1. Champion the identification of product and component sourcing, including qualification, price negotiations, and handing off the final details to appropriate departments and factories for execution. 2. Conduct initial factory audits as it relates to new technologies and factory diversification up to the point the factory is qualified as a company’s partner factory. • Conduct preliminary and subsequent new factory audits in China and neighboring countries.• Build positive… Show more 1. Champion the identification of product and component sourcing, including qualification, price negotiations, and handing off the final details to appropriate departments and factories for execution. 2. Conduct initial factory audits as it relates to new technologies and factory diversification up to the point the factory is qualified as a company’s partner factory. • Conduct preliminary and subsequent new factory audits in China and neighboring countries.• Build positive relationships with factory owners and general managers.• Identify component suppliers; manage cost, quality, and lead-times.• Continuously seek out new lower cost components and suppliers.• Work with Director of Operations to manage factory negotiations on commercial terms.• Monitor and manage commodity pricing and other factors that may impact costs.3. Lead price negotiation for NPD projects with technique support from Engineering Department to achieve prices that meet company’s best interest.• Initial review of quote sheet from suppliers and analyze costs based on comparing with similar product line & suppliers, for both products and tooling cost.• Negotiate prices and verify tooling & equipment specs with suppliers. • Create ARF and submit to US office along with proposal for review and approval.• Develop repository in CRM for tracking and managing factory quotations included changes induced by product configuration changes. Show less

• Seized entrepreneurial opportunity and managed 5 client trials in 2 years, got prospects on board and thus became the long-term clients.• Communicated with clients on a regular basis, proactively seeking opportunities for new task transfer and team growth.• Streamlined workflow and process, increased 30% productivity of major or complicated tasks; standardized and refined procedures to make them concise and easy to follow, and thus shortened the new-hire training period by 35% and… Show more • Seized entrepreneurial opportunity and managed 5 client trials in 2 years, got prospects on board and thus became the long-term clients.• Communicated with clients on a regular basis, proactively seeking opportunities for new task transfer and team growth.• Streamlined workflow and process, increased 30% productivity of major or complicated tasks; standardized and refined procedures to make them concise and easy to follow, and thus shortened the new-hire training period by 35% and above.• Managed day-to-day production of 5 client teams; ensured the work performed by teams meet clients’ quality and timeliness requirements.• Motivated and developed team members through effective performance management; ensured a healthy balance of staff development and client satisfaction.• Conducted final round job interview. Show less

Sourced lighting and furniture vendors; developed and managed suppliers to meet company’s quality and production capacity requirements. Cooperated in the product life cycle process. Responsible for delivery and quality performance.• Sourced lighting and furniture factories and evaluated per company values and guidelines.• Worked with the team on purchasing as follows: Assigned particular supplier for new items according to customer requirements and supplier’s performance. Monitored… Show more Sourced lighting and furniture vendors; developed and managed suppliers to meet company’s quality and production capacity requirements. Cooperated in the product life cycle process. Responsible for delivery and quality performance.• Sourced lighting and furniture factories and evaluated per company values and guidelines.• Worked with the team on purchasing as follows: Assigned particular supplier for new items according to customer requirements and supplier’s performance. Monitored sample-making process with engineering and quality control team, ensured schedule and quality requirements are met. Negotiated prices with suppliers. Issued purchase orders and followed up with suppliers for production status and any other issues.• Generated itinerary for US sourcing team, and travelled with them to visit suppliers for sample review, new product development & mass production review; interpreted and took notes throughout the trip. • Worked with quality control and engineering department when received quality complaints, and responded promptly with corrective actions after coordinated with vendors. Show less

Responsible for secretarial duties as well as management and organization of the executive office; acted as a communication bridge with president and direct reports, and between customers and vendors. • Developed and standardized workflow, and enhanced cooperation among departments; held office meeting and promoted open and effective communication among departments. • Supported president in drafting reports, proposals, and high-end email correspondence; assisted in schedule/business… Show more Responsible for secretarial duties as well as management and organization of the executive office; acted as a communication bridge with president and direct reports, and between customers and vendors. • Developed and standardized workflow, and enhanced cooperation among departments; held office meeting and promoted open and effective communication among departments. • Supported president in drafting reports, proposals, and high-end email correspondence; assisted in schedule/business travel arrangement and meeting reminders. • Supported president in sourcing suppliers; travelled with him, interpreting and taking notes during visit, and followed up with suppliers for pending issues afterwards.• Communicated with suppliers and customers after confirming with president. Translated for president.• Initiated weekly schedule for Quality Control crews and reviewed QC reports on a daily basis, analyzed and reported to president if any severe quality problems. • Designed company stationary and report forms. Kept all the important files and documents well organized and updated. Show less

Heavily involved in the whole process of product life cycle. Provided excellent service for 3 big customers, resulting in 100% increase in sales each year. • Coordinate efforts among factories and departments, expediently responded to customers’ needs, such as delivery request, quality issue, replacement parts request etc.• Arranged customer visits, including: lodging, meals, scheduling, meetings, etc. Interpreted and took notes when accompanying customers in the factories. Followed up… Show more Heavily involved in the whole process of product life cycle. Provided excellent service for 3 big customers, resulting in 100% increase in sales each year. • Coordinate efforts among factories and departments, expediently responded to customers’ needs, such as delivery request, quality issue, replacement parts request etc.• Arranged customer visits, including: lodging, meals, scheduling, meetings, etc. Interpreted and took notes when accompanying customers in the factories. Followed up pending issues and passed on information to relative departments and staffs afterwards.• Organized and expedited workflow, made the cooperation among multiple departments more streamlined. Managerial role for 3 assistants; trained, motivated and managed a high-performance team.• Assisted marketing director in business negotiation with customers and making marketing strategic plan. Kept customer file well maintained and updated, reported customer status to marketing director on a regular basis.• Provided database and reports to support Sales Manager in making or amending sales guidelines. Show less