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Implemented new policies, processes, and systems to improve manufacturing efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and lower costs in response to changing government regulationsEvaluated reliability of various sourcing partners and manufacturing facilities across Asia for portfolio companies. Conducted diligence on alternative materials, sources / vendors, and manufacturing techniques to identify most suitable options based upon spec and pricing requirements and provided recommendations to Product Development teams. Assessed viability of moving manufacturing back in-house to the US for more customized product lines.

Established and ran an offshore hub office of 10 people to handle sourcing, quality control, warehousing, and logistics in China and Myanmar, operating as a liaising office with deals and purchases made in Sri Lanka, India, etc. Managed wide range of consumer products, including handbags, apparel, jewelry, household goods, and stationery. Identified new manufacturing opportunities outside of China in light of increased tariffs, yielding great savings; negotiated cost concessions with suppliers to offset tariff hikes.

Oversaw alliance management across suppliers and drove decision-making for key partnerships across every step of the value chain, including product design, manufacturing, and packaging, ensuring strict compliance to regulatory standards. Designed and launched pricing strategy informed by competitive benchmarking, maintaining a commitment to both high product quality and price competitiveness.

Scaled business from US-based to multinational, boosting sales by 20% through diversification into products including UV reflective & tear-down perforated films, and expansion of material sourcing from PVC to POF and PP polymer. Implemented new policies, processes, and systems in response to changing government regulation and requirements.