CV for open job application

1. Zhida Xu Interested job areas: business analyst, supply chain/logistics,
procurement, China sourcing, international trade
Date of Birth: 28-10-1985 Address: Esdoornlaan 674,
Gender: Male 9741MH,
E-mail: zhida.xu.int@gmail.com Groningen,
Mobile number: +31-613181388 The Netherlands
Education
2009 – June 2011 Research Master of Economics & Business Main Courses
Profile: Operations Management & Operations
Research  Advanced inventory
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen control models
 Integration production
Award: Scholarship provided by Rijksuniversiteit
and process design
Groningen for distinguished academic performance
 Econometrics analysis
2008 – 2009 MSc. /Business Administration  Supply chain risk
Profile: Operations & Supply Chains management
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen  ERP applications
Thesis grade: 9  Purchasing management
 Financial accounting
2005 – 2008 BSc./ Business Studies (Bedrijfskunde)  Corporate finance
Profile: International Business & Management  International marketing
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen  Cost accounting
 Business negotiation
Work Experience
Sept. 2010 Intern Strategic Procurement, Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.
~ Jan.2011 (pharmaceutical industry, 10000+ employees)
Task: Analyzed the SOP for pharmaceutical packaging artwork development, to
identify process optimization opportunities and cost saving potentials. Approach:
Interviewed the internal customers and the external suppliers to identify
improvement areas. Analyzed suppliers’ pricing methods and hence developed a
model to benchmark the cost structures of packaging artwork operations. Proposed
two KPIs to monitor the work efficiency within the artwork development process.
Result: The findings provided suggestions to improve the SOP of packaging
artwork development. The projected saving potential is up to 10%.
Mar. 2009 Intern Global Sourcing, Wavin Group N.V.
~ Sept. 2009 (plastic pipe industry, 5000~10000 employees)
Task: Performed a market research to evaluate which low-cost countries are
suitable to purchase materials and components for plastic pipe production based

2. on TCO principle. Approach: labor cost, quality, industrial competence, logistics
condition and business environment were considered as the main evaluation
criterion. 21 KPIs were designed for these criterions, and data were collected from
international organizations (e.g. WTO, World Bank). A weighted selection model
was developed to produce a ranking list of popular low-cost countries (such as
India, China and Vietnam). The strength and weakness were of each country were
also displayed in an Excel radar chart. Result: The analysis results were
appreciated by top management for the value on long term strategic planning. My
Master’s thesis for this project received an exceptional grade of 9 as reward.
Sept. 2008 Teaching Assistant at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.
~ Feb. 2009
Responsibility: I was a tutor for first-year students. Tasks include giving short
lectures in English, evaluating students’ assignments and other administration
issues. Achievement: I learned how to plan, organize and coordinate a group of
students.
Training
 Training on purchasing business processes, including: making RFI and RFQ, establishing contacts
with new suppliers, supplier evaluation/selections and the Dutch contract law.
 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP 1);
Extracurricular Activities
 Business contest: Participant of Energy Battle Groningen 2009 and 2011, sponsored by Gasterra
 Student Union: Vice-president, Association of Chinese Students & Scholars in Groningen
 Co-organizer of the photo exhibition “the China in my eyes” to introduce the modern China to
the Dutch people;
 Co-organizer of the trip to the Keukenhof Flower Park for 50 students;
 Member of organizing committee of the “Confucius Cup” table tennis match, responsible for
configuration of the players and referees.
Skills
 English: proficient, IELTS academic test overall band 7.5 (February 2010)
 Dutch: basis level (Level 1 certificate from the Language Center, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen)
 Chinese: native level
 Proficient to use MS Office and IBM Lotus system
 Proficient to use SPSS for statistical analysis and use Eview for econometrics analysis.
Hobby: Traveling, Tai Chi, Billiards, Floorball, Skiing, Cooking, Tennis, Chess, BlackJack
References:
Erik Kuipers, Procurement Manager, Astellas Pharma Europe B.V. Tel: +31-522235348
Olle Klaasen, Global Sourcing Manager, Wavin Group, Tel: +31-384294359