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Global Commodity Manager at Sandisk
Location: Jing'an District, Shanghai, China 6 work roles 2 schools
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Global Commodity Manager
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Forest Yang is listed as Global Commodity Manager at Sandisk, a with 6867 employees, based in Jing'an District, Shanghai, China. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Forest Yang.

Forest Yang previously worked as Global Commodity Manager at Western Digital and Global Category Manager at Diebold Nixdorf. Forest Yang holds Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Operations Management And Supervision from East China University Of Science And Technology.

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1. Seasoned procurement experience in the industrial sector, with familiarity in semiconductor equipment, embedded computing systems, and HVAC related supplier base. Strong supplier development and management capabilities in the HMLV area.2. Professional skills: Management of categories such as mechanical chassis, PCBA, electronic components, etc. Experienced in cost analysis and BOM roll-up. Understanding of market positioning and supply trends of bulk commodities. Strong business negotiation and project procurement skills. In-depth understanding of contract manufacturing and global procurement strategies.3. Core competencies: Involved in should-cost studies with market trends. Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Excel VBA programming. Continuously develops new suppliers and optimizes the supplier pool. Closely manages and controls the entire supply chain process.4. Background: Science and engineering degree with qualifications in refrigeration, PLC, and machining. Passionate about electronics and programming. Familiar with drawings and process improvement. Capable of participating in procurement decisions during the R&D stage.5. Personal characteristics: Strong learning ability, quick at identifying the essence of problems, excellent in problem-solving with a closed-loop idea, and focused on efficiency and process improvement.

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Sandisk
Sandisk
Global Commodity Manager
Shanghai, CN
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6867
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Global Commodity Manager

Shanghai, Cn

Global Commodity Manager

上海市

1. Responsible for overall Supplier Relationship (strategic supplier meeting, OBRs/EBRs, escalations)2. Manage Commodity Strategy (strategy paper, commodity council meeting)Legal contracts: Master Supply Agreements, LTA (cross BU, if required)3. Lead Organize quarterly negotiation and share awards

Global Category Manager

Shanghai City, China

1. Act as an interface between Contract Manufacturing and our global cross-function teams, participate in developing contract manufacturers in other low-cost countries, responsible for contract manufacturer procurement information import, local supplier development, selection and audit, monitor contract manufacturer assembly cost rate andoptimize their operations.2. Manage BOM Cost, coordinate the purchasing managers of each category to make a reasonable assessment of costs, report to… Show more 1. Act as an interface between Contract Manufacturing and our global cross-function teams, participate in developing contract manufacturers in other low-cost countries, responsible for contract manufacturer procurement information import, local supplier development, selection and audit, monitor contract manufacturer assembly cost rate andoptimize their operations.2. Manage BOM Cost, coordinate the purchasing managers of each category to make a reasonable assessment of costs, report to the headquarters financial controller, and ensure the realization of target cost of systems.3. Act as the sourcing window for new project introduction from prototype to mass production, participate in the project and provide coordination and support of procurement resources to ensure that the materials are complete and the project progress is kept.4. Review the procurement data of the contract manufacturer, analyze the monthly expenditure data, adjust the procurement plan in time, cooperate with other purchasing managers to reduce the total cost of procurement, and help optimize the operation such as MOQ, safety stock, logistics etc. Show less

Oct 2017 - Jul 2022

Operations Manager

Shanghai City, China

1. Lead SCM and production for EL Business Unit (Electronics Packaging System for advanced technology customers), focus on high quality, On-Time delivery and total cost ownership for complicated customized electronic system. 2. Handle materials such as PCBA, EMC components, cable assembly, fan, power supply, precise sheet metal, plastics, die-casting, stamping, AL extrusion, painting, hardware etc. 3. Lead NPI including RFQ, cost structure analysis and FAI; DFX, make suggestions from… Show more 1. Lead SCM and production for EL Business Unit (Electronics Packaging System for advanced technology customers), focus on high quality, On-Time delivery and total cost ownership for complicated customized electronic system. 2. Handle materials such as PCBA, EMC components, cable assembly, fan, power supply, precise sheet metal, plastics, die-casting, stamping, AL extrusion, painting, hardware etc. 3. Lead NPI including RFQ, cost structure analysis and FAI; DFX, make suggestions from Sourcing's point of view and optimize the product at design stage. 4. Outsource product through cost and capacity analysis; balance in-house production and outsourcing; review supplier performance.5. Cost controlling based on sales forecast, raw material price trend, exchange rate and real purchasing volume; enrich supplier pool & make budget for investment6. Responsible for development, validation and execution of business strategies, action plans, and best practices; Keep communication and alignment with top management. Show less

Jan 2014 - Oct 2017

Sourcing Engineer - Electronics/Electrical

Shanghai City, China

1. Early involvement in project, identify, develop & qualify adequate suppliers of electronics (Air conditioner, telecom computer, cabinet light, fan filter, liquid cooling system); participate global commodity meeting in other countries.2. Coach supplier for sample approval, process improvement, production ramp up. 3. Carry out supplier management which includes contracting, risk evaluation, cost analysis, quality improvement and on-time delivery. 4. Lead other engineers for… Show more 1. Early involvement in project, identify, develop & qualify adequate suppliers of electronics (Air conditioner, telecom computer, cabinet light, fan filter, liquid cooling system); participate global commodity meeting in other countries.2. Coach supplier for sample approval, process improvement, production ramp up. 3. Carry out supplier management which includes contracting, risk evaluation, cost analysis, quality improvement and on-time delivery. 4. Lead other engineers for air-conditioner project and manage the project from idea to mass production, have good cross communication with other departments and German technical team. 5. Familiar with light, electronic components, switch, air-conditioner components such as compressor, fan, PCBA, cable harness, evaporator, transformer, sheet metal, die-casting, fastener, machining, plastic and so on; professional at component sourcing, build a big supplier pool for Rittal. Show less

Nov 2007 - Dec 2013

Global Procurement

Shanghai City, China

Global sourcing and purchasing for semiconductor equipment components, got training from high technology customers such as Applied Materials, LAM Research, KLA etc.

Jul 2004 - Nov 2007
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Forest Yang works for Sandisk.

What is Forest Yang's role at Sandisk?

Forest Yang is listed as Global Commodity Manager at Sandisk.

Where is Forest Yang based?

Forest Yang is based in Jing'an District, Shanghai, China while working with Sandisk.

What companies has Forest Yang worked for?

Forest Yang has worked for Sandisk, Western Digital, Diebold Nixdorf, Rittal Electro-Mechanical Technology (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd, and Rittal Electro-Mechanical Technology(Shanghai)Co.,Ltd.

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Forest Yang's colleagues at Sandisk include Alex Berger, Rakefet Katz, Abhishek R, Haim Revivo, and Sandi Awan.

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What schools did Forest Yang attend?

Forest Yang holds Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Operations Management And Supervision from East China University Of Science And Technology.

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