Sandy Lu Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

● Developed over 300 new products each season with global vendors, from design to launch.● Managed up to 3,000 WeChat messages daily during peak times to ensure smooth communication.● Gathered missing data for 600+ existing products from all vendors in a month.● Created standardized packaging manuals for all products.● Worked closely with the After-Sales Team and vendors to resolve quality issues and clarify requirements.● Optimized costs, reduced lead times, and secured supply by leveraging the organization’s buying power and onboarding new suppliers.● Sourced raw materials for new products and negotiated with suppliers for quality and cost-effectiveness.● Coordinated with R&D, UI/UX, and marketing teams to align product development with company goals.● Supported the marketing team by connecting them with influencers, arranging for my co-founder to speak as a guest lecturer at universities, and facilitating collaborations with non-profit organizations.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

•Financial Accounting •Accounting For Managers•Ethics, CSR, and Business Environment •Talent Management •Business Analytics•Digital Transformation•Marketing Management•Financial Management•Leadership In The Global Context•Operations Management•Investment Analysis And Management•Project Management•International Marketing•Personal Financial Planning•Strategic Management•Small Business Management

● Established and led a team of 10 direct reports responsible for managing sourcing strategies, sales operations, and productions across various product divisions, including furniture, home decor, and accessories.● Oversaw a portfolio of 1000+ SKUs, managed Work in Progress (WIP), introduced cross-functional governance, implemented KPIs and vendor scorecards, and integrated an ERP system.● Drove growth by closely collaborating with buyers, offshore vendors, and stakeholders, ensuring excellence in cost, quality, capability, and delivery.● Participated in international trade shows such as Canton Fair China, NY NOW® (formerly New York International Gift Fair® - NYIGF®), International Housewares Association (IHA) The Inspired Home Show, formerly known as the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, Germany Euroshop trade fair, and managed the Alibaba E-commerce B2B platform to expand the global customers acquisition.● Successfully entered the US market, establishing a long-term partnership with 99 Cents, resulting in a remarkable 200% increase in revenue within a single year.

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