Sourcing Manager

• Jul 2022 - Present

Senior Buyer

• Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

Buyer Planner

• Jan 2019 - Oct 2021

Manage MRP planning, inventory, supplier relationships, forecasting, price negotiations andMOU/contracts, supporting NPD/resourcing projects and handling RFPs. Work closely with cross-functional teams including sourcing, sales & marketing, accounting, quality, logistics, shipping &receiving to maximize fill rates, achieve inventory turn goals, solve quality issues, improve on-timedelivery, and resolve billing discrepancies.▪ Manage $11M category including 1,000+ active SKUs▪ Lead and conduct RFP process▪ Reduced supplier production lead times by 50% from 6 weeks to 3 weeks▪ Negotiated $500K in shipment postponements in response to pandemic-driven sales declines, reducing working capital▪ Support ongoing NPD and resourcing projects▪ Manage SRM program and conduct strategic supplier reviews▪ Negotiate termination of stocking agreements to support insourcing initiatives▪ Maintain supplier scorecards to track supplier overall performance, including fill rates, delivery times and quality Show less

Deputy General Manager

• Nov 2011 - Feb 2015

Managed P&L and daily operations, local sales, marketing and purchasing teams to increase customerbase and sales growth over e-commerce platform. Led the supply chain team in executing inventoryposition improvement initiatives, working in conjunction with direct sales teams. Coordinated customerservice and logistics teams in the filling and on-time delivery of orders and customer data capture.▪ Increased Baode’s customer base 16% by introducing over 100 new SKUs through targeted promotions▪ Drove incremental business leveraging opportunities for new demand and bulk-price negotiation with key vendors▪ Streamlined process from order receipt to replenishment, resulting in cost-savings and over 95% on-time delivery▪ Analyzed demand trends and sales forecasts to maximize fill rate and reduce inventory aging▪ Optimized high-turn inventory and safety stock levels to support sales growth and maximize profit Show less

Business Development Manager

• Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

Supervised all aspects of the business including vendor contract negotiations, SOP and processimplementation, PRC government relations, HR, marketing communications and media, data analysisand reporting. Appointed by Executive Management to drive growth of the brand in strategic locations.▪ Launched two venues in Shanghai, providing direction and execution from concept to opening and operation▪ Managed contracts with kitchen equipment suppliers, designers, and contractors▪ Leveraged web and traditional media marketing tools to pull new business through newly opened sites▪ Designed and executed annual marketing events and promotional packages to increase restaurant traffic Show less

Sales Specialist

• Oct 2008 - Oct 2009

Managed large U.S. hotel chain customers, placing indent purchase orders to global suppliers, andcoordinating the logistics, delivery scheduling, and importation of perishables. Monitored inventoryagainst historical and forecasted sales, ensuring appropriate stock levels and minimizing backorders,while maintaining strict product quality and safety standards.▪ Negotiated price breaks with strategic suppliers and logistics providers▪ Introduced new products based on matching supplier capabilities with market demand analysis and VOC research▪ Implemented demand forecasting from the sales team to ensure inventory availability and timely delivery Show less