Experience

Teal Goal Limited

• Hong Kong
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Key Account Manager

  • May 2018 - Present

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Lago Concepts Ltd.

• Hong Kong

• Director

  • May 2015 - Dec 2022

  Director and Product Sourcing Consultant • Advise on, led and delivered product outsourcing and development objectives for corporate clients • Reviewed buying strategies; exploring, presenting and justifying alternate regional sourcing solutions • Managed supplier relations, cost negotiations, product quality, compliance, merchandising and logistics • Evaluated and approved new suppliers to expand client operations and minimise vendor dependency Director and Product Sourcing Consultant • Advise on, led and delivered product outsourcing and development objectives for corporate clients • Reviewed buying strategies; exploring, presenting and justifying alternate regional sourcing solutions • Managed supplier relations, cost negotiations, product quality, compliance, merchandising and logistics • Evaluated and approved new suppliers to expand client operations and minimise vendor dependency



Creative Ideas Ltd.

• Hong Kong

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2005 - May 2015

  • Set up a home/outdoor product trading and sourcing company from zero into a $5m operation • Recruited staff and led a team to deliver vendor and sourcing management for European retail stores • Worked for clients such as Netto, Coop, Kaufland, Guldfynd, Hornbach, Globus, NKD and MGB • Managed input and feedback channels to effectively standardise requirements and specifications • Accountable for P&L, administration, HR, product sales, client and supplier relationship management • Led across procurement, order processing, logistics, product testing, quality and regulatory compliance • Executed end to end sourcing events and developed complex category strategies, profiles and plans • Steered product development and design innovation using market knowledge, trends and insights • Negotiated and setup contracts to maintain long term pricing during increasing labour/material costs • Established a sample showroom to showcase home decor product ranges and the latest seasonal trends Show less



Seneca Int'l Trade Ltd.

• Hong Kong

• Director - Sourcing & Buying Operations

  • Jun 2003 - Feb 2005

  • Directed and developed Hong Kong/China operations for home decoration and gift product categories • Led strategic sourcing, annual cost reduction and supplier relationship development programmes • Oversaw inquiries, sales orders, scheduling and logistics and controlled price/margin negotiations • Worked with suppliers; implementing quality control training and systems to minimise problems • Established a representative office in Guangdong and managed quality assurance and compliance Show less



Sigeto Far East Ltd.

• Hong Kong

• General Manager

  • Dec 2000 - May 2003

  • Oversaw product development, sourcing and merchandising operations and production • Devised and executed buying strategies across product categories to increase margin and profitability • Identified and introduced new suppliers; leading evaluation, selection and contract negotiations • Led, trained and mentored a team of 15 to ensure quality and on time product delivery to Europe • Worked with overseas design and buying teams to establish ideas, requirements and specifications Show less



Yaukam Co., Ltd

• Hong Kong

• Office Manager

  • Dec 1999 - Sep 2000

  • Led and developed Hong Kong based buying office operations for S.Oliver’s European fashion brand • Led and developed Hong Kong based buying office operations for S.Oliver’s European fashion brand



Lung Electronics (HK) Ltd.

• Hong Kong

• Marketing Manager

  • Aug 1997 - Oct 1999

  • Managed marketing and supply chain strategies for IT technology for Frank & Walter Computer GmbH • Managed marketing and supply chain strategies for IT technology for Frank & Walter Computer GmbH