberfreightQuickBooksExcel

Advanced Excel: PivotTables, VLOOKUP, dashboards and conditional logic.

04 / The next chapter

Sydney, Australia

Good things begin
with a conversation.

Looking for someone who brings care, clarity and follow-through to your team? I’d love to hear from you.

Open to opportunities in

  • Purchasing & procurement
  • Supply chain
  • Logistics coordination