Operative Purchasing Manager with focus on production planning and controlling• Developing and monitoring production plans to ensure the availability of goods at the right time and in line with the strategic product portfolio plan• Identifying changes, analysing and evaluating their effects and dynamics on the market to adapt the procurement strategy and ensure product availability• Liaising with suppliers, forwarders and logistic companies in Asia and Europe to ensure smooth delivery throughout the supply chain• Daily operations using SAP as a tool to monitor the availability of products, delivery schedule and related data for strategic purchasing

Purchasing Manager with focus on procurement and controlling:• Reduced purchasing costs and shortened supply chains through the successful introduction of new suppliers• Reorganization of procurement channels to strengthen negotiating power and gross profits• Systematically conducted profit/loss and ABC analyses of over 2,000 SKUs to maximize the efficiency of procurement processes• Restructuring of the warehouse to attain higher efficiency in order processing• Inventory level controlling and management of replenishment schedules• Responsible for accounts receivables and receivables management

•Managed key accounts, designed tailor-made sales plans and built up new as well maintained customer relationships•Carried out business development plan to enhance regular and structural business with target customers•Direct involvement with procurement and logistic processes to ensure that total price, quality and terms match customer requirements

• Increased sales revenue by 13% through acquiring new B2B customers. Achieved this by conducting market studies, followed by development and execution of tangible business plans• Implemented marketing strategies to enhance company exposure and brand image in the Chinese market, e.g. participated in exhibitions, established business relationships and gave press interviews• Managed key accounts and improved operational processes to enhance customers satisfaction

•Carried out market entry feasibility studies for expanding the company to Asian countries, including the evaluation of market opportunities and potential revenues. Resulted in a bespoke market entry strategy of how to enter China•Designed and conducted consumer preference as well as perception analyses•Consulted departments on a strategic level regarding logistics, marketing strategies, portfolio decisions, education and controlling of franchisees

• Managed key accounts of total sales over US$10 million per year within USA, and Canada (eg. Costco Group, Target, Wal-Mart & Toys“R”Us)• Successfully led new product development and promotion projects (eg. NHL premium vehicles, Zellers Private Label ‘Ruff N Tuff’, Toys ’R’ Us Private Label ‘Fast Lane’) which generated over 10% of total sales• Integrated sales process with value added services (e.g. customized product design, market trend analysis and advice) to retain business after financial crisis • Organized annual sales meetings with major customers to promote new products and negotiate business plan• Improved communication channels by bridging the gap between top management and sales representatives in order to encourage feedback of regional market information• Ensured on-time delivery and compliance by close involvement in supply chain management among key accounts, production facility and logistic operations • Enhanced communication between customer, factory Quality Specialists and 3rd party lab through holding various meetings to ensure products were above safety standard

• Successfully acquired new businesses (worth 14%) from high potential project through tailoring new products to customers • Increased sales revenue in Canadian market to US$5.8 million and exceeded sales target through improving customer service and new items promotion• Delivered market analysis and advisory of Canadian and North American market to top management• Promoted to Senior Sales Executive in a year

• Assisted Sales manager in managing key accounts in Latin American market• Coordinated new product development projects across functional departments• Wrote and presented monthly sales reports to senior management• Exceeded sales target over 20% in Latin American market through various successful promotion campaigns