Ivan Chen Email & Phone Number

Brea, CA, US

Brea, CA, US

Anaheim, CA, US

• Promoted for exceeding goals by 140% of targeted savings
• Lead global procurement efforts to help customers meet targeted savings (in lieu of global tariffs), while working closely with Quality and Regulatory to mitigate risks
• Manage and develop China Tariff Task Force and Covid-19 to assess and mitigate risk for Nellson and our customers
• Oversee procurement of raw ingredients for 5 plants; over $700 Million and 5500+ SKUs.
• Manage 20+ members of local supply chain teams; consisting of analysts, planners and buyers, prioritizing TCO processes and ensuring profitability goals by site
• Categories: Cocoa/Chocolates, Proteins, Vitamins & Amino Acids, Flavors, Grains, Fats and oils, Plant Protein, Sweeteners

Anaheim, CA, US

• Lead companies’ first RFP across multiple categories to generate savings of $15M+ and continue to generate savings throughout the year based on long term strategic partnerships and commodity buys for a total of $20M+.
• Categories: Cocoa/Chocolates, Proteins, Vitamins & Amino Acids, Flavors and Packaging
• Streamlined workflow for company’s new flagship plant by implementing root cause analysis and six sigma processes to supply chain operations
• Manage 500+ supplier relationships for strategic partnerships and long-term contracts
• Conduct specialized data reporting and KPI metrics for customers, by implementing strategic SCM processes across 5 manufacturing facilities to lead Nellson into most profitable year of business
• Identify and execute cross functional cooperation to implement TQM and Total Cost Optimization company wide with R&D, NPI, Local Purchasing Teams, Sales and Quality Teams

Anaheim, CA, US

• Lead Packaging and Raw materials buyer
• Reduced inventory from $24 Million dollars to under $12 Million dollars by conducting a thorough supply chain analysis and identifying key changes to forecasting and demand planning initiatives
• Develop processes to streamline workflow for company’s new flagship plant
• Work closely with supply chain to identify best operational processes and streamline MRP processes to most efficiently drive operational efficiency
• Create and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Manage and develop new and updated forms of KPIs for team of 6

• Spearheaded the marketing and purchasing department for a start-up company that began in 2014
• Head of business strategy for customer projects, new products and service rollouts
• Successfully developed strategic marketing plans tailored to our clients’ goals and mission statements exceeding YOY Revenue and Profitability Goals
• Handled procurement and on time delivery for restaurants, retail stores and conducted supply chain assessments utilizing TCM and TQM principles

• Developed a business framework for one of the premier venues in Los Angeles
• Conduct Market Analysis to develop Belasco’s brand and marketing position
• Oversee the online and social media presence
• Managed a staff to develop media and marketing material for all Belasco events
• Develop and Manage Supply Chain/Inventory Management protocol
• Develop long term relationships with strategic business partners and manufacturers by negotiating annual contract agreements, blanket orders and bulk pricing agreements

• Managed purchasing / planning teams, while monitoring KPI’s and business reportingmetrics
• Develop E-store and procurement and logistics process for users and retail stores
• Coordinated across multiple departments to ensure on time project delivery within budget
• Lead procurement team and developed measurable KPIs and process flow
• Established multiple Vendor Managed Inventory programs to improve cash flow and materials
• Planned manufacturing jobs in coordination with design, process engineering and theproduction team

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication, General