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Canada

Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Led strategic and operational management of warehousing, logistics, distribution, and fulfilment across four North American sites, while overseeing cross-departmental project management.- Developed a 3-5 year supply chain roadmap, aligning network design with business growth strategy, focusing on optimal locations, scalability, and process automation.- Achieved a 14% reduction in warehouse costs through effective change management, process optimization, and strategic contract negotiation.- Led strategic sourcing, Request for Information/Proposal/Quotation (RFx) process and contractual agreements negotiations for distribution and logistics, achieving a 20% cost reduction in 2023.- Improved OTIF rate for order fulfilment to 99%+, reducing customer penalties by $800K annually.- Spearheaded large-scale projects, including the implementation of new market expansion, new CRM system, new warehouse setup, and exploration of innovative technologies to support the business.- Led and coached a diverse team of managers, supervisors, and specialists, fostering development and driving high performance across all levels.

Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Directed strategic procurement, demand forecasting, inventory replenishment, and supply planning, overseeing a multi-country supplier base across Asia and Mexico.- Developed a comprehensive procurement strategy to address global supply chain disruptions, improving product availability and service level by 10%.- Launched a vendor portal that streamlined order management and boosted procurement efficiency.- Improved forecast accuracy by 15% through the application of advanced forecasting techniques.- Streamlined the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, reducing meeting time by 50% while enhancing decision-making efficiency and operational outcomes.- Established a structured vendor management process with clear service level agreements and regular performance reviews, enhancing relationships and fostering stronger collaboration.- Redesigned inventory management policies, achieving an 18% reduction in obsolescent inventory.- Enhanced supply chain resilience through structured risk management plans and a comprehensive Power BI dashboard tracking all supply chain metrics.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Managed supply chain planning and procurement team to support significant business growth.- Revamped planning and procurement policies, resulted in 12% in product availability by 12% and 14% reduction in inventory level.- Successfully negotiated with suppliers to shorten lead-time by up to 67% for key products.- Developed and launched an advanced replenishment system and vendor portal that automated order management, reducing manual work and increasing operational efficiency.- Introduced formal supplier management framework, fostering strategic partnership and collaboration.

Thailand

Oversaw demand forecasting, supply planning, and purchase order management for four countries. - Successfully recovered service level to 98%+ while maintaining a lower level of inventory.- Designed and introduced an advanced tool in Tableau which revolutionised the forecasting and S&OP process, earning the recognition as a best practice in the Asia Pacific division.- Boosted forecast accuracy from 65% to a record 79% overall and 90% in key categories.

Singapore

Directed end-to-end supply chain operations across nine countries, including demand and supply planning, warehousing, logistics, and customer service.- Established high-performance teams and implemented full ERP systems and supply chain processes for three newly converted subsidiaries, ensuring seamless operations from the beginning.- Negotiated logistics and warehouse contracts, resulting in a 5% cost reduction while maintaining exceptional service levels.

Vietnam

Promoted from Cross Border Sourcing Manager to lead customer engagement and continuous improvement projects in planning, procurement, and logistics, while overseeing all overseas purchasing activities.- Revamped inventory management strategies and planning parameters which improved service level by 8% while reducing inventory by 12%.- Led RFI/RFP/RFQ process and negotiation for all warehousing and logistics contracts, and completed the setup of a new warehouse and 3PL.

Vietnam

Promoted from Supply Production Leader. Spearheaded all supply chain improvement initiatives for the country in partnership with the Global team.- Managed contract manufacturers to fulfil purchase orders, overseeing capacity and material planning to ensure timely and efficient production.- Achieved record results of 95%+ on time delivery and 20% reduction in order lead-time.

Vietnam

- Promoted to take responsibility for both financial and supply chain performance.- Spearheaded all supply chain improvement initiatives for the country in partnership with the Global team.

Vietnam

- Managed contract manufacturers to fulfill purchase orders, overseeing capacity and material planning to ensure timely and efficient production.- Achieved record results of 95%+ on time delivery and 20% reduction in order lead-time.

Vietnam

- Established and supervised daily production process in the new factory. - Monitored Production KPIs and took necessary corrective actions.

Vietnam

- Trained for leadership and managerial capabilities and gained valuable business knowledge via rotating through all departments in this prestigious program for the best graduates.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General, Distinction

Honors: • Overall Distinction honor. • Master Dissertation published in a professional journal.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering, Highest Academic Honors In Faculty