Operations and Sourcing Executive with 15-year background in Supply Chain, Sourcing/Manufacturing, International/Domestic Logistics, Product Development, Warehousing Fulfillment, and more.Graduated from Kansas State University with four bachelor degree's in Business Management, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Human Resource, and Supply Chain & Operations Management. Over one decade of experience personally sourcing, auditing and qualifying hundreds of factories in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.Experience leading multiple divisions and projects requiring a high level of organization, attention to detail and follow up. Oversight and manage coordination and communication of technical and detailed information between multiple departments and companies spanning between in-house account managers, independent sales representatives, category buyers, marketing/sales managers, and foreign partners in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Bringing an in-depth knowledge across a broad spectrum of business acumens that includes: management of employees, independent sales reps and groups, EDI integration with major retailers, international factory sourcing, new product development, international and domestic shipping, customs clearance and tariff classification, forecasting and mass production, big box retail product line reviews, and financial reporting.Specialties: *Sourcing in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and India*New Product Development*OEM Manufacturing
Listed skills include Excel, Customer Relations, Logistics, Supply Chain, and 14 others.